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Tashkent: Vancouver's Only Uzbek Restaurant
Tashkent is an Uzbek counter-service restaurant in the International Village Mall food court at 88 West Pender Street. It opened in spring 2025 as Vancouver's first and only Uzbek eatery.
Vancouver Magazine says it's so popular with the Uzbek diaspora that customers drive in from the suburbs just to eat here.
About Tashkent
Owner Andrey Osinin started Tashkent to bring authentic Uzbek food to Vancouver. The food is halal.
The menu also includes borscht, a comfort food for expats from across the former Soviet Union.
The Menu
How It Works
Plov is the must-order.
What to Order
- Uzbek plov: rice with beef, carrots, chickpeas and raisins.
- Lagman: hand-pulled noodles.
- Manti: steamed dumplings.
- Samsa: baked savoury pastries.
- Borscht: beet soup.
Dietary Needs
Tashkent serves halal Uzbek food. Ask about vegetarian options.
Atmosphere and Dining Experience
Casual food-court counter.
- Best for: plov and Central Asian comfort food
- Price: budget
- Format: counter service in a food court
- Good to know: the mall has free parking for two hours
Location: Chinatown / International Village, Vancouver
Tashkent is in the International Village Mall food court, 88 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC.
Hours of Operation
Food court hours apply. Check before you go.
Reservations
- No reservations; order at the counter.
Price Range
Tashkent is affordable.
Contact Information
- Address: 88 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9
- Neighbourhood: Chinatown / International Village, Vancouver
- Cuisine: Uzbek
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tashkent the only Uzbek restaurant in Vancouver?
It opened in 2025 as the city's first and only Uzbek eatery.
Is it halal?
Yes.
What should I order?
Plov.
Where is it?
International Village Mall food court, 88 West Pender Street.
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