Top 1 Best Uzbek Food Near Vancouver, British Columbia

Where to find Uzbek food in Vancouver

Uzbek food comes from the Silk Road: rice plov cooked with meat and carrots, hand-pulled lagman noodles, steamed manti dumplings and flaky samsa.

Vancouver got its first Uzbek eatery in 2025. It is still the only one we could verify, so this guide features one.

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How We Chose These Uzbek Restaurants

We only list places whose menu is mainly Uzbek, checked against local press including Vancouver Magazine and Vancouver Is Awesome.

Hours follow the mall's food court, so confirm before you go.

Best Uzbek Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance

#	Restaurant	Area	Best for	Price
1	Tashkent	International Village	plov and Central Asian comfort food	$

Top 1 Best Uzbek Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC

1. Tashkent – International Village

A halal counter-service spot in the International Village food court and Vancouver's only Uzbek eatery.

What to order: Uzbek plov, plus manti or lagman.

Why it made the list: So popular with the Uzbek diaspora that people drive in from the suburbs, says Vancouver Magazine.

Address: 88 W Pender St, Vancouver | Price: $

Uzbek Dishes to Know Before You Go

Plov: Rice cooked with lamb, carrots and onions; Uzbekistan's national dish.
Samsa: Flaky baked pastries filled with meat and onion.
Lagman: Hand-pulled noodles with meat and vegetables.
Manti: Large steamed dumplings filled with meat.
Shashlik: Grilled skewers of marinated lamb or beef.

Where to Find Uzbek Food in Metro Vancouver

International Village

Home to Tashkent.

Tips for Eating Uzbek Food in Vancouver

Come hungry: Uzbek portions are hearty.
Order bread: Non, round Uzbek bread, comes with most meals.
Try green tea: Uzbek meals are often served with green tea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an Uzbek restaurant in Vancouver?

Yes, Tashkent in the International Village Mall food court.

Is Tashkent halal?

Yes.

What is plov?

Uzbekistan's national rice dish, cooked with meat and carrots.

When did Tashkent open?

Spring 2025.

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