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Tashkent plov: the dish, traditions and a shared table

2026-07-07 05:00 Tashkent Food and drink Culture and history
More than a lunch stop
This article is about getting to know plov more attentively. Notice the rice, carrots, meat and additional ingredients on your plate: combinations can differ between cooks. Ask which version you are tasting and what is usually served alongside it. If you try plov in several cities, compare textures and aromas rather than looking for one definitive flavour. In Tashkent, an optional visit to Beshqozon can be discussed separately if you would like to see the large cauldrons and learn about the cooking. A meal stop is not part of the standard 5-hour sightseeing programme. Practical questions about ordering, portions and payment belong in the separate lunch guide. If you have dietary restrictions, ask about ingredients before ordering. Dinner and other meals are optional, arranged separately and paid for separately.