How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?

Rated 4.5/5, this budget-friendly ($) hidden gem is praised for its delicious Uzbek feasts and friendly, attentive staff compared to others.

What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?

Main concerns mentioned in customer reviews include inconsistent service and dry rice, although most diners praise the attentive staff.

Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?

Yes, Uma's has a website which can be found at https://umasrockaway.com/ for information about the restaurant.

What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?

Budget-conscious diners seeking family-style Uzbek feasts like Plov and Manti, particularly those looking for post-beach dining in Rockaway.

Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?

Reviewers praise the nicely furnished, clean atmosphere and describe this 4.5/5 rated restaurant as perfect for post-beach dining.

How can I contact this restaurant?

You can contact Uma's by visiting their official website at https://umasrockaway.com/ for more information regarding this Rockaway establishment.

How many reviews does this restaurant have?

Uma's restaurant has a total of 444 reviews from customers who have shared their dining experiences at this establishment.

Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?

Filet Mignon Kebab fits keto and gluten-free diets, while Korean Carrot Salad and Uma's Salad are both gluten-free and low-carb.

How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?

The menu features over 20 items including Samsa, Plov, and Manti, while accommodating 37 dietary tags like vegan, keto, and gluten-free.

Uma's – Indian

Uma’s envelops guests in a fragrant cloud of toasted spices and warm hospitality, where the rhythmic sizzle of the tandoor provides a backdrop to an authentic culinary journey. Deeply spiced curries and vibrant vegetarian creations arrive in a kaleidoscope of colors, perfectly paired with buttery, blistered breads that capture the soulful essence of traditional Indian home cooking.

NY 11693 +17183189100 https://umasrockaway.com/

Rating: 4.5/5 (444 reviews)

Cuisine: Indian

Price range: $

Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, high-protein, keto, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, diabetic, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, tlc, detox, raw-food, zone, volumetrics, alkaline, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free

Currently open

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What diners are saying

Celebrated as a hidden gem in Rockaway, diners rave about this Uzbek restaurant's delicious, reasonably priced feasts perfect for post-beach dining. Guests consistently highlight standout dishes like the savory Plov, juicy Manti dumplings, Samsa, and the unique Korean carrot salad, often recommending a family-style approach to try everything. While one reviewer noted inconsistent service and dry rice, the majority praise the friendly, attentive staff and the nicely furnished, clean atmosphere that feels almost like fine dining without the high price tag.

Green Bichaki - $5: Baked patty filled with spinach, chard, potatoes, onions. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Squash Bichaki - $5: Baked patty filled with butternut squash and onions. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Samsa - $7: Baked pastry filled with hard chopped lamb and onions, served with spicy tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Scallion Pancakes - $12: Served with yogurt sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Uma's Salad - $15: Fried eggplants, roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, dill, cilantro, feta cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Silk Road Salad - $14: Tomatoes, cucumbers, cubaelle peppers, scallions, dill, cilantro, feta cheese. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Labne Salad - $14: Radishes, cucumbers, scallions, cabanelle peppers, garlic, dill, cilantro, yogurt sauce dressing. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Korean Carrot Salad - $12: Shredded carrots, garlic, spices, vinegar. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Korean Kimchi Salad - $14: Napa cabbage, radish, scallions, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, fish sauce. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb

Borscht - $14: Beef, beets, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, served with sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Lagman - $17: Handspun noodles, beef, carrots, turnips, potatoes, peppers, chickpeas, chili paste. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
Coconut Red Lentil Soup - $10: With Jasmine Rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Mushroom Barley Soup - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Vegetarian Lagman - $15: Handspun noodles, carrots, turnips, potatoes, peppers, chickpeas, chili paste. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Lamb Bone Broth - $12: With turnips and carrots, and your choice of noodles or beef dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics

Plov - $21: Traditional dish of tender beef, Turkish rice, carrots, chickpeas, dried barberry, Uzbek red raisins and spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
Manti with Meat - $20: Handmade steamed dumplings filled with ground beef, topped with onion sauce, dill, cilantro, and yogurt sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Manti with Squash - $19: Handmade steamed dumplings filled with butternut squash, topped with onion sauce, dill, cilantro, and yogurt sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Pelmeni - $20: Handmade Russian-style boiled dumplings with ground beef, topped with onion sauce, dill, cilantro, and yogurt sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Mosh-Kichiri - $17: Vegetarian mung bean stew with black-eyed peas, rice, carrots, potatoes, topped with chickpeas, yogurt sauce, and herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Chicken Kebab - $12: Marinated and grilled, served with spicy tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Salmon Kebab - $17: Marinated and grilled, served with spicy tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Lamb Kebab - $18: Marinated and grilled, served with spicy tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Filet Mignon Kebab - $19: Marinated and grilled, served with spicy tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida

White Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Buckwheat Kasha - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
Roasted Potatoes - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic

Sesame Halva Ice Cream - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Homemade Brownies - $10: Topped with raspberry jam and walnuts. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Frequently Asked Questions about Uma's

How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?: Rated 4.5/5, this budget-friendly ($) hidden gem is praised for its delicious Uzbek feasts and friendly, attentive staff compared to others.
What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?: Main concerns mentioned in customer reviews include inconsistent service and dry rice, although most diners praise the attentive staff.
Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?: Yes, Uma's has a website which can be found at https://umasrockaway.com/ for information about the restaurant.
What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?: Budget-conscious diners seeking family-style Uzbek feasts like Plov and Manti, particularly those looking for post-beach dining in Rockaway.
Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?: Reviewers praise the nicely furnished, clean atmosphere and describe this 4.5/5 rated restaurant as perfect for post-beach dining.
How can I contact this restaurant?: You can contact Uma's by visiting their official website at https://umasrockaway.com/ for more information regarding this Rockaway establishment.
How many reviews does this restaurant have?: Uma's restaurant has a total of 444 reviews from customers who have shared their dining experiences at this establishment.
What are the standout dishes based on the menu?: Standout dishes include savory Plov, juicy Manti dumplings, Samsa, and the unique Korean carrot salad, which guests consistently highlight as favorites.
Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?: Filet Mignon Kebab fits keto and gluten-free diets, while Korean Carrot Salad and Uma's Salad are both gluten-free and low-carb.
How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?: The menu features over 20 items including Samsa, Plov, and Manti, while accommodating 37 dietary tags like vegan, keto, and gluten-free.