Sandyq

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Saidakhmad Makhmudov

Level 6 Local Expert

100% recommended! The Qazaq food is absolutely delicious, the service is excellent, and the prices are very affordable. Great quality without being expensive. Definitely worth visiting!

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Umid Salokhutdinov

Level 10 Local Expert

Very good & cosy place, interesting national interior, meal is superb. Staff welcomes pleasantly. Strongly recommend national dish Besbarmak

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Grace Zhang

Level 4 Local Expert

Good environment, polite staff who can speak English, recommended traditional dish, very tasty! I would love to come back again if I visit Almaty. Should make a reservation in advanced.

Erin D.

Level 3 Local Expert

Good. Gods here is great. Lemonade is great. Lamb meat is fresh and soft.

Makhsat Saniyaz

Level 3 Local Expert

Delving into the heart of Central Asia through its flavors, Kazakh national cuisine offers an extraordinary culinary adventure that is both rich in tradition and delightfully satisfying. The star of the table is undoubtedly 'beshbarmak', a sumptuous dish of tender boiled meat served over homemade pasta, symbolizing warmth and generosity. Accompanied by 'kumis', a refreshing fermented mare's milk, the meal takes on a festive note. The robust 'shashlik', marinated and grilled meat, fills the air with irresistible aromas, promising a taste that is both juicy and perfectly charred. Each meal is an homage to the nomadic heritage, where the simplicity of ingredients meets the complexity of flavors, creating a dining experience that is genuinely heartwarming and enriching. Truly, Kazakh cuisine is a treasure trove of undiscovered flavors, waiting to captivate the palates of food lovers around the world.

Александр У.

Level 7 Local Expert

Very tasty, authentic and well-thought. Servings are huge, don't be greedy. I understand you want to try everything, because it's so good, but to be a nice guest you have to finish everything :) eat less, enjoy more, and then come again ;)

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olga grigoreva

Level 3 Local Expert

Great atmosphere, rich menu, friendly staff. Very authentic place

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Ваиль Губара

Level 9 Local Expert

Very authentic place, everything is created for You to fill that you are dining in the Yurta with all the local Kazakh food .

Choon Ng

Level 2 Local Expert

Had my best dining experience in Almaty at this restaurant. The staff were welcoming, patient and took the time to explain the dishes in english. definitely recommend the kuurdak.

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Lakisha E

Level 5 Local Expert

The most beautiful restaurant I've been to in Almaty! The Kazakh-only dishes were the most savory I've had in the three months I've been in Kazakhstan. The fine art and traditional decor made the atmosphere feel elegant, yet welcoming. Excellent wait service and decently priced menu.

Temur UG

Level 17 Local Expert

Nice atmosphere. Food could have been tastier and a wider choice. Simplicity in basics will add solidity. Food must be served at least warm..

Doniyor Erg

Level 4 Local Expert

Best Kazakh cuisine you could ever try, atmosphere is awesome, service is pretty good!

Аружан А.

Level 4 Local Expert

Best place ever to fill all tastes of Kazakh steppe through gastronomic experience

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Incognito 7007

Level 3 Local Expert

Traditional food, I'm not particularly comfortable with. But the environment and service is good, the price is a bit high

Murat D

Level 3 Local Expert

Nice tasty food

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Anonymous review

By far the best authentic Kazakh cuisine you can find in Almaty Lovely interior, too

Константин

Level 22 Local Expert

Good traditional Kazakhstan restaurant. Both foods and atmosphere are super!

Alan Taylor

Level 9 Local Expert

Wonderful food, atmosphere and service. Thank you

Fakhriddin ASROROV

Level 13 Local Expert

The meals are tasty. But the place you have to order beforehand. There is national music as well

Yuliya Markovtseva

Level 9 Local Expert

Beautiful atmosphere and dishes

Жанарыс Талгатулы

Level 4 Local Expert

One of the best places with traditional kazakh cuisine!

Oybek Sharakhmedov

Level 6 Local Expert

otlichniy besh. vse vkusno

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MDJ0909

Level 5 Local Expert

Great restaurant of national kitchen

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Баха Кус

Level 4 Local Expert

Good

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Chingiz M

Level 5 Local Expert

Perfect cuisine

Murtazo I.

Level 5 Local Expert

Great place with delicious food!!

Ibrahim bahazeq

Level 2 Local Expert

Nice place

Kuanish Nurbekov

Level 3 Local Expert

Kuhnya na vysshem urovne 👍🏽

Жеңісбек Закарьяев

Level 7 Local Expert

Nice placr

Копбосинов Бакытбек

Level 5 Local Expert

Super

Бекзат Даулетбаев

Level 3 Local Expert

Good!

Света Козлова

Level 7 Local Expert

The restaurant is a museum with a national history, which I want to return to again because: • Insanely delicious! And the portions are large👌 •service at the level of We quickly accepted the order, explained everything, and quickly brought the food. •Authentic interior. Nice and cozy. Two floors, decorated in a traditional style (like a yurt), paintings and various attributes, waiters in stylish costumes. We ordered a show from the chef: -while the chef was frying meat for us on the rocks, the waiter told us the history of this dish, the nuances of cooking, the history of the restaurant. Interesting! After lunch, we even had a mini-tour!😍 In general, we left the restaurant well-fed and satisfied) I recommend starting to get acquainted with the national cuisine from this institution.👌

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Екатерина Резникова

Level 9 Local Expert

An incredible place! It's just amazing! I liked absolutely everything! From the interior, the atmosphere, the audience and of course the food! On Saturday evening, artists perform with national songs and musical instruments. Immerse yourself in the incredible atmosphere of a Kazakh yurt with a great dinner. I really liked that many people come with their families. It's difficult to single out favorites from the food, absolutely everything is delicious! If you want to plunge into the culture and make a gastronomic trip around Kazakhstan, you are definitely here!

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Мирали Ким

Level 6 Local Expert

Sandyq is a very cozy restaurant with a national flavor. The interior is beautiful, stylish, in the traditional Kazakh spirit, which immediately creates a special atmosphere. The cuisine here is beyond praise: baursaks, beshbarmak, kuyrdak and other dishes are served beautifully and very tasty. The portions are generous, everything is fresh and fragrant. I especially like serving tea with oriental sweets — ideal for friendly meetings or a family evening. The staff is always attentive and courteous, the service is fast. The prices are average for the city, but the quality is fully justified. In general, Sandyq is a great place where you can introduce guests to Kazakh cuisine and have a good time yourself.

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Кристина Гаврилова

Level 6 Local Expert

It's just a delightful authentic place with national cuisine. My husband and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary, and we flew in from Russia. The service is 100 out of 10, the dishes are 100 out of 10, the atmosphere, interior and utensils are 100 out of 10. From the dishes we took delicious natural lemonade, not sweet: pineapple sorrel. Bal kuerdak (horse meat with potatoes), Kaktalgan kazy (wild corn and horse meat on a bone), gilik mai (bone marrow from horse meat) - straight top

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Сергей АSV

Level 20 Local Expert

Well, not wow....! For a triple. It's very noisy for us, but atmospheric and original. The staff is not friendly, if you have not booked in advance, then they will not try very hard to accommodate you. I had to beg for a table and look for it myself. The steppe dessert "Samesut" seemed tasteless, the taste was only from strawberries. Mountain trout is an understatement -only half of the fish, in which small bones were found, is missing a side dish, although the waiter assured that there would be a side dish for the fish. Serving dishes for two. Drinks (tea, lemonade) can only be ordered for at least 1 liter.

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Александр Шкарин

Level 4 Local Expert

While in Kazakhstan for a concert by the Ramstein band, I decided to spend my free time before the flight with benefit. I visited the National Museum, immersed myself in local traditions and customs. After the museum, I wanted to try the national cuisine in one of the best restaurants in the city. A local resident recommended the Syndyk restaurant, located just 170 meters from the museum. I was greeted with friendliness and hospitality at the entrance. An oriental-type girl dressed in a national costume warmly greeted me in two languages. Going inside, I found out that there were two empty tables left, despite Friday and the ethnic concert taking place inside the restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the service and the taste of the dishes. The portions were huge, and the food was incredibly delicious. I was especially impressed with the water that was brought immediately after the order. Half an hour later, a musical show began using traditional instruments. The atmosphere was amazing! The most amazing thing was that even with a full house, there was silence and tranquility. No one made any noise, did not interfere with other guests enjoying music and food. Everything was done at the highest level, leaving an unforgettable impression. Thanks to the staff and organizers of the concert for such a unique opportunity to feel the spirit of Kazakhstan!

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Дияр М.

Level 5 Local Expert

A very atmospheric place with a beautiful interior and a cozy atmosphere. The cuisine is at the highest level – the dishes are served fresh, beautifully decorated and with rich taste. I especially liked the meat positions and national treats. The staff is polite, attentive and always ready to help with the choice. The service is fast, without unnecessary waiting. The atmosphere is suitable for both a family dinner and a meeting with friends. Excellent combination of quality and service, I will definitely come back again!

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Jenny Heavens

Level 7 Local Expert

We recently visited the Kazakh cuisine restaurant Sandyq and were very impressed. The atmosphere is immediately inviting: a cozy interior with national patterns, soft light and calm music create the feeling that you are visiting a large and hospitable family. The service is attentive and warm: the waiters readily explain the dishes and advise what to try for the first time. The order arrived pretty quickly, and everything looked neat and delicious.

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Yana

Level 20 Local Expert

The Sandyq restaurant in the center of Alma Ata made an incredible impression on us as guests of Kazakhstan. Amazing authentic atmosphere, a variety of Kazakh cuisine (conceals everything in your mouth… from mutton to traditional baursaki) and such gentle service with waiters in national clothes! Everything is a delight! It is important to keep in mind that the restaurant is halal, which does not involve alcohol consumption, which creates family warmth and immersion in the process of communication (although a glass of good wine with lamb is sometimes correct and on the subject).

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Женечка

Level 10 Local Expert

Atsosphere - noisy The interior is original and interesting The food, the service, the staff are three-fold. An advertised place and no more. We visited this place on September 17, but we didn't book a table, so there were problems with the accommodation. Besh is not delicious. Drinks can be ordered at least 1 liter (very inconvenient). I ask the restaurant administration not to delete the review, even if I did not save the receipt, and not to collect my personal data to improve the restaurant's operation, otherwise there may be questions about the objectivity of the "5" rating . Thank you in advance.

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Арнур А

Level 12 Local Expert

A beautiful ethno-restaurant with an interesting and informative presentation of Kazakh traditional dishes. Without a doubt, I recommend it, because in addition to delicious food, you will also learn the history and culture of the Kazakhs. Very good service, trained staff. A unique collection of antiques that is admirable. And the staff can take you on a guided tour and tell you wonderful stories. Luxurious interior. A great location for insta filming and beautiful photos and videos. On certain days there is a show program, sometimes with the participation of very famous artists. On the second floor there are VIP rooms with different themes. As well as secluded and lovely tables for two, for couples in love. This is, in my opinion, the best Sandyq in Kazakhstan. Thank you Berdenov.

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Аза Zul

Level 8 Local Expert

The cuisine is very good — delicious, satisfying, homely. Our Kazakh national dish besbarmak was cooked just fine. Snacks, warm salads — everything is on the level, the quality is felt. The interior is decorated in the Kazakh national style: cozy, harmonious, pleasant to be in. Live music is a special pleasure: the musicians play the dombra perfectly, kobyz dauysy and keremet estiledi. The atmosphere is warm and warm. The only downside is that the price is quite high.

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semserbaev

Level 9 Local Expert

I would like to express my gratitude to the restaurant! The atmosphere here is simply magnificent — cozy, beautiful and very comfortable. Top-level service: the staff is polite, attentive and always ready to help. The dishes are a separate delight! Everything is fresh, delicious, beautifully served and cooked with soul. I especially liked that there are interesting author's items on the menu. I will definitely come back again and I will be happy to recommend this place to my friends and family. Thank you for the wonderful emotions!

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Артём Клевков

Level 11 Local Expert

It's a very atmospheric place with interesting and delicious cuisine, staff in themed costumes, and dishes decorated as nomadic. The koumiss was in a crumpled metal jug, and there was also a very cool fragrance throughout the establishment. Eat from the belly! We caught a piece of the "presentation" of how thin pieces of meat were cooked on a hot stone)))

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Ульяна

Level 10 Local Expert

I definitely advise you to visit in order to get into the culture of Kazakhstan. The most delicious national food in the whole of Almaty is here. Large portions, excellent service, live music, and an atmosphere steeped in nationality. Reasonable prices.

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Инкогнито 6224

Level 5 Local Expert

It's A Great Place! I was delighted with everything, from the food, the service, the interior, the wonderful guide Alikhan, who showed me, told me about the paintings, the history of Kazakhstan. The Museum Restaurant! And Baursaks with cottage cheese captured my heart! The Best Recommendations ❤

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FIXXIT: Ремонт Сантехники Электрики Техники

Level 10 Local Expert

A great place to introduce foreign guests to the national traditions of the Kazakh people and the local cuisine of the highest class. An unforgettable beshbarmak, from one type of which an incredible amount of saliva is released, unique delicacies that can only be tasted here.. for example, such as smoked horse meat on juniper and honey koumiss... it's something with something... Their prices are slightly higher than average, starting from 15,000 tenge per person. But it's worth it.

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Дарья К

Level 14 Local Expert

They came initially without armor. We were told that it was busy and offered to wait, 15 minutes passed and they called us and invited us to come over. Since the menu consisted of only national dishes, the waiter gave us explanations and helped us with the choice. As a result, we chose: koumiss, which we had heard a lot about, but had not tried until this moment, a salad of crispy eggplant, beef soup and beef rib, well, tea (similar to Tashkent) was not enough. All the dishes were extremely unusual and had a specific national taste. But nevertheless they were delicious and satisfying. Therefore, we can recommend this institution.

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Лада Пархомова

Level 10 Local Expert

The guide advised. At first glance, it was pathetic, we were wearing hoodies and felt a little uncomfortable. But the Kazakhs are not worried, they, as usual, are all in trivial black, so they relaxed. According to the menu, you can't do without the help of a waiter. But the guys are a bit imposing, but they explain everything in detail. The waiters have very beautiful uniforms. In general, the place is atmospheric, the serving is interesting on wooden dishes. Everything was delicious. You definitely need to book in advance.

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