Besh Qozon
Tashkent's most iconic plov center, where giant cauldrons cook fresh plov daily, popular with both locals and tourists.
Famous for cooking plov in multiple giant cauldrons, this establishment is a top recommendation in many Tashkent food guides. The signature wedding plov set comes with kazy (horsemeat sausage), quail eggs, and dolma, while a lighter olive oil plov is also available. The plov tends to be oily and portions are generous, so half portions are worth considering. Although it is open until evening, blogs generally recommend arriving before 1:00 PM to avoid missing out. Located at 1 Iftihor Street in the north of the city, near the Tashkent Television Tower; taking a taxi is recommended. A plate of plov starts at around 20,000 UZS, making it very budget-friendly.
Opening hours
Daily 09:00–23:00; plov may sell out early, lunchtime visits are recommended
Nearby sights
- Central Asian Plov Centre (Besh Qozon)
- Tashkent Television Tower
- Shahidlar Xotirasi Memorial Complex
- Minor Mosque
- Courage Monument (1966 Earthquake Memorial)
- Amir Timur Museum
- Palace of Prince Romanov
- Broadway (Sayilgoh Street)