Kazakhstan
Just east of the Burabay bus stop, Alina is done out in pinks and purples and turns out respectable versions of everything from bliny to kuksi (Korean…
Must-see restaurants in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Russian-tavern-style Medved (Bear) is a chain with somewhat confused service and a long list of salads, a few veggie offerings, meat dishes named after…
Shymkent
With decor like a kids’ restaurant, this is a central branch of a popular chain of good-value cafeterias where you can get a serve of manty (steamed…
Kazakhstan
Hugely popular with locals, this casual, cheap cafeteria-style place specialises in crepes with various fillings, as well as soups, manty (steamed…
Kazakhstan
This large, very clean, self-service restaurant does a range of well-priced and decently presented fare from manty (steamed dumplings) and grilled chicken…
Shymkent
Good cafe with excellent breakfasts (stuffed bliny, rice porridge, omelettes), pasta and pizza dishes, tasty cakes, croissants and good coffee, and a…
Kazakhstan
On the main street, near the main square, young waitresses serve you salads, dumpling soup, chicken shashlyk and local takes on pizza in an airless dining…
Kazakhstan
The Tau Dastarkhan complex offers half a dozen midrange and top-end restaurants in a pretty water-garden setting; it’s a good spot for a meal in the…
Almaty
Come to this large, bustling restaurant for a filling, good-value Chinese meal. The menu offers a big choice including an excellent chicken, chilli and…
Kazakhstan
Step into this clean, efficient Turkish cafe for pizzalike pide, shashlyk and excellent doner kebabs. Fresh pomegranate juice available sometimes.
Kazakhstan
This bright restaurant on the top floor of City Mall is part of a quality national chain. It’s a fine place for pizzas, pasta, soups, salads and grills.
Shymkent
Popular cafe chain that locals flock to for inexpensive soups, hearty breakfasts, pasta dishes, cakes and coffee. Filling but not hugely memorable.
Kazakhstan
Bright, clean and pleasant, and in a new location, Costa's is a sound bet for anything from English breakfast to pancakes, pasta, salads or cakes.
Kazakhstan
Assorti, offering everything from pizza to plov (pilaf) to steaks in a large, semi-lounge-like space, is a reliable bet for lunch.
Kazakhstan
Chin-Son, opposite the Aral Tenizi NGO office, is the best eating option, with Kazakh, Russian and spicy Korean dishes.
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
The food court includes such favourites as KFC, Burger King, Hardee's, Russian crepes and salads, sushi and more.
Almaty
A bright, relaxed, little pizza/pasta/salad house, with efficient service and a good choice of tasty food.
Turkestan
A neat and tranquil spot on the main street, with good salads, soups and meat dishes.
