Karimbek is Samarkand's classic grill house: a shashlik-and-kebab spot where the beef and lamb skewers draw a loyal local crowd every evening. The room fills up fast after dark, with live music and dancing turning dinner into something closer to a night out, and seating spread across two floors to handle the crowds.
Go hungry and go in a group – the atmosphere is built for sharing plates and staying a while, not a quiet solo meal.
Local tip: Arrive early if you want a table without a wait once the evening rush starts.
Good to know
- Where: Gagarina street, Samarkand
- City: Samarkand
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