palm-sized manti filled with sweet minced pumpkin, and mounds of fragrant beef-studded plov. LA might not have many options for Uzbek food, but Zira’s biggest novelty is that it’s a slice of ...

The Republic of Uzbekistan is a landlocked country in central Asia known for hearty, homey meat dishes. There is a handful of restaurants specializing in Uzbek cuisine in Los Angeles, where the ...

On Dec. 31, Uzbek families prepare a variety of dishes, salads, and desserts to adorn their New Year's tables. Traditional dishes such as samsa, khanum, manti, and kebabs are usually prepared on this ...