Lazzat
라자트 우즈벡 레스토랑
About
Authentic Uzbek halal restaurant in Itaewon with vibrant Central Asian atmosphere, hand-pulled noodles, and wood-fired kebabs.
# Lazzat: Central Asian Comfort in Itaewon Tucked three flights up in Itaewon, Lazzat brings Uzbek cuisine to Seoul with an unpretentious warmth that surprises visitors expecting something more austere. The restaurant's worn exterior gives way to a luminous interior where traditional floor seating mingles with standard tables, and Uzbek folk music drifts from mounted screens—a blend that works equally well for couples and families seeking something genuinely different. The lagman anchors the menu: hand-pulled noodles swimming in a garlic-sharpened broth with stir-fried meat and vegetables, topped unexpectedly with celery that somehow sharpens rather than confuses the palate. One diner described it with the urgency of육개장 addiction, though the broth's clarity and the noodles' resilience give it its own character. The somsa—thin, wood-fired pastry enveloping seasoned meat—arrives with cilantro-forward chile sauce meant for generous dipping, best ordered one per person despite its modest size. The shashlik cuts through any staleness: chicken and lamb skewers arrive impossibly tender, the former paired with pickled tomato and onion, the latter delivering that rare juiciness that makes you forget you're eating lamb. Both carry enough seasoning to stand alone. Oosh, the rice pilaf, avoids the pitfall of heaviness through careful proportion and light oil—closer to seasoned fried rice than saturated grain. Mastava, a tomato-based meat and rice soup, combines broth with substance in the manner of a proper restorative dish. Kompot, the traditional fruit juice made fresh with visible cherry at the bottom, offers genuine refreshment. A complimentary raspberry ade appears on warm afternoons, a grace note from the owner. Tablet ordering in Korean keeps things simple, though the Uzbek proprietor speaks Korean adequately. For thirty thousand won, two people eat well—the portions generous enough to challenge appetite. This is not Seoul haute; it is food that means something to someone, now available here.
Menu
- Somsa₩3,000
- Lamb Grill Shashlik
- Chicken Grill Shashlik
- Plov / Osh₩13,000
- Lagman
- Koza Shorva
- Nan / Lepyoshka₩2,000
- Pishiriq
- Kompot / Sharbat₩1,000
- Mastava
- Samsa₩3,000
Local tips
- Order via table-side kiosk with Korean language support
- Lagman (noodle soup) and Shashlik (grilled kebabs) are must-tries
- No alcohol served (halal restaurant). Kompot (traditional cherry juice) is homemade
- Arrive early on weekends; small capacity fills quickly
- Located 3 flights up with no elevator—manageable but plan accordingly
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 12:00–22:00
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00–22:00
- Friday
- 14:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00–22:00