Tashkent Vegan Street Food Tour

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

We will show you Tashkent unbeknown to tourists and visitors and cover different parts of the city including two markets: in the traditional old town and the busy city centre, each offering their best-known local street food.

As vegans who grew up in this meat-heavy city we were able to pick the best-to-offer spots for local plant-based street food and wanted to share our knowledge with others and tell the story of our city in a personal and unique way.

That means we don't want to make it a typical boring tour of eating food from place to place all the time. Instead we will happily customise it on the go with walks, pictures, stories and people.

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Part of the money from the tour goes to support imprisoned vegan activists.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

All food and tea is included in the price during the tour

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Chorsu Bazaar Tashkent

We will start the tour with the oldest and most picturesque bazaar in Tashkent located in the old town and head straight to the 'Gluttony Lane' for the all-city-known Khanum - potato pastries in rich tomato sauce. À la lasagne but faster and better.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

After leaving the bustling market, we'll stroll through the narrow, winding alleys of Tashkent's Old City. Take a moment to soak in the leisurely pace of local life as we notice the neighborhood children at play. Our destination is the Xadra neighborhood, where we will sample delicious, fresh-made steamed dumplings (manti) right before our eyes. Depending on the season, you can choose from wonderful savory fillings such as pumpkin, spinach, potato, or a vibrant vegetable mix!

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tashkent Vegan Street Food Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

22 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Outstanding and tasty introduction to Uzbekistan
JBigginLamming,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a brilliant tour whether you are vegan, vegetarian or eat meat but want to try some very tasty food. My wife (vegan), 12-year old (vegetarian) and I spent about half a day touring markets, some local restaurants and bits of the city with Akmal. We learnt about the food, Uzbek culture, history and life living in Tashkent. It was fascinating, varied and accessible. This was our first full day in Tashkent and we gained lots of tips and ideas for our holiday. We would highly recommend it to others visiting the city
There's a lot of good local food without sheep.
kaoo336,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Even if you don't like mutton, you can still enjoy delicious local food with vegetarian meals. I think Uzbek people are very good at seasoning, not at the level of "well, you can eat it". It will fill you up, so please join us hungry.
Amazing way to discover the variety of vegan food available in Tashkent
Sunday driver 2013,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was amazing. It provided lots of insights into the variety of vegan food available in this otherwise meat-centric city, and along the way allowed us to discover markets and restaurants across Tashkent. Our guide Sayyid spoke poignantly about his own path to a cruelty-free lifestyle and the challenges of being vegan in Uzbekistan. It's a good idea to do the tour at the beginning of your stay if possible, to learn about places and dishes you can then continue to discover on your own. The tour is worth every penny, as it includes all transportation and an incredible amount of food. That's also why it's a good idea not to have breakfast beforehand!
Go hungry - tasty food ahead
KimberlyWorsham,
Sep 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very nice tour with tasty things. I enjoyed walking through the bazaar and learning about the country's culture through food with the tour guide. It's a lot of food so go hungry
Excellent use of 4 hours. Great food. Not just for Vegans The markets alone were worth it but the food was superb!
philh708,
Sep 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent, personal, casually informal tour with good food. Akmal was friendly and knowledgeable. He adjusted to our interests and the conversation was much mote than set pieces recited to us.
The perfect introduction to Tashkent and Uzbek food
Alexandra D,
Aug 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was the perfect introduction to Tashkent. We explored the city and tried amazing food. The rest of our time in Uzbekistan was much easier as we knew so much more about the vegetarian and vegan food available. Thank you!
Great introduction to Uzbekistan
Anica B,
May 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We loved the tour! Akmal is a very knowledgeable, friendly and funny guide. Not only did we learn a lot about Uzbek vegan food, but also about the culture and the city. For us it was a great introduction to Uzbek food and the country. We would highly recommend this tour, no matter how much meat you normally eat.
Simply great!
jaridm2024,
May 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really recommend to book this Tour. Akmal is such a lovely guy and gives great insides on the uzbek (food) culture as well as many interesting facts about the City. We really appreciated every Single moment
Excellent Vegan Street Food Rour
LindaCommandeur,
May 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
From aromatic spices to fresh baked Uzbek bread. From delicious dishes you eat in the markets to hidden gem eateries. If you join Akmal on his vegan street food tour you won’t be disappointed! You not only get the best introduction into the Uzbek cuisine, but with Akmal, you also get in touch with Uzbek people who are curious enough to have a chat with you, so much fun! With every stop you’ll learn more about the habits and history of the eating culture and influences from other cultures as Akmal is very knowledgeable and more than willing to answer your questions. Thanks Akmal for the amazing tour, we could not have a better introduction in Uzbek Veg Cuisine and culture.
Don't miss this excellent tour!
Ronelle R,
Apr 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Akmal is the owner of this tour and great guide and guy! He opened up so much more than vegan food choices for me! This tour was a highlight of my stay in TASHKENT. Don't miss it because you are not vegan!