First time trying Manti — completely converted

I had never tried Manti before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The subtly sweet from carrots taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. Devzira rice is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a bazaar food stall setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. Uzbek cuisine sits at the crossroads of the ancient Silk Road trade routes. My server recommended ayran alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Manti. Outstanding first encounter.