Eat · Amir Temur Square

Lagman and manti canteen near Amir Temur SquareLag'mon va manti oshxonasi

A simple sit-down lunch or early dinner near the hotels: hand-pulled lagman and steamed manti; go at 12:00–14:00 or 18:00–20:00 and choose a busy canteen.A simple sit-down lunch or early dinner near the hotels: hand-pulled lagman and steamed manti; go at 12:00 PM–2:00 PM or 6:00 PM–8:00 PM and choose a busy canteen.

last order: unknownchairsUzbekNot field-verified

Key facts

Per person: UZS 60,000–150,000; Uzbek
Hours: unknown; see note below
Walk in: 12:00–14:00; easiest window
Seating: chairs
Card: yes
Getting there: Amir Temur Square or Broadway; 6 min walk

Go now?

Open?

Usually 10:00–22:00Usually 10:00 AM–10:00 PM

Typical hours: check on the day.

Busy this hour

Estimate by hour below

Easiest walk-in

12:00–14:00

Reservations

Walk-in, no reservation

Paying

Bring cash

Per person

UZS 60,000–150,0002026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Hand-pulled noodles
Near the hotels
Order: Lagman noodles and manti dumplings
Table seating
Walk-in window: 12:00–14:00
Queue risk: after 21:00
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 10:00–22:00

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Directions

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Plan

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

Walk-in windows

12:00–14:00: high18:00–20:00: highafter 21:00: risky

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

Sit-down canteen with tables and photo menus (generic, confirm locally)

When to go, hour by hour

desk estimate · not live

Quietest listed hour: 11:00 (light).

11:00lightlittle or no wait
12:00heavyexpect a line
13:00packedexpect a long linePeak
14:00heavyexpect a line
15:00lightlittle or no wait
16:00lightlittle or no wait
17:00lightlittle or no wait
18:00busya short wait is possible
19:00heavyexpect a line
20:00heavyexpect a line
21:00busya short wait is possible
22:00lightlittle 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.

1Ask for tea; it is often free.

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

Portions and sharing

Order one dish per person and share a salad.

Extras, condiments and what costs extra

Bread and side plates: Free at some canteens and charged at others — Ask before you eat them.

Paying and tipping

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

Pay at the table or the counter; check the bill.
Service may be added at hotel restaurants; check the bill for 10–15%.
Cash or card; small canteens may prefer cash.
Tipping: Bargain politely at bazaars, not in shops; 10% at a restaurant is welcome.

At the table

Sit and take a menu; ask for the photo menu if it is in Russian.
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

Fried lagmanqovurma lag'monWok-fried noodles with beef.UZS 45,000–80,000order
Lagman soupsuvli lag'monBroth and noodles.UZS 40,000–70,000if hungry
Manti, platemantiSteamed lamb dumplings.UZS 50,000–90,000order
Shurpasho'rvaClear soup.UZS 40,000–80,000if hungry
Tomato-cucumber saladachichukA light side.UZS 15,000–30,000if hungry
Chuchvara soupchuchvaraSmall dumplings in broth.UZS 40,000–70,000if hungry
Tea, potchoyOften free.UZS 0–15,000if hungry

2026 estimate per dish.

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2 people

Fried lagmanorder
qovurma lag'mon
UZS 45,000–80,000
Contains (from menu notes, check): beef
0
Lagman soup
suvli lag'mon
UZS 40,000–70,000
0
Manti, plateorder
manti
UZS 50,000–90,000
0
Shurpa
sho'rva
UZS 40,000–80,000
0
Tomato-cucumber salad
achichuk
UZS 15,000–30,000
0
Chuchvara soup
chuchvara
UZS 40,000–70,000
0

Food and drink

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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 60,000–150,000 per person

Paying

Cashyes

Cash in som is accepted everywhere.

Cardyes

Most canteens near hotels take cards (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

Fried lagmanqovurma lag'monbeef

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 — Counter seating and quick service.

goodKids — Simple dishes children eat.

okStroller — Chairs and space at off-peak times.

goodGroups of 5+ — Large tables.

okWheelchair — Level entrance at most canteens; check the toilet.

How to book: Walk in; call for groups.
How far ahead: Not needed
No-show / cancel fee: Not applicable
Dress code: None.

When	Status	Note
Late evening	check before you go	Most close by 22:00.Most close by 10:00 PM.
Holidays	check before you go	Hours change at Navruz and Eid.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Restrooms: Restroom on site · accessible restroom: check
Air: Air-conditioned
Seating: Chairs at tables
Kids: kids' menu: no · stroller: ok · Noodles and dumplings suit children
Access: step-free: yes · Level entrance at most canteens; confirm the toilet

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; call ahead for groups.
Capabilities: food · toilet · seated_rest · ac
Getting there: Amir Temur Square or Broadway · ~6 min walk

Cons

A generic canteen: names and menus change; confirm locally.
Noodles and dumplings are wheat-based and meat-heavy.
Portions are large; share.

Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check2 parts

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
Lag'mon	Hand-pulled noodles with a sauce.	Fried (qovurma) or soup (suvli).
Manti	Large steamed dumplings.	Ask how many per plate.
Sho'rva	Meat and vegetable soup.	One bowl each.
Salat	Salad.	Tomato-cucumber is standard.
Hisob	The bill.	Say 'hisob, iltimos'.

Price check

2026 estimate

locals pay: Prices on the menu are for all customers; canteens do not usually add a foreigner premium.
tourist price: Places on Broadway and beside hotels can charge more (2026 estimate).
rule: Service may be added at hotel restaurants; check the bill for 10–15%.

Extra on the table	Typical charge	What to do
Bread and side plates	Free at some canteens and charged at others	Ask before you eat them.

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

Which canteen?

Ask your hotel for a current recommendation; names change.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

What is lagman?

A Central Asian noodle dish: hand-pulled noodles with beef, peppers and onion, served fried or in soup.

What is manti?

Large steamed dumplings with lamb and onion.

How much does a meal cost?

About UZS 60,000–150,000 per person (2026 estimate).

Can I pay by card?

Often yes near hotels; carry som for small canteens.

Is there a vegetarian option?

Limited: salads, bread and some vegetable soups.

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 Evening shashlik grill near Independence Square, about 25 min on foot; no reservation needed.

Evening shashlik grill near Independence Square25 min walkAn evening grill near Independence Square.

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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