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Where to Eat in Toshkent: 6 Places From Davud Akhundzada
This guide turns Inside Modern Uzbekistan Nobody Shows You - Tashkent City Park & Mall, Magic City Park 🇺🇿 from Davud Akhundzada into a practical food map with 6 saved spots around Tashkent, Тоshkent, and Babur Street. The mapped places include an amusement park, a cafe stop, a gift shop, and a park. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Davud Akhundzada was impressed by the modern infrastructure of Tashkent, comparing the city park's atmosphere to New York's Central Park and the fountain experience to the Dubai Mall. He highlighted the contrast between Uzbekistan's historical Silk Road reputation and its current development, noting that the capital offers a high-end, clean, and very safe environment for travelers. He particularly appreciated the local hospitality and the lack of restrictions on filming in public areas like malls and metros.
What this map is good for
- Planning an amusement park stop or short itinerary in Tashkent.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 6 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
- Ember & Embar
Cafe in Shakhrisabz Street 2, 100000, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Tashkent City Park
Park in Shayxontoxur district, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan, Shayxontohur tumani, Toshkent, Uzbekistan
Hours: Hours available - Tashkentland
Amusement Park in Амир Темур шоҳ кўчаси 107, 100084, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan - Tashkent City Mall
Shopping Mall in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Shayxontoxur, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Hours: Hours available - Magic City Park
Amusement Park in г, Babur Street 174, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Babur Street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Art Store
Gift Shop in Uzbekistan, Saqichmon ko'chasi 1/25, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan
Experiences captured
- Explored the modern Tashkent City Park
- Observed the fountain show area
- Walked across a pedestrian bridge near Hilton Hotel
- Entered the Tashkent City Mall
- Passed through a security check with a dog
- Viewed luxury racing cars on display in the mall
- Rode the mall escalators to view international brands
- Noted the freedom of filming in public spaces
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
- Tashkent City Mall
Opened as a centerpiece of the $1.5 billion Tashkent City urban regeneration project, this world-class structure represents the 'New Uzbekistan.
architecture - Tashkent City Mall
Opened in 2024 and fully established as the city's premier luxury retail hub by 2026, this massive complex is the largest in Central Asia.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from Inside Modern Uzbekistan Nobody Shows You - Tashkent City Park & Mall, Magic City Park 🇺🇿, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this food 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.