Plov Center

Bishkek


Despite the large menu of Central Asian and international favourites, there's little reason to stray too far from the namesake plov (pilaf). The smaller portions will be enough for most, but you can spice things up with a side of quail eggs (Перепелиные яйца) or horse sausage (Чучук).

Several other branches exist across the city, the most useful of which is on Frunze at Isanova.


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