Bishkek
Genuinely good Georgian food - including some of the best khinkali (Georgian dumplings) in town - complements a fairly standard sports bar theme, but the…
Must-see restaurants in Central Asia
Kazakhstan
The vast triangular bar in the centre of this hangar-like space serves sangrias and imaginative cocktails, but the main draw here is the meat. Ribeyes,…
Bishkek
Authentic Chinese hotpot, down to the yin-yang style split pots filled with fiery red broth. Order the fatty lamb meat for a Kyrgyz touch, or stick with…
Khiva
The best place for a chaikhana-style meal of freshly grilled kebabs and beer on tap is this laid-back spot just northwest of the Ichan Qala. The giant…
Kyrgyzstan
Beside the highway in the northernmost settlement before the climb towards Bishkek, this 2nd-floor cafe prepares surprisingly good local dishes and has a…
Kyrgyzstan
Open-air seating over the Alamedin river and gorgeous mountain views make this a favoured escape from Bishkek, about half an hour south of town. The small…
Fergana Valley
This popular canteen-style chaikhana, also known as Jahon Chaikhana, tends to close earlier than advertised, but during daylight hours it’s the best…
Bukhara
This large chaikhana in the park opposite the Ark is an ideal place for a cheap and simple meal of Uzbek salads, soups, plov (pilaf) or noodles. There's…
Bishkek
A surprisingly wide range of excellent-value Central Asian classics are available 'round the clock at this joint just off the main square. Things get…
Bishkek
We won't go quite so far as to say it's as good as the New York namesake, but it's certainly tasty pizza. They'll even deliver it to your hotel after a…
Almaty
This fashionable coffee house with a relaxed atmosphere, fabulous cakes and pastries and good coffees, teas, juices and breakfasts is an evergreen chart…
Kazakhstan
Teplitsa (Greenhouse) is a stylish update on the old stolovaya (cafeteria) concept. There’s plenty of freshly prepared food to choose from, and it’s hard…
Kazakhstan
Views of the Chagan River complement a hearty menu of Ukrainian dishes - large bowls of borsch, vareniki (dumplings) stuffed with cherries, draniki …
Bishkek
Set amidst Turkish rugs and Azeri tunes, this little Azerbaijani restaurant off Bishkek’s main square is something of an underrated gem, particularly for…
Tashkent
When the urge for a vegetable jalfrezi or chicken tikka masala becomes unbearable, head to this Pakistan-run place. Everything is authentic, from the nan…
Bishkek
There may be other restaurants that claim to serve Tex-Mex in Bishkek, but none do it as deliciously as here. Quesadillas, burritos, and even a decent…
Kazakhstan
Set in a stone-walled basement not unlike a castle cellar, with high-back wooden booths, Pivovaroff is a good choice for dining on salads and grills …
Kazakhstan
Fusion is exactly that: a melange of sushi, pan-Asian noodle dishes, salads, shashlyk and vaguely international meat and fish dishes. It's a bit of a…
Fergana Valley
Emirates may not be the most atmospheric restaurant in town, but it's clean and modern, with comfy seating, good service and good-value comfort food, from…
Kyrgyzstan
Small but relatively upmarket by Naryn standards. Remarkable for having an English-language menu and serving a few meat-free dishes (roast vegetables,…
Dushanbe
With a menu of choices popular among homesick travellers and resident expats, this welcoming cafe serves good locally roasted coffee, cakes, wraps and…
Bishkek
Drop in and say 'namaste' to authentic Indian cuisine in a classy interior, with probably the largest menu of all the South Asian restaurants in Bishkek…
Kyrgyzstan
Excellent shashlyk and slight-chilled beer at private tarpaulin booths just by the river. There's no sign as such, but walking to the centre from CBT it's…
Kyrgyzstan
Two tapchans in the garden make a great spot to while away the hours over a pot of tea and a rotating daily menu of Kyrgyz favorites. From the turn for…
Bishkek
Soups, salads and sandwiches make up the bulk of this fitness-conscious menu, though you certainly won't go wrong with the steaks or duck fillets either…
Khiva
A pleasant, spacious and breezy teahouse-style restaurant right in the heart of the old town. There's a good range of Central Asian dishes, including…
Kyrgyzstan
On the 2nd floor of the bus station, this is some of the best food in Chaek. It's also a popular spot for wedding receptions and parties, so you may well…
Bishkek
Korean-style noodles, bibimbap, and kimbap, including a handful of vegetarian-friendly options. During summer there's an outdoor terrace that opens onto…
Tajikistan
In a leafy haven opposite the bazaar, this highly popular restaurant offers a particularly recommended plov. Other local dishes feature an abundance of…
Kazakhstan
The local branch of the revered countrywide microbrewery serves superlative meat dishes (steaks, shashlyk, mutton leg baked in foil) to complement the…
Kazakhstan
Relatively upscale but still with a relaxed feel, BarBQ occupies spacious but discreetly arranged upstairs premises with expansive views, and is excellent…
Bishkek
In addition to more standard flavours, local tastes like kurut (dried small balls of tart, dried yoghurt) and kymys (fermented mare’s milk) make this…
Kyrgyzstan
Idea for summers days, this appealingly tree-shaded chaikhana diagonally across Lenin from the southeast corner of the bazaar makes an ideal place to…
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
This cosy, relaxed cafe/restaurant is great for coffee and delectable cakes/desserts but also good for mostly Italian main dishes, from risotto or pizza…
Bishkek
No surprise given the name's translation of 'Fish.Kg', expect a fish-heavy menu supported by a decent selection of wines and cocktails, best enjoyed from…
Kazakhstan
Manty (steamed dumplings), plov (pilaf), shashlyk and a plethora of salads are all present and correct at this cavernous Uzbek restaurant. There's good…
Bishkek
Take a break from the plov and laghman with Italian favorites and a healthy vegetarian selection – on summer days, try to grab a seat on the shaded patio…
Bishkek
Fast-casual has come to Bishkek with this American-style burger joint, and the combination of fresh ingredients and a diverse menu put it well ahead of…
Bishkek
Find legit pho, spring rolls and more in this spartan but excellent-value Vietnamese restaurant on the 5th floor of the new GUM shopping mall. Menu is in…
Kazakhstan
Considered by locals to serve some of the best shashlyk in the city, Uncle Gadim's place really delivers when it comes to large skewers of delicious…
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