Hey everyone from Uzbekistan! πΊπΏ
8:30 AM, Tashkent.
We barely stepped out of the taxi, and the smells hit us hard: shashlik, fresh samsa, and something sweet like someone spilled honey into the air. Welcome to Chorsu β the cityβs oldest market, where trade has been going on since the 10th century, and your appetite wakes up on its own.
π What does Chorsu look like?
- Giant dome made of concrete and sunshine.
- Two floors of food, spices, and chaos.
- Crowds, but not tourists β locals who know where the best plov is.
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π΄ Food stalls: what we devoured
| Dish | Vibe | Price (UZS) |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb shashlik | Juicy, fat dripping down your hands π₯ | 25,000 |
| Plov with chickpeas & raisins | Rice soaked in oil, just right | 30,000 |
| Pumpkin samsa | Sweet-salty explosion π€― | 8,000 |
| Uzbek flatbread | BEST BREAD OF MY LIFE. Thin crust, soft inside, smells like childhood. | 5,000 |
I ate the flatbread with my hands, tearing off chunks. Photos canβt capture it, but trust me: this isnβt bread, itβs art. π
π What we bought on the second floor
Mom went full βgotta bring it all homeβ mode:
- Samarkand pistachios β 3 kg
- Honey-glazed almonds β 1 kg
- Dried apricots β another 2 kg
The seller Abdulla (weβre already on a first-name basis) gave us a 20% discount and treated us to tea. He said: "For guests β always a discount." β
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π― Chorsu life hacks
- Come hungry β food is 3x cheaper than in cafΓ©s.
- Haggle β but with a smile.
- Bring small change β cards arenβt accepted everywhere.
- Donβt photograph people without permission β but if you ask, theyβll let you try everything for free π
Day summary:
- Walked: 4 km around the market
- Eaten: 3 types of plov + 2 flatbreads
- Bought: 6 kg of nuts & dried fruits
- Gained: +2 kg on the belly π
P.S. Tomorrow β Tashkent Central Park! Follow so you donβt miss it! π
I write my texts myself, correct mistakes and translate via ChatGPT (which is not a violation on Hive)!
All photos were taken by me personally - I am a beginner photographer, so I ask professionals not to judge strictly.
Thank you for sharing these moments with me! Until new stories and new holidays! βοΈ
Camera π·: Sony Alpha 7 IV full-frame
Lens π: Sony FE 70-200mm F: 2.8 GM OSS II
Lens π: Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Lens π: Sony FE 20-70 mm F: 4 G
Processed π : Lightroom
photo by openai
