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What to order
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Tandoor Plate
Recommended for its exceptional meat quality and flavor. One reviewer said it ranked among the best meat they had ever tasted, and another mentioned the tandoor meat was very soft and delicious.
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Lamb Shashlik
Mentioned multiple times as especially good, with reviewers highlighting its tenderness, rich flavor, and large portion size. It is often singled out as one of the best meat dishes at the restaurant.
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Beef Shashlik
Praised for being flavorful and satisfying, with comments about the meat being spectacular and the seasoning making it easy to enjoy. Reviewers also noted the large serving size.
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Fried Chicken Tenders
Specifically recommended as excellent and moist, making it stand out among the non-grilled dishes mentioned in the reviews.
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Golden Fries
Described as excellent, which suggests they are a strong side dish to pair with the restaurant’s meat dishes.
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Fried Mutton
Recommended for its delicious taste and very lean meat. Reviewers found it flavorful and appreciated the quality of the meat.
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Kebabs
Mentioned as great and well-seasoned, with reviewers also noting that the meat dishes overall are a highlight of the restaurant.
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Salads
Frequently praised as very good, especially the Mushroom Salad and Caesar Salad, which were specifically called out for their great taste.
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Eggplant Dish
A reviewer described it as the best eggplant they had eaten in Uzbekistan, making it a notable vegetarian option.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
About Melodiya
Melodiya is a restaurant in Bukhara, Bukhara Region, serving Uzbek-style dishes with a focus on shashlyk, tandoor plate, lamb ribs, and other skewer-based meats. Reviewers consistently praise the food quality, generous portions, and reasonable prices. The restaurant is described as busy, casual, cozy, and welcoming, with dine-in, takeout, and delivery available. It also offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, coffee, tea, beer, and halal food.
Amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Melodiya known for?
Melodiya is best known for shashlyk, especially the lamb and beef skewers, plus the tandoor plate. Reviewers also call out the ribs and other meat-on-a-skewer dishes for being flavorful, generous, and good value in Bukhara.
What dishes are most recommended at Melodiya?
The most recommended items are shashlyk ribs, lamb shashlyk, beef shashlyk, the tandoor plate, and fried chicken tenders. Reviewers also mention non bread, golden fries, fried mutton, and eggplant dishes as strong sides or add-ons.
What is the atmosphere like at Melodiya?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, but also lively and welcoming when it is busy. It suits solo diners, groups, and tourists, and several reviewers note they could sit for a long time without being bothered.
Is Melodiya good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly say the food is cheap or very reasonable for the portion sizes, and the listed price range is UZS 50–100K. One review notes a 1 kg tandoor portion at 80,000 som feeding 3 to 4 people, while others mention large meat portions that can be split.
How long does it usually take to get food at Melodiya?
Several reviews say the kitchen can be slow, with waits of about 20 to 30 minutes because the meat is cooked slowly. The tradeoff is that the shashlyk and tandoor dishes are described as freshly prepared and worth the wait.
Is parking available at Melodiya?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is the food at Melodiya halal?
Yes, Melodiya serves halal food.
Is Melodiya kid-friendly?
Yes, Melodiya is good for kids.
