Park & garden · Samarkand
Alisher Navoi Central Park
The 1886 city garden at the green heart of the centre
Fast food · Samarkand
A fast-food spot serving Turkish doner, kebabs and grills, about 300 m from the Alisher Navoi Central Park. Open daily from 08:00 to 02:00.
Istanbul Kebab is on Firdavsi Street, about 300 m west of the Alisher Navoi Central Park. It is run by a Turkish owner who, reviewers say, chats easily in Uzbek, Tajik and Russian.
Expect Turkish doner, kebabs and grilled dishes, plus breakfasts and a weekday business lunch; visitors from Turkey leave warm reviews too. There is a summer terrace and parking. It stays open until 2am, with card payment, Wi-Fi and delivery.
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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