Samarkand is a family owned chain of Uzbek restaurant-hofs, usually located in areas with concentrations of immigrants. The one I'm most familiar with is the location in Ansan's Asia Town. It's a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy some comfort food like stuffed cabbages (Golubsky) and a bowl of borscht. They're famous for their Samsas, flaky pastries stuffed with meat and served with a spicy sauce. They also make great fries--topped with lamb (called Chizbif). To down it all, they have a good selection of vodkas and strong Russian beers. Not every dish is a hit there, and the bread they sell at the counter is a bit scary. But if you stick to the lamb dishes and whatever just looks good, you'll be pleased.