My favourite food Manty – steamed dumplings

2. Shashlik

Shashlik is simply skewered meat cooked on the grill. The word “shashlik”, in fact, is just the Russian word for “shish kabob”, and this style of cooking became widespread in Central Asia during the time of the far-reaching Russian empire.
All over Uzbekistan, you’ll find several options for shashlik, including cubes of beef or lamb, chicken legs, “meat rolls” which is a pinwheel of lean and fatty beef, and ground beef (or lamb).
Given that most Uzbeks are Muslim, it’s unlikely that you’ll encounter any pork while you’re in the country. But if you’re lucky you might be offered some shashlik made with horse meat. Also, if you’re feeling overloaded with meat during your time in Uzbekistan, you can often order grilled skewers of potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes, and peppers.

3. Lagman (Soup)

Lagman (sometimes also spelled “lahg’mon”) is another extremely popular food in Uzbekistan. The most common way that Lagman is served is as a hearty noodle stew that includes lamb, onions, carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, and garlic. The rich broth is also seasoned with cumin seed, parsley, and basil.
The term “Lagman” is derived from the Dungan word, “lyumyan” which means to “stretch the dough”, and Lagman noodles are typically hand-pulled, giving them a deliciously chewy texture that you would pay top dollar for in Italy or Korea.
When in doubt about what to order in Uzbekistan, Lagman is generally a great choice especially if it’s cold outside!

4. Fried Lagman

Another wonderful way to enjoy those delicious hand-pulled Lagman noodles is stir-fried. The noodles are pan-fried with peppers, onions, tomatoes paste, and whatever other vegetables the kitchen has on hand. It basically tastes like stir-fried spaghetti. And, if you’re lucky, you might find it topped with a fried egg!