Food & Drink in Almaty

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Munching on Shashlik

Food & Drink

Skewer your appetite on Shashlik, the ever-popular, smoky barbecue dream on a stick. These juicy bits of marinated meat grilled to perfection will have you reaching for 'just one more' until you're pleasantly skewered out!

Dipping into Chak-chak

Food & Drink

Get sticky with Chak-chak, a sweet treat that's as fun to say as it is to eat! These fried honey-drenched dough pieces stacked like a mini-mountain will make your sweet tooth do a honeyed happy dance.

Chowing Down on Kazy

Food & Drink

Wrap your taste buds around the zesty, smoky flavors of Kazy – a true Kazakh delicacy! This traditional horse meat sausage is a must-try for the adventurous foodie, often served with a side of potatoes or bread, and a fresh-onion chaser. Ready to gallop into gastronomic bliss?

Nibbling on Kurt

Food & Drink

Pop a piece of Kurt in your mouth and let the tangy, salty taste of this dried cheese ball zing your taste buds! This snackable dairy delight doubles as a perfect edible souvenir – just try not to eat your whole stash before you leave!

Savoring Samsa

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Unwrap the flaky layers of a sizzling hot Samsa, a pastry pocket stuffed with spiced meat, onions, and sometimes pumpkin. It's a snack that's perfect for on-the-go munchin' and a local fave you can't miss!