Decent Samsa — nothing more, nothing less

Samsa at this place was fine. The richly meaty and caraway-forward 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.

Uzbek cuisine sits at the crossroads of the ancient Silk Road trade routes. The a Samarkand chaikhana teahouse setting was generic rather than immersive. black tea with sugar was offered but not explained. If you're in the area and want Samsa it'll do. If you're going out of your way, look elsewhere.