Very disappointed with this restaurant. We called in advance to confirm, and were told to come in. However, when we arrived, we were informed that they had a private event and were closed. So why tell us to come in at all? On top of that, the chef's attitude toward customers was unacceptable -- rude, dismissive, and completely unprofessional. Terrible service and very poor organization. Definitely not recommended. read more

I love bringing friends from out of state to this place. I think the food and service are exceptional. read more

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In theory this place has a lot going for it, what is currently the only uzbek restaurant in Denver, maybe even Colorado (I'm excluding the Tajik tea house since the menu is heavily westernized and more of fusion). I should preface this review by noting that central Asian food is one of my favorite foods and I've been to Central Asia a handful of times in my life. The space is a little depressing, but that's okay... feels like nothing has changed from the early 2000s. I came for the food. But they didn't have plov? Apparently they were sold out. I ended up getting a lamb stew and rice which both ok. The manti was average (very meaty and not enough contrast) and the borsch was fine. When I seek this type of cuisine I am generally blown away by the flavor profile and the diversity of the menu offerings. That was not the case here. Furthermore, the service was lackluster and more blunt than anything else. Not sure if I will come back which is unfortunate because I generally love this type of food. read more

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For many years, Samarkand Restaurant (at the intersection of Parker Road and Beeler Street) was known among Denver's pan-Soviet food aficionados for its selection of Uzbek (etc) specialties. This tradition continues with the business that replaced it, Registan Kebab House. Bits and pieces of the space have been remodeled, but much has also been left intact, for an overall feeling of "Something's different, but I can't quite say what it is". Nevertheless, it's still a very classy place - and that sentiment extends towards the food as well. Settle in with a nice glass of seasonal fruit drink (Kompot) while you have a leisurely look at the available offerings. This rapid change in the seasons calls for a bit of soup, don't you think? And whether you choose the noodle-some Lagman (distantly related to the Chinese classic Lanzhou Lamian), or Central Asia's legendary chickpea/potato casserole Nokhut Shurpa, you're sure of a hearty start to your meal. (This becomes even more true if you accompany your selection with an enormous loaf of Obi Non (bread rings sometimes also known by their Russian name, Lepyoshka)). If you're in the mood for a smaller starter, I think you'll agree that a bit of Achik-Chuchuk (tomato/pepper salad) or a few Manti (meat dumplings) are closer to what you had in mind. But I guess it seems a little silly to make the effort to review a kebab specialist (or, if you prefer, Shashlichnaya) without discussing, oh I dunno, kebabs. I thought you'd agree, so let me expound on some meaty morsels before we get too far off-track. The classic minced-beef-and-onion skewer Lyulya Kebab (actually originating in Azerbaijan but now popular all over the former Soviet Union) gets a tantalizing treatment here, helped in no small part by just a hint of Qurdiuq (sheep's-tail fat). And on that note, I'd hate to omit a mention of the eatery's firm and flavor-y lamb chops, with just the right proportions of char and gaminess. If you're clucking for chicken, I wouldn't dream of ignoring you - in fact, Registan's Tovuq Kebab more than competes with its red-meat rivals. But not all kebabs are created equal - this last one's not even on a stick! Yes, I'm talking about the toothsome beef-and-tomato stew Tu'y Kebab, which will really fill you up. Anyway, now that you have the scoop, why not pay Registan a visit yourself? read more

Authentic and delicious Uzbek food with attention to detail. Service is fast and friendly. Even tea has a special aroma. Pilaf is the best.

This is also known as Samarkand Cafe, you won't see a road sign for "Registan". Was traveling and in the mood for some Central Asian Cuisine, and found this place in south east Denver. (It also seems to have a website that goes by the name Registan Kebab Cafe, the sign on the road says Samarkand). The food in this restaurant is just awesome. In short it is the best Uzbek food I have had inside or outside of Uzbekistan. The Samsas are flaky and the filling is made with fresh spices. The salad was good, though it's a bit early in the season for tomatoes and cucumber. It seems as if they are locally sourcing their ingredients. I asked what beverages they had and they offered a berry juice drink that was very fresh, like something that was homemade, very flavorful. The best part of the meal was dessert was the Medovik. It is a thin layered honey cake, but the key is the honey. That honey made the cake and tastes nothing like honey you can buy in the store. It reminded me of Central Asian honey, which tends to be super sweet but have a distinct floral flavor. I asked them if they imported it, but no it comes from a local person ho keeps their own hives. I picked up a loaf of Non to try when I get home. Looking forward to it as well as trying their plov on my next visit. Rakhmat! read more