Tashkent to taste: where the city’s most stylish residents dine today
Places where the beloved capital introduces new dishes and aromas
Today, Tashkent is no longer just about plov and samsa. Increasingly, its aromas hint at khinkali with black pepper, rosemary risotto, Neapolitan pizza, and truffled chicken. The city is an inspiration for gastronomic discoveries, and a new route has already begun to take shape.
Tashkent’s culinary scene now speaks a refined new language of taste. This season’s standout openings set a fresh standard: aesthetic, authenticity, thoughtful interior design, ambience, and, of course, real cuisine. No more imitation, no more compromise. Everything is done right.
This summer’s gastronomic map of the capital includes two highly anticipated new arrivals and three trusted gems that are worth visiting in person.
Georgian soul in Tashkent: Manana
Opening June 27
Manana is an emotional tribute to Georgia, served on a plate. Its opening on Amir Temur Avenue was a true event: the food here feels like a story being told – of family, of a homeland, of childhood. And it works.
photo: instagram / @manana.tashkent
On the menu: perfectly crispy, smoky ojakhuri; chashushuli with slow-cooked veal in a rich tomato-and-herb sauce; creamy garlic chkmeruli; two types of khachapuri; pkhali; grilled meats; and soulful, handmade khinkali. But the main experience is the feeling, as if you're not in a restaurant, but at the home of old friends. Add to that live music, open kitchen cooking, a wine shelf with real Kindzmarauli, and a cozy, detail-oriented kids’ corner
A double dose of little Italy: CuCucina
The new location opened just two weeks ago
The second CuCucina location opened only recently but has already become a destination for those who know and love true Italy. If the first restaurant charmed guests with its dolce vita aesthetic, the new one, also on Amir Temur Avenue, promises to deepen that affection.
photо: instagram / @cucucina.tashkent @cucucina.ristorante
Here, you’ll feel as if you’re in Tuscany, without leaving central Tashkent. House-made pastas, signature risottos, thin-crust pizzas, melt-in-your-mouth tiramisu, and the freshest seafood – all served in the elegant setting of a refined Italian café. The space lives in the rhythm of slow Italian life, where the focus is on flavor, wine, and good company. And there’s visual elegance too: the table settings, lighting, scents – every detail is in harmony.
@cucucina.tashkent @cucucina.ristorante
Where hedonism and freedom of taste reign: TKH
TKH isn’t just a Georgian bistro. It’s an experiment, a tasting exhibition, a culinary manifesto. The dishes here are bold and daring: black khinkali with caviar, grilled dolma, khachapuri with pear and gorgonzola, salads with roasted beetroot, grapes, and wine-based dressings.
photо: instagram / @tkh.uz
Every visit to TKH is a small revelation. It’s not just delicious – it’s stylish. This is a restaurant for those tired of the ordinary, looking for a fresh perspective. The wine culture here is sincere and informal – by the glass, not by the label. Takahuli becomes a statement of mood, character, and pleasure.
Greek sunshine in the city center: NIKA
NIKA is a restaurant where the architecture of flavor is built on Greek and Turkish culinary traditions. Its philosophy is authenticity, with a touch of modern flair. Each dish is like a teleport to the Mediterranean.
Tender beef testi-kebab, ribs, truffled chicken, seafood tabbouleh, and salads, where every ingredient is hand-selected. This place doesn’t adapt to expectations – it sets the standard. The atmosphere is like a summer in Athens: light, airy, and relaxed. The service is quick and warm, with none of the excessive formality.
Not just a meal but a way to be on top, be within, be yourself
If you're looking for a place where flavor meets aesthetics, where the kitchen is a style and the restaurant is part of your urban life, you already know where to go. These venues are no random picks. They are chosen by those who get things done, who dream, who love to live beautifully, and value true taste.
Here, creators and entrepreneurs have lunch, producers and stylists host brunches, editors and architects meet for dinner. Because Manana, CuCucina, TKH, and NIKA represent confidence, taste, comfort, and freedom. They’re about modern Tashkent and its new generation – free, bold, and ambitious.
Don’t miss your chance to be among those shaping the city’s culture.
Reserve. Taste. Enjoy.
