Temple & church · Samarkand
Church of St John the Baptist
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Fast food · Samarkand
A busy shawarma, lavash and pita joint where queues are common, so ordering ahead via the Telegram bot and collecting is the smart move. Open daily 08:30–02:00.
Hamd has been serving shawarma in Samarkand for several years. Its main outlet is on Orzu Mahmudov Street, next to Burger & Co, and there is a second one in the Family Park mall.
The menu covers shawarma in several sizes, lavash, pita and house specials, plus a few Uzbek dishes. Evenings and weekends get crowded, and the wait for an order can stretch to half an hour. You can order in advance through the Telegram bot and skip the queue when collecting; delivery is also available.
Information checked: October 2026. Prices and hours can change — call ahead before you go. We do not take bookings: contact the venue directly.
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