Chuchvara exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Chuchvara made with real commitment to Devzira rice and technique. The richly meaty and caraway-forward result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

Uzbek cuisine sits at the crossroads of the ancient Silk Road trade routes. The a Tashkent restaurant was exactly right for this kind of eating. non flatbread alongside was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.