Welcome to Samarkand — your gateway to traditional Uzbek cuisine in London. As a premier Central Asian restaurant, we serve a diverse menu of authentic dishes that capture the rich flavours and culinary heritage of Uzbekistan.
Must Try
Slow-cooked lamb with rice in a cast iron kazan
Steamed dumplings filled with spiced lamb
Hand-pulled noodles with rich braised meat
Homemade puff pastry filled with spiced lamb, baked in a clay tandyr
Marinated lamb skewers grilled over charcoal, served with fresh salad
Takeaway & Delivery
Call us to place a takeaway order or enquire about delivery. We'd love to bring a taste of Uzbekistan to your table.
About Us
Samarkand, or Samarqand, is a city in southeastern Uzbekistan and among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia — a meeting point of cultures along the historic Silk Road for over two thousand years.
Our restaurant is an elevated Uzbek dining experience in the heart of Dalston, London. We bring world-class hospitality and the highest restaurant standards to a menu rooted in authentic recipes and timeless techniques.
Each dish is carefully crafted with fresh ingredients and an artistic touch — from slow-simmered plov in the cast-iron kazan to samsa baked against the wall of a clay tandyr.
Explore Our MenuUnique Experience
Sink into our traditional Uzbek Charpoy — a carved wooden floor-level dining platform draped in velvet cushions. The perfect setting for celebrations, dates & gatherings of up to 8 guests.
Reserve the Charpoy
HMC Certified Halal
Verified by Halal Monitoring Committee UK
Loved on Google
Hundreds of five-star reviews from our guests
Fresh Every Day
Ingredients prepared daily from scratch
Open Daily
11:00 — 23:30, seven days a week
Our Guests
"Absolutely stunning restaurant. The plov was the best I've had outside Uzbekistan. The Charpoy experience was incredible — my whole family was blown away. Can't wait to come back."
"Finally a truly halal restaurant in London with this level of quality. The manti were perfectly steamed, the lagman noodles fresh and silky. The atmosphere transports you to Central Asia. A gem in Dalston."
"One of the best dining experiences in East London. The staff were so welcoming, the food beautifully presented and deeply authentic. Booked the Charpoy for a birthday dinner — absolutely unforgettable."
Open Monday to Sunday, 11:00 — 23:30. Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended for groups.
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