Tashkent Vegan Street Food Tour

5.0 (26 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation

out of 5

26 reviews

5.0

Mamura opa - the famous khanum-lady of Chorsu market — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Freshly squeezed pomegranate
juice — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

We will show you Tashkent unbeknown to tourists and visitors and cover different parts of the city including two markets: in the traditional old town and the busy city centre, each offering their best-known local street food.

As vegans who grew up in this meat-heavy city we were able to pick the best-to-offer spots for local plant-based street food and wanted to share our knowledge with others and tell the story of our city in a personal and unique way.

That means we don't want to make it a typical boring tour of eating food from place to place all the time. Instead we will happily customise it on the go with walks, pictures, stories and people.

------------------

Part of the money from the tour goes to support imprisoned vegan activists.

Half-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Street Food Tours Car Tours Small Group Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Russian, English
Operated by: Uzveg Tours

Ages: Adults (3–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Tea and coffee: All food and tea is included in the price during the tour

Itinerary

Chorsu Bazaar Tashkent

one hour

We will start the tour with the oldest and most picturesque bazaar in Tashkent located in the old town and head straight to the 'Gluttony Lane' for the all-city-known Khanum - potato pastries in rich tomato sauce. À la lasagne but faster and better.
Stop 2

40 min

After leaving the bustling market, we'll stroll through the narrow, winding alleys of Tashkent's Old City. Take a moment to soak in the leisurely pace of local life as we notice the neighborhood children at play. Our destination is the Xadra neighborhood, where we will sample delicious, fresh-made steamed dumplings (manti) right before our eyes. Depending on the season, you can choose from wonderful savory fillings such as pumpkin, spinach, potato, or a vibrant vegetable mix!
Alay Bazaar

one hour

We will then head to Oloy market - a centrally located farmer's market. We will try Uzbek round bread staffed with traditional Korean salads popular among local school students during lunchtime.
National Library of Uzbekistan named After Alisher Navoi

one hour

We will end the tour at a local restaurant (not far from the National Library) that dared to adapt local dishes into veganized ones. And yes, we will try the oxymoron of Central Asian cuisine: vegan beshbarmak, a traditionally Kazakh meaty dish turned into a plant-based wonder.