UzbekistanRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Uzbekistan: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

01

Central Asian Plov Center

CUISINE:UZBEK
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:UZBEK PLOV

Huge black cauldrons line the open kitchen, sending cumin scented steam across the dining hall. Long tables and constant movement create the focused rhythm of a working Tashkent institution.

Must Try:Uzbek Plov
02

Caravan Restaurant Tashkent

CUISINE:UZBEK
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:UZBEK PLOV

Caravan feels like an old Tashkent home, with carved wood, ceramics, and warm courtyards. Open charcoal grills add gentle smoke and toasted spice to the air.

Must Try:Uzbek Plov
03

Afsona Restaurant

CUISINE:UZBEK
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:TANDOOR LAMB

Afsona pairs carved wooden screens, patterned ceramics, and warm light with a polished dining room. Open kitchen views and clay tandyr ovens bring quiet energy to each table.

Must Try:Tandoor Lamb
04

Cafe 1991

CUISINE:UZBEK
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:PLOV

Must Try:Plov
05

Platan Restaurant

CUISINE:EUROPEAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

Platan pairs a leafy courtyard with polished dining rooms, dark wood, and crisp white tables. Greenery softens the formal setting, creating a composed and intimate atmosphere.

Must Try:Grilled Lamb Chops
06

Old Bukhara Restaurant

CUISINE:UZBEK
SETTING:ROOFTOP
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:LAGMAN

Old Bukhara Restaurant pairs carved wood, patterned textiles, and warm courtyard lighting. Smoke from the grill carries cumin, coriander, and roasted onion through the dining space.

Must Try:Lagman
07

Lyabi Hauz Restaurant

CUISINE:UZBEK
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:PLOV AND SHASHLIK

Lyabi Hauz Restaurant spreads beneath old mulberry trees beside Bukhara’s historic pool. Low tables, patterned textiles, and brick facades create a calm, shaded dining room. The air carries charcoal smoke, warm bread, and the scent of fresh herbs.

Must Try:Plov and Shashlik
08

Silk Road Tea House

ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
MUST TRY:SAFFRON CARDAMOM TEA
SPECIALTY:UZBEK TEA CEREMONY
CROWD:TRENDING

Silk Road Tea House pairs carved timber, patterned textiles, and low lighting with calm intimacy. Freshly roasted beans perfume the room, while precise brewing keeps each cup clean and balanced. Soft seating and quiet corners create a relaxed sanctuary from the city's sharper rhythm.

Must Try:Uzbek Tea Ceremony
09

Minzifa Restaurant

CUISINE:UZBEK
SETTING:ROOFTOP
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:BUKHARA PLOV

Minzifa occupies a traditional Bukhara house, layered with carved wood, patterned textiles, and warm ceramics. Its rooftop terrace overlooks the old city's pale brick roofs and turquoise domes. Evenings feel intimate, with low light and the steady rhythm of shared plates.

Must Try:Bukhara Plov
10

Terrassa Cafe & Restaurant

CUISINE:UZBEK
SETTING:ROOFTOP
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:SHIVIT OSHI

Terrassa pairs carved wooden details with an open rooftop overlooking Khiva’s blue tiled skyline. At dusk, warm brick walls and low tables create a calm, intimate setting.

Must Try:Shivit Oshi
11

Samarkand Restaurant

CUISINE:UZBEK
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:SAMARKAND PLOV

Carved wood, patterned textiles, and warm lighting shape a polished Uzbek dining room. Generous platters bring fragrant plov, sweet carrots, tender lamb, and blistered flatbread. Fresh tomato salads and herbs cut cleanly through the richness.

Must Try:Samarkand Plov
12

Karimbek Restaurant

CUISINE:UZBEK
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:LAMB SHASHLIK

Karimbek pairs carved wood, patterned textiles, and warm lighting with a lively dining room. Fresh flatbread arrives beside smoky chicken skewers, crisp salads, and fragrant rice. The atmosphere feels generous and social, shaped by shared plates and unhurried conversation.

Must Try:Lamb Shashlik
13

Bibikhanum Teahouse

ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
MUST TRY:GREEN TEA
SPECIALTY:UZBEK TEA SERVICE
CROWD:LIVELY

Carved wooden columns frame a shaded courtyard filled with patterned textiles and low tables. Freshly ground specialty coffee brings roasted nut aromas into the softly furnished rooms.

Must Try:Uzbek Tea Service
14

Chinar

CUISINE:UZBEK
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:LAMB SHASHLIK

Must Try:Lamb Shashlik
15

Khorezm Art

CUISINE:UZBEK
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:TUKHUM BARAK

Must Try:Tukhum Barak
16

Bir Gumbaz Tea House

CUISINE:UZBEK
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:PUMPKIN MANTI

Must Try:Pumpkin Manti
17

Minor Samsa No. 1

CUISINE:UZBEK
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:QUICK-BITE
SPECIALTY:TANDOOR SOMSA

Must Try:Tandoor Somsa
18

Milliy Taomlar

CUISINE:UZBEK
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:PLOV

Must Try:Plov