Puppet Kurutob

Dushanbe


This unmarked outdoor eatery with striped awning serves a tasty kurutob and attracts a steady stream of customers. It is tucked round the side of the mosaic-covered kukli teatr (puppet theatre), facing the children's park off Shotemur.


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