Samarkand Restaurant
Popular menu items
Lamb and Steak Gyro wrap
Marinated lamb and Ribeye steak with Romaine fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and house made Tzatziki sauce. Served with side of French Fries.
$14.00Chicken Gyro wrap
Marinated chicken stacked and slow roasted on a vertical Shawarma grill, and wrapped with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and house made Tzatziki sauce. Served with side of French Fries.
$14.00Hot Starters
Samsa
A modern take on the signature Uzbek puff pastry filled with beef and lamb. Served with a side of fresh tomato and garlic sauce
$4.00Tandoori baked Samsa
Signature Uzbek puff pastry stuffed with lamb, beef, onions, and traditional spice blend. Served with a side of fresh tomato and garlic sauce
$4.00Manti
Steamed Uzbek Dumplings filled with choice of lamb and beef or pumpkin. Served with a side of sour cream and caramelized onions.
$3.25Cheburek
Deep fried turnover stuffed with a traditional blend of ground lamb and beef. Served with a side of fresh tomato and garlic sauce
$4.00Kutabi
A thin, crispy pan roasted dough, with your choice of sautéed mixed greens, traditional blend of ground lamb and beef or Feta cheese
$4.006 Wings
Slow roasted, deep fried and sauced to perfection. Served with a side of celery and Blue cheese sauce.
$12.00Goat Cheese Croquettes
Hand breaded and lightly fried herb goat cheese balls. Served with Romesco Sauce and toasted Almonds.
$10.00Smoked Gouda Mac N Cheese
Cavatappi pasta, smothered in a smoked Gouda & white cheddar cheese sauce then topped with savory Truffle Brioche breadcrumbs
$11.00Pelmeni
10 pieces of pouched decadent Russian dumplings filled with our signature lamb and beef blend. Served with side of sour cream and caramelized onions.
$10.00Fried Pelmeni
10 pieces of fried decadent Russian dumplings filled with our signature lamb and beef blend. Served with side of sour cream and caramelized onions.
$10.00Toki-Dolma
4 pieces. Uzbek grape leaves stuffed with rice, lamb, and beef. Served with side of sour cream
$10.00Roasted Potatoes and Mushrooms
Roasted Russet potatoes, Baby Portobello mushrooms and onions, garnished with fresh dill and garlic-herb seasoning
$15.00Chicken Fingers and Fries
2 pieces. Two breaded chicken tenderloins with French fries, served with a side of Honey mustard sauce
$8.00Mozzarella Sticks with Fries
4 pieces. Four fried Mozzarella Sticks with French fries, served with a side of chilled fresh tomato sauce
$8.00Fried Calamari
$9.50Cold Starters
Chalop
Uzbek Gazpacho made with Yogurt, shredded Radish, diced cucumbers, and freshly chopped Dill
$6.00Okroshka
Russian Gazpacho made with Yogurt, braised beef, shredded Radish, sliced hardboiled egg, diced cucumbers, potatoes, and freshly chopped Dill
$7.00Korean Style Carrots
Spicy carrot salad made with shredded carrots, fresh garlic, soybean oil and Cayenne pepper
$5.00Mediterranean Mezze Platter
Pita chips, Hummus, Tzatziki sauce, olives, roasted pepper, fresh cucumber slices and Feta cheese
$12.00Brynza
Fresh Mozzarella with sliced tomatoes, garnished with fresh Dill and Extra Virgin Olive oil
$12.00Pickled Herring
Served with buttery potatoes, black olives, freshly sliced red onion and lemon, co ated with drizzled vinegar and fresh herbs
$12.00Cheese Board
Our Chef’s selection of Goat cheese, Manouri cheese, Swiss cheese cubes & Prairie Breeze Sharp Cheddar, topped with candied walnuts, sundried cherries, Lavender honey drizzle, served with a side of toasted Crostini’s.
$22.00Uzbek Charcuterie
Sliced Veal tongue, seasoned Roast Beef, slow roasted Veal roulade & Chicken roulade
$28.00Meat Okroshka
$5.50Salads
Garden
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, and onions, dressed with oil and vinegar
$12.00Achchik-Chuchuk
Freshly sliced tomato and onion salad, garnished with Cayenne pepper and Sea salt, dressed with extra virgin Olive oil.
$12.00Burrata & Arugula Salad
Sun gold tomatoes, creamy Burrata, tossed in Balsamic vinaigrette and garnished with Pesto & shaved Parmesan cheese
$14.00Raspberry Mango Salad
Fresh Mango, organic Raspberries, Spring mix, candied Walnuts, crispy Wonton, segmented oranges and tossed in Light Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing
$12.00Organic Baby Spinach Salad
Baby Spinach tossed with Goat Cheese, Sun dried Cherries, candied Walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette
$12.00Vostochny
A medley of roasted eggplant, plum tomatoes and red & green bell peppers garnished with fresh dill, minced garlic, and fresh herbs
$12.00Avocado veggie salad
Avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions dressed with lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, cilantro, and salt & pepper.
$12.00Parvona
Chilled & shredded Veal, sliced mushrooms, diced potatoes, poached Quail eggs coated with creamy herb Aioli, shaved Parmesan, and topped with fried potato crisps
$12.00Avocado & Shrimp Salad
Petite Shrimp, Avocado, lettuce, Sun gold tomatoes, chopped hardboiled eggs, topped with croutons and 1000 island dressing
$14.00Roasted Beet Salad
House roasted Beets, candied walnuts & Goat cheese on a bed of Arugula dressed with a Balsamic glaze.
$12.00BBQ Eel Salad
Grilled Hoisin BBQ Eel, on a bed of mixed greens tossed in a Sesame Ginger dressing
$14.00Greek
Hearts of Romaine, wedged steakhouse tomatoes, Feta, black olives, sliced cucumbers, fresh red peppers, Spanish onions, dressed with extra virgin Olive oil, vinegar, topped with Beef Pastrami
$15.00Lazzat Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, red peppers, mayonnaise and sour cream.
$8.00Marinated Mushroom Plate
$8.00 +Mushroom Salad
Marinated mushroom, green peas, black olives, green onions, vegetable oil and spices.
$7.50Spinach Salad
Baby spinach, red onions, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, grilled chicken and feta cheese.
$6.00 +Veggie Sote
$7.00Pickled Vegetables
Pickled Israeli Tomatoes
Hardy Israeli tomatoes brined for two weeks in our house made Samarkand brine
$8.00Pickle platter
An assortment of white and red cabbage, cucumber, green, Cherry, and Israeli tomatoes pickled in our house made Samarkand brine. They are perfectly salty with a touch of heat.
$14.00Side Orders
Buckwheat
$5.00Cauliflower bites
$6.00Wok fried Zucchini
$6.00Wok fried vegetables
$6.00Home-style fried Potato chips
House made potato chips, flash fried and tossed in freshly minced garlic, dill, sea salt & black pepper
$7.00Baby Potatoes
Fried baby potatoes tossed with freshly minced garlic, dill, sea salt and black pepper
$6.00Home-Style Fried Potatoes
House made potatoes, flash fried and tossed in freshly minced garlic, dill, sea salt & black pepper
$6.00French Fries
$6.00Sweet Potato Fries
$6.002 Eggs any style
$4.00Grilled corn
$5.00Pickled Cabbage
$5.00Pickled Red Tomatoes
$7.00Pickles
$6.00Quinoa
$5.00Soups
Shurpa
Slow cooked lamb, potatoes, vegetables and chickpeas in a savory vegetable and herb broth
$8.00Vegetable soup
Carrots, celery, tomatoes, green beans, corn, peas, onion, and garlic in vegetable broth
$8.00Mushroom & Barley
Baby Bella mushrooms, diced potatoes, Barley slow cooked and served in Veal stock
$8.00Ugro Oshi
Uzbek wedding soup made with handmade noodles, all beef meatballs, chickpeas and vegetables in a robust vegetable stock
$8.00Pelmeni Soup
Decadent Russian dumplings filled with our signature lamb and beef blend swimming in a savory vegetable stock
$8.00Kharcho
Georgian style beef stew, containing beef, rice, vegetables, chopped walnuts and fresh herbs
$8.00Borsht
A traditional Ukrainian recipe with slow cooked beets blended with braised beef and vegetables, garnished with fresh dill, and served with a side of sour cream
$8.00Solyanka
Hardy blend of smoked beef, turkey, chicken, and veal slow cooked in beef stock and served in its own broth, garnished with fresh dill, lemon, and black olives
$8.00Khash
Considered to be “The Armenian hangover cure”, the soup consists of beef cartilage and onions simmered for several hours and garnished with fresh garlic
$8.00Chicken Noodle
Diced chicken breast, egg noodles and vegetables in a roasted chicken vegetable stock
$8.00Kharcho Soup
$4.50 +Rassolnik Soup
$4.50 +White Corn Soup
$4.50 +Gyros & Burgers
Lamb and Steak Gyro wrap
Marinated lamb and Ribeye steak with Romaine fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and house made Tzatziki sauce. Served with side of French Fries.
$14.00Chicken Gyro wrap
Marinated chicken stacked and slow roasted on a vertical Shawarma grill, and wrapped with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and house made Tzatziki sauce. Served with side of French Fries.
$14.00Salmon Lavash
$10.00Beef & Lamb cheeseburger
House made premium ground beef & lamb blend, topped with Romaine lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, mayonnaise, and American cheese.
$12.00Grilled chicken Sandwich
Charcoal grilled chicken topped with Romaine lettuce, tomato, onions on a Brioche bun.
$12.00King Burger
House made premium ground beef & lamb blend, topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, Russian dressing, and American cheese. Served with side of French Fries.
$13.00Greek Burger
House made premium ground beef & lamb blend, topped with whipped Feta, Tzatziki sauce, spicy mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions & pickles. Served with side of French Fries.
$13.00Charcoal Grilled Goods
14 oz. New York Strip
$28.0016 oz. Ribeye
$32.0010 oz. Filet Mignon
$34.0010 oz. Bone in Veal Chop
$36.00Black Angus Tomahawk Ribeye
$90.00Grilled Trout
Whole, head on Rainbow Trout marinated in Extra Virgin Olive oil and fresh herbs, served with a side of your choice
$24.00Grilled Bronzini
Whole, head on Italian Bronzini marinated in Extra Virgin Olive oil and fresh herbs, served with side a side of your choice
$25.00Entrees
Plov Samarkand
The Uzbek national entrée made with short grain rice topped with a succulent blend of slow roasted lamb and beef, complemented with savory steamed carrots, chickpeas, raisins, and fresh herbs
$15.00Turkish Style Liver
Cubed Veal liver hand breaded with seasoned flour, served with freshly sliced red onions
$15.00Cornish Game Hen
Oven roasted Game Hen quartered, drizzled with fresh garlic & dill and served with a side of fresh tomato-garlic sauce
$15.00Chicken Kiev
Ground chicken breast stuffed with clarified butter & dill, coated in Panko breadcrumb and deep fried. Served with a side of your choice
$16.00Beef Stroganoff
Sautéed Strip steak coated creamy white sauce, served over matchstick fried potatoes
$20.00Fried Lamb Ribs
Served with house made fried potato chips on a bed of fresh tomato slices with the side of fresh tomato-garlic sauce
$20.00Braised beef & mushrooms
Beef steak slow cooked, topped with Baby Bella mushrooms in a three-cheese cream sauce. Served with a side of your choice.
$22.00Classic style Lamb and Beef
Slow roasted in a traditional Uzbek wok, this is fall apart tender and loaded with flavor, garnished with fresh sliced onions
$23.00Fried bone in Lamb Loin steaks
in Samarkand style, served with house made fried potato chips on a bed of fresh tomato slices with the side of fresh tomato-garlic sauce
$24.00Braised Lamb Shank
Lamb Shank braised and coated in Red Wine Demi-gloss and served with a side of your choice
$25.00Khonum
3 pieces. Hand rolled dough filled with thinly slice beef, lamb, potatoes & onions, steamed to perfection, garnished with caramelized onion, fresh dill, and a side of sour cream
$14.00Stuffed Cabbage and Pepper
Delicious duet of Nappa cabbage & Red Bell Pepper stuffed with our premium beef and lamb blend, served with sour cream and a side of your choice.
$15.00Kazon Kabob
$14.00Tandir Kebab
$15.00Assorted Shish Kebab
Lamb ribs, chicken and ground beef kebabs served with side of home-style fried potatoes.
$20.00Halisa Dinner
$9.50Qurutob
A traditional vegetarian dish from Tajikistan that consists of layered fatir bread, yougurt and salad.
$24.00Shish Kebab
Seabass Kebab
$20.00Assorted Shish Kebab
Lamb ribs, Chicken and Lyula kebab, served with a side of Home-style fried potatoes
$25.00Kebab Paradise
Eight skewers of different shish kebabs served with four Lamb chops and home-style potato chips.
$130.00Ground Chicken Kebab
$5.50Ground Chicken Kebab
$5.50Sea Bass Kebab
$12.00Seafood
Uzbek traditional Fried Carp
Hand battered and flash fried bone in Carp steak tossed in a cilantro-garlic sauce
$15.00Roasted Basa
Two Basa filets marinated in a Paprika & Herb Aioli and slow roasted, garnished with fresh lemon and black olive. Served with Yukon Gold roasted garlic mashed potatoes
$15.00Sweet Chili Shrimp
$20.00Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
Premium Scottish Salmon glazed and slow roasted in our house made Teriyaki sauce, served with side of your choice
$25.00Crispy Calamari
Marinated in buttermilk & Cajun seasonings before being hand breaded and flash fried to order. Served with fresh lemon and garlic-tomato sauce
$14.00Desserts
Cherry Vareniki
Homemade Cherry stuffed dessert dumplings topped with Raspberry coulis and whipped sour cream
$10.00Assorted Fruits
$7.00 +Cakes
$5.00Crepes
Strawberry Crepes
Sweet crepe filled with fresh strawberries and house made Strawberry whipped cream, covered with chocolate syrup
$8.00Nutella Crepes
Smothered in Nutella, fresh banana slices & fresh raspberries, covered with chocolate syrup
$8.00Sweet Berry Crepes
Sweet crepe filled with fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and house made Blackberry Maple whipped cream, covered with raspberry syrup
$8.00Mango Crepes
Sweet crepe filled with fresh Mango, banana slices, and house made Magic Mango whipped cream, covered with caramel syrup
$8.00