I discovered this place when trying to find something to eat after a performance at the PMT theater basically across the street. It is unassuming from the outside and seems tiny when you enter, but don't let that fool you! First, they have an entire extra room of seating in a space next door (that seems to have been recently remodeled). The menu has a nice variety of options listing hot and cold appetizers, main entrees, sides and desserts. They specialize in Uzbek Cuisine which is quite different in some areas, but also similar to other cuisines with certain dishes. There are a variety of dumpling entrees and also fried dough/fried pocket items. One of the favorites among my family is the fried pelmeni which are small, beef filled dried delights. Perfectly fried, bite sized and packed with flavor. They are served with sour cream and a sweet chili sauce, but you don't really need any dipping sauce because they are so good on their own. Another appetizer we love is the cheburek, a beef filled fried pastry similar to something like an empanada. For entrees, I've had the Uzbek plov several times. Rice with carrots raisins and lamb. The lamb is tender and perfectly seasoned. It is one of those dishes that I am stuffed but can't stop eating because it is so delicious. The pelmeni soup is another highlight. Perfect for a cold day or to give you an ultimate comfort food meal. Service is usually pretty attentive (although if you end up in the extra room it will be on the slower side but still good). There is street parking right in front of the restaurant, but if there isn't space, there is also a municipal lot about a block away. The one down side is that if they are busy, it can take quite awhile to get food. But the wait is worth it! If you are looking to try something new and different, give this place a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

Authentic and delicious Uzbek cuisine. Some of the best lamb dishes I've ever had. Everything we ordered was extremely delicious and it came in large portions. The restaurant is small with several outside seating tables, casual, and intimate. Staff were very friendly. Pricing was reasonable. Street parking available. Highly recommend. read more

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We were there on a rainy spring middle-of-the-afternoon, on a Saturday. I have no complaints. The bread: amazing. The food: interesting and rare for this area (yes, I've been to the other Uzbek place and this one is better) .. clean. Service was fine. Decently priced. Good food. Nice street, interesting area, I don't often frequent but will return if the opportunity presents itself .. everything deserves a taste! Come back. Also, they support their community, so support them! Doesn't have a lot of tables, so if it's busy you may have to wait. Don't expect alcohol in a place like this. read more

Went on Tuesday for dinner with some friends during Ramadan. The place was very busy after 6 as people were breaking their fast. We ordered food and ate family style. The salad and crispy eggplant were excellent. The fresh bread was delicious. We got two main dishes to share see the pictures for more info. The restaurant is well decorated and feels like a local hang out. If you are looking for an Uzbek restaurant experience this is definitely one worth trying as we will go again very soon. read more

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What a great experience. A nice cozy little restaurant with an authentic feel to it. The staff was very nice. The service was fast. The food came out quick. The chicken samsa and the sauce perfectly balanced each other out. The lamb shank was delicious. It was cooked well and I didn't get a gamey taste or smell from it. The yogurt salad was refreshing. The chocolate cake was calling my name but I kept myself under control. read more

Chaykhana Pittsburgh - Lamb Shank Uzbek Style - Uzbek Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very welcoming Uzbek cuisine at an affordable price. I've been a fan Kavsar for years, but I'm happy to discover this delightful new Uzbek restaurant. It's a little less fancy than Kavsar, but everything is delicious. The portions are big and the prices are reasonable. The service is good and it's fun to eat here. It's very clean and well lit. read more

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Officially now our #1 favorite spot to eat in Pittsburgh! We were greeted and seated as soon as we walked in. The decor inside is very relaxing and makes you feel at home. We ordered a pumpkin samsa, beef samsa, and ezme to start. The fillings in the samsa are so flavorful and the pastry is light and crispy. The tomato garlic sauce is a perfect accompaniment. Ezme is one of my favorite things to eat, and this one did not disappoint in the least. Very refreshing. The fresh herbs added so much flavor! We split the Sultans chicken and fried lagman entrees. Both dishes were presented as beautifully as they were seasoned. The chicken had the most amazing sauce that added the perfect touch to the baba ghanoush. The noodles and beef in the fried lagman were tender. Everything we ate felt refreshing and not heavy. We took a piece of honey cake to go. We are going to be thinking of this place for a while. A new go-to spot for us! read more

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1st time trying Uzbek food & top notch! My mother & I decided to try this restaurant going based off of reviews, we weren't disappointed. Only minus was both entrees were mad oily & greasy. Wish they would have cut down on the level of oil. We ordered the Chicken Samsa for apps- 1/order so we got 2- came with a side of a tomato/cumin sauce- not spicy but very different. The samsa was similar to our desi samosa, but the shell covering was flaky/soft & light unlike a samosa which is crusty. The filling was mild but oh-so-good. It paired well with the sauce. For entrees we ordered the Uzbek Plov- the national dish and was truly great but oily. It had chickpeas and sweetness to the dish & an overall cumin flavor not overpowering though. The lamb was tender and NOT gamey ((thank goodness)). Really good! The Plov was served with Bread & a side Tomatoe salad. We also ordered the Fried Lagman- stir fried noodles w/ vegetables & beef strips- very very greasy & oily, felt they could have cut down on the oil. Overall decent with fennel seeds flavor. They were both good portions for 2. We had leftovers as well. Will definitely come back to try other options. Truly wish they could decrease the oil in the food. read more

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Food is DELICIOUS, meat was cooked perfectly, we got food to go and had leftovers for days, love this place read more

Chaykhana Pittsburgh - Uzbek Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Have been hearing all the hype around this place and the Uzbek food in town so had to check it out! Waited til my Mongolian friend was in town to take her as she's familiar with the food. We both really enjoyed our meals! The Plov was tasty and filling, not pictured is the amazing bread that comes with it. For desert we split a napoleon, sooooo good. The service was super warm and friendly, the West End is a wild tiny neighborhood so it was fun to walk around afterwards. Really happy these guys have made Pittsburgh their home, also an epic video plays in the restaurant. I want to be invited to that cook out! read more

Chaykhana Pittsburgh - Uzbek Plov - Uzbek Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Incredibly novel food experience! This is the epitome of comfort food. Think wintery warm dishes like warm dumplings in soup, delicious dips, and amazing noodle dishes(Laghman). Just a heads up, they don't serve alcohol and it's not byob either. They have two separate dining rooms side by side that look like separate restaurants, so if the place looks packed be sure to still ask for a table because there could be plenty of room. This place is very popular so I'd recommend a reservation. read more

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Chaykhana is a cozy hidden gem in PGH serving delicious Uzbek comfort food. The dumplings in broth were flavorful and reminded me of the dumpling soups I grew up with in my Chinese household. My son LOVED the dumplings too. The noodles with beef and peppers were savory and perfectly chewy. Sadly, they were out of plov and manti by the time we arrived, so go early if you want to try those! What really blew me away was the labneh. It was hands down the best I've ever had. Creamy, garlicky, and perfectly seasoned. The trio of dips with 2 types of flatbread was a great starter. The service was warm and attentive and the restaurant is quiet and peaceful, making it a great place to relax and enjoy your meal. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Never tried Uzbek cuisine but was curious so stopped by quick to order something to bring home and it was goooddd. I'm picky so I chose something that seemed safe lol. Staff seemed attentive and offered water while we waited, definitely wanna go back to dine in soon! read more

Chaykhana Pittsburgh - Pelmeni Soup - Uzbek Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I stopped by here a couple of Saturdays evenings ago with my wife and twins for dinner. I was looking on Yelp for a place to eat whenever I came across Chaykhana and asked my wife if she wanted to try some Uzbeki food. Upon her agreement we ordered through their website which took us to toast. We placed an order for an hour in the future and I am happy to say that whenever we arrived at that time our food was ready. This restaurant is located on South Main Street in the West End in what I only assume is the former Pizza Bellamonte due to it being on my credit card and the receipt I got. In any case, parking here was easy and I was able to go in and get the food myself. The inside of the restaurant is cozy with seating for around 20 people or so. It felt nice and clean and had a couple of TV's on with food shows. One of them really caught my attention where a person was cooking what I think was an Uzbek Plov in a giant cooking vessel (6 ft wide) and | during the couple of minutes that I was in this restaurant, I couldn't turn away. Pretty quickly though I had my food and was on my way. For dinner on this evening I ended up ordering the Uzbek Ploy while my wife went with the Fried Lagman. Then we also added on a beef samsa, a chicken samsa and some fries for the kids. The menu described my entree as the Uzbek national entree made with long grain rice and topped with a succulent blend of slow roasted lamb and complemented with savory steamed carrots and raisins. It described my wife's as hand pulled noodles, wok fried vegetables and braised beed in a rich beef stock. The first thing that I ended up eating here was both of the samsa which I found to be delicious. I was actually surprised at the size when the price was taken into account. In any case the puff pastry was delicious and I really enjoyed the filling on both of them, especially the onions and cheese inside the chicken one. After easting half of each of those, saving the other half for my wife, I moved onto my entree. While it may not have looked like much, it ended up being quite enjoyable. The lamb was cooked nicely and I thought that it paired nicely with the rice pilaf. Then the carrots and raisins both added pops of sweetness which may sound weird but went nicely with my dish. My wife also enjoyed her meal here as well. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I thought that everything we got here tasted pretty good and I know my wife would love to try the manti which were not available on the day we ordered. read more

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This is a cute little gem I found today for the 1st time. I have never had Uzbek cuisine and it was pretty good. I will be back to try other things. I had the Uzbek national dish called Plov which is lamb chunks, raisins and steamed carrots over rice. Lamb was a tad dry but still good. I enjoyed the sweet flavor it provided. I also ordered the Labneh and I wanted to try a beef samsa which was definitely unique! Parking is a little tricky as its street parking but if you haven't eaten here before it's worth it! read more

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What a let down. I have Uzbek ancestry (very distant) and I was so excited to try something new and give a nod to ancestors. But, when we arrived I received weird looks and we were seated. The place had people seated and a group came after us. We waited 5 minutes when a group came in after us and they were greeted. We were left I acknowledged by the staff. It was hot outside and there was no AC. I don't do well in the heat and I was waiting for a nice cold water which never came. We were left unwelcomed for 20 minutes and we had to leave. I'm not eating in a place that doesn't want me there. Super womp womp read more

This might be some of the best food I've had in Pittsburgh. It hits all my standards for a 5 star worthy restaurant. The food was original and something you can't really find anywhere else in Pittsburgh, even in the country. There was a wide selection of Uzbek dishes. The cooking was masterful, I can definitely tell the chef was good at cooking. Each dish was done masterfully and had layers to its flavor. The restaurant itself was newly renovated and clean. The decor was nice and service was fast. Recommended dishes [Beshbarmak] the lamb shank in this dish was amazing. Something that easily costs $50+ in a fine dining restaurant. The soup was great, only thing is I felt the noodles were a bit over cooked and too soft. Might be done that way on purpose though. [Fried Lagman] the noodles in this dish, on the other hand, were perfect. Handmade with elasticity to it (not sure how to describe it, but has a good chewiness to it). Was a bit on the oily side, might benefit from a tad less oil. The beef in this dish was also very tender and flavorful. I really wasn't expecting this dish to be that good because it looked a bit American style, but I was pleasantly surprised. [Uzbek Plov] my friend didn't recommend this dish, but we still ordered it anyways. So much better than expected. The rice was a bit undercooked for me, but I feel like it's like this for Uzbek cuisine, not really a cooking technique problem. The lamb was great, and it really hit the expectations we had for plov. Flavorful and not too dry. [Eggplant spread] the spread was great, but the brass that came with it was even better. Crispy, but not oily. A bit on the sweet side which I loved. The Uzbek bread was also great, crispy yet moist and fluffy in the interior. Honestly, every dish was at the level of my expectation and went beyond. This is a restaurant where I felt the chef really cared about cooking. It's also extremely affordable and a casual setting. Will definitely be coming back here often for their food. read more

Chaykhana Pittsburgh - Doner, Uzbek bread, fried lagman, beshbarmak, Uzbek plov - Uzbek Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The best place ever. Every dish is amazing. I'm just working my way through the menu. Highlights so far are the plov and the cheesecake

Delicious unique food!! Everything we tried was so good and flavorful. My favorite was the manti and Beshbarmak! The manti was soft, fluffy and juicy. The Beshbarmak is such a good deal, so flavorful and you get a whole lamb shank. read more

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This place is a real treat. Uzbeki food is so unique and full of flavor. They know how to do puff pastry right. The lamb falls off the bone, it's so tender. My favorite part was all the noodles that are made in house because there's no way those soft and silky things are store bought. The one downside, if I were to be nitpicky, is that my fried noodle dish was a little oily. Everything was delicious and did not break the bank, do yourself a favor and try it out. read more

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This is a good place to eat if you just want to eat a big meat( lamb) portion with a reasonable price and if you don't care about the ambiance ( with is so bland despite the great potential of the Uzbek culture), and not serving alcohol, and eating greasy food with not cooked enough rice. The service was timely and friendly. read more

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Came back a few week after my initial visit. Server was very nice. Menu changed already. No longer has photos to each item, some items eliminates, and some items had their prices raised from just 2-3 weeks ago. Always get a bit concerned when menus change that quickly but at same time hope it's just an attempt to find their niche. Enjoyed the wild rice and lamb. Nice portion and came with some bread. Got a side of cucumber yogurt but not sure how I'd eat it served plain. Luckily the bread from the meal could be used for dipping which was excellent. read more

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Amazing food, good place, and cheap price) the staff very friendly, and very clean place read more

Chaykhana Pittsburgh - So delicious eat. Recommend this cafe - Uzbek Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Ok, so I didn't write my review right away after visiting and now I'm having trouble remembering what we ordered--however, I remember it was delicious and I remember the staff were all so kind and generous, especially with our little kids. I believe it was maybe the owner who was so kind and brought a sliced apple for our littles to enjoy while we waited for our food. The restaurant was pretty small and it was full, but that's exactly what you hope to see when trying a new cuisine. It was clean, fast, and really good food! :) read more

The lamb in the Beshbarmak was so tender and fell off the bone--definitely my favorite dish out of everything I got! The plov was decent, and the manti was my least favorite due to how much meat was inside--it probably had to be cooked longer because of the size and in turn was dryer. The food did not take that long to be served which was nice! It was in a nice area and the decorations inside the restaurant was adorable. read more

Chaykhana Pittsburgh - Uzbek Plov, Beshbarmak, Manti, Uzbek Bread - Uzbek Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food was absolutely amazing and very authentic! The atmosphere was relaxing and perfect for groups. The service was great as well; very quick customer service. read more

An unexpected surprise awaits you at this charming, authentic and rare restaurant in the most unlikely place in Pittsburgh - the West End. Set on Main Street, with a small town feel, you are treated to home made food, using real ingredients, clean, friendly, helpful and tasty. We ordered labneh and fried pelmeni for starters. Wonderful sauces and condiments accompanied them. Our mains were plov and fried lagman, enough for 3 to share w/Uzbek nan and salad accompanying them. We tried the homemade peachy mango refresher, too, also big enough for 3 to share. We topped our meal off w/raspberry meringue roulade and raspberry mint tea. What a delight. This was a perfect surprise birthday dinner. The other desserts are reason enough to return here, and I have not even mentioned that this restaurant offers great value for what you pay. read more

Certified foodie, MUST TRY! Chaykana is my new favorite spot! Found this little gem in my neighborhood that I just moved to. Omg the food is so good! The service was pleasing, & the ambiance was welcoming! Big portions & affordable price! I recommend the Beef Rangoon & Beshbarmaq ! & the hot lemon green tea was perfect with my meal! Very tasty & soothing. Can't wait to go back ! Check out the video i attached, to see how good this Lamb Shank looks lol read more

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Another fabulous meal! Posted a few more pictures. The Mixed Appetizers was a great way to sample three lovely dips. Tried the Velveting Beef Salad and the flavor profile was unique and pleasing. The Beef Samsa had a flaky crust, filling was hot and the dipping sauce complimented the filling flavors well. Shawarma was filled to bursting with tender, hot, well seasoned beef It had been flash fried to a crispy tasty perfection. I look forward to continuing to dine my way through the menu! read more

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This is a small, cozy eatery in the West End area of Pittsburgh. I had the Velveting Beef salad and the Pumpkin Samsa. Both were very good and they had other interesting options on the menu. I didn't see a parking lot so I parked in a metered street spot. I'm not sure if they had an issue the day I went or if this is the norm, but there was no AC, only fans so it could get toasty depending on the time of year. The service was good as well. If you like adventurous eating check this place out. read more

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Everything here is very fresh and very good. We got the Plov and Manti, which were delicious. Will be back soon. read more

Chaykhana Pittsburgh - Plov and Manti - Uzbek Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Came here on a Friday evening for dinner. The food was amazing. There wasn't a single dish that we didn't enjoy. We had the Manti, Samsa, Mastava, and Uzbek bread. The yogurt with the Manti was very good and sour. Mastava soup was also delicious. The portions were large as well! We thought the Uzbek bread would be one piece, but they ended up giving us a whole basket of bread. Overall, eating here was a great experience. We will definitely be coming back again. read more

Chaykhana Pittsburgh - Mastava, Samsa, Manti - Uzbek Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great spot to try Uzbek food. Not expensive, The Lamb Plov, the Pumpkin & Onion Sama and the eggplant dip were all highlights. Reasonably priced way to try some really good food! read more

This food is unbelievably good, fresh bread and pastries come with most of the food you order. Service is really quick and it's a relaxing place to sit and eat. Could not recommend more. read more

Loved this experience! Food was interesting and delicious! Our waiter was excellent and gave us great recommendations. It was our first visit but definitely not our last. read more

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Overall, the food is delicious and in good portions. The service is fast and fairly attentive.

So happy I finally tried Chaykhana! The pelmeni soup (beef dumplings) with yogurt was very filling. They are generous with seasonings (dill and cilantro if you haven't had Uzbek cuisine before), and everything was very fresh. The tomatoes and onions in the salad were crisp and juicy and also had nice seasoning. The people in the restaurant were also very nice and helpful with the menu. Glad I came and highly recommend to those who want to try something new. read more

1st having uzbek food and I loved it!! Highly recommend the lemon & black tea, eggplant spread, napoleon dessert, uzbek bread, and uzbek plov. Service was amazing. read more

I started following this restaurant a few months ago on social media, and all their posts were so drool-inducing that I had to come in and give it a go! I brought my wife and two toddler aged sons as well. None of us had had any exposure to Uzbek food so in hindsight it's amazing by boys did as well as they did. For our order, we got the Uzbek Plov (rice dish with roast lamb and veggies) which came highly recommended by our waiter. This dish came with a fresh tomato salad with cilantro and onions and a bread that reminded us of focaccia. The toddlers really enjoyed the bread, bits of lamb, and the raisins in this first dish. Then we also got 2) Fried Lagman. This is a dish of hand-pulled noodles, steak, and roasted veggies in a sauce that tasted similar to Chinese chili oil. The whole family thought this dish was superb and it was probably the favorite for all. For dessert we got a honey cake which was light and airy like a sponge cake with just a hint of honey. Not too overwhelming and sweet which was great for us. The staff were very friendly, the food was prepared fresh, and as we were leaving, perhaps the owner of the restaurant came up to us and happily interacted with our boys and then proceeded to give them some apple slices to go! So thoughtful and kind! I hope we're back here again very soon! read more

Chaykhana is an absolute gem for those in the mood for something unique and delicious. This was my first experience eating Uzbeki food and I owe the opportunity to my Uber driver who happens to be friends with the owner. The food definitely brought back memories of Turkish, Balkan, and Middle East dishes. We went with two starters and two mains: Cheburek, Spinach Samsa, Uzbek Plov, and Manti. All were amazing. The restaurant itself has recently been renovated to have more of an Uzbek atmosphere. They've done a nice job and it seems more expansion is underway. The staff were all super friendly and attentive. I'm really looking forward to coming back with friends to try more of the menu. read more

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