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Step into a world where flavors come alive and cultures meet at Cafe SAMARKAND. Established in 2024, this Pittsburgh eatery unveils a culinary journey inspired by the vibrant cities of Central Asia. Dive into the heart of Uzbek tradition with authentic halal dishes, tantalizing Turkish cuisine, and hearty Russian fare. A feast awaits at Cafe SAMARKAND, where every bite tells a story. Uzbek traditional cuisine (halal) Halal food halal foods uzbek food turkish food russian food
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Address: 3103 Banksville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Phone: (412) 892-9224
Website: http://cafesamarkand.com/
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Reviews
Mable Jacobsen
Umakay Jiz – was the unique food! I got the cold appetizer called shuba and cheburek- everything was delicious. The honey cake was my favorite. I also got the shish and rolled kebab to my wife which was also very good. I will come back again!
… moreVictoria Francis
The food was amazing and the only thing better was the waiter who served me. She was able to help guide me through my food selections. And brought me the best dish Plov with fresh salad and fluffy bread. She also brought beet salad was the best choice. I couldn’t be happier!
… moreDavid Tracey
Just stopped in for lunch and what a phenomenal meal.
The boiled soup was the soup of the day and Umakay Jiz (never tasted before) with lamb was absolute perfection. I also couldn’t get enough of their what’s called I think fried pies” with the sauce was so damn good.
… moreThe boiled soup was the soup of the day and Umakay Jiz (never tasted before) with lamb was absolute perfection. I also couldn’t get enough of their what’s called I think fried pies” with the sauce was so damn good.
David Rodriguez
I’m from Asia and I know how some people are jealous if someone from their region starts shining and they try to break that person- why I’m writing these – because I read all negative 1 and 2 star reviews carefully and they are definitely coming from Cafe Samarkand’s competitors who wants to break this business. I think this place deserves 6 star reviews and they’re doing great- because the owner who sometimes serves the food- is the best humble person I’ve ever met. Their foods are FANTASTIC great job Cafe Samarkand! OMAD!!!
… moreUlyana K
Very nice new restaurant and cafe for delicious Uzbek and Russian food. I think they recently expanded their menu some more after I already went, but even when I came and tried a more limited menu, everything was quite good. I got to try their Samarkand plov/osh, Samarkand bread/naan/non, Napoleon cake, and the suzma.
I really enjoyed nearly all of the items. Starting backwards with the suzma, this was kind of like labneh, the Turkish yogurt dish. Quite good, but this felt a little more liquidy while still being rich. Very strong whole milk flavor.
The Uzbek bread is always delicious. They give you a huge piece of bread that is crunchy at the sides and soft in the middle. Perfect for eating any of the main entrees with, especially kebabs. Nice seed topping as well.
The Samarkand plot was quite nice too. My first time ever having plov, finally! Glad to try it from this place. They give you a nice serving size. The rice is a little bit oily, and I typically like the rice to be cooked longer (it still had a pretty strong bite to it), but the flavor was nice overall. Savory from the meat, sweet (almost a bit too sweet) from the carrots, and richness from the spices and oil. I really liked that they included chickpeas as well.
All in all, I quite enjoyed this place. Probably not my favorite Uzbek in the area, but still, very good. I would like to come back to try some of the other items they added.
… moreI really enjoyed nearly all of the items. Starting backwards with the suzma, this was kind of like labneh, the Turkish yogurt dish. Quite good, but this felt a little more liquidy while still being rich. Very strong whole milk flavor.
The Uzbek bread is always delicious. They give you a huge piece of bread that is crunchy at the sides and soft in the middle. Perfect for eating any of the main entrees with, especially kebabs. Nice seed topping as well.
The Samarkand plot was quite nice too. My first time ever having plov, finally! Glad to try it from this place. They give you a nice serving size. The rice is a little bit oily, and I typically like the rice to be cooked longer (it still had a pretty strong bite to it), but the flavor was nice overall. Savory from the meat, sweet (almost a bit too sweet) from the carrots, and richness from the spices and oil. I really liked that they included chickpeas as well.
All in all, I quite enjoyed this place. Probably not my favorite Uzbek in the area, but still, very good. I would like to come back to try some of the other items they added.
Gaziza B
We recently had the pleasure of dining at Samarkand Uzbek Cuisine, and it was an exceptional experience. From the moment we walked in, the warm ambiance and authentic décor set the stage for a true taste of Uzbekistan.
We started with the manti, which were perfectly steamed, generously filled, and bursting with flavor. The samsa had a beautifully crisp, flaky crust with a savory, well-seasoned filling. The lagman was a standout—rich, hearty, and packed with tender noodles and aromatic spices. The boiled meat soup was incredibly comforting, with a deep, flavorful broth that made it the perfect dish for a cool evening.
The service was friendly and attentive, making our experience even more enjoyable. If you’re looking for authentic Uzbek cuisine, Samarkand Uzbek Cuisine is a must-visit. Highly recommended!
… moreWe started with the manti, which were perfectly steamed, generously filled, and bursting with flavor. The samsa had a beautifully crisp, flaky crust with a savory, well-seasoned filling. The lagman was a standout—rich, hearty, and packed with tender noodles and aromatic spices. The boiled meat soup was incredibly comforting, with a deep, flavorful broth that made it the perfect dish for a cool evening.
The service was friendly and attentive, making our experience even more enjoyable. If you’re looking for authentic Uzbek cuisine, Samarkand Uzbek Cuisine is a must-visit. Highly recommended!
Maryam Babajanova
I have always done Uber Eats Delivery orders from here so I would not be able to rate on the atmosphere. Food is generally very good however I wish they had way of labeling unavailable food in the Uber Eats app each day, because I keep ordering something that’s not available on the menu and we have to make adjustments each time . It’s especially hard when you work in a office with a set lunch times which causes delays. However they make up to me each time by giving me a substitute which is even better then my initial choice. I don’t agree with negative comments other people left . I believe it’s the competitor restaurants doing it to these innocent people .
… moreHussain Raza
The food is delicious and gives authentic taste of Uzbekistan cuisine. The guy at the front is very kind and welcoming. Food was great with great amount of spice and taste. Would recommend it!
… moreWalter Foster
awesome food! Honey cake were definitely a 10/10 I’d recommend! Very relaxed vibes. will definitely be back.
… moreSunny
Best place to have Uzbek foods. Experience Uzbek culture and their traditional meals. Owner Hashim aka is very warm welcoming and ready tell about history of ancient city called Samarkand. Recommend you to bring with big families. Very clean and delicious foods.
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