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Tashkent, Uzbekistan, December 2023
December 2023
A Taste of Timelessness at Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent
Street Food in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
I had the privilege of living and working in Tashkent for almost two years, between 2005 and 2006. One of my favorite places in this fascinating city—then and now—is the Chorsu Bazaar, the largest market in town. Here, eager bargain hunters can find everything from jewelry, furs, and cheap Chinese perfumes to heaps of clothing, household goods, and, of course, food.
Whenever I return to Tashkent (luckily, I manage to visit every few years), my first stop is always this vibrant market, heading straight to my favorite street food stall. Since the very first time I set foot here over 20 years ago, it feels like time has stood still. The same bustling energy, clouds of smoke, plastic tablecloths—and that wonderful food. A large pot of tea is, naturally, part of the experience.
Alongside a variety of meat dishes, this stall offers two specialties you won’t often find in Uzbek restaurants: Khasip, a homemade liver sausage made with mutton and rice, and a hearty Lapsha dish served with your choice of mutton or horse meat. The aroma is bold, and the taste might take some getting used to for the uninitiated. Needless to say, I absolutely love it.
Bon appétit!
Whenever I return to Tashkent (luckily, I manage to visit every few years), my first stop is always this vibrant market, heading straight to my favorite street food stall. Since the very first time I set foot here over 20 years ago, it feels like time has stood still. The same bustling energy, clouds of smoke, plastic tablecloths—and that wonderful food. A large pot of tea is, naturally, part of the experience.
Alongside a variety of meat dishes, this stall offers two specialties you won’t often find in Uzbek restaurants: Khasip, a homemade liver sausage made with mutton and rice, and a hearty Lapsha dish served with your choice of mutton or horse meat. The aroma is bold, and the taste might take some getting used to for the uninitiated. Needless to say, I absolutely love it.
Bon appétit!
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