Koliba Restaurant
A favorite among New York-area Hungarians is Koliba, a Czech restaurant serving Hungarian dishes that are reminiscent of a home-cooked meal. Sample the fried cheese, schnitzel, and the goulash. Patrons can reserve a private party room that can accommodate up to 40 people.
Koliba
31-11 23rd Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 626-0430
kolibarestaurant.com
Muncan Food Corporation
The Muncan Food Corporation is a market, not a restaurant; however, locals swear by the quality of the cured meats and prepared food, including the stuffed cabbage rolls, the meat and apple pies, as well as pork, chicken, and duck pâtés. Muncan supplies many of the area Eastern European restaurants.
Muncan Food Corporation
43-09 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 278-8847
UKUS Balkan Pie & Grill
For an opportunity to sit down and enjoy Muncan's delicacies, check out UKUS Balkan Pie & Grill. In Croation, ukusna means delicious, which describes the burke and cevapi, a regional savory pastry and a roll that can be stuffed with cheese, meat, or spinach. What UKUS lacks in decor, it makes up for in food and service. Ask the wait staff for recommendations.
UKUS Balkan Pie & Grill
42-08 30th Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11103
(718) 267-8587
Article Written By Seth Silberman
Based in New York City, Seth Silberman has written and edited articles for various websites since 2006. His articles have been published in numerous books and scholarly journals as well as in "VIBE" magazine, "Paste" magazine, "Creative Loafing Atlanta" and "The Hartford Courant." Silberman holds a Doctor of Philosophy in comparative literature from University of Maryland, College Park.
