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Food in Uzbekistan: plov, bread, and what to say if you don't eat meat

What you will eat

Plov, shashlik, samsa, lagman, fresh tandoor bread and mountains of fruit. Portions are generous and lunches are long.

Vegetarian and vegan

Many dishes that look vegetarian are cooked on meat stock — ask before ordering, or let your guide order. On our tours every restaurant is briefed in advance; tell us your diet once and it follows you from Tashkent to Khiva.

Halal

Uzbek cuisine is halal by default; alcohol is served in restaurants but never imposed.

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