Cuisine and Restaurants

Hello! I would like to tell you about different cuisines and restaurants when you travel in Kyrgyzstan that are worth visiting. It is known that Kyrgyzstan is famous for its variety of restaurants and cafes, where you can dine for an amount from 70 soms to $ 25, depending on the level of the place. If you are in Bishkek, then in addition to national cuisine, you will be offered to try Western cuisine. You can try Russian and Central Asian dishes in numerous cafes as well as in homestays, the prices of which are much lower than in restaurants.
For a cup of coffee you will pay from $ 1 or more, depending on the menu, and you can settle down not only in the restaurant itself, but in any corner of the hotel you like. You can buy English newspapers in the Hyatt's gift shop, such as the Economist (available early in the week), the Herald Tribune ($ 4.50), and more. But there are other places where you can eat healthy food. Let's consider.
It is important to note that when you come to a Kyrgyz house you will be offered many dishes from different cuisines as Russian, Caucasian, Dungan, Uzbek, Tatar and even Chinese! Given that Kyrgyzstan is a multinational country, you will be surprised that you will be treated to dishes of different peoples, where there is little or no meat (for lovers of the vegan style). But this is only if you are in the capital. Being outside the city in remote villages and in yurts, the choice is not great. Since the Kyrgyz are nomads, many of their dishes consist of fatty meat and meat soup (shorpo). But there is always a chance! You can ask the chef to cook the food you would like to eat (of course, if this is not a supernatural dish).
Here I would like to offer cafes and restaurants to visit according to your taste and budget.
 

• "Tyubeteyka" Restaurant-café

This is a place where you can eat tasty and inexpensive, have a good time, for example, a romantic evening in the VIP rooms. Here you can also find vegetarian dishes.
In the cafe you can listen to popular songs performed by young and talented vocalists. Every Saturday from 11-00 to 14-00 children's parties are held here.

Address: st. Turusbekova, 31, Bishkek
Phone: +996 312 31-78-78
Cuisine: Fusion
Opening hours: 09: 00-23: 00 (club works till 04:00)

• "Pekinskaya utka"

This is the only restaurant in Bishkek where they cook a Peking duck according to an old recipe.
Peking duck is considered a royal dish in China. For 1400 years, the recipe has remained unchanged. It has been prepared since the reign of the royal dynasties of Yuan, Chin, Ming. For the preparation of Peking duck, wood of fruit trees is used – dates, peaches, apricots. The duck is cooked in a special oven, so it acquires a unique delicate, juicy taste and a crispy golden crust. Duck meat is very beneficial for the body.
In the cozy "Pekinskaya utka" cafe, you can enjoy and watch the process of making a real Peking duck. Before your eyes, the chef from China will work wonders.

Address: 138 Chui Avenue / Togolok Moldo, Bishkek
Phone: +996 (312) 66 03 72
Cuisine: Chinese
Popular dishes: Peking duck

• "Prego Club"

It is a bright and airy Italian restaurant. Wooden furniture, soft sofas and warm colors used in the interior of the restaurant make it truly homely and cozy. In addition to Italian pizzas and pastas, here you can also order several types of steaks, Asian and vegetarian dishes.
"Prego Club" is a great place to spend time with your family, meet friends, socialize and have a good rest.

Address: 219 Chui Avenue, Bishkek
Phone: +996 (312) 88 08 18; +996 (555) 88 03 90
Cuisine: Italian
Opening hours: 09: 00-00: 00
Popular dishes: pasta

• "Hyatt"

This is the only five star hotel in Kyrgyzstan. The staff of this comfortable hotel employs highly qualified staff with good knowledge of English. The best-known gastronomic experience at Hyatt's restaurant is a Sunday brunch (5-star buffet) for $ 15 with live jazz music and a selection of very strong, filtered black coffee.
For a cup of coffee you will pay from $ 1 or more, depending on the menu, and you can settle down not only in the restaurant itself, but in any corner of the hotel you like. You can buy English newspapers in the Hyatt's gift shop, such as the Economist (available early in the week), the Herald Tribune ($ 4.50), and more.

Address: st. Sovetskaya, 191, Bishkek
Phone: +996 (312) 66 12 34
Cuisine: European
Opening hours: 10: 00-22: 00

• "Navigator"

It is an ideal place for relaxation and celebration. Any mood here is met with understanding. "Navigator" is coziness, masterly skill of cooks, delicious food, friendly staff and a lot of good mood and pleasant impressions!
The stylish interior, gourmet cuisine, good music creates a special atmosphere where you want to get again and again.
The cozy cafe was loved by guests with a warm, relaxing atmosphere, varied delicious cuisine and pleasant, unobtrusive service. The summer area of ​​Navigator is located in a cozy green area in the courtyard of the cafe. Tables are conveniently located on a paved area in the middle of a small garden.
"Navigator" captivates and delights with its hospitality and commitment to the traditions of quality gastronomy. The special atmosphere of comfort and coziness, the professionalism and attention of the staff made Navigator over the 11 years of its existence a popular metropolitan cafe.

Address: st. Moskovskaya, 103, Bishkek
Phone: +996 (312) 66 51 51
Cuisine: Fusion

• "Dolce Vita"

The Italian pizzeria "Dolce Vita" is located in a picturesque corner in the south of the capital. Friendly waitresses and skilled chefs will allow guests to enjoy Italian dishes, and pizza cooked in an oven on an open fire right in front of visitors will pleasantly surprise visitors. Feel the real taste of Italy in the pizza restaurant "Dolce Vita"!
Orders for food delivery are accepted.

Address: st. Akhunbaev, 116-a / st. Dushanbinskaya, Bishkek
Phone: +996 (312) 54 39 84
Cuisine: Italian

• "Faiza"

A popular Kyrgyz cafe in the north of the capital, offering a varied menu at affordable prices. Great place for lunch and dinner.

Address: Zhibek Zholu, Bishkek
Phone: +996 (312) 65 23 78
Cuisine: National
Opening hours: 09: 00-21: 00

• "Yr Kese"

This is an ethnic restaurant in a national style. The restaurant is decorated in the best Kyrgyz traditions, and offers to plunge into the atmosphere of national color, taste local dishes and enjoy the sound of ethnic motifs. In the restaurant menu you can find dishes and drinks with a rich cultural history. A visit to the "Yr Kese" restaurant will leave a lot of positive emotions, and will become a small excursion to the historical roots of the rich Kyrgyz culture. Having visited the restaurant on weekends, you can get to the music and entertainment evening "Yr Kese", where everyone can sing Kyrgyz folk songs to the tunes of the accordion and the national musical instrument "Komuz".

Address: st. Orozbekova 62, Bishkek
Phone: +996 (312) 97 95 55
Cuisine: National
Popular dishes: Beshbarmak, Kuurdak

• "Arzu"

Good Kyrgyz and Uzbek cuisine. "Guro Lagman" (noodles with vegetables) is excellently prepared here. The restaurant’s summer terrace is a great place to relax under the shade of trees.

Address: st. Togolok Moldo, Bishkek
Phone: +996 (312) 69 66 97
Cuisine: National

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