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Samarkand City

Samarkand City

사마르칸트시티

Halal

About

Uzbek restaurant in Dongdaemun serving Central Asian cuisine in an atmosphere evoking Samarkand itself. Stocks Eastern European beers and wines.

# Samarkand City: Central Asian Hospitality in Jung-gu Tucked into Seoul's Jung district, Samarkand City transports diners to the heart of Uzbekistan through its authentic atmosphere and carefully sourced offerings. The restaurant succeeds not through theatrical flourishes but through genuine cultural immersion—the dining room itself evokes the feeling of sitting in Samarkand itself, with furnishings and décor that anchor the experience in place rather than abstraction. The beverage program reflects the restaurant's cosmopolitan approach to Central Asian culture. Ukrainian Obolon beer and Kazakh wine appear alongside traditional offerings, reflecting the region's historical crossroads identity. This openness extends to the menu, which honors Uzbek traditions without pretension. While the blogs don't detail specific dishes beyond general references to Central Asian fare, the restaurant clearly specializes in the regional staples that define the cuisine: hand-formed dumplings, slow-cooked rice pilafs, and grilled meats. The kitchen maintains proper seasoning balance—a lesson learned through experience, as one diner contrasted overly salty versions elsewhere with better-calibrated attempts here. The service staff demonstrates genuine hospitality, engaging warmly with guests rather than performing service as obligation. English-speaking servers facilitate conversation and explanation, making the unfamiliar accessible. For those curious about Central Asian cuisine beyond Korea's usual dining sphere, Samarkand City offers an entry point that respects both the food and the culture it represents. The restaurant succeeds by letting the cuisine speak for itself—no exaggeration necessary when the flavors and hospitality carry their own weight.

Menu

  • 소고기,야채볶음₩14,000
  • 양고기,감자튀김₩14,000
  • 우즈벡전통볶음밥(소고기)₩11,000
  • 양고기 감자 조림₩17,000
  • 쇠고기 토마토 스튜₩15,000
  • 쇠고기,야채₩15,000
  • 쇠고기,양송이버섯 생크림 소스₩13,000
  • 쇠고기,양송이버섯 요리₩14,000
  • 볶음 쇠고기 수타면₩15,000
  • 찜만두 소고기₩14,000
  • 냉면와쇠고기₩16,000
  • 쇠고기굴라₩14,000
  • 쇠고기 말이 양배추,파프리카,포도잎₩14,000
  • 물만두(쇠고기)₩10,000
  • 튀긴물만두(쇠고기)₩11,000
  • 우즈벡전통 양고기 스프 양고기,야채₩10,000
  • 러시아전통스프 쇠고기,야채₩10,000
  • 쉬고기수타면₩10,000
  • 쇠고기 물만두₩9,000
  • 닭소면국수₩9,000
  • 고려인식 국수₩12,000

Local tips

  • Uzbek cuisine unfamiliar to most Seoulites—good intro to Central Asian food
  • Try Ukrainian OBOLON beer and Kazakhi wine if available
  • Atmosphere designed to feel like you're in Uzbekistan

Details

Phone
050-71333-6368

Opening hours

Sunday
10:00–23:00
Monday
10:00–23:00
Tuesday
10:00–23:00
Wednesday
10:00–23:00
Thursday
10:00–23:00
Friday
10:00–23:00
Saturday
10:00–23:00
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