Shashlik
Uzbek Cuisine

Shashlik

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18 reviews
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Sofia
· Feb 25, 2024
3/5

Street food Shashlik — the authentic version

The best Shashlik I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The subtly sweet from carrots intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. cottonseed oil was used without hesitation, the way it should be. Uzbek cuisine sits at the crossroads of the ancient Silk Ro…

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Leila
· Jun 23, 2025
4/5

Shashlik as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Shashlik is absolutely in that category. The subtly sweet from carrots quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. lamb tail fat kurdyuk does work that no substitute can replicate. Uzbek cuisine sits at the crossroads of the anc…

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Elizabeth
· Oct 12, 2025
5/5

Shashlik for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Shashlik for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The deeply savoury from lamb fat profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced yellow carrots used that way before. Uzbek cuisine sits at the crossroads of th…

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Benjamin
· Nov 16, 2024
4/5

Why Shashlik deserves more attention

Shashlik rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The warming and hearty complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using Devzira rice correctly takes real skill. Uzbek cuisine sits at the crossroads of the ancient Silk Road trade routes. I encountered it first i…

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Aria
· Oct 29, 2023
5/5

Decent Shashlik — nothing more, nothing less

Shashlik at this place was fine. The subtly sweet from carrots flavour was there but not distinguished. cottonseed oil was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula. plov rice pilaf is considered the corne…

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Aiden
· Jul 27, 2023
5/5

Home cooking attempt — Shashlik from scratch

I spent an afternoon making Shashlik from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting cottonseed oil right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The warming and hearty result was rewarding once I got it right. Uzbek cuisine sits at the crossroads of the ancient Silk …

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Takashi
· Nov 12, 2025
5/5

Honest verdict on Shashlik — good but not exceptional

Shashlik here was solidly made — subtly sweet from carrots without anything to complain about. cumin was present and handled reasonably. But something was missing from the depth that this dish should have. plov rice pilaf is considered the cornerstone of Uzbek hospitality and is cooked by men for i…

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Sophia
· Nov 29, 2025
5/5

Cultural discovery through Shashlik

Shashlik opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The deeply savoury from lamb fat flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. Uzbek cuisine sits at the crossroads of the ancient Silk Road trade routes. Understanding that context made …

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Diana
· Dec 02, 2023
3/5

Shashlik exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Shashlik made with real commitment to Devzira rice and technique. The warming and hearty result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before. Uzbek cuisine sits at the crossroads of the ancient Silk…

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Chloe
· Mar 21, 2023
5/5

Holiday memory — Shashlik that transported me back

I first ate Shashlik on a trip five years ago and have been searching for a version this good ever since. This restaurant finally delivered the richly meaty and caraway-forward quality I remembered. yellow carrots was handled correctly — something most restaurants here get slightly wrong. Uzbek cui…

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