Bukhara
One the better choices in Bukhara's centre has tables set around a pleasant tree-filled courtyard as well as quieter options on the terraces and roof. The…
Must-see restaurants in Central Asia
Bishkek
The chicken, kimbob and bingsoo are authentic tastes straight out of proprietor Chihoon's native Korea, and when he's in there's top-quality coffee as…
Nukus
With its red-and-cream upholstered dining room, this chintzy place may not live up to its hotel namesake, but it's a pretty sophisticated dinner venue and…
Samarkand
A handy place for lunch between the Registan and the Bibi Khanym Mosque, this 'art cafe' is purely the haunt of tour groups, but as the food is decent and…
Samarkand
Everyone seems to love this big bustling place. The top-floor Russian-style room has a ski lodge vibe with bear skins on the walls, but serves up…
Almaty
In a green and leafy part of old Almaty, this popular, upmarket chain serves a smorgasbord of spicy, flavourful dishes from the Korean peninsula, from…
Tashkent
Tashkent’s quintessential theme restaurant is tarted up like a made-for-Hollywood Uzbek home. The original menu is heavy on hard-to-find but well-prepared…
Almaty
With greenery-clad partitions granting patrons an illusion of privacy, this long-standing local favourite titillates local taste buds with a cornucopia of…
Tajikistan
Delicious Georgian cuisine is served from the decorated interior of this upmarket restaurant, and the bar in the corner offers a pre-dinner rendezvous…
Tajikistan
This popular meeting point has menus (unlike most chaikhanas), curtained booth seats and a large outdoor terrace on the street made cheerful with fresh…
Almaty
Local professionals swear by the fish and seafood here – the grilled seabass, the oysters! – but the rest of the menu is also refreshingly different from…
Uzbekistan
Opposite the Navoi statue some way from the bustle of Al-Termizi is this unassuming looking place. Go inside though, and you'll find a permanently…
Kazakhstan
Khachapuri (Georgian bread with melted sulguni cheese), chicken satsivi (in walnut sauce), lobio (hot, fragrant bean dish) and other Georgian favourites…
Bishkek
While the whole steakhouse menu is reliably good, it's the burgers that are the real standout, and its intimate atmosphere makes it a popular place to…
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
With polished service and stylish dark-wood decor, this establishment does a good job of replicating authentic Korean dishes, from bibimbap (rice topped…
Kazakhstan
Ticking all the boxes when it comes to foreigner-friendliness, this shiny, casual place is part of the Pizza Blues franchise but specialises in perfectly…
Bishkek
The inexplicable location of this Tex-Mex burrito stand in the south of Bishkek doesn't stop it from doing a brisk business. Point out your toppings, pony…
Khiva
You can choose between outdoor seating on tapchans (bedlike platforms) in the shadow of the Islom Hoja minaret, or the more formal interior of the…
Kazakhstan
Georgian classics such as chicken satsivi (in walnut sauce), pkhali (cold, herb-infused vegetable starters), khinkali (steamed, meat-filled dumplings) and…
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
Cavernous restaurant specialising in authentic Indian food – mostly from the north, with tandoori chicken, lamb rogan josh and other favourites, but with…
Tashkent
A sprawling Russian chain famous for all-you-can-eat hot and cold salad bars with every Ukrainian and Russian speciality imaginable. It's a good place to…
Bishkek
Airy if bare, this pine-and-glass beer hall has large indoor spaces with low couches plus ample outdoor space that can get rollicking late at night. Fine…
Bishkek
The full range of Central Asian favourites is on offer here but the real standout is the selection of 20 different varieties of laghman, including several…
Tashkent
If you're ploved out and need a Western food fix, Urban Food is a definite step up from your average Tashkent fast-food joint, with quality burgers,…
Almaty
Cheerful Uzbek cheapie near the Green Market, with heaped helpings of manty (steamed dumplings), plov (pilaf), noodle dishes and chorba (stew). Popular…
Samarkand
This low-key traditional place is a great spot for plov (pilaf), chicken kebab or manty (steamed dumplings). There's beer on tap, a fridge full of cold…
Kazakhstan
The succulent grilled meats, boat-shaped manty (steamed dumplings), dolma (stuffed peppers), hearty soups and other Armenian dishes have won this…
Nukus
This self-service restaurant isn't exactly haute cuisine but it's cheap and easy, with good salads, pleasant outdoor seating and no pesky Cyrillic menus…
Kazakhstan
Some of the best shashlyk in town – tender lamb, pork or sturgeon – are grilled up at this place with no sign but recognisable by the trees lining its…
Uzbekistan
This friendly place is worth the detour from the centre of town; its staff are charmingly friendly, there's beer on tap and the menu of grilled meat and…
Khiva
The Malika Kheivak hotel has a pleasant sun-dappled courtyard covered with traditional tapchan and tables. It's a very handy spot for lunch in the Ichon…
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
The menu at this friendly Turkish eatery has a series of lamb/chicken/beef kebabs and shashlyk, as well as pide (Turkish pizza), steak and hearty soups…
Bukhara
It’s known more for its fabulous view of the Mir-i-Arab and Kalon Mosque than for its home-cooked food, but you can still eat passably here, though you…
Bishkek
A little bit boulangerie, patisserie, and cafe, the menu here is limited but authentic French flavours and quality sweets and baked goods on a screened…
Kazakhstan
In front of the market, this popular establishment with swing-like seats suspended from the ceiling is a solid choice if you're looking for some…
Dushanbe
This fun little venue, designed as an odd combination of stalactite-filled cavern with covered tables and cloth serviettes, provides a cool spot on a hot…
Tashkent
The comfort food at this diminutive eatery, kitted out like a French country kitchen, is as perfect as the handwriting on the menus – on homemade paper,…
Dushanbe
Local fabrics and piled cushions lend an exotic aura to this trend-setting restaurant, with its intimate booths and hubble-bubble bar. The tablet menus…
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
The relaxed cafe at this friendly English bookshop, a bit of an expat hang-out, does a very welcome range of homemade quiches, pies, cheesecakes and…
Bishkek
European classics and Caucasian favourites, with a special focus on the cuisine of Azerbaijan, make this a solid choice in the centre of Bishkek. The…
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