Boukhara

Among the cornucopia of different foods that can be found in Central Asia, the Uzbek cuisine is well loved for its rich taste and delicate flavours, and, in Paris, you can sample it in all its authenticity at Boukhara. Located at 53 Rue Amelot, this delightful restaurant brings a variety of Uzbek dishes and other such delicacies in a warm and convivial atmosphere to a welcoming clientele. Tchaikhanas, or tea houses, are popular in Uzbekistan and Boukhara offers the same attractive balance of culture and dining, as guests can relax over a cup of black or green tea or enjoy a delicious meal with friends.

There are numerous appetisers to choose from, samsa - pumpkin, spinach or lamb filled in puff pastry and baked - or the chilled Ayran, a refreshing soup prepared from yoghurt, cucumber, radish and coriander. For the main course, you could try the famous polov, a traditional dish with rice, lamb, carrots, chickpeas and spices, and finish with the chak chak, a crunchy cake drizzled with honeyed nuts.