Uzbekistan · FOOD & DRINK
Bazaar samsa, a bowl of lagman, and more plov than anyone plans on. These 12 work through the markets and the tea houses, with the price, the running time and fair warning about how much lunch is involved.
Learn to make Khiva’s green dill noodles at Mirzaboshi Restaurant, with tea, equipment, and a freshly prepared Shivit Osh for $35.
Make Uzbek pottery, explore Silk Road crafts, and eat plov with local guides Yusuf and Julia on this hands-on Tashkent cultural tour.
“We had the pleasure of touring with Yusuf and Julia, and they made our first day in Uzbekistan unforgettable. From the moment they picked us up, we felt welcomed and comfortable in Tashkent. They shared so much interesting information about local culture, traditions, and beliefs, which helped us understand the city on a deeper level. The pottery course was a highlight—fun, hands-on, and the master really cared about helping everyone create a beautiful piece to take home. If you think it’s not worth it, you’re wrong—it definitely is! After that, we enjoyed a delicious plov dinner and had a long, friendly conversation that felt more like spending time with friends…”
Explore Tashkent through vegan khanum, Korean salads, market walks, and vegan beshbarmak with local guide Akmal.
“This tour was the first thing we did when we arrived in Uzbekistan, and it was the perfect start to our trip! The guide, Akmal, speaks excellent English and explained so much to us about Uzbekistan's food, culture, history and customs. We Read more”
Taste Uzbek wines, cognacs, and liqueurs at Samarkand’s Khovrenko Winery, with hotel pickup, a museum visit, and local guidance.
“We were picked up by our lovely tour guide from Registan Square and taken to the Wine Factory. A beautiful dining room to enjoy a spread of 10 wines. A few little snacks were included (local cheese, crackers, raisins and nuts). The wine experts were very knowledgeable but moved quite fast through the wines. Overall, a wholesome experience and I would recommend this activity.”
Explore Tashkent’s grand squares, ornate metro stations, Hazrati Imam, and Chorsu Bazaar with a local guide for $25.
“Lovely local guide Asrorbek Treated us to a local tour of the key sights, new and old! Great for curious tourists”
Cook plov, bake tandir bread, and explore Siab Bazaar before sharing a family meal in Ravot village near Samarkand.
“We had such a great time at our guide’s place. She showed us around her garden full of fruit trees and taught us how to cook plov, the local specialty. It was such a fun and meaningful experience.”
Review of John’s private Tashkent city and food tour, with Chorsu Bazaar, pilaf, metro stations, historic sites, and a private car.
“It has been an amazing experience. John picked us up and showcase the real Tashkent. We had an amazing experience and highly recommend him as very professional tourist guide.”
Taste plov, lagman, manti, shashlik, and market snacks on a four-hour small-group food tour through Tashkent.
“Ibrahim was an excellent guide. He explained a lot about the different foods and was a great source of general knowledge. I really enjoyed the tour”
Taste Tashkent’s best-loved dishes with Tatiana, visiting Chorsu Bazaar and Kukeldash Madrasah on a four-hour private food tour.
“The best food tour I have tried, Tatiana is a great host. Well organized tour, well picked food that actually shows how people live. Shes also very thoughtful and attentive, took good care of guests. We didnt get to finish the last restaurant in the morning because of time, and she spared more time at dinner so I could try everything.”
Taste somsa, manti, plov, and market treats on a four-hour Tashkent food tour with Chorsu Bazaar, transport, and local guidance.
“Our guide was accommodating and shared interesting stories about himself and life in Uzbekistan. He bought us to some great spots to sample yummy Uzbek foods. However, if you read the fine print, the tour only covers the last meal aRead more”
Taste Uzbek food, explore Tashkent’s ornate metro, and visit Chorsu Bazaar on a private four-hour tour with local guide Yusuf.
“Two things I love are food and uniquely designed metros, and this tour combined both! We started with the Chorsu bazaar and bazaars in Central Asia always intimidate me because I have a lot of questions and just want to eat a lot of food. Going with a guide is a fantastic way to learn and interact with the locals and vendors there. Yusuf was such a good guide for this! The metro was one I had been wanting to visit for a long time and it was fun to learn the history of some of the prominent stations. The Tashkent metro can be very busy throughout the day, even…”
Taste plov, snacks, and Uzbek specialties while exploring Tashkent’s ornate metro stations and Chorsu Bazaar with a private guide.
“This was an eye-opening (and tasty!) tour of the food of Uzbekistan, plus a glimpse into the wonderful underground world of the impressive Tashkent metro. Julia and Yusuf were informative, and very nice company to have for the day. ThRead more”
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