Al-Halal

«Al-Halal» on Kommunisticheskaya, 4b stands next to the Gubernsky Market and has long become a notable draw in the area. It's one of the first cafés in this food row and one of the largest, seating around 150 people. At neighboring tables you might find market workers alongside well-known Samara businessmen — the crowd here is quite varied. The cuisine is Uzbek and European, with pilaf, manti, hot samsa, and belyashi on the menu. The average check runs 1,000–3,000 ₽, making the place affordable for frequent visits. In the evenings the café holds namaz, and one thing worth knowing: women arriving without a male companion are not welcome here.