Eat · Khast Imam (Hazrati Imam) Complex

Tea house (chaikhana) near Khast ImamChoyxona, Hazrati Imom

A tea-house stop after the mosques: green tea, warm bread and a hot dish in the shade; go at 11:00–13:00 and confirm which tea house is open on the day.A tea-house stop after the mosques: green tea, warm bread and a hot dish in the shade; go at 11:00 AM–1:00 PM and confirm which tea house is open on the day.

last order: unknownmixedUzbekNot field-verified

Key facts

Per person: UZS 40,000–120,000; Uzbek
Hours: unknown; see note below
Walk in: before 11:30; easiest window
Seating: mixed
Card: some places; carry cash
Getting there: Khast Imam squares; 4 min walk

Go now?

Open?

Usually 09:00–18:00Usually 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Typical hours: check on the day.

Busy this hour

Estimate by hour below

Easiest walk-in

before 11:30

Reservations

Walk-in, no reservation

Paying

Bring cash

Per person

UZS 40,000–120,0002026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Green tea and bread
Shade after the mosques
Order: Tea, bread and a hot dish at a tea house
Tables and stools
Walk-in window: before 11:30
Queue risk: 11:30–13:30
Bring cash
Halal

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Rules in force · 9Land borders between Central Asian states open and shut w…Small guesthouses in the Old City may have no night deskChorsu bazaar and the Old City lanes are crowded and uneven

Central Asia ↗Keep every hotel registration slip or its e-registration record until you leave Uzbekistan and Tajikistan; border officers can ask for proof of where you slept and fine gaps.
Central Asia ↗Land borders between Central Asian states open and shut with politics and demarcation deals; confirm the exact post is open to foreigners the week you cross.
Uzbekistan ↗Check entry rules on the official e-visa portal only; many nationalities enter without a visa for a limited stay, others need an e-visa. Lookalike sites charge extra.
Uzbekistan ↗Foreign visitors are registered by hotels; keep any registration slip you are given and ask for one if you stay in a private home.
Uzbekistan ↗Carry Uzbek soʻm in small notes; bazaars, taxis and small cafés are cash-first, and cards are accepted mainly in hotels and larger shops.
Tashkent Region ↗Jun–Aug in Tashkent is 35–40 °C by day: do outdoor sights before 11:00 and after 17:00.
Tashkent ↗Small guesthouses in the Old City may have no night desk: send your flight number and ask for the door code or a night staff member before you fly.
Tashkent ↗Chorsu bazaar and the Old City lanes are crowded and uneven: large suitcases go from the car to the door, never into the market.
Tashkent ↗The metro is open to photography in most stations; do not photograph turnstiles, guards or military staff, and follow any sign in the station.

Actions

Usually 09:00–18:00

Map & directions

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Directions

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Plan

When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay

Walk-in windows

before 11:30: high11:30–13:30: riskyafter 14:00: high

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

Courtyard tea house with platform beds and tables (generic, confirm locally)

When to go, hour by hour

desk estimate · not live

Quietest listed hour: 10:00 (light).

10:00lightlittle or no wait
11:00busya short wait is possible
12:00heavyexpect a lineTour groups
13:00heavyexpect a lineTour groups
14:00busya short wait is possible
15:00lightlittle or no wait
16:00lightlittle or no wait
17:00lightlittle or no wait

Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.

How to order here

The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.

1Sit on a platform (topchan) or a chair and ask for tea first.
2Ask the price of dishes before you order if there is no menu.

No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.

What to say

In English	Say or show	Sounds like
Hello (formal)	Assalomu alaykum	ah-sah-LOH-moo ah-LAY-koom
Hi	Salom	sah-LOHM
Thank you	Rahmat	rakh-MAHT

Extras, condiments and what costs extra

Extra plates: Snacks put on the table are charged — Send back what you do not want.

Paying and tipping

Sit-down restaurants: about 10–15%, close to US habits.

Pay at the end; round up for good service.
No tipping is expected; round up.
Cash in som; some tourist-facing tea houses take cards (check).
Tipping: Bargain politely at bazaars, not in shops; 10% at a restaurant is welcome.

At the table

Say 'choy, non, somsa' and wait for the server; menus are often in Russian and Uzbek with photos.
Eat plov with the right hand or a spoon; leave a little on the plate to show you are full.
Plov sells out by early afternoon: eat it at lunch, not dinner.
Check bazaar prices per kilo before they weigh.
Tea is often free with a meal; ask for choy.
Pork is rare outside Russian or international restaurants; vegetarians eat well from bread, salads, vegetable samsa and soups, but stocks are usually meat-based.

Menu and prices

2026 estimate

Pot of green teakok choyRefills are free.UZS 0–15,000order
Bread with honey or jamnon va asalA light stop.UZS 15,000–30,000if hungry
SamsasomsaHot from the tandoor.UZS 10,000–20,000order
Shurpasho'rvaClear soup.UZS 40,000–70,000if hungry
Lagmanlag'monHot noodles.UZS 40,000–80,000if hungry
MantimantiSteamed dumplings.UZS 50,000–90,000if hungry
Sweets and dried fruit plateshirinliklarNuts, halva and dates.UZS 20,000–50,000if hungry

2026 estimate per item.

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2 people

Bread with honey or jam
non va asal
UZS 15,000–30,000
Contains (from menu notes, check): wheat
0
Samsaorder
somsa
UZS 10,000–20,000
0
Shurpa
sho'rva
UZS 40,000–70,000
0
Lagman
lag'mon
UZS 40,000–80,000
0
Manti
manti
UZS 50,000–90,000
0
Sweets and dried fruit plate
shirinliklar
UZS 20,000–50,000
0

Food and drink

Nothing picked yet.

Menu prices are 2026 estimates (check the board or menu on the day).

Split the bill 2 ways

Pick dishes to see each person's share.

Sit-down restaurants: about 10–15%, close to US habits. Local custom: A 10–15% service charge is often added; if not, 5–10%. Tipping calculator

Pick at least one dish to make the full-screen list.

Price and paying

Typical spend: UZS 40,000–120,000 per person for tea, bread and a hot dish

Paying

Cashyes

Cash in som is accepted everywhere.

Cardsome stalls

Tourist-facing tea houses only (check).

IC cardno

Not applicable.

QR walletsome stalls

Local wallets such as Payme and Click work at some venues; foreign QR wallets do not (check).

Diet and allergies

Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.

Vegetarianask
Salads, bread and vegetable soups; most main dishes use meat or meat stock.
Show: Men go'sht yemayman. Sabzavot bormi?
Veganask
Bread, tomato-cucumber salad, fruit and nuts; ask about butter and stock.
Halalyes
Meat is halal by default in Uzbekistan; pork is rare (check).
Show: Halol go'sht?
Gluten-freeask
Bread, noodles and dumplings contain wheat; plain grilled meat and salad are safer.
Nut allergyask
Nuts and sesame appear in sweets and breads; show a written card in Russian or Uzbek.
Allergynot on file
Show a written allergy card in Uzbek or Russian; cross-contact is high at grills and bakeries.
Show: Menda ___ ga allergiya bor.

What is in the dishes

Bread with honey or jamnon va asalwheat

Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.

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Who it suits, booking, closures

goodSolo — Easy to sit alone with a pot of tea.

okKids — Bread and tea keep kids happy.

okStroller — Chairs and flat ground; platform beds are hard with strollers.

goodGroups of 5+ — Large tables and platforms.

cautionWheelchair — Check access; platform beds have steps.

How to book: Walk in; ask your hotel for a group booking if needed.
How far ahead: Not needed
No-show / cancel fee: Not applicable
Dress code: None. Take off shoes if you sit on a platform.

When	Status	Note
Evenings	check before you go	Many close by 18:00–19:00.Many close by 6:00 PM–7:00 PM.
Fridays	check before you go	Some close briefly at noon prayer.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Restrooms: Restroom on site · accessible restroom: check
Seating: Tables and stools
Kids: kids' menu: no · stroller: ok · Bread, samsa and manti work for children
Access: step-free: partial · Tables at ground level; platform beds have steps

Hygiene

Eat where turnover is fast and dishes are served hot.
Wash your hands or use gel before eating; many stalls have no sink.
Ice and raw salads in street stalls can upset a stomach: prefer cooked food and peeled fruit.

Facts

Reservations: Not taken — Walk-in.
Capabilities: food · toilet · seated_rest
Getting there: Khast Imam squares · ~4 min walk

Cons

A generic tea house: names and menus change; confirm locally.
Tourist prices are higher than at the bazaar.
Little shade in some courtyards; ask for a table under the awning.

Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check2 parts

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
Choyxona	Tea house.	Sit and ask for tea first.
Non	Round bread.	Usually placed on the table.
Shurpa	Meat and vegetable soup.	One bowl per person.
Manti	Steamed lamb dumplings.	By the plate of five or six.
Kok choy	Green tea.	A pot; refills free.

Price check

2026 estimate

locals pay: Tea and bread are cheap or free; hot dishes cost the same as at other tea houses.
tourist price: Tea houses beside the sights can add 30–100% (2026 estimate).
rule: No tipping is expected; round up.

Extra on the table	Typical charge	What to do
Extra plates	Snacks put on the table are charged	Send back what you do not want.

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

Which tea house is best?

Ask your hotel or the ticket desk for a current recommendation; names change.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

What is a chaikhana?

A tea house where people sit on a platform bed or at a table, drink green tea and eat bread and hot dishes.

How much does it cost?

About UZS 40,000–120,000 for tea, bread and a hot dish (2026 estimate).

Do I take shoes off?

If you sit on a platform, yes; leave them at the edge.

Is the tea free?

Often with food; ask.

Are there vegetarian options?

Limited: bread, salad, sweets and vegetable samsa.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby alternatives

walk minutes · estimate

If it is closed or the line is too long

Go to Tandoor bread and sweets row at Chorsu, about 18 min on foot (straight line × 1.3); no reservation needed.

Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h3 mph.

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Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Used as a seated rest node in Tashkent in 4 days.

Sources

secondaryWikivoyage — Tashkent (eat)
officialUzbekistan Tourism Committee