Eat · Chorsu Bazaar & Old City

Tandoor bread and sweets row at ChorsuNon rastasi, Chorsu

A breakfast or snack stop: buy hot non from the tandoor row, add samsa, dried fruit or halva, and eat at once; go at 07:00–09:00 for the best loaves.A breakfast or snack stop: buy hot non from the tandoor row, add samsa, dried fruit or halva, and eat at once; go at 7:00 AM–9:00 AM for the best loaves.

last order: unknowncounterUzbekNot field-verified

Key facts

Per person: UZS 20,000–60,000; Uzbek
Hours: unknown; see note below
Walk in: 07:00–09:00; easiest window
Seating: counter
Card: no; carry cash
Getting there: Chorsu bazaar, bread row; 2 min walk

Go now?

Open?

From about 06:00 to early afternoon (check)From about 6:00 AM to early afternoon (check)

Busy this hour

Estimate by hour below

Easiest walk-in

07:00–09:00

Reservations

Walk-in, no reservation

Paying

Cash only

Per person

UZS 20,000–60,0002026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Hot bread
Samsa and sweets
Order: Hot tandoor bread and sweets
Counter seating
Walk-in window: 07:00–09:00
Queue risk: after 14:00
Cash only
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.

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Plan

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

Walk-in windows

07:00–09:00: high09:00–13:00: highafter 14:00: risky

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

A row of tandoor bakers and sweet stalls at the bazaar (generic, confirm locally)

When to go, hour by hour

desk estimate · not live

Quietest listed hour: 15:00 (quiet).

06:00lightlittle or no waitLoaves fresh
07:00heavyexpect a linePeak
08:00heavyexpect a linePeak
09:00busya short wait is possible
10:00busya short wait is possible
11:00lightlittle or no wait
12:00lightlittle or no wait
13:00lightlittle or no wait
14:00lightlittle or no wait
15:00quietlittle 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.

1Tear the bread and eat it warm; keep the rest in a bag.
2Try dried fruit or halva from a neighbouring stall.

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

Point at the loaf and hold up one finger; hand over small notes.

Extras, condiments and what costs extra

Weighed sweets: A scoop weighed before you agree — Agree the weight first.

Paying and tipping

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

Ask the price per kilo before it goes on the scale.
Cash in som only.
Tipping: Bargain politely at bazaars, not in shops; 10% at a restaurant is welcome.

At the table

Ask before photographing the baker.
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

Hot non, one loafissiq nonThe smell alone is worth it.UZS 5,000–15,000order
Samsa, onesomsaBeef or pumpkin.UZS 8,000–15,000order
Patir or layered breadpatirRicher, buttery.UZS 10,000–25,000if hungry
Halva, 100 gxalvaTry before you buy.UZS 10,000–30,000if hungry
Dried apricots, 100 go'rikSweet and cheap.UZS 10,000–30,000if hungry
Nuts, 100 gyong'oq / bodomWalnuts, almonds or pistachios.UZS 15,000–40,000if hungry
Green tea, cupchoyAt stalls with seats.UZS 0–10,000if hungry

2026 estimate per item.

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2 people

Hot non, one loaforder
issiq non
UZS 5,000–15,000
0
Samsa, oneorder
somsa
UZS 8,000–15,000
Contains (from menu notes, check): beef
0
Patir or layered bread
patir
UZS 10,000–25,000
Contains (from menu notes, check): wheat
0
Halva, 100 g
xalva
UZS 10,000–30,000
0
Dried apricots, 100 g
o'rik
UZS 10,000–30,000
0
Nuts, 100 g
yong'oq / bodom
UZS 15,000–40,000
Contains (from menu notes, check): tree nuts
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

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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

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Price and paying

Typical spend: UZS 20,000–60,000 per person

Paying

Cashyes

Cash in som is accepted everywhere.

Cardno

Cash only.

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

Samsa, onesomsabeef
Patir or layered breadpatirwheat
Nuts, 100 gyong'oq / bodomtree nuts

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 — Point and pay; no menu.

goodKids — Kids like the bread and sweets.

poorStroller — Tight aisles.

cautionGroups of 5+ — Split up at the stalls.

cautionWheelchair — Tight aisles; go early.

How to book: No booking; walk up.
How far ahead: Not needed
No-show / cancel fee: Not applicable
Dress code: None.

When	Status	Note
After 14:00After 2:00 PM	check before you go	Many bakers run out of bread.
Holidays	check before you go	Hours change at Navruz and Eid.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Seating: Counter seats
Kids: kids' menu: no · stroller: poor · Bread and sweets suit children; use a carrier
Access: step-free: partial · Level aisles; tight and busy

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-up stalls.
Capabilities: food
Getting there: Chorsu bazaar, bread row · ~2 min walk

Cons

A generic row of stalls: individual bakers change; confirm locally.
Crowded and hot near the tandoors.
Bread contains wheat only; no gluten-free.

Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check2 parts

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
Non	Round tandoor bread.	Ask for 'issiq non' (hot bread).
Patir	Rich layered bread.	Ask if it is available.
Somsa	Baked pastry.	Pick a hot one.
Xalva	Sweet paste of sesame or nuts.	Taste first.
Quruq meva	Dried fruit.	Ask for a taste.

Price check

2026 estimate

locals pay: Bread is a fixed-price staple: UZS 5,000–15,000 a loaf for everyone.
tourist price: Dried fruit and sweets can be priced higher for visitors (2026 estimate).
rule: Ask the price per kilo before it goes on the scale.

Extra on the table	Typical charge	What to do
Weighed sweets	A scoop weighed before you agree	Agree the weight first.

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

Is bread special in Uzbekistan?

Bread is respected: do not put it upside down or throw it away.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

What time is the bread freshest?

07:00–09:00, when the tandoors have just been emptied.7:00 AM–9:00 AM, when the tandoors have just been emptied.

How much is a loaf?

About UZS 5,000–15,000 (2026 estimate).

Can I take bread on a plane?

Yes for domestic flights; it goes stale in a few days.

Is there gluten-free food?

No; bread and samsa contain wheat.

Do I tip?

No; round up if you like.

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 Plov and samsa near Chorsu bazaar, about 2 min on foot; 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