Where to eat a real Uzbek plov outside of Uzbekistan

If you are craving a real Uzbek plov but find yourself in London, Tokyo, Dubai, Nashville, or Milan, we have found some places for you. Here’s a list of restaurants where you can get a taste of Uzbekistan:

Oshpaz, Лондон

This restaurant’s menu has a variety of delicious dishes, including different types of plov served with juicy lamb or chicken. There are also meat-free options for vegans who want to experience Uzbek cuisine. The highlight of the Oshpaz menu is their dumplings, steamed to perfection using a secret recipe from the restaurant’s founder.

For those in search of the perfect kebab, Oshpaz offers mouth-watering meat cooked on a traditional grill, served with homemade flatbread, fresh salad, and their special chili sauce.

OshPaz is more than just a restaurant; they are the founders of the "Uzbek Culture and Food Festival" which brings people together through the flavors of Uzbek dishes.

Osh Del Mar, Dubai

At Osh Del Mar, you will find a fusion menu combining Uzbek and Central Asian flavors with a twist of global culinary traditions. This cozy venue offers seafood dishes and juicy slices of meat cooked over an open flame.

Samarkand Terrace, Tokyo

Located near Takadanobaba Metro Station, this cozy place is filled with familiar aromas. It’s easy to reach and offers manty, kebabs, samosas, and of course, the beloved Samarkand plov, cooked in a special metal pot by a chef from Samarkand. If you’re thirsty, try the cold fermented dairy drink called chalop.

Osh Restaurant & Grill, Nashville

This restaurant serves the finest Central Asian dishes, from appetizing kebabs to traditional uzbek plov. The cozy atmosphere transports you to the ancient Silk Road, where Asian, Middle Eastern and European flavors merge into a unique aroma. The menu features a wide range of dishes, each being a culinary masterpiece.

Uzbek, Milan

Uzbek – is the first Uzbek restaurant in Milan. Signature dishes by Chef Oksana Tsoi mix Uzbek and Korean roots, giving the food a taste of a faraway journey. The main dish is undoubtedly the plov, offered in two variations: a holiday plov with meat and a vegetarian version. The diverse menu at Uzbek allows guests to sample popular Uzbek dishes like lagman, manty, chuchvara, samosas (both meat and vegetarian), and more.