CHAYKHANA SAMARKAND, Lviv - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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Nice restaurant with traditional Uzbek meal in Lviv. There are many things to discover: new courses and tastiest, uncommon atmosphere and traditional hospitality. From here may begin your discovery to sunny Uzbekistan!

CUISINES

International, Soups, Central Asian, Uzbek

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks

FEATURES

Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available

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4.5

444 reviews

Excellent

338

Very good

55

Average

28

Poor

10

Terrible

13

Stuart W

Istanbul551 contributions

Best place to eat

Feb 2020 • couples

Staff was nice and could talk English It very nice inside you could be any place you like we thought it was a bit could inside food was good price a little high but it was worth it for the food you get and the service. I would of had dinner there most nighta if I could like most places it shut early round 10pm make sure you book we use Google chat and it work well. Inside is stunning

Written 7 February 2020

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1959hartig

Vaerloese7 contributions

This is an authentic and very

Jan 2020 • none

This is an authentic and very cosy restaurant. For a very reasonable price we got a number of different dishes which we enjoyed very much. And probably the lamb with apricot takes the price as best dish. With the pleasant service and the price, the authenticity it is simply a must try.

Written 30 January 2020

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JoAnn

2 contributions

Great food, great service!

Feb 2020 • none

I took a group of ten there a few days ago. The service was excellent. The atmosphere so charming and unique and the food was very good. We tried the dumplings and Samsa as appetizers and most had some type of lamb dish which was delicious. I lost the receipt and needed it for business purposes and they were able to email me one in the US. Very impressed.

Written 5 March 2020

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Chaykhana_Samarkand

Thank you for review! We remember your visit very good. It was pleasure to serve and cook for you. We will be glad to see you again when are you in Lviv next time.

Written 6 March 2020

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jaguarpaw_10

Nottingham76 contributions

Super quality food, great staff, easy to find vegetarian options

Mar 2020 • none

Very nice ambience. The booths upstairs make it a special experience. We are vegetarians and ordered beetroot salad and the pumpkin dumplings. Unfortunately they gave us the lamb ones but it was one of those lost in translation moments :) would go back

Written 9 March 2020

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Shai

Rishon Lezion14 contributions

Don’t even think about eating here !!!

Sept 2021 • friends

DISASTER. Food was not tasty. They used margarine instead of real oil. Food was cold. Samsa was cold and oily, unbeatable. Plov served in a tiny portion like a Mazzete. But no problem, since it was dry like a piece of wood. They put a lemon inside in order to compensate the taste of the dried meat. Food was dull and disastrous. Keep away.

Written 21 September 2021

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Furkat I

Dear guest, please don't even think about eating here !!! With such thoughts and attitudes, it's really better not to go to restaurants. You have come to eat traditional Uzbek cuisine and is not what did you expect else. If you eat samsa in Central Asia, anywhere, believe me, it will be cooked this way, and maybe with animal fat. You definitely won't like it. Our food is giving hot. But it can be cold on your desk while you talk long time to your colleague. You say the portion of pilaf was small. One serving of pilaf weighs 380 grams. This is how it is on the menu, and this is how it is served. Your comment about "like a piece of wood" is incomprehensible. We have been selling fresh pilaf every day for 7 years. And during this time we cooked 12 tons of pilaf. We have many customers who like our pilaf. God bless you!

Written 25 January 2022

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Our Cheap Travels

The Netherlands203 contributions

Amazing Central Asian Food

Jan 2020 • none

The restaurant is an amazing place. The inside looks nice and the food is amazing. Everything will be made fresh and quick. The menu is huge with a lot of traditional Uzbek food such as Plov. We ordered 2 starters and two mains, a bread and two drinks. This was a total of 442 UAH (€16). For Western Europeans, this is an insane value for your money! We highly recommend the restaurant!

Written 30 January 2020

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revrendandy

Florida56 contributions

1st time for Uzbek food

Aug 2023 • family

We are Americans who are visiting Lviv doing humanitarian aid. Never have experienced Uzbek cuisine so we visited Chaykhana Samarkand and left with a delightful opinion of this food. The Uzbek salad had the freshest of of lettuces, tomatoes, peppers, etc. accompanied by a refreshing dressing. Don’t miss the warm, fresh based lavash. The addition of chick peas was a nice surprise. We were urged to try the 2 national dishes of Uzbekistan-Plov, a rice dish with lamb and vegetables and Samsa, turnovers with a meat filling and light flaky dough. Both were delicious. Service was efficient and extremely friendly. Would return again if we weren’t headed back to Florida, where sadly there’s no Uzbek food to be found.

Written 20 August 2023

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DCShannon

Lviv9 contributions

Great Atmosphere and Service

Jan 2020 • none

The prices were a little high and the food was good but not mind-blowing. Everything else was amazing. Great service, great atmosphere, great menu selection. My girl absolutely loved it. Highly recommended for a date.

Written 22 January 2020

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dmytro_korolkov

Kharkiv50 contributions

Wonderful authentic place

Mar 2022 • couples

Wonderful authentic place. We've met there administrator who is native Uzbek, I think this is important for ethno restaurant. Food was great, and it seems that we've drunken real kok choy 95! So kata rahmat!

Written 18 September 2022

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J K

Cape Town Central8 contributions

Very Nice Lamb.. great place and service

Jul 2024 • solo

Very Nice Lamb and rice ........ great place and service will return here when I am back in Lviv would reccomend to anyone

Written 16 July 2024

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Ostap M

Lviv64 contributions

It was like being in Samarkand again!

Mar 2024 • family

It was like being in Samarkand again! Everything is extremely tasty, atmospheric and beautiful. The owner of the restaurant was sitting next to us and was telling us about Samarkand while drinking tea!

Written 22 March 2024

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Yury P

Lviv29 contributions

My recomendations

Aug 2023 • couples

The tasty authentic Uzbekistan cuisine! The interior and style are perfect. Very cozy and friendly staff. My recommendations. BTW. You can get the half portion of meal if you want. At 14 is time for the PLOW;)

Written 13 August 2023

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Derek Z

4 contributions

Excellent food, excellent portions and service!

Sept 2021 • none

I highly recommend this restaurant which is not far from Old Town Lviv. Just outstanding! I had lamb shake and laghman as well as excellent tea.

Written 22 February 2022

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Furkat I

Dear guest, we are very grateful for your feedback. We try to do the best for you. Thank you!

Written 23 February 2022

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Alexo L

1 contribution

Everything was fine...

Jan 2022 • solo

I just wanted a bite to eat... But that smell! It stank terribly, the smell came from the first floor, but it was so strong! I couldn't relax and enjoy my food.

Written 23 January 2022

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Furkat I

Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry that you were dissatisfied with our restaurant. We have analyzed the situation and will take measures so that the smells during frying do not go out into the hall. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Written 25 January 2022

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Uğur Kemal E

9 contributions

Mr

Feb 2021 • friends

Food was absolutely amazing..i can not say anything more everything was great 👌👌👌 i am highly recommending 👌👌👌 and Tymur is super friendly man 🧿

Written 9 February 2021

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