Samarkand Restaurants

  1. Karambek

    This traditional restaurant trounces touristy Oasis restaurant in Navoi Park. The national- and Russian-influenced cuisine is surprisingly good, and can be enjoyed in a variety of settings, from private country hut to airy street-side patio.

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  2. Kishmish

    Another traditional-style place, this one with outdoor seating for 200 people. It was in the middle of a management change when we visited, but word is that new management will maintain the elaborate nightly floor shows that are its main draw.

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  3. Platan

    The main dining facility here - a sort of tropical-style, thatched-roof yurt - counts as one of Samarkand's stranger structures. The menu, which includes Arabian-, Thai- and Egyptian-style meat dishes, is no less charismatic, but all dishes are cooked-to-order and tasty.

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  4. Venezia

    At the time of research a promising Italian restaurant called Venezia was getting set to open its doors across from the Hotel Zerafshan.

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  5. Yulduz Chaikhana

    Another popular chaikhana, this one is near the Ulugbek Observatory. The menu is the same as at Lyabi Gor or any other chaikhana.

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