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A first-edition culinary festival held in Samarkand on 23–24 March 2026.
Uzbekistan’s tourism authority announced the first Dishes of the East Festival for Samarkand on 23–24 March 2026. International chefs were scheduled for the first day on Alisher Navoi Street, presenting national dishes and cooking methods. This is a date-specific, completed 2026 event record, not evidence of an annual future festival.
Muslim traveller information
Completed, date-specific event; do not market as recurring without a new official announcement.
Information reviewed: 2026-07-22
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Alisher Navoi Central ParkCity celebrations for Navruz recorded by the Samarkand regional government on 21 March 2026.
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Alisher Navoi StreetA named local-chef culinary programme held on the second day of the March 2026 food-festival programme.
Samarkand city footprintA source-led monitoring record for future Samarkand events, not a claim of a particular festival date.
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Registan heritage coreRegistan’s fifteenth-century madrasah, associated with Ulugh Beg’s scholarly legacy and marked by astronomy-themed portal decoration.
Registan heritage coreRegistan’s central madrasah, completing the ensemble with a balanced exterior and a celebrated gilded interior beneath its blue dome.
Registan heritage coreRegistan’s eastern madrasah, famous for its early-seventeenth-century façade of felines, deer and rising sun motifs.
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Bibi-Khanym / Siyob old-city edgeA casual Chorraxa Street grill near Bibi-Khanym and Siyob Bazaar, serving freshly prepared skewers with bread, salads and tea.
Bibi-Khanym / Siyob heritage coreA calm hotel restaurant beside Bibi-Khanym Mosque, ideal for a comfortable Uzbek meal between Siyob Bazaar and the heritage sights.
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Pasdarg‘om Street / historic centreA characterful Pasdarg‘om Street courtyard restaurant for shared Uzbek dishes, close to Registan, Gur-e Amir and the central heritage walks.
Islom Karimov Street / old cityA polished terrace restaurant on Islom Karimov Street, offering a comfortable Uzbek meal between Registan, Bibi-Khanym and Siyob Bazaar.
Bibi-Khanym / Siyob heritage coreA courtyard-style Uzbek restaurant beside Bibi-Khanym and Siyob, with flexible hours for a family meal in the northern heritage core.
Islom Karimov pedestrian streetA compact Islom Karimov Street stop for plov, lavash and quick Uzbek comfort food between Registan and the Bibi-Khanym–Siyob cluster.
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