Restaurants in Kyrgyzstan
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Farhad National Restaurant
Join the celebrating locals in one of the 20 private rooms surrounding an open courtyard. Specialising in traditional Kyrgyz cuisine, mains are ordered by weight and 1kg of plov (around Som400) feeds six adults. The minimum order is 500g and orders need to be placed by mid afternoon to allow the chefs time to prepare (Munduz Travel can help). Order ysyryk (burning grass), take a deep breath and kick back on your topchan (tea bed). Recommended.
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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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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.
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Rich Men Café
South of town and recognisable by the blue awning, the Rich Men Café is top-notch. Good meat and fish dishes are complemented by specialities such as eggs stuffed with red or black caviar (around Som80) and excellent service. Wine and Soviet champagne are served, as are excellent beer snacks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Bombay Restaurant
Serves everything subcontinental, from vegetable thalis to marsala curries with a sizeable side-order of cheesy décor.
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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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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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Café Lusfu
Has filling and delicious Chinese meals served with a dubious disco, passionate dancing and heartfelt karaoke.
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Istanbul Pastanesi
Bypass the burgers and head straight for the delicious honey-drenched baklava, a guaranteed taste sensation.
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Aphrodite Restaurant
Another good restaurant by the entrance to the stadium with indoor and outdoor seating and beer on tap.
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Nayuz Café
Is next door and similar to the Astana, with a large selection of vodka.
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Khuadali
A friendly Chinese restaurant on the south side of Victory Sq.
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Kontinental
Kontinental is slightly cheaper than its Chinese brothers.
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Shanghai
Popular Shanghai is a decent bet for a Chinese meal.
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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.
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