
Duration
1h 45m
Best Time
Any time
Price
€€
Setting
Indoor
Intimate Uzbek restaurant serving authentic plov, lagman noodles, and samsa in a cozy setting. The bread is baked fresh in a traditional tandoor oven, and the lamb dishes are particularly outstanding. A hidden gem for Central Asian cuisine in South Kensington.
Order the plov on Thursdays when they make the traditional version with lamb shanks - it's not always on the regular menu but they'll prepare it if you ask.
Address
30 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7XJ, UK
Neighborhood
Shoreditch & Brick LaneNearest Metro
Plan for about 1h 45m.
Samarkand is in the Shoreditch & Brick Lane neighborhood of London. The address is 30 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7XJ, UK. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.

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