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Best Coffee Shops in Тоshkent, Toshkent
This guide turns Street Food in UZBEKISTAN 🇺🇿 Biggest Pilaf in the World + UNIQUE Somsa + Kebabs - Uzbek street food from Abroad and Hungry into a practical cafe map with 4 saved spots around Тоshkent and Юнусобод тумани. The mapped places include a cafe stop and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Abroad and Hungry was mesmerized by the sheer scale of food production in Tashkent, particularly the massive 'jacuzzi-sized' pots used to cook hundreds of kilograms of Plov. Max Ginestra was most impressed by the unique Qazi Somsa, describing the combination of horse meat, lamb, and sheep tail fat as the 'ultimate soup somsa'. He concluded that the rich flavors and tender meats of Uzbek cuisine represent a 'next level' culinary experience.
What this map is good for
- Planning a cafe stop or short itinerary in Тоshkent.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 4 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- To'yga Tog'ora Markazi
Cafe in Kichik Xalqa Yo'li 72a, 100002, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan - Izza osh city
Restaurant in Izza Ko'chasi, 100159, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan - Besh Qozon
Restaurant in Iftihor ko'chasi 1, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan, Юнусобод тумани, Toshkent, Uzbekistan
Hours: Hours available - Kosa somsa
Cafe in 7722+VPP, Kumarik ko'chasi, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan
Food notes from the video
- Plov (Uzbek national dish)
- Qazi (horse sausage)
- Quail eggs
- Dolma (stuffed grape leaves)
- Tandir bread with sesame
- Qazi Somsa (meat pastry with horse meat)
- Lamb ribs
- Dumba (sheep tail fat)
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited Beshqozon Plov Center in Tashkent
- Observed 3000kg capacity Plov cooking pots
- Watched traditional bread baking in a deep tandir
- Filmed the preparation of 400kg of Plov
- Explored the Silk Road architecture of Uzbekistan
- Entered a local kitchen to see Somsa preparation
- Witnessed meat being weighed and marinated for pastries
- Met local chefs and experienced Uzbek hospitality
Planning notes for Tashkent
Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, is a city with over 2,200 years of documented history. Located in the northeastern part of the country, it serves as the most populous urban center in Central Asia as of 2026. Historical Heritage Tashkent originated as an oasis settlement on the Chirchiq River and evolved into a central hub on the Silk Road, facilitating trade between Europe and East Asia. Throughout its timeline, it has been governed by several entities, including the Arab Caliphate.
Must-try foods nearby
- Tashkent-style Plov (Toy Oshi)
The undisputed king of Uzbek cuisine, Tashkent's 'Wedding Plov' is distinct for being lighter and less oily than other regional varieties. - Naryn (Norin)
A Tashkent specialty that no local would ever miss. This dish consists of hand-pulled. - Tandoor Somsa
While found throughout Uzbekistan, Tashkent's somsa are legendary for their flaky, multi-layered pastry baked in a vertical clay oven (tandoor). - Shashlik (Chigatoy Style)
Tashkent is famous for its shashlik culture, particularly in the Chigatoy district. - Tashkent Salad
A nostalgic and iconic dish specifically named after the city. It’s a hearty salad made with boiled beef tongue, green radish, and fried onions.
When to go: The best time to visit Tashkent is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October) when the weather is mild and pleasant for sightseeing. You should avoid the extreme heat of July and August.
Local tips
- Download the Yandex Go app to secure reliable, fixed-rate taxi rides across the city as street hailing often involves unregulated pricing.
- Always carry your passport and keep all paper registration slips provided by your hotels, as these are required for police checks and departure.
- Treat bread as sacred by never placing it upside down on the table and always tearing it by hand rather than cutting it with a knife.
- Remove your shoes before entering a local home or traditional restaurant and use your right hand when giving or receiving objects.
What travelers are noticing
- New Cultural Landmarks: The official 2026 opening phase of the Center for Islamic Civilization and the Center for Contemporary Art, positioning Tashkent as a regional art hub.
- Sustainable Urbanism: The 'New Tashkent' project expansion and the introduction of a new environmental sticker system for vehicles to reduce city emissions.
- Major Sporting Events: Hosting the 2026 Judo Grand Slam at the Humo Arena (February) and the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup (October).
Extra place context
- Besh Qozon
Widely considered the ultimate pilgrimage for plov lovers, this massive 'Plov Center' near the Tashkent TV Tower features an open kitchen where chefs prepare the national dish in giant iron cauldrons (kazans).
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Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal for Tashkent, Uzbekistan, providing information on attractions, events, and travel resources for the capital city.
Planning questions
Where did Abroad and Hungry eat in Тоshkent, Toshkent?
This guide maps all 4 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Тоshkent, Toshkent.
What are the must-try foods in Тоshkent, Toshkent?
Creator picks from the video include Plov (Uzbek national dish), Qazi (horse sausage), Quail eggs, Dolma (stuffed grape leaves). Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this cafe map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.