First time in Osh and not sure where to begin your food tour? Start with plov — the symbol of southern hospitality and a signature dish of the local cuisine. We’ve compiled a list of 10 spots where you can try truly delicious plov that will make you want to come back again and again.
Jasur Ash Borboru
Where: 141A Abdykadyrov Street
Plov cooked over an open fire with premium meat and fresh ingredients won’t leave you indifferent. The dish is prepared according to a traditional recipe by professional chefs from Tashkent.
Takeaway, delivery, and both portioned and weight-based orders are available.
Sanjyra,
@sanjyraosh
Where: 328 Lenin Street
The Sanjyra ethno-complex, located in the city center, offers several types of plov, each made with fluffy “Laser” rice:
Signature Sanjyra plov with veal, topped with kazy and a boiled egg
Bodono Ash — plov with quails, known for its rich flavor and original presentation
Tashkent plov with lamb and veal, featuring both red and yellow carrots
Plov with horse meat, offering a deep, rich taste thanks to the proper cooking technique and quality meat
Uluk Ata,
@ulukata_osh
Where: 132 Shakirov Street
Here, Tashkent-style plov is cooked every hour to hour and a half, so you can always enjoy a fresh portion. It includes chickpeas, juicy meat, and eggs, and is perfectly fluffy and flavorful thanks to skilled chefs and traditional recipes.
Navat,
@navat.osh
Where: 288 Lenin Street
Navat was awarded a HoReCa Awards star in the “Best Plov” category. Prepared in a cast-iron kazan following a traditional recipe by expert osh-paz chefs under the guidance of a brand chef, the dish comes out fluffy, fragrant, and filling.
Palvan-Ata
Where: 38 Mominov Street
A plov that will delight fans of Eastern cuisine. Juicy meat, fresh spices, and a special cooking technique combine to deliver the true taste of the East.
Darhan,
@darhan_chaihana
Where: 3a Miyashev Street
Darhan prepares plov using only high-quality rice, which makes the flavor rich and satisfying. Here, you can try one of the tastiest versions of the dish in Osh.
Farhad
Where: 83 Mamirov Street
Farhad teahouse is one of the oldest establishments in Osh, operating for over 20 years. It serves plov for large groups, made with Uzgen red rice and beef cooked in tail fat. The menu features no other main courses, only side salads such as shakarob. Table reservations are recommended.
City,
@city.restaurant.osh
Where: 115/1 Kurmanjan Datka Street
Classic Tashkent plov is served here. The perfect blend of ingredients and a traditional cooking method result in a rich and harmonious flavor.
Atabek,
@atabek_cafe_osh
Where: 127 Lenin Street
Atabek is a cozy spot with a modern interior and good service. The plov is slow-cooked, just like at home, with attention to every detail — from fire to presentation.
Yasin,
@yasin.cafe
Where: 630 Kurmanjan Datka Street
Hearty, aromatic, with a pleasant sweetness from raisins and tender chickpeas — this Tashkent-style plov will definitely leave a lasting impression.
