Girls' night in the big city

Founder of the Legkoe Retro brand and former editor-in-chief of ELLE O’zbekiston

Ora, Breadly

Lately, I’ve often been going to Ora with my friends and sisters. It has very pleasant lighting, a cool minimalist interior, and an interesting menu. Some of my favorites are edamame, chicken with jus, and dorado. It’s quiet there, with no crowds and no noise. That’s exactly where we can eat and talk in peace.

I also like Breadly on Taras Shevchenko Street. It’s small but cozy, with a special atmosphere and a real fountain inside. They serve good coffee, a few healthy options, and excellent salads. I usually order the Sante bowl here — it comes with chicken or shrimp, grains, and vegetables.

Artist

Bazar is a beautiful restaurant with an Eastern flair, soft lighting, and a cozy interior. What wins me over most is the atmosphere: it’s the kind of place where you want to linger over dinner and enjoy Uzbek cuisine. It’s quiet and calm, making it perfect for a girls' dinner and beautiful photos. What stood out to me most were the mini chebureki, the meze platter, the incredible meat kebabs, and the Lemon Slices dessert.

The second spot is the complete opposite: Qamish Xorazm Gamburgeri in Chilanzar. As someone from Khorezm, I have a special fondness for this place. The atmosphere is simple and traditional, but very warm. And the food is excellent! Fish, Khorezm flatbreads, tukhum barak, gumma katyrma, and kebabs.

L’artisan, a café not far from Ganga, is a lovely place for amazing ice cream, good coffee, and desserts. It’s a very green spot, perfect for spending time and simply having coffee in a beautiful setting. My favorite is the pistachio ice cream with salted caramel coupled with an Americano.

Commercial director at Afisha Media, co-owner of Zira

We have a few favorite spots for get-togethers. We like Sorrento for its straightforward menu, reliably good service, and convenient location that works for everyone. We usually go for pizza — I think it’s the best in the city. I also highly recommend trying the pumpkin cream soup.

When we’re in the mood for something different, we go to Lesnoy — a lovely place with lots of greenery in the interior. It’s very calm and pleasant there at lunchtime. As a pastry chef, I especially want to highlight the dessert presentation — it always creates a wow effect.

Founder of My First Story

My go-to favorites at beloved Breadly are the cheese soup, the hot sandwich, and the savori syrniki. For breakfasts with friends, we love going to Myasnoy for the incredible meze and hot bread with butter. But recently, Myasnoy has gained a competitor — Gorynych. Their rye bread and butter are simply amazing.

Tashkent resident, cosmopolitan, and entrepreneur inspired by beauty, good food, and the art of craftsmanship

Rassvet serves incredible coffee and wonderful pastries, along with a small but thoughtfully curated breakfast and lunch menu. You can feel the soul of the founders and the entire team in the project. It’s the kind of place where you end up staying a little longer than planned.

Joydaman is where I go when I want to have a great meal, especially borscht, spend time in a warm atmosphere, listen to music, and chat — but it’s comfortable here even when you come alone. They have a few signature dishes based on traditional recipes: with respect for the origins, but in a modern interpretation. The team loves experimenting with flavors, both in the kitchen and behind the bar. Coming here feels like visiting friends.

I have a special soft spot for La Mer on Shota Rustaveli Street. The fish and seafood in all their different combinations, the atmosphere, and the way guests are treated all feel exactly right.

Head of the Vishnya women’s fitness and dance studio, specialist in women’s development

I absolutely love Dom 29, with its berry liqueurs, caviar sandwiches, chicken Kyiv, Olivier salad, aspic, and pies. It’s the kind of place where it’s easy to sing along to the songs you grew up with, play musical bingo, and suddenly find yourself dancing to Verka Serdyuchka. There’s a little bit of New Year’s magic here all year round, and that’s exactly why I love it.

Restaurant 12, right next to my home, is my formula for a perfect Friday. Great music, beautiful people, and a fantastic atmosphere. They serve the most delicious fries with Parmesan espuma, perfect edamame, chicken with jus, incredibly delicate tiramisu, and an essential grapefruit gin and tonic.

If a girls' night calls for a lively crowd and a «we’re not dieting today» kind of mood, then the choice is obvious: Brasserie Lambic. It’s impossible to resist cherry or peach Belgian beer. Pair it with rich pate and crispy ciabatta, Belgian waffles with beef steak, and the biggest serving of mussels in mushroom sauce. It’s all about laughter, loud conversations, and «let’s have another round» vibe.