Lisbon has welcomed its first restaurant specializing in Uzbek cuisine, named Samarkand. The establishment aims to introduce the unique culinary traditions of Uzbekistan to the Portuguese public. António Bino, the person responsible for the project, shared insights into the venture with Rádio Observador. He discussed how the local community is receiving this new cultural experience at the dinner table. The restaurant serves as a cultural bridge, blending Central Asian flavors with the Lisbon dining scene. By offering authentic dishes, Samarkand seeks to diversify the city's gastronomic landscape. The project highlights the growing interest in global cuisines within the Portuguese capital.