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Uzbekistan Day 2: Tashkent
Thank you to B. Hamzaev - Head of Marketing and Promotion of Uzbekistan Tourism. Check out Bekruz: https://goo.gl/M14aZW
Also check out Ravshan’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLf00Mg3N3g0Wo8_516tUA
On Day 2 of our food tour through Uzbekistan we were spent the day eating our way through Tashkent, the largest and capital city. The day before (Day 1) we were also in Tashkent, but there was still so much more to eat.
Somsa - Uzbek somsa, or also frequently called samosa, is probably the national snack or light meal of Uzbekistan, and of Central Asia. It’s something that’s so common, I don’t think I went even a single day without eating one or many when I was in Uzbekistan - the good news is they are incredible delicious. In an area of Tashkent called Minor, I think they make the best version, famous for their teardrop shape as they droop down in the tandoor oven. The little pockets of dough are filled with mutton, onions, and light spices. They are incredibly delicious.
Price - 3,000 UZS ($0.37) per piece
Mutton fry - Next Bekruz took us to one of this favorite restaurants in Tashkent, a place located above a car wash specializing in meat, lamb of course, and fries. You order by the kilo, and we got a kilo of lamb fried in lamb fat, and a kilo of fries. But before the main platter feast we ate some kebabs, which were spectacular as well.
Total price - 48,000 UZS ($5.89)
Besh Panja- 5 fingers kebab - Another interesting kebab to eat in Uzbekistan is the 5 finger kebab because it’s prongs with 5 skewers in the shape of a hand. It was another meat snack, and it was delicious.
Price - 44,000 UZS ($5.41)
Sheep organs donut - Since it was close by, we stopped for an Uzbek snack of what Bekruz called a “hardcore Uzbek donut.” Again a pocket of dough filled with a mix of chopped up organs, and deep fried. It was tasty, especially with tomato sauce.
We then on the spur of the moment took a detour and headed out to this meat market to sample some more lamb, chicken, pickles and potatoes. People were extremely nice, and it was very fun.
Uzbek Choyhona - Experience an Uzbek Choyhona was one of the most memorable meals of my entire food tour in Uzbekistan. Along with an entire table filled with food, the main dish was an entire oxtail cooked in its own melted fat. It was insanely good. Thank you to Baha and Rashad for putting on the feast.
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12 thoughts on “Central asian food – teardrop somsa samosa and huge uzbek dinner in tashkent, uzbekistan!”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Begum Akbari says:

    Be carful too much food lol

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Begum Akbari says:

    I think it will be my next place to visit, but the problem is getting a visa is not easy too much work

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jasmine Gilbreath says:

    Your tour guides were awesome. So friendly. Uzbekistan looks beautiful. Mashallah

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Slinky511nx7 says:

    Asks you to call it samsa. S.A.M.S.A…"Okay sure"…spells it somsa…:/

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars awang 41 says:

    Roti2 nya istimewa

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wendy Walsh-Pardey says:

    Wow! What a beautiful country. So hospitable. I would like to travel there.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars A says:

    Samosa….

    The Uzebk guy: SAMSAAAA!!!

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sema Pamir says:

    You smile too much. Not necessary and looks a bit fake

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars bob k says:

    you have my dream job

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Amalya Kurbanova says:

    Hi! I am so proud that you liked our national SAMSA. Come again and I'll personally take you to another good place.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Victor Ha says:

    "Gentlemen's club." 😉

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Timothy Zakaria says:

    Mark I'm mixed race just like u my dad is Central Asian which is different to me cause I didn't know this as a kid. My mom is East Indian I know u live in Thailand I'm trying to move to the UK. Hopefully I could meet and eat with u

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