Samarkand Cooking Class Experience

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Samarkand Cooking Class Experience

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join us in Samarkand for a unique culinary journey. Master the art of making traditional Plov and Somsa with expert guidance, and enjoy your delicious creations with engaging stories.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Delve into the rich culinary heritage of Uzbekistan with a hands-on cooking class dedicated to Plov and Somsa. Under the guidance of a skilled local chef, you’ll discover the art of crafting Plov, the iconic dish that blends rice, carrots, and tender meat in a kazan, just like generations before. Learn to create golden Somsa pastries by kneading dough, preparing savory fillings, and baking them in a traditional clay oven. As you cook, listen to captivating tales about the cultural significance of these dishes. Conclude your culinary journey by enjoying a delightful feast of your creations, accompanied by tea and warm conversation.

What You Get

Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Frim baazar to local house
Meals
Private transportation
The way back to hotel or other direction from home

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

During cooking class you will try and learn how to cook the plov and somsa Also, you will introduced with local lifestyle and culture Then you will try authentic plov and somsa of your own

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Samarkand Tourist Information Center, Ulitsa Tashkentskaya, Samarkand District Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan, UZ

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Please be aware that in that street you can arrive by taxi If you are coming from Registan Square just pass the shops and you will see school number 21 and then after 50m next to the shop is our office Samarkand Tourist Information Center
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
5.0
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Nice Experience!
April 17, 2026

Thank you for the thoughtful and considerate guided tour and interaction. From the very beginning, picking up ingredients for plov and fried dumplings at the market—to arriving at the beautiful hou...read more

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A great insight into Uzbek life
April 11, 2026

I had a fantastic experience on this cooking class in Samarkand. It ended up being a private class, which made it feel really special and personal from start to finish. We began with a visit to a l...read more

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