Osh Markazi № 1
572 reviews
August 10
Food is very good
October 22
Tasty plov. Big restaurant with enough parking space. Conveniently located. Reasonable price. Good service.
Recommended.
May 27
The pilaf is amazing, the serving is pleasantly pleasing, the service is fast, BUT ONE THING IS
The establishment has a front entrance where expensive cars stop, "respectable" people come out, the doors helpfully open, but we can't go there (everything is occupied, go down to the basement)
There are also two halls in the basement, both are half-empty, but we are also not allowed to enter one of the halls and only a hall with dining tables, running staff and a kitchen behind a screen is free.
While we were having lunch, some of the tourists just left, some of them, after long arguments, beat out a better place for themselves in the hall.
Apparently the place has earned itself a rating and a name, and then (read above)))....
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November 3
The most delicious pilaf of Uzbekistan in Samarkand. And the most delicious pilaf of Samarkand is in the Center of pilaf. A very cool approach. The client came, they bring him a choice of several vegetable salads, they immediately bring pilaf and green tea (if you don't want green, they will bring black tea). Everything is perfect for me, just like I wanted it to be. The interior is pleasant, the guys speak different languages. Come. Bon appetit 😋
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September 29
A place for tourists... Pilaf is inexpensive. Well, a lot of people. There are 4 types of pilaf to choose from, you can pay for it at the checkout, pick it up from the cauldron yourself and go look for a free table. Or you can first choose a table and order pilaf, salad, flatbread, tea from the waiter. But keep in mind that you will pay in addition to the cost of pilaf, for the service. The pilaf is normal, but it did not cause delight.
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November 8
Very tasty and inexpensive pilaf. Fast service. The staff speaks Russian. It is always crowded, it is necessary to order a table. The salads are fresh and very tasty. The cooking and serving process can be observed from behind the glass.
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September 10
Very tasty pilaf, national snacks, fast service. The place is popular with both tourists and locals. It is not located in the center, but you can get there quickly by taxi from the center
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August 25
Great place: there is no special menu, but they immediately offer several small dishes to choose from (salad, soaked onions, ayran, etc.) to pass the waiting time for pilaf. Pilaf is wonderful! The tortillas are fresh. Good air conditioning of the visit.
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October 31
We travel around Uzbekistan with children during the autumn holidays. Arriving in Samarkand from Tashkent, and on the recommendation of travelers and not only, we went to the Pilaf Center. We did not manage to visit a similar one in Tashkent for various reasons. Everything is great! Service and, of course, pilaf, which probably has no equal in the whole world. You'll lick your fingers! And you'll swallow your tongue! Personally, my expectations were met. I was in Uzbekistan about forty years ago and I remember tea houses, tandoori on the street, samsa... It's a pity that our youngest child, accustomed to another kitchen, refused pilaf, he would have oatmeal porridge :)))) All the other members of the family were delighted. Thank you very much!
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March 16
The taste of pilaf is gorgeous, you can lick your fingers. The taste is incredible. Always the service is at 5 and to your taste. A favorite place of our local gourmets. It is chic, spacious and there are always a lot of tourists. Well done, I recommend guests and tourists who want to come to our ancient city of Samarkand.
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May 17
As for me, the best pilaf in Samarkand 😋
The prices are not above average, the portions are large. In the photo there is 1 portion of pilaf - we had enough for two of it and vegetables just for the eyes.
The feed takes about 15 minutes.
There are 3 halls in total: one large one on the ground floor and 2 more downstairs (right and left).
Bank cards, including China Union Pay, are accepted for payment
There are a lot of people, but they find places.
First, they bring a tray with salads, vegetables and fermented dairy products - you take what you need from it - this will then be taken into account in the order. And a flatbread with tea. Then 10 minutes later - pilaf. It is fragrant, the rice is not overcooked, and the meat melts in your mouth. There are also quail testicles. Well, it's very tasty!
It is better to come before 12 in the morning. At one o'clock in the afternoon, the pilaf may already be over.
I definitely recommend it!
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May 2
It turned out to be interesting! Note to tourists: pilaf in decent places in Uzbekistan is made from 11.00 to 13.00 (and the pilaf Center is no exception), pilaf is eaten at this time.
We did not know this, we walked to them for a very long time - we walked along the streets. We arrived at about 15.00 - on the door there is a sign "Pilaf is over!"…. That's it, it means they close the doors and don't work.
The heat, we're tired, hungry,…
The host placed us in a cool room, offered us water, helped with WI-FI so that we could order a taxi to another restaurant, Small things, and it is very pleasant - it shows the attitude towards the guests.
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November 6
A very famous place in Samarkand. It works until 15 o'clock , in the pilaf season it usually ends by 13 o'clock . we were on November 6th, it was cloudy and light rain. We arrived at 13 , the 1st hall was full , but we found a table for two. We took 2 pilaf salads, 1 serving with beef (it is by their standards for 2 of them, according to ours for 3.5 people). Very tasty pilaf. We ate both in Tashkent and in Bukhara and here. I think this one is the best! I recommend you to visit. In season, call a table, book in advance!
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June 5
Our acquaintance with Uzbekistan began in Samarkand. At that time, we still did not understand that Samarkand has the best pilaf, whether it is a market or a pilaf center. In Bukhara, we did not appreciate the pilaf, we did not like it, there is nothing to say about Khiva: there is no normal pilaf there. Specifically for this institution, we can say that the pilaf is delicious, the service is good, despite the fact that groups of tourists often come
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November 12
Excellent pilaf is offered in this Center. We really liked the Samarkand pilaf. The portions are large, take one serving for two. A good tomato and onion salad. Very tasty Uzbek tea with lemon.
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September 21
It's not a bad pilaf, but you can find it tastier in Samarkand. The place is partly designed for tourists, although there are also enough locals. In general, you can visit. The service is average, we waited a long time for the order to be accepted
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June 23
The institution is very popular with the local population and with visitors to the city. Unrealistically delicious pilaf. We often go there with colleagues. I recommend this place to those who want to try a really delicious Samarkand pilaf!
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November 5
The best pilaf in Samarkand!
We arrived before the opening, were met by the owners of this place, invited to the hall, poured tea.
Then we conducted an excursion to the kitchen, showed how pilaf is cooked
In general, everything was delicious, sincere!!!
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May 22
A very famous restaurant, although it is not located near the main attractions of the city. It serves traditional Samarkand pilaf, which differs from Tashkent and Bukhara. Almost all tourist groups visit this place, so there are always a lot of people there.
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November 16
I'm not a big fan of pilaf, but the pilaf here is excellent. A variety of additives are offered for pilaf. You need to arrive before ~12:30-13h. Then there will be seats in the hall on the ground floor and pilaf. After 13h there are no seats in the main hall, and you will be offered to the 1st floor. It's less cozy there).
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August 21
We stayed in Samarkand for several days, went to the pilaf center, everything is very tasty, we must take into account the moment that when the pilaf ends, and it ended at 12.30, they put a sign there is no pilaf.If you want to eat pilaf in this place, you need to come early
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October 16
We visited the pilaf center in Samarkand for the first time, we liked the taste the most in comparison with Bukhara and Tashkent. But in Tashkent, the cooking process is a separate show.
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July 12
As always, the pilaf is excellent, I come the second time, and every time I go to the pilaf center. Here he is in the style of cooking dry rice. There is also mutton and beef. Portions can be taken in half. And they work in one with snacks. This is not a place with a rich interior.
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June 9
This place should be named differently, for example: pilaf number 1, which is no longer there. Or the center of the always finished pilaf.
Or to the edge: There is no pilaf #1.
Working and living in Samarkand for more than six months. In 8 attempts (driving by) I never got to show off their wonderful swimmer, who apparently sweeps away the shop windows. But I think not. They do not sweep away. They just do such careless marketing and they are too lazy to cook a normal amount.
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September 5
The pilaf is delicious, like in Tashkent on parkentsky. No more. The staff is very pleasant and helpful. Salads for pilaf are very tasty, especially tomatoes.
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June 21
I liked the approach to service - they immediately come up with a tray of ready-made snacks / salads and so on. The main course is only pilaf. As a result, there are no menus. The only questions are: individual portions or one joint dish. Nothing superfluous! Only really delicious Samarkand pilaf! We will miss this pilaf!
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November 3
Delicious and not greasy pilaf. But there are few desserts and kebabs. The service is fast and good. The place is clean, tidy and convenient to get to by car.
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October 28
VERY tasty pilaf!! Very hospitable! Prices are normal. We went in on Monday, people came in after us and there were not enough places. And one more thing: the pilaf ended at ~14:00, so it's better to come earlier.
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October 19, 2023
Delicious place, inexpensive, large portions, everything is fresh, very fast service! Still, the most delicious pilaf in Uzbekistan is the lowest percentage for service. Be sure to visit at least once.
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June 13
Very tasty pilaf, but you need to get there before 12.00, then maybe not. The officer took him to the kitchen and showed him how to cook it. The building has 2 floors, the basement is a little cooler. So don't be upset if there are no seats on the 1st floor.
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June 5
It was very tasty and beautiful, the hall was decorated with frescoes and scenes of the ancient palace in Afrosiab. The prices are not too high.
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March 27
Arriving in Samarkand, the owner of the hotel advised to try real pilaf. It turns out that in Uzbekistan it is supposed to be cooked in the morning. Everything is already being eaten before lunch. I came to the cafe around 12 o'clock. There was still pilaf. At the entrance, the waiter met and led to an empty table. They offered a choice of pilaf with lamb or beef. Another waiter came up with a tray with several types of salads and ayran on it. You can choose what you like. I chose pilaf with lamb, salad with radish and tea. It all came out to 52,000 sums. The pilaf is delicious, the portion is large. There are a lot of people in the institution, they come in families and groups. There are also a lot of tourists. But there were no queues. There is a place for everyone.
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October 21
It's a beautiful place. And pilaf with linseed oil is some kind of magic! I highly recommend it! And the prices are adequate, and the service is good!
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March 3
I liked the pilaf center! There was a very large passability, the hall was full of people, as soon as the table was free, it was immediately flooded. In general, it should be noted that there is pilaf in Samarkand until about one o'clock in the afternoon, then you will not find it anywhere (it is quickly sorted out). The pilaf is delicious, Samarandsky pilaf is prepared here. The portions are not very large ( there is something to compare with :)) but still delicious, high quality! You can choose from meat ( lamb or beef ) , you can also choose from different pickles, salads for pilaf, so you can't go hungry from there. In general, everything is very tasty and decent! Thanks for the impressions!
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May 20
This place fully corresponds to the photos and reviews that are available about it. Large-scale, driving, tasty, inexpensive. You don't have to expect something refined or homely from this place, it's not for that at all. But if you want to eat pilaf and put a mark "I've been here" then it's definitely worth it!
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September 22
We tried Samarkand pilaf, everything is delicious, snacks were served with pilaf, including baklava, the most delicious that I have ever tasted in my life.
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March 3
Delicious pilaf! Fast feed!
I did not like the tables in the basement, I would like to see the interior taking into account the local flavor and style. But the quality of pilaf is on top! The prices are a little too high!
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October 13
The pilaf is delicious. We liked it. They bring it quickly. There are a lot of people coming. You can say it's like at a wedding. We were sitting in the lower hall. The tables really didn't have time to clean up.
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May 18
Delicious, not expensive and fast. But this place is made for the run of tourist groups. While we were eating there, we brought several large groups from different countries. It is very noisy and fussy. It looks more like an ordinary canteen
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September 8
Very tasty. Fast service. Of the minuses in the bill, they cashed out tea and flatbread, which they did not order and which they did not eat / drink
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October 12
It's not pilaf, it's rice porridge with meat and carrots. This is the fifth place with pilaf in Uzbekistan where I have been, and here is the worst pilaf of all, and the most expensive, 38,000 soums for half a portion (usually 33-35 for 0.7). The service is really very good.
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July 13
The pilaf is gorgeous , but the service leaves much to be desired ! For each position , whether it is pilaf itself , tea , cutlery , salads , different people answer , everything is brought at different times ...
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January 13
It's delicious here!! The service is fast here, and therefore there are a lot of people here)) first, you will be served snacks of your choice, and then pilaf. Don't forget the fresh tortilla and fragrant tea!!
To get to this place, it is better to call and book a table in advance, and besides, do not forget that pilaf is eaten in the morning)) There is pilaf before lunch!
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September 22
Delicious pilaf with both beef and lamb. Adequate prices. The staff is polite and helps to call a taxi.
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June 10
One of the most iconic places in Tashkent, ask almost anyone where to eat a good pilaf, they will send it here
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March 24
The best pilaf center in Samarkand! Pilaf is simple ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥. The staff and the host are very hospitable and polite. The service is fast, but the pilaf ends quickly)))
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October 3
It is a pity for those tourists who are brought to these places telling what a delicious national pilaf. The rating of the kitchen of this place is no more than 1 out of 10. There is nothing here worth dedicating this place for, neither the kitchen nor the interior.
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May 7
Very tasty. I think the place is a must-visit.
It is better to come no later than 12 o'clock, otherwise you may not be able to catch the pilaf.
When we were eating there, 2-3 buses with tourists arrived at 12:20 and the pilaf immediately ended.
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April 11
The pilaf is very tasty, but the service spoils the whole impression - the waiters run around with walkie-talkies, very noisy and fussy. Everything was put on stream for tourists. I want to eat quickly and leave as soon as possible. I don't want to come back from such an atmosphere at all.
I recommend visiting the pilaf center in Tashkent - just heaven and earth.
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April 17
A great place for lunch.
The restaurant is fast with a well-established system. That's why there are always a lot of people here, but it doesn't spoil it at all. Everything is very tasty. The price is very affordable. I highly recommend it
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