Kait M.
Yelp
I live right up the street from this food truck, but never got the chance to try it before today. It's right next to the Rock 'n Roll Ralph's parking lot on Fuller. I always see folks sitting and sharing food outside of the truck, so I figured it must be good. Upon a closer look, you'll notice that people sharing food are dining out of huge ceramic bowls with silverware provided by the business, something hard to notice as you drive by but pretty neat for street food. Most spoon hot entrees out of the bowls onto pieces of bread for little wraps. I'd never had Uzbek food before, but I love the cuisines nearby (Mediterranean/Levant, Eastern European/Russian) so I was very interested to try.
I got my order to-go, preferring to eat at my house close-by instead of near busy Sunset. I wanted the mastava, but they were out for the day! No judgment on that, keeping things in supply for a food truck must be tough. So instead I got the Pilaf, which is one of the most popular Uzbek dishes, and it did not disappoint. They also gave me a free salad which had tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and vinegar - a palate cleanser. The pilaf: long-grain rice, shaved carrots, sliced beef, and spices I can't identify entirely but I did notice what might be barberries. So good! It reminded me of slow-cooked pot roast, the beef was super tender and so were the carrots. I am really impressed by the flavor and quality of the ingredients. The prices are quite reasonable, ranging from $2 for breads (which I would love to try when I'm prepared to gluten myself), to $19.99 for kurutob with meat - the national dish of Uzbekistan which I'm certain comes in a portion for 2-3 like the other entrees. I think many of the dishes are friendly to a gluten-free diet, but check the ingredients of dishes on Google before ordering to be sure - ex. kurutob includes bread pieces, lagman includes wheat noodles, the breads and dumplings are off-limits... but the pilaf, soups, and kebabs should be alright if you are okay with possible cross-contamination.
They have a selection of bottled drinks in a cooler, as well as spigots for coffee and hot water on the side of the truck. Many who were "dining in" had teas and coffees. I want to try that next, the food is very cozy and a hot drink would amplify that!
Lazzat is definitely one of the most impressive food trucks I've been to, and I will not be surprised if they are able to open a brick-and-mortar place soon. It's always poppin' over there, and I think they'd be the only Uzbek-specific place in the area. I'm excited to try more!