I was born in Tashkent, in the Old City (Eski Shahar). This part of the city is famous for its old authentic architecture, buildings etc. But these are not the only things that make this place famous. The other thing is the national cuisine and food. There is a special spot where you can find fresh national types of breads, dairy products and national food. It is "Chig'atoy Bozor", or you can name "Chig'atoy Market".
As for me, on a weekly basis I visit this market to buy different types of breads (patir, shirmoy and etc.) and dairy products (qaymoq - double cream, milk etc.). You have to see it yourself in order to feel it. Moreover, you can try Uzbek national meals like shashlik, honim and others. There are a lot of options for Uzbek food lovers.
When you visit Tashkent, you should not miss this spot.
Farobiy street
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An unpretentious dining hall with only one main meal on the menu, and that's half of a young roast chicken, more commonly known here as tsiplyata tabaka.
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Glancing at their shashlik window, you’ll spot all the usual Uzbek favourites. Skewered beef chunks, ground beef, mutton & liver are all very popular here.
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Bibigon in a nutshell? Hotdogs, salads, burgers, pizza, breakfasts, desserts, coffee, tea, beer, vodka, and cigarettes.
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Are these tired-looking blue-tiled buildings a relic of Soviet art and construction? Or an eyesore on the horizon of a fast-developing city?
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Arrive there early to choose from beef, lamb, potato, or pumpkin-filled somsa. Uzbek-style samosas are eaten with a mildly spicy thin tomato sauce...
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They take pride in serving customers quickly, and their pizzas take no longer than 90 seconds to cook in their authentic wood-burning ovens.
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Whilst its competitors offer a one-size-fits-all flavour of coffee, Beanberry offers a variety. Brazil is my favourite for its tangy taste.
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Just behind the statue is a small green area, not quite large enough to be considered a park but big enough to draw all kinds of of people passing by.
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Professional cheese makers use Italian technology to produce five soft cheese varieties: mozzarella, burrata, stracciatella, caciotta, and ricotta.
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If, like me, you're sensitive to certain foods and eating sugary, processed foods makes you feel groggy, then this might be the place for you!
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"Jumanji" in Tashkent is a multicultural restaurant with food from all over the world. Come here and escape the hectic city vibe...
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