Chorsu Bazaar

Chorsu Bazaar is an amazing place to experience authentic local culture and food. Everything feels incredibly fresh, and the smell of spices, bread, and traditional dishes is absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is lively and colorful, making it a must-visit spot. You can find handmade souvenirs that make perfect gifts, along with a wide variety of spices and different types of tea. Prices are generally reasonable, but bargaining is important—prices may differ from seller to seller, and you can often find the same product for a lower price if you compare. With a little negotiating, it’s definitely worth visiting and shopping here.

Chorsu Bazaar is a bustling and very large market in Tashkent. The market has fresh produce, meat, homewares and souvenirs. Having been to many markets on our stans trip we focussed on the bakery section at this bazaar. The bread making process is fascinating to watch with the bakers leaning right into the tandoor ovens to stick the flatbread onto the side. It takes about 8 minutes to cook but no timers are used here - the bakers are expert. The hot fresh bread was delicious. It is so hot in the bakehouse I have no idea how they survive in summer. In the souvenir section I bought some nice handmade and painted pottery.

Chorsu Bazaar is a vibrant, bustling market filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, bread, dried fruits, meat and local crafts under a big blue dome. Locals haggle; prices aren’t always visible, so bargaining is key. You can sample Uzbek staples like plov, samsa, shashlik and khanum from food stalls (~8,000–15,000 UZS for snacks). Fresh items like nuts, pomegranates, bread or juice vary but stay affordable. The crowd is lively most of the day, especially mornings and weekends, with a constant buzz of shoppers and vendors.

You can get all kinds of things, including mostly food and clothing. Inside the dome are meats, cheeses, and nuts and dried fruit. Outside under the roof you have veggies, fresh fruit, baskets, etc. Further away you have stalls for clothing. You also get breads and other things to eat from vendors walking around.

It’s a must visit place for tourists. Such a wonderful landmark located in the old part of Tashkent. Here, you can find everything starting from fruits and vegetables, meat especially horse meat, spices and nuts, souvenirs, leather jackets and much more.

Interesting place for a visit, it was bustling during our visit one rainy day in December. We didn’t buy anything but it was intriguing to see the locals trading their daily essentials. Fantastic cultural experience, highly recommend a visit!

Interesting place to get a glimpse into local life. Main hall has meats, cheeses, dried fruits, etc. Adjacent areas have fruits, herbs, clothing, etc. Plus there’s an area that has freshly prepared foods. Great place to spend a couple hours exploring.

Nice place for fresh produce but I got robbed, £22 for fresh strawberries in winter. Do your research about prices. Don't forget to have fresh juices that they serve by the fruit stall. Easily accessed via metro