OshPaz at Mercato Metropolitano serves traditional Uzbek food inside the market at 42 Newington Causeway. The kitchen was founded by cooks whose connection to the cuisine runs through generations, bringing home style recipes to a lively communal food hall. Walk in service and shared market seating make it easy to stop for one dish or combine a meal with the wider atmosphere of the venue.
Lamb plov is the defining plate, bringing aromatic rice, tender meat, vegetables and carefully judged spice together in a substantial meal. The dish reflects the generous, communal traditions of Uzbek cooking, where rice absorbs flavour from each ingredient as it cooks. Its warmth and depth make it a natural introduction for diners discovering the cuisine for the first time.
Manty offer soft steamed dumplings filled with beef or chicken, with a vegan version providing a meat free alternative. Samsy bring a contrasting crisp pastry around savoury fillings, while pan fried noodles can be ordered with lamb, chicken or vegetables. These dishes show the range of textures in the menu, from delicate dough to richly seasoned noodles and flaky pastry.
Fresh sides such as vinaigrette style beetroot salad, Olivier salad and a bright carrot salad balance the richer mains. The concise selection keeps the focus on recognised Uzbek staples prepared with care. Within Mercato Metropolitano, OshPaz also acts as a gathering point for cultural events and shared meals, connecting the food to the hospitality and community behind it.
Address: Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 6DR, United Kingdom
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