Zira Uzbek Kitchen
uzbek
SALADS
TASHKENT
15.99
White radish, cured beef tongue, boiled eggs, and herbs in a creamy dressing, finished with crispy onions
ACHIK CHUCHUK
12.99
Fresh tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños with dill and basil — a classic Uzbek salad, perfect with plov.
SAUTÉED EGGPLANT
12.99
Sautéed eggplant with peppers, onions, carrots, cilantro, olive oil, and lemon
MARKOVCHA
10.99
Fermented julienned carrots with garlic, vinegar, and spices
GARDEN SALAD
12.99
Mixed greens, vegetables, herbs, olive oil, and lemon dressing
BUKHARA
11.99
Roasted beets, carrots, greens, herbs, balsamic, and feta
SAMARKAND
12.99
Crispy eggplant with arugula, cherry tomatoes, and cheese
SAUERKRAUT CABBAGE
10.99
House-fermented cabbage with a balanced sweet and tangy flavor
COLD APPS
ASSORTED PICKLED VEGETABLES
16.99
House selection of pickled tomatoes, cucumbers, and cabbage.
SUZMA
12.99
Strained yogurt with cucumber, tomatoes, dill, and chili oil.
ASSORTED MEAT PLATE
27.99
Beef tongue, basturma, roasted lamb, and mushroom-stuffed chicken roulade.
ASSORTED CHEESE PLATTER
18.99
Paneer, feta, and string cheese with olives, walnuts, and honey
HOT APPS
SAMSA
6.99
Flaky pastry filled with beef, onions, or pumpkin, served with house sauce.
OLOT SAMSA
6.99
Thin pastry filled with seasoned lamb and beef.
CHUCHVARA
14.99
Fried dumplings with beef or spinach, served with house sauce.
DOLMA
12.99
Grape leaves stuffed with beef, rice, and herbs.
BLINI
11.99
Thin pancakes served with sour cream.
CHEBUREK
8.99
Crispy fried pastry filled with seasoned beef.
SOUPS
SHURPA
11.99
Hearty lamb broth with beef, chickpeas, and vegetables.
LAGMAN
15.99
Hand-pulled noodle soup with beef and vegetables.
MASTAVA
12.99
Traditional rice soup with meat and vegetables.
DUSHBERA
12.99
Beef dumplings in a light broth.
KUKSI
18.99
Chilled noodle soup with beef, vegetables, egg, and sesame seeds.
Moshkhurda
11.99
Fried soup with mung beans, barley and rice, topped with sautéed onions.
BORSCHT
12.99
Beet soup with cabbage, potatoes, and beef, served with sour cream.
MAIN COURSE
MANTI STEAK
22.00
Steamed dumplings filled with beef and lamb, served with yogurt sauce.
MANTI PUMPKIN
20.00
Steamed dumplings filled with pumpkin and herbs.
UZBEK PLOV
20.00
Traditional rice dish with lamb, carrots, chickpeas, and spices.
OXTAIL STEW
29.00
Slow-braised oxtail with sautéed vegetables.
SHOVLA
27.00
Creamy Uzbek rice porridge with short ribs and vegetables.
CHORSU KHONUM
19.00
Steamed dough roll with potatoes, carrots, and onions, finished with tomato sauce.
KAVURMA LAGMAN
21.00
Stir-fried hand-pulled noodles with vegetables and choice of protein.
ZIRA JIZ (FOR TWO)
65.00
Pan-fried lamb chops, ribs, and beef fillet with house fries.
BEEF STROGANOFF
24.00
Creamy sautéed beef with mushrooms over hand-pulled noodles.
STIR-FRY KEBAB
25.00
Sizzling skillet with choice of meat and seasonal vegetables.
SHILPILDOQ
29.00
Braised lamb, beef tongue, and ribs over thin dough with onions.
PELMENI
19.00
House-made dumplings filled with beef or spinach.
SHASHLIKS
Served with salad and a choice of rice or potato fries
LAMB SHASHLIK
17.00
BEEF SHASHLIK
17.00
SALMON SHASHLIK
20.00
CHICKEN SHASHLIK
14.00
LULA KEBAB
16.00
LAMB CHOP
35.00
LAMB RIBS
17.00
BEEF LIVER SHASHLIK
14.00
VEGGIE SHASHLIK
16.00
CHICKEN WINGS
14.00
DESSERTS
CHAK CHAK
9.00
Deep fried dough strips drenched in a honey syrup.
Honey cake
10.00
Shir Birinj
10.00
Halvoi Tar
10.00
Shirin Nok
10.00
Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗
Tied with 53 other venues on equal evidence.
We hold 301 venues in Los Angeles, CA and could score 189 of them. Positions are counted against those 189.
v1.7.4 8.8/100 = sourcing 0.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 8.8/18 (capped at 35% of the 0.0-point evidence base).
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| Sunday | 11am – 10pm |
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| Monday | 11am – 10pm |
| Tuesday | 11am – 10pm |
| Wednesday | 11am – 10pm |
| Thursday | 11am – 10pm |
| Friday | 11am – 10pm |
| Saturday | 11am – 10pm |
Hours checked Aug 24, 2026 · source ↗ · these hours were read from the page text rather than published schedule data, so we show the week instead of calling it open or closed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on OpenTable ↗link checked Aug 24, 2026
Authority & awards
- MICHELIN Guide 2026: Selected ↗
MICHELIN Guide
Award
Local authority
- Zira Uzbek Kitchen Brings Central Asian Cooking to Los Angeles ↗
Eater LA
Local authorityNov 15, 2024
“Opening feature on the chef's background (previously at Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey and Baccarat Hotel NYC). 'ranch' keyword hit traces to 'Ritz-Carlton' substring, a false positive, not a sourcing claim; confirmed by reading the surrounding text. No farm/producer named.”
Lifestyle coverage
- Zira Uzbek Kitchen - Review - Fairfax - Los Angeles - The Infatuation ↗
The Infatuation
National lifestyleJan 10, 2025
“Review, Fairfax-anchored; no sourcing content in the cached extract.”