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Khujand

Khujand (Tajiki: Хуҷанд, Farsi: خجند, also spelt Khojent and called Leninabad in the Soviet period) is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, and is Tajikistan's second-largest city. Khujand is a cultural hub for the western portion of the Ferghana Valley. During the Soviet Union, Khujand was known as being "Lenin's Favorite City". Whether that was true or just an urban legend is unknown, but a trip to Khujand will certainly be a highlight of your time in Tajikistan.

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  1. Eat

    Cafe Suman

    Кафе "Суман"

    A large cafeteria popular with locals. Serves generic Russian and Tajik food (borscht, shchi, meats, salads, etc.) for a very low cost.

    Daily 07:00–21:00About С20 for a full meal

  2. Eat

    Fоrel

    Форель

    An upscale restaurant with a fish-focused theme (Russian forel means "trout"). Has lots of meat and seafood dishes at a good price. If you want a full fish, call ahead unless you want to wait a while.

    Daily 08:00–23:00

  3. Eat

    Golden Fish

    Ресторан Golden Fish

    A restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Offers fish dishes, pastas, soups, and kebabs.

    Daily 10:00–00:00

  4. Eat

    Omar Khayyam

    Ресторан "Омар Хайям"

    The finest dining in Khujand. Despite the name, the restaurant serves Georgian food, in addition to standard Tajik food and pizza. A good place to take guests. Located on the main square in the Omar Khayyam Hotel.

    Daily 07:00–22:00ca С200 for a 2-person meal with drinks.

  5. Eat

    Oshi Palov

    Оши Палов

    A fancy restaurant next to the Nur-i Islom mosque (the main mosque on the north side of the river). You can only get plov/osh here plus tea and bread, but it's the best place in town to try the Khujandi variety of plov. It gets extremely packed on Fridays between 11:30 and 14:30 (Friday prayers are generally around 13:00).

    Daily 08:00–21:00about С20 for a 2-person meal with bread and tea

  6. Eat

    Panda

    Панда

    A "splurge" place by Tajik standards, Panda is a very good Chinese/Japanese restaurant in Khujand, and the only place in the city where you can find tofu. It is a popular place for Khujand's expat community.

    Daily 11:00-22:00С30 to С100 for a dinner

  7. Eat

    Saray

    Сарай

    A good Turkish restaurant on the north side of the river. As of 2023, there is a new apartment building being built in front of the restaurant, so you have to take the road through the construction site to find the restaurant (there are signs posted telling you how to get to the restaurant).

    Daily 10:00–23:00

  8. Eat

    Zaytun

    Зайтун

    A restaurant serving traditional Tajik food in a faux traditional Tajik setting (walls with Silk Road motifs and fake plants hanging from the ceiling). The food is excellent.

    Daily 07:00–23:00

  9. Eat

    World of Shish-Kabobs

    Sikhkabobi Mir, Сихкабоби Мир

    A restaurant that specializes in serving shish-kabobs.

    Daily 09:00–22:00

  10. Eat Not mapped

    Cafe Ravshan

    Wide selection of dishes, not expensive.