Cherylynn N.
Yelp
UPDATE: 11/3/25
They never refunded the $5 I was overcharged; rounding down to 3 stars.
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3.5 STARS
Central AZNs are HANGRY for a taste of home.
And, Uzbegim couldn't have chosen a better location. While there's a small population of Central AZNs, it's my understanding that many live nearby in Outer Richmond.
Visited on a weekday after a nearby appointment - they were hella busy with dine in and takeout orders before noon. SO come early to avoid a long wait.
Uzebegim opened to the public on 10/20/25 and I believe were only open to friends & fam before that.
Indoor dining and takeout available.
M E N U
Uzbek cuisine is a blend of Russian, Chinese, Persian, and Turkic cuisine. Most dishes feature rice, noodles, and meat.
Only a fraction of the menu was available, see pics.
F O O D
* Samsa ($4 x5): https://tinyurl.com/mrxm2nry
A staple app in Uzbek cuisine, samsa is a baked flaky pastry filled with meat and onions. Bought one for dine-in and four for a friend.
I don't know if I received a leftover samsa that was reheated (heard microwave dings) but the flaky dough was tough and chewy. Generous amount of savory beef and onion filling tho. Served with a mild tomato sauce for dipping.
* Plov: Pilaf w/ beef, carrots, zig'ir oil ($17): https://tinyurl.com/5y77j8xn
- I was told no lamb available
The national dish of Uzbekistan, Plov is a rice pilaf with meat, carrots, barberries, raisins, chickpeas, onions, and spices. Traditionally, a rich and hearty dish.
Uzebegim's rendition was too oily and underseasoned...and this is from someone who thinks FAT = FLAVOR. I would have preferred more cumin, coriander, and salt to balance the sweetness of the carrots and raisins. The slab of braised beef was stringy. One quail egg included.
S E R V I C E
Polite but they're def trying to figure things out so come with patience.
They don't provide an itemized bill and after requesting a receipt, I noticed I was charged $5 for the side salad I received but didn't order (I was told they will refund me $5 so we'll see). They watch as you denote a tip on the handheld POS which is hella awkward.
A M B I A N C E
Cozy space with nine tables.
P A R K I N G
Difficult street parking.
Overall, I've only had Uzbek cuisine a handful items so I'm no expert. Uzbegim's regional style just wasn't my jam but that's a me issue. There's only two Uzbek restos in the city so no doubt Uzbegim will be very popular. Three stars for the food, adding .5 stars and rounding up because it's hard to find Uzbek food in the bay.