Spice level warning — Manti is not what I expected

I underestimated Manti. The subtly sweet from carrots description didn't prepare me for the reality. Devzira rice brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

Uzbek cuisine sits at the crossroads of the ancient Silk Road trade routes. The a bazaar food stall setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. Sarbast lager cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.