Famous Food in Uzbekistan: 5 Dishes to Try

What to eat in Uzbekistan, and what each dish is.

Quick answer

The food to try in Uzbekistan includes Plov, Samsa, Lagman and 2 more.

Best time to visit Uzbekistan: March–May; September–November.

Plov

Uzbekistan's national dish — saffron rice with lamb, carrots, and chickpeas cooked in a giant kazan.

Baked triangular pastries filled with spiced lamb and onion — fresh from the tandoor oven.

Hand-pulled noodles with stir-fried vegetables and meat in a rich broth — Silk Road fusion at its finest.

Skewered lamb or chicken grilled over charcoal — the ubiquitous Central Asian street food.

Uzbekistan's circular sesame-stamped flatbread baked in a clay tandoor — sacred, shared, and essential.

What is the most famous food in Uzbekistan?

Plov is the dish most travellers start with. Uzbekistan's national dish — saffron rice with lamb, carrots, and chickpeas cooked in a giant kazan.

What should I eat in Uzbekistan?

Try Plov, Samsa, Lagman, Shashlik, Non (Flatbread).

Is it easy to find vegetarian food in Uzbekistan?

Tell us about dietary needs when you book. Trripah plans meals and restaurant stops around vegetarian, Jain and other requirements.