Tashkent is the capital of the sunny country of Uzbekistan, a magnificent city in which you can meet an amazing combination of a modern metropolis and old traditional buildings. In addition to beautiful religious sights: madrassas and mosques, markets and bazaars - Tashkent restaurants are very popular among tourists.
Bread city
Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind when mentioning the Uzbek capital is the Soviet film "Tashkent - the city of bread." Many have formed an idea of this city as a fabulously rich and hospitable. And this is an absolutely true impression, because it is here, in the East, that people are famous for their culinary talents and hospitality. In the Soviet years, in the wonderful city, which bears the beautiful name of Tashkent, restaurants (the menu of which was pretty monotonous) offered the guests of the capital only national dishes, such as the famous Uzbek pilaf, samsa, khanum, lagman and shish kebabs made of lamb, various snacks (salads , kazy), and for dessert - oriental baklava and other sweets.
Features of metropolitan restaurants
Modern Tashkent pleases tourists with a variety of international dishes. The capital has such an abundance of restaurants and various canteens that you are simply amazed! The peculiarity of metropolitan restaurants is that they seem to be divided by invisible borders. So, for example, in the Old Town (the territory of the Kukeldash Madrasah and Chorsu Bazaar) there are exclusively traditional cuisine restaurants: these are street teahouses, private houses furnished as a cafe or dining room, and modern restaurants, whose gastronomic card is national cuisine.
And in areas that are close to the center, there is a huge selection of food outlets with Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Georgian and Russian cuisine. European quality of service, comfort, delicious food, relatively low prices and a variety of dishes on the menu - this is what makes many tourists, and even local residents, visit restaurants in Tashkent. Moreover, it is impossible to pass by when tasting aromas excite not only consciousness, but also an empty stomach.
The best restaurants in Tashkent: TOP-5
In addition to beautiful historical sights, noisy oriental bazaars with their unique charm, there are many different establishments in the capital ready to feed every guest with delicious and satisfying food. Every tourist must visit restaurants in Tashkent, the prices of which are several times lower than in any European city. Rates, surprisingly, are almost the same everywhere. So, for example, a large portion of pilaf costs about 15 thousand soums (in rubles it is about 200 rubles). The average bill per person in the most expensive restaurant is 40-70 thousand in local currency, which is equivalent to 500-1000 rubles.
Here are some places that are popular with travelers:
- The Irish Pub Restaurant is perhaps the only pub in Tashkent that serves Irish and European cuisine. The design of the establishment is decorated in the Irish style: comfortable furniture, a spacious hall, unobtrusive background music, waiters in a special form - all this creates a unique atmosphere. And most importantly - they serve real steaks in a delicious sauce and offer a huge selection of delicious beer of different grades. Before coming here, it is better to phone the restaurant manager and check the availability of tables by phone + 998-71-252-78-42.
- If you are already fed up with pilaf, then you can visit the restaurant "Georgian Courtyard", which is located on the street. A. Kahhara. Here guests get a particularly unforgettable experience thanks to live music and delicious Georgian dishes. The menu also offers a number of exquisite Georgian wines made from quality grape varieties. Prices are very affordable, so anyone can afford a cup of hot kharcho and khachapuri soup with a unique aroma. You can contact the restaurant by calling + 998-71-129-07-70.
- Tashkent restaurants are famous for their originality and warm welcome. But the Uzumi metropolitan restaurant with Japanese and Korean cuisine is especially remembered due to the mysterious atmosphere that lurks in every booth of this institution. A distinctive feature of Uzumi restaurant is a stylish design and an original garden solution, authored by the famous Japanese designer Kose Ivatani. The restaurant is popular with young people. Many people come here with friends to have fun and sing karaoke - there is such an opportunity in every restaurant booth. On the menu you can see such famous oriental dishes as hot rolls, Ramen soup and much more. You can place an order by phone + 998-71-150-99-49.
- Another interesting Italian restaurant is Afresco, which has a unique design. In the center of the huge hall, decorated with Italian paraphernalia (bottle olive oil, frescoes and paintings in the Renaissance style, candles, etc.), a real dome rises, which is also decorated with frescoes and paintings. The room is decorated with copies of Italian sculptures of Aphrodite, various paintings that transport guests to another era and allow you to experience aesthetic pleasure. The menu offers all dishes of Italian cuisine, ranging from delicious and juicy pizzas, which are cooked in a real oven using Italian technology, ending with duck magra and Al Capone steak. If you have questions, you can always call + 998-71-129-90-90 and find out more about the restaurant.
- Restaurant "Afsona" takes first place in the ranking. We will discuss it below.
Restaurants in Tashkent: reviews of tourists about the best institution
Judging by the numerous reviews of Russian tourists, Afsona Restaurant can be safely called one of the best restaurants in the capital. This is a very chic and fashionable establishment, which is located in the fashionable district of Tashkent, on Taras Shevchenko Street. The restaurant stands out for its original design of the halls, which combine European design and traditional elements of the Uzbek teahouse. Workers are real professionals whose main motto is courtesy, hospitality and comfort of guests. They offer exclusively national cuisine, the menu is so rich in the variety of dishes on offer that your eyes are scattered from such a quantity. The highlight of the institution can be considered live music in the evenings. This restaurant is ideal for those who appreciate a cozy atmosphere and love to eat.
Impressions of tourists about restaurants in Tashkent in general
Our compatriots and many foreign tourists who have visited the capital's institutions note that the friendly service of the staff and the design itself do half the work. And incredibly tasty dishes prepared from quality products by real professionals - experienced Uzbek chefs and their assistants complete the image of the ideal restaurant. Many guests like that the restaurants of Tashkent are diverse and offer surprisingly delicious dishes and that it is in the capital that the most delicious pilaf is prepared.
Popular cafes in Tashkent
The capital is full of all sorts of cafes and dining rooms where you can dine for mere pennies. However, cheapness does not affect the quality and taste of the dishes on the menu. The most common cafes are considered traditional with national cuisine. One of such establishments is Central Asian Plov Center, where dishes are prepared practically on the street under the roofs of the pavilions. Tourists can watch the process of cooking pilaf (it is brewed in huge vats on a live fire), and then sit on open aivans and in a noisy company try a real Tashkent pilaf with kazy and pea chickpeas in combination with a delicious shakarop tomato salad.
Tashkent is a city of bright contrasts, where you can find a restaurant or cafe on every corner. In this fabulous place you will definitely not stay hungry!