Said Islom Khoja Kafe — Restaurant in Khiva

We ended up here by accident while looking for a place with more local prices and bigger portions compared to the touristy spots in the old town — and it was a great find! Very local experience, with no English spoken, but we still managed to get something vegetarian. Just a heads-up: the soup was supposed to be meat-free but had some pieces in it, so double-check if you have dietary restrictions. That said, the staff were lovely and really did their best to help. You can also get local beer and wine here, even though it’s not listed on the menu. Authentic...

We had a wonderful lunch — everything was delicious! We tried the samsa, kebabs, and manty — each dish was full of flavor and freshly made. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, and our food arrived quickly.

Just a small tip: you might need to call the waiter over, as they may not notice...

very decent local eatery with seating outside. We had Shashlik (ground beef and chicken pieces) and 2 fresh salads. The meat was grilled perfectly and had a very good taste, salads also very nicely prepared. The young lady serving us was really sweet and basic English is no...