Village Cooking Class in Samarkand

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US$79.59 per guest

Adult x2

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

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

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Location

Samarkand

Duration

5 hours

Number of Guests

2 - 10 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Russian

Other

Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Learn to cook traditional Uzbek dishes in Samarkand. Visit the bazaar, gather fresh ingredients, and create exquisite meals like Plov and Somsa in a cozy, welcoming village atmosphere.

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

Experience Details

Experience the authentic taste of Uzbek village life through a hands-on cooking class. Pick fresh ingredients at a local bazaar, then learn to prepare traditional dishes like Plov, Dumplings, or Tandoor-baked Somsa, paired with vibrant salads, a tangy vinegar drink, and sweet desserts. Enjoy the rich aromas, bold flavors, and rustic charm of homemade Uzbek cuisine in a warm, family-style setting.

Sample Menu

STARTER

Traditional Uzbek Salad: Fresh Tomatoes and Cucumbers

Fresh tomatoes & cucumbers with onions, lemon, olive oil, dill, basil, kenza & onion greens, lightly spiced with pepper.

STARTER

Sour Cream Uzbek Salad with Kenza, Onion Greens & Dill

Creamy sour cream tossed with fresh kenza, onion greens, and dill for a classic, flavorful Uzbek salad.

STARTER

Samarkand-Style Uzbek Vinegar Drink

A traditional Samarkand vinegar drink, sipped slowly before Plov to awaken the appetite and enjoy authentic Uzbek flavors.

STARTER

Uzbek Marinated Cabbage Salad

Crisp cabbage marinated with fresh herbs, spices, and a tangy dressing for a refreshing, authentic Uzbek starter.

MAIN

Authentic Uzbek Plov: Beef or Lamb with Yellow Carrot & Chickpeas

Traditional Uzbek Plov with beef or lamb, yellow carrots, chickpeas, raisins, garlic, cumin, pepper, sesame oil, and fluffy rice.

MAIN

Authentic Uzbek Dumplings: Beef, Lamb, or Vegetarian

Traditional Uzbek dumplings with beef, lamb, or vegetables, filled with garlic, onions, and herbs, are handmade in a village cooking class.

MAIN

Traditional Uzbek Somsa: Meat or Vegetarian, Baked in a Tandoor

Crispy Uzbek somsa with beef, lamb, or vegetable filling, baked in a traditional tandoor for authentic village flavors.

DESSERT

Chak-Chak: Sweet Uzbek Honey Pastry

Crispy fried dough balls coated in golden honey, a classic Uzbek treat perfect for dessert lovers.

What You Get

Prepare & taste Plov, Dumplings, or Somsa, with salads, vinegar drink & dessert.

Hands-on cooking class in a village setting

Guidance from a local host throughout the activity.

Personal expense

Good To Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

We’ll start the day with a fun stop at a lively local bazaar, where together we’ll choose the freshest ingredients for our traditional Uzbek Plov. After that, we’ll leave the city behind and head to my peaceful village, where I’ll welcome you into my family home for an immersive cooking masterclass. You’ll learn the step-by-step secrets of making authentic Plov and a few other local dishes, all in a warm, friendly, family-style atmosphere. Along the way, you’ll experience real village life, enjoy great conversations, and—of course—taste the delicious dishes you’ve created with your own hands.

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

Your experience begins with convenient pick-up from any location within the Samarkand city center, making your journey smooth and worry-free from the very start. I’ll meet you right at your hotel, guesthouse, or preferred spot and take care of everything from there.

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

based on 1 reviews

(Viator)

A heartwarming experience

April 11, 2026

I thought it will just be a normal cooking class where we will go to a village then a family will teach us to cook plov. But it's much, much more than that. Our guide, Usmon, took us to his family'...read more

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