This summer will see the launch of Samarkand in Fitzrovia, offering Uzbekistan cuisine evocative of the Silk Road, serving traditional dishes with a contemporary touch. Open for both lunch and dinner, seven days a week, Samarkand will be the capital’s first destination restaurant celebrating this part of the world.
Taking influence from Founder Sanjar Nabiev’s childhood, dishes on the menu are a modern take on Uzbek cusine. Signature dishes include jizbiz (lamb chops with sautéed potatoes), fatinon (a flaky, buttery bread), somsa (pastry parcel filled with lamb or sweet potato) as well as plov (a classic Uzbekistan dish of fried rice served with lamb and vegetables) which will be served alongside a shot of vodka. In addition, there will be a selection of bar snacks such as pickled vegetables and baclajan (aubergine caviar) on offer. Average spend per head is expected at £60 for dinner.
On the site that was Fino and designed by Busby Webb, the 150sqm venue will house a grand entrance with stairs leading down into the large 130-cover dining room. Key design features will include chandeliers that hang from the ceilings acknowledging the restaurant’s namesake city where astronomy was founded. There will also be a 70 square foot mezzanine lounge bar serving an extensive selection of vodka such as White Birch and Beluga.
Founder of Samarkand, Sanjar Nabiev comments: “I’m delighted to showcase the fusion of cultures and food that the Silk Road has to offer. With cuisines so rarely showcased and interiors inspired by one of the oldest inhabited cities, we feel Samarkand will be a unique addition to London’s diverse culinary scene.”
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