Bishkek Restaurants

Restaurants in Bishkek

  1. A

    Santa Maria

    Anyone who has ever tried ordering Korean dishes in Russian will appreciate the picture menu at this upscale place. There are also a few European and Japanese dishes thrown in for good measure. Our eyes were on the nis ratatoly (lamb chops with shredded eggplant, potato and rice). Visa cards accepted.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Labyrinth Café

    Cheap eats and cheap beer can be found next door to TsUM at this open-air café serving Central Asian dishes such as Kazakh-style ribs and beshbarmak (flat noodles with a meat broth). Find a spot under the willows or umbrellas and settle in for some serious people-watching.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Old Edgar

    Choose from a good selection of Russian salads, fish (perch with mushrooms) and pizza in what feels like an underground, intimate Bavarian lodge. The aprés-ski vibe is reinforced by live music (no cover charge) and a good bar.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Adriatico Paradise

    The excellent Italian food here is prepared by a genuine Italian chef, with imported ingredients and Chianti wines. A 30cm pizza costs around Som200 and pasta dishes run at around Som230. Lunch deals (pasta and salad) cost Som140.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Café Mazai

    Hop down the stairs into a faux cave, an indubitable burrow of rabbit specialities. The English menu details such dishes as 'fillet of rabbit' and the 'rabbit juicy' along with more conventional fare.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Astana Café

    Has a great atmosphere and cheap Uyghur food, including chicken shashlyk and tasty salads. At night the place is jumping and there's a small cover charge for the (for once) decent live music.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Bakit Restaurant

    The place to go if you have a big hunger with its decent sized servings. The menu has been incorrectly translated so you don't always get what you think you ordered. It's worth the gamble.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Fatboys

    A prime foreigners' hang-out, especially at breakfast with fresh juices, fruit teas, hash browns, bacon, eggs, yogurt, muesli and pancakes. If only the staff weren't so morose.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Chaikhana Jalal-Abad

    Has pleasant bamboo huts, cordial staff and, as the name suggests, serves up southern specialities such as larzuro (fried beef and vegetables), salads and shashlyk.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Café Faiza

    It's a wildly popular Kyrgyz restaurant in the north of town that offers high-quality local dishes at reasonable prices. You won't get near the place at lunch.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Bombay Restaurant

    Serves everything subcontinental, from vegetable thalis to marsala curries with a sizeable side-order of cheesy décor.

    reviewed

  13. L

    Café Lusfu

    Has filling and delicious Chinese meals served with a dubious disco, passionate dancing and heartfelt karaoke.

    reviewed

  14. M

    Nayuz Café

    Is next door and similar to the Astana, with a large selection of vodka.

    reviewed

  15. N

    Khuadali

    A friendly Chinese restaurant on the south side of Victory Sq.

    reviewed

  16. O

    Kontinental

    Kontinental is slightly cheaper than its Chinese brothers.

    reviewed

  17. P

    Shanghai

    Popular Shanghai is a decent bet for a Chinese meal.

    reviewed