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Sandiq is a true hidden gem that offers a magnificent and purely authentic taste of Kazakh cuisine. From the very first step inside, you’re welcomed by a charming vibe that instantly sets the tone for a warm, cultural experience. The décor and ambiance feel deeply rooted in tradition, making it more than just a meal — it’s a journey into the heart of Kazakhstan. The food is simply incredible, prepared with evident care and respect for authenticity. Every dish bursts with flavor and tradition, staying true to its roots while offering a comforting, home-cooked feel. Whether you’re familiar with Kazakh cuisine or discovering it for the first time, Sandiq delivers the truest example of the country’s rich culinary heritage. Equally impressive is the superlative customer service. The staff at Sandiq go above and beyond, with waiters making frequent but unobtrusive courtesy check-ins to ensure everything is perfect. A special mention goes to Mohamad, who was absolutely fabulous — attentive, knowledgeable, and radiating the warmth that defines Kazakh hospitality. In every way, Sandiq is a celebration of Kazakh culture and hospitality. A must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic and heartwarming dining experience. Sandiq — это настоящая жемчужина, предлагающая великолепную и абсолютно аутентичную казахскую кухню. С самого первого шага вас встречает чарующая атмосфера, которая сразу же настраивает на тёплый, культурный опыт. Интерьер и обстановка глубоко пронизаны традициями, благодаря чему ужин здесь становится настоящим путешествием в сердце Казахстана. Еда — просто невероятная: каждое блюдо приготовлено с любовью и уважением к традициям. Вкус насыщенный и аутентичный, словно домашняя кухня, наполненная теплом. Будь вы знатоком казахской кухни или пробуете её впервые — Sandiq подарит вам подлинное знакомство с её богатым наследием. Не менее впечатляющее — обслуживание. Персонал проявляет исключительное внимание, с постоянными, но ненавязчивыми проверками от официантов, чтобы всё было идеально. Особенно хочется отметить Мохамада — он был просто великолепен: внимательный, знающий и искренне радушный, отражающий лучшие черты казахского гостеприимства. Sandiq — это подлинное воплощение культуры и гостеприимства Казахстана. Обязательно к посещению для тех, кто ищет настоящий, душевный гастрономический опыт. Sandiq — бұл нағыз жауһар, таза әрі шынайы қазақ тағамдарын ұсынатын ерекше орын. Мейрамхана табалдырығын аттаған сәттен бастап, жылы әрі тартымды атмосфера сізді баурап алады. Интерьер мен жалпы орта қазақтың дәстүрлі мәдениетін айқын көрсетеді — бұл жай ғана тамақтану емес, бұл Қазақстанның жүрегіне саяхат. Тағамдары керемет! Әрбір ас шын көңілмен, ұлттық дәстүрге сай дайындалған. Дәмі бай, үй тағамындай ыстық әрі шынайы. Қазақ асханасын бұрыннан білетіндерге де, алғаш рет байқап көретіндерге де — бұл асхана өзінің түпнұсқалығымен ерекше әсер қалдырады. Қызмет көрсету де жоғары деңгейде. Даяшылар әрдайым сыпайы, қонақтардың жағдайын жиі тексеріп, бәрінің көңілінен шығуға тырысады. Әсіресе Мохамадты ерекше атап өткім келеді — ол өте керемет қызмет көрсетті: зейінді, білімді және нағыз қазақ қонақжайлылығының үлгісі болды. Sandiq — қазақ мәдениеті мен қонақжайлылығының шынайы көрінісі. Нағыз шынайы әрі жүрекке жылу сыйлайтын асханалық тәжірибе іздеген жандар үшін міндетті түрде баратын орын.
Ajmal Ayaan
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I don't know what went wrong - our 3rd visit and although the previous ones were somewhat between 4* - 5* (the service was a bit chaotic at times) our last visit was not more than 2*. We ordered some starters and 4 mains for 4 people. Starters were ok but nothing superb. Samsa was tasty but tiny and the dough was hard (dried out) at the corners. Crispy aubergine was a miss for me - the combination of kurt sauce and sweet chilli just didn't go together. I was expecting more of tempura style fusion but what we got was barely crispy, greasy battered aubergine. I would avoid this one as there are better options on the menu. First big issue for us came when the first main was brought to the table. The dish was great (the only one...) but for the next 15 minutes no other mains arrived? This just isn't acceptable at the establishment of this level. Next to arrive were kuurdaks. Oh my what a disappointment. Or first dish at Sandyq was actually kuurdak and it was lovely! This time the potatoes were not cooked together with the meat (they didn't taste anything like it) and the meat was burned and leathery, super overcooked. It grew in my mouth when I tried to eat it. We were hungry so the food was eaten - with no enjoyment. Last to arrive was beshbarmak. Little meat, the darker one was like a shoe sole and the noodles were so salty they would sink in a dead sea. I finished some of the noodles and the meat. The broth was fine but not salty so I wonder if they used the same broth for cooking the noodles - I don't think so. In the end we complained, we got an apology, an offer to redo the kuurdaks (declined on our side - we were already waiting for too long) and half a portion of the kuurdaq to go as a goodwill gesture. This is all appreciated but the review is about the food and the service and that was most of the evening sub par. I really wonder what happened in the kitchen - was the chef on holidays so the apprentice took charge?
Martin Kupka
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Friends recommended this restaurant, so I decided to bring my guests from the Far East. Unfortunately, the experience turned out to be quite mixed. 1. It was impossible to reach the restaurant by phone, no one answered, and responses on WA were very slow and filled with grammatical mistakes. 2. I came in person to make a reservation for 9 people. They accepted it but didn’t inform me of any conditions, especially regarding prepayment. 3. The next day they suddenly demanded a payment of 20,000 KZT, which was never mentioned before. Then they added that the reservation only holds for 20 minutes. Come on guys I traveled an hour just to find out my booking could disappear in 20 minutes? 4. On the day of our visit, they started pressuring us an hour before dinner to confirm again. We arrived on time. 5. We were greeted with a dirty tablecloth. 6. The food was good, but the service left a lot to be desired. The waitress started telling the story behind every dish - while half of our table hadn’t even received theirs yet. It was odd hearing about a dish we hadn’t even seen. The food was solid, but the service and organization were poor. I’m not sure I’d recommend this place to friends or return myself.
A.Timofeeva
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This restaurant offers a stunning and luxurious interior, creating an elegant dining atmosphere. The service is truly exceptional — I would describe it as five-star service. Every dish we ordered was impressive, with excellent flavors throughout. I highly recommend trying the horse meat, which was outstanding. The vegetable salad completely changed my perception of what an inland country can offer — fresh, crisp, and full of flavor. The tea was also delightful and perfectly complemented the meal. One tip: when ordering main courses, be sure to check the portion sizes in advance. The servings are extremely generous. There were four of us, and following the staff’s recommendation, we ordered a portion meant for four people — but we couldn’t even finish a quarter of it! If you're a foreigner and you’ve already ordered side dishes, I strongly suggest reducing the main course portions by half to avoid food waste. Overall, a fantastic dining experience with top-notch service, delicious food, and a luxurious setting. Just be mindful of the portion sizes!
Echo wang
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Порадовал очень атмосферный интерьер ресторана. Респект дизайнеру. Большое, светлое помещение, не заполненное банальными корпешками, пластиковыми фруктами и прочими восточными элементами, как это делают в других заведениях. Светло, просторно, столики находятся на удаленном расстоянии друг от друга. Тем не менее, казахский стиль присутствует абсолютно везде. В витринах находятся интересные старинные предметы быта. Дозированное использование деревянных элементов декора и ручного текстиля. Все продумано до мелочей. Официанты одеты в национальную одежду. Абсолютно все официанты свободно разговаривают на трех языках и отлично знают меню. Обслуживание просто идеальное. Где-то заплакал наш астанинский «сервис». В заведении представлена традиционная кухня южного региона Казахстана в современном исполнении. Хочу сделать небольшую ремарку относительно меню. Ассортимент блюд сам по себе относительно не большой, и радует то, что в меню только блюда нашей аутентичной казахской кухни. Нет никаких «цезарей», «солянок», «рибаев» и прочего. Только наша казахская кухня. Но вот единственное, что человек, которые не знаком с казахской кухней самостоятельно не сможет разобраться с названиями блюд в меню. Но! Для таких случаев, в ресторане предоставляют QR-меню, в котором есть изображения каждого блюда. И в любом случае, официанты всё подробно расскажут и помогут определиться с выбором блюд. Меню также на трех языках. Начали мы с освежающего кымыза и хлебной корзины. Такую хлебную корзину я встречаю впервые. Здесь нет обычного магазинного хлеба и хорековских замороженных булочек, разогретых в парике. В табаке были два вида бауырсаков, два вида пирожков (с овощами, с мясом), каттама которую я просто обожаю, таба нан, воздушная мыжыма и еще пара лепешек с добавлением ржаной муки. Хлебная корзина сопровождалась вкуснейшим сары май, медом, каймаком, вареньем из хурмы и двумя видами соусов. Также нам подали жукпа нан – нежнейшие рулетики из теста с соусом, в котором приятной кислинкой чувствовался измельченный курт. Салат «Сандык» - необычная вкусовая гармония. Сочные, нежные ломтики телятины в сочетании с великолепным имбирным соусом, дополненные салатным миксом, соломкой из свежих яблок, домашнего сыра, слайсов пармезана и украшения из гранатовых зерен и грецкого ореха. Основным блюдом естественно был казак ет/бешбармак. Ну здесь слова излишни. Бешбармак великолепен в любом виде везде и всегда. Здесь он был идеален. Даже с морковью) Вторым горячим блюдом нам подали ши куырдак. Я впервые встречаю такое название. До этого, самый вкусный куырдак я ел в каком-то безымянном придорожном кафе недалеко от Аксу Аюлы. Про куырдак в Sandyq можно сказать только одно - гастрономический мультиоргазм. Нежнейшие кусочки баранины и субпродуктов, с небольшим количеством картофеля в сочетании со свежим луком – просто песня! Его хочется есть и есть, без остановки. Очень удачный проект по популизации и развитию нашей национальной кухни. Ruslan Berdenov, Айгерим Мусагажинова с нетерпением будем ждать открытия Sandyq в Астане!Однозначно рекомендую посетить данное заведение. 10 из 10.
Pavel Silantyev
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A Gem of Kazakh Cuisine! Sandyq is a must-visit for anyone seeking a unique and delightful dining experience in Almaty. This restaurant offers a stunning take on traditional Kazakh cuisine, with modern twists that tantalize the taste buds. From the very first bite, it's a sensory feast - the flavors are unexpected yet incredibly delicious, and the presentation is truly artistic. What truly impressed me was the exceptional service. In a city where English isn't as common, the entire staff at Sandyq spoke it well. This made the experience even more enjoyable, as communication was effortless. The ambiance itself is beautiful. The tasteful and elegant interior design creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. I enjoyed my meals there so much, I visited Sandyq three times during my trip! If I had more time, I would have definitely gone back for more.
Mer Tl
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Nearby Attractions Of Restaurant Sandyq
Chaplin Cinemas
Arbat
Lumiera Cinema
Arbat G. Almaty
Hotel Kazzhol Almaty
Tyuz Im. Gabita Musrepova
Renion Park Hotel
Mercure Almaty City Center
2Gis
KBTU park

Chaplin Cinemas
4.6
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Arbat
4.7
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Lumiera Cinema
4.6
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Arbat G. Almaty
4.6
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Nearby Restaurants Of Restaurant Sandyq
Ata Doner Kebab
Meat bar Vilka
Lanzhou noodle
Turandot Restaurant
Ozyurt Restaurant
Restaurant Princess
Pinta Bar&Grill
Tagam
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Ata Doner Kebab
4.4
(1.7K)
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Meat bar Vilka
4.6
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Lanzhou noodle
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Turandot Restaurant
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Basic Info
Address
Abylai Khan Ave 55, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
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Phone
+7 775 007 3282
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Website
sandyq.kz
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4.6
(498 reviews)
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attractions: Chaplin Cinemas, Arbat, Lumiera Cinema, Arbat G. Almaty, Hotel Kazzhol Almaty, Tyuz Im. Gabita Musrepova, Renion Park Hotel, Mercure Almaty City Center, 2Gis, KBTU park, restaurants: Ata Doner Kebab, Meat bar Vilka, Lanzhou noodle, Turandot Restaurant, Ozyurt Restaurant, Restaurant Princess, Pinta Bar&Grill, Tagam, Spice Mantra, Almaty, Nedelka

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