Chai Hana 차이하나

Uzbekistan natives run Chai Hana, focusing on the authentic flavors of Central Asian home cooking. Located in Jayang-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon, the restaurant serves an extensive selection of traditional dishes. Shashlik, skewers of lamb grilled over charcoal, is the signature item. Since each order requires about 10 to 15 minutes over the fire, patience is part of the experience. The plov follows traditional recipes and has an oily consistency, which the side of pickled carrots effectively balances. Beyond grilled meats, the menu includes various noodle dishes, dumplings, and rice plates suitable for sharing in a group. Pricing remains reasonable given the portion sizes and quality. While the staff speaks Korean fluently, the menu does not include Korean translations. First-time visitors often rely on translation apps or verbal guidance from the employees. The seasoning is salty by default, but the kitchen accepts requests to reduce the salt level. Most customers are international, reflecting the kitchen's adherence to original recipes rather than local adaptations. Alcohol is not served on the premises, a detail to consider for dinner plans.