Samarkand

Restaurant · Pan-AsianShacklewell

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Our Menu

Open daily 11:00–23:30

Our Specialities

  • Uzbek Pilau / Palov£13

    The national dish — layered rice with carrots and slow-cooked lamb, made in the traditional kazan

  • Lagman£16

    Hand-pulled noodles in a rich aromatic broth with lamb, peppers, tomatoes and Uzbek spices

    Likely gluten

  • Manti (Dumplings)£3.50

    Handmade steamed parcels of dough filled with diced lamb, onions, topped with yogurt sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tandir Somsa (Samosa)£4

    Homemade puff pies filled with diced lamb, onions and authentic herbs — baked in a clay oven

    Likely gluten

  • Shashlik (Kebab)£16.50

    Marinated lamb skewers grilled over charcoal, served with fresh salad and bread

    Likely gluten

Set Menus & Platters

  • Little Taste of Samarkand£18

    Perfect introduction. 1 Soup (Mastava) · 1 Somsa · 1 Manti · 1 Barak · + Uzbek Pilau / Plov. Free salad and bread included

    Likely gluten

  • Special Platter (4 people)£120

    Uzbek feast. 4 Soups · Mezze Platter · 4 Somsa · 4 Manti · 4 Palov · Ayran jug or juice · Free tea, salad & bread

    Likely gluten

  • Special Platter (6 people)£160

    Grand feast. 6 Soups · Mezze Platter · 6 Somsa · 6 Manti · 6 Palov · Ayran jug or juice · Free tea, salad & bread

    Likely gluten

  • Mix Kebab£40

    Grill platter. Lamb Shish · Chicken Shish · 1 Lamb Kofta · 1 Chicken Kofta · 2 Ribs · 4 Wings

  • Family Platter£60

    Grill platter. Lamb Shish · Chop Shish · Chicken Shish · 1 Lamb Kofta · 1 Chicken Kofta · 4 Wings · 4 Ribs · Chips

  • Grill Platter£70

    Grill platter. Lamb Shish · Chicken Shish · 1 Lamb Kofta · 1 Chicken Kofta · 2 Lamb Chops · 8 Wings · 4 Ribs · Chips

  • Special Platter 3£135

    3–4 people · Mixed grill feast. Lamb Shish · Chicken Shish · Chopshish · 8 Ribs · 4 Chops · 8 Wings · 2 Lamb Kofta · 2 Chicken Kofta · Cold…

  • Special Platter 4£185

    6 people · The ultimate feast. Lamb Shish ×3 · Chicken Shish ×3 · Chopshish · 12 Ribs · 6 Chops · 12 Wings · 3 Lamb Kofta · 3 Chicken Kofta…

Cold Starters

  • Achichuk£6.50

    Thinly sliced tomatoes and onions with freshly chopped dill

  • Cacik£6.50

    Finely chopped cucumber, fresh herbs and a hint of garlic in creamy yoghurt

    Likely dairy

  • Hummus£6.50

    Chickpeas with lemon juice and hint of garlic

    Likely sesame

  • Avocado Hummus£6.50

    Hummus with creamy avocado or avocado slices

    Likely sesame

  • Patlican Ezme£6.50

    Pureed aubergine prepared with yoghurt, olive oil and garlic

    Likely dairy

  • Aubergine Salad£6.50

    Roasted aubergine, mixed peppers, carrots, seasoned with garlic and mixed herbs

  • Caesar Salad£6.50

    Tender chicken fillet, green leaf mix, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and croutons with creamy caesar dressing

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Taramasalata£6.50

    Freshly prepared cured cod roe

    Likely fish

  • Feta Cheese£6.50

    Served with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers and olives

    Likely dairy

  • Greek Salad£6.50

    Tomato, cucumber, parsley, feta cheese, homemade dressing and olive oil

    Likely dairy

  • Avocado Salad£6.50

    Tomato, cucumber, parsley, avocado, homemade dressing and olive oil

  • Olivier£6.50

    Famous Russian salad with carrots, marinated cucumbers, peas, baked potatoes, meat dressed with light mayonnaise

    Likely egg

  • Chef Special£8

    Boiled chicken fillet, sweetcorn, garlic, potato chips, dill, dressed with mayonnaise

    Likely egg

  • Cold Mixed Mezze£17

    Four favourites in one: hummus, cacik dip, taramasalata and hand-chopped patlican ezme

    Likely dairyLikely sesameLikely fish

Hot Starters

  • Fried Dumplings (Qovurma Barak)£8

    Handmade fried dumplings filled with lamb, topped with green onion, dill and yogurt sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Mastava (Soup)£7

    Rice soup with meat and vegetables in a delicious beef broth

  • Chicken Soup£6.50

    Chicken, potatoes, carrots, tomato, onion in a delicious chicken broth

  • Sigara Boregi£7.50

    Cigar-shaped pastries made with thin flaky fillo dough filled with parsley and feta cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Grilled Haloumi£8

    Salty, savoury and grilled to pure perfection

    Likely dairy

  • King Prawns£8.50

    Pan fried king prawns with garlic butter, herbs, lemon and fresh tomatoes

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry£8.50

    Mixed bell peppers, tomato, mushroom, aubergine, onion, garlic and spices

  • Mozzarella Sticks£7.50

    Mozzarella cheese sticks coated in crunchy breadcrumbs, served with dip

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hummus Qovurma£8.50

    Fresh creamy hummus topped with sautéed spiced and aromatic lamb fried in butter

    Likely dairyLikely sesame

  • Stuffed Mushroom£6.50

    Mushrooms filled with cream cheese filling

    Likely dairy

  • Garlic Butter Mushroom£6

    Sautéed mushrooms in butter with mixed herbs

    Likely dairy

  • Calamari£8.50

    Deep fried fresh squid rings in crispy batter

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Falafel£8.50

    Deep-fried balls from ground chickpeas, mixed with herbs and spices

  • Hot Mixed Mezze£18

    Five favourites: fried dumplings, sigara boregi, stuffed mushroom, mozzarella sticks and falafel

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Uzbek Cuisine

  • Manti (Dumplings)£3.50

    Handmade steamed parcels of dough filled with diced lamb, onions, topped with green onion, dill and yogurt sauce. Fillings: lamb, chicken…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Barak (Dumplings)£14

    Handmade boiled dumplings filled with lamb, topped with green onion, dill and yogurt sauce. Fillings: lamb, chicken, spinach

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tandir Somsa (Samosa)£4

    Homemade puff pies filled with diced lamb, onions, authentic herbs — baked in a clay oven. Lamb £4.50; Pumpkin £4 (4pcs £14); Spinach £4…

    Likely gluten

  • Tandir Non (Bread)£3

    Traditional Uzbek flatbread served with achichuk salad

    Likely gluten

  • Uzbek Pilau / Palov£13

    The national dish — layered rice with carrots and slow-cooked meat, made in the traditional kazan. Lamb £13; Chicken £13; Large £17; XL 2…

  • Lagman (Noodles)£16

    Traditional hand-pulled noodles in an aromatic broth with vegetables, tender meat, herbs and spices

    Likely gluten

  • Qovurma Lagman£16

    Traditional hand-pulled noodles pan-fried with vegetables, tender meat, herbs and spices

    Likely gluten

  • Ilik Pay (Lamb Shank)£16.50

    Lamb shank slow cooked with vegetables and spices

  • Chicken Casserole£14.50

    Mixed bell peppers, mushroom, tomato, garlic, onions and spices

Soups

  • Qaynatma Shorva£12

    Boiled lamb soup with spices, onions, potatoes, carrots, chickpeas and tomatoes. Topped with fresh dill and coriander

  • Mastava (Large)£8

    Rice soup with meat and vegetables in a delicious beef broth

  • Goja (Cold)£7.50

    Traditional Uzbek summer soup made with wheat, corn and yoghurt

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Halloumi Casserole£14.50

    Mixed bell peppers, mushroom, tomato, garlic, onions and spices

    Likely dairy

Kebabs from the Grill — Lamb

  • Lamb Shish£16.50

    Prime cuts of marinated lamb char-grilled on a skewer, seasoned

  • Qiyma Kabob£16.50

    Seasoned minced lamb char-grilled on a skewer

  • Chopshish£16.50

    Lean and tender small cubes of lamb char-grilled on skewer

  • Pirzola (4 pcs)£20

    Prime lamb cutlets seasoned and char-grilled on a skewer

  • Lamb Ribs (8 pcs)£18

    Char-grilled lamb ribs, seasoned

  • Lamb & Chicken Kofta Mix£16.50

    Seasoned minced lamb and chicken char-grilled on a skewer

  • Lamb Shish & Lamb Kofta£17

    Char-grilled lamb cubes and minced lamb char-grilled on skewer

  • Lamb & Chicken Kebab Mix£17

    Prime cuts of succulent lamb and chicken breast seasoned and char-grilled on a skewer

Kebabs from the Grill — Chicken

  • Chicken Shish£15.50

    Prime cuts of chicken breast fillets seasoned and char-grilled on a skewer

  • Chicken Kofta£15

    Seasoned minced chicken char-grilled on a skewer

  • Grilled Chicken Shashlik£18

    Chicken shish with mixed pepper, mushroom, onion, aubergine

  • Chicken Wings£16

    Marinated chicken wings grilled over charcoal

Wraps

  • Lamb Shish Wrap£12

    Prime cuts of marinated lamb char-grilled on a skewer, seasoned

    Likely gluten

  • Kofta Wrap (Lamb or Chicken)£12

    Seasoned minced lamb or chicken char-grilled on a skewer

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Shish Wrap£12

    Prime cuts of succulent chicken breast seasoned and char-grilled

    Likely gluten

  • Hummus Wrap£12

    Hummus and fresh vegetable salad

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Haloumi Wrap£12

    Haloumi char-grilled on a skewer, seasoned

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Lamb & Chicken Mix Wrap£14

    Prime cuts of marinated lamb and chicken char-grilled on a skewer

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Shashlik Wrap£14

    Chicken breast with mixed peppers, vegs, seasoned and char-grilled

    Likely gluten

Vegetarian Dishes

  • Pumpkin Manti£13.50

    Handmade steamed dough parcels filled with pumpkin, topped with green onion, dill and yogurt sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Lagman — Vegetarian£16

    Traditional hand-pulled noodles in an aromatic broth with vegetables, herbs and spices

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Qovurma Lagman — Vegetarian£16

    Traditional hand-pulled noodles pan-fried with vegetables, herbs and spices

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Spinach Somsa£4

    Homemade puff pies filled with spinach and herbs, baked in oven. 1 pc £4.00; 4 pcs £14

    Likely gluten

  • Pumpkin Somsa£4

    Homemade puff pies filled with pumpkin and herbs, baked in oven. 1 pc £4.00; 4 pcs £14

    Likely gluten

  • Vegi Kebab£12

    Tomato, mushroom, aubergine, onion, green peppers and tomato sauce

  • Spinach Barak (Fried or Boiled)£14

    Handmade dumplings with spinach, topped with dill and yogurt sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Fish & Seafood

  • Seabass£18.50

    Fresh seabass charcoal grilled, served with salad and chips

    Likely fish

  • Seabream£18.50

    Fresh seabream charcoal grilled, served with salad and chips

    Likely fish

  • Salmon£18.50

    Fresh salmon charcoal grilled, served with salad and chips

    Likely fish

  • King Prawns (Charcoal Grilled)£20

    Fresh king prawns marinated in special sauce and charcoal grilled, served with salad and chips

    Likely shellfish

  • Seafood Platter£25

    Mixed seafood — Salmon, Calamari, King prawns

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

Sides

  • Rice£3.50
  • Olives£3.50
  • Yoghurt£3.50

    Likely dairy

  • Chips£3.50
  • Bread£3.50

    Likely gluten

  • Mixed Pickled Vegetables£3.50

Kids menu

  • Chicken Nuggets£8
  • Chicken Popcorn£8
  • Lamb Shish£10
  • Chicken Shish£10
  • Dumplings£8

    Likely gluten

  • Manti£8

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

What the menu saysCertified Halal (venue statement). No allergen or gluten statements printed.
  • Certified Halal (venue statement). No allergen or gluten statements printed.

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address30 Stoke Newington Road, Shacklewell, N16 7XJ
AreaHackney
KindRestaurant · Pan-Asian
Phone+44 20 7916 0460
Websitesamarkandlondon.co.uk
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from samarkandlondon.co.uk
Hours
  • Monday11am–11:30pm
  • Tuesday11am–11:30pm
  • Wednesday11am–11:30pm
  • Thursday11am–11:30pm
  • Friday11am–11:30pm
  • Saturday11am–11:30pm
  • Sunday11am–11:30pm
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What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Samarkand

Does Samarkand have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Samarkand coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Certified Halal (venue statement).”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Samarkand open?

Monday: 11am–11:30pm. Tuesday: 11am–11:30pm. Wednesday: 11am–11:30pm. Thursday: 11am–11:30pm. Friday: 11am–11:30pm. Saturday: 11am–11:30pm. Sunday: 11am–11:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Samarkand online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.co.uk/restref/client/?restref=362457&lang=en-GB&ot_source=Restaurant%20website

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