Karakol Restaurants

  1. Arzu Café

    Has good vegetarian options, very filling and popular with locals at lunchtime. Nonvegetarians might try the breizol (around Som55 ) - battered meat rolled around tomatoes and other vegetables.

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  2. Dungan

    You'll find Dungan snacks such as ashlyanfu (meatless, cold, gelatine noodles in a vinegary sauce) in the Al-Tilek Bazaar for only a few som. It can be quite spicy so watch the red stuff. The best Dungan food is of course in Dungan homes, where a slap-up meal may have eight to 10 courses (Dungan weddings can have up to 30 courses). Yak Tours can arrange a good Dungan feast if you can get a group together.

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  3. Fakir Café

    Offers a wide selection of dishes from Uyghur to Georgian, inside and outside seating, English menus, friendly staff and decent portions.

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  4. Kench Café

    One of the better restaurants in town, in the southern outskirts and with an English menu. The chicken with mushroom sauce is recommended.

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  5. Traktiry Kalinka

    The grumpy service here doesn't mar the cosy décor, good selection of salads and cold draught beer. Look for the pretty Russian façade.

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