See kb-experience-chorsu-plov-tasting for the full breakdown of Tashkent plov spots, prices, and timing.
Quick picks: - Tourist-friendly: Central Asian Plov Centre, Ariza St near TV Tower. ~$3/portion. - Local favourite: Beshqozon. Same area, slightly less crowded. - Cheapest + most authentic: Chorsu Bazaar cauldrons. ~$1.50/portion. No English.
All serve 10:00–14:00 only. Plov is a lunch dish.
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