🇰🇿 Almaty Food Guide: All Winners, No Duds!

While many Kazakh dishes are authentically available in Yili, Almaty still has spots serving unique culinary joys 🌍. 1.1️⃣Чайхана NAVAT 🍴 Must-tries: beshbarmak (horse meat noodle dish), pumpkin dumplings, khordak (stewed beef with potatoes and onions), and Tashkent tea—each bite feels like a local hug 🥟. 📍 Dostyk Ave 48, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan 💰 Around ¥50+ per person—total value for the flavors. 1.2️⃣Шашлычок На Пастера 🍴 Famous for its gigantic grilled skewers—¥15 a pop (about half a catty), but two per person is plenty (portions are massive) 🍖. Their kvass is a standout—way better than Yili’s, which now feels watered down for tourists. Crisp, flavorful, and totally refreshing 🥤. 📍 Mukagali Makataev Street 29, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan 💰 Around ¥40+ per person—stomach-filling without emptying your wallet. 1.3️⃣Green Bazaar’s second-floor pilaf stall—if hunger strikes while exploring, this is a solid pick 🍚. Great value, and the second floor? Perfect for snapping overhead shots of the bustling market below 📸. Almaty’s food scene blends familiarity and surprise—whether you’re digging into hearty stews, giant skewers, or market snacks, every bite feels like a discovery. #AlmatyEats #KazakhstanFlavors #CentralAsiaFood #TravelForTaste #GlobalGrub