Bishkek
Soups, salads and sandwiches make up the bulk of this fitness-conscious menu, though you certainly won't go wrong with the steaks or duck fillets either…
Bishkek
Soups, salads and sandwiches make up the bulk of this fitness-conscious menu, though you certainly won't go wrong with the steaks or duck fillets either…
Kyrgyzstan
On the 2nd floor of the bus station, this is some of the best food in Chaek. It's also a popular spot for wedding receptions and parties, so you may well…
Bishkek
Korean-style noodles, bibimbap, and kimbap, including a handful of vegetarian-friendly options. During summer there's an outdoor terrace that opens onto…
Bishkek
In addition to more standard flavours, local tastes like kurut (dried small balls of tart, dried yoghurt) and kymys (fermented mare’s milk) make this…
Kyrgyzstan
Idea for summers days, this appealingly tree-shaded chaikhana diagonally across Lenin from the southeast corner of the bazaar makes an ideal place to…
Bishkek
No surprise given the name's translation of 'Fish.Kg', expect a fish-heavy menu supported by a decent selection of wines and cocktails, best enjoyed from…
Bishkek
Take a break from the plov and laghman with Italian favorites and a healthy vegetarian selection – on summer days, try to grab a seat on the shaded patio…
Bishkek
Fast-casual has come to Bishkek with this American-style burger joint, and the combination of fresh ingredients and a diverse menu put it well ahead of…
Bishkek
Find legit pho, spring rolls and more in this spartan but excellent-value Vietnamese restaurant on the 5th floor of the new GUM shopping mall. Menu is in…
Bishkek
Among the tastiest and nicest of Bishkek's ubiquitous столовая (cafeterias). Walk through the glassed-in à la carte dining room for the cafeteria, through…
Kyrgyzstan
Tucked behind the first row of bazaar stalls off Momunkulova, tasty national dishes are in abundance though coveted tapchan seats near the entrance are in…
Bishkek
Classic Italian cuisine and a refined atmosphere keep this local classic a mainstay in Bishkek's higher-end dining scene. Try to save room for dessert,…
Bishkek
A stylish but expensive spot frequented by embassy staff working in the neighbourhood who enjoy the cooled patio in summer. It also serves great…
Bishkek
Think of this as upscale Central Asian, with favourite local dishes done better than most, with fresh ingredients, attention to presentation and an…
Bishkek
Authentic Japanese noodles and sushi by an expat Japanese chef, though the service can be a little over the top. Reservations are a good idea, especially…
Bishkek
Classic French brasserie dishes, fresh baguettes and croissants, and addictive cakes make for a worthwhile stop, particularly after 7pm, when baked goods…
Bishkek
The steak-heavy menu should be no surprise, given the name, but don't miss the takeaway burger counter accessible from a side entrance on Bokonbaev, as…
Bishkek
Authentic Chinese cuisine and cheap cold beer, especially nice on a warm evening from the plastic patio furniture that overlooks Victory Square.
Bishkek
Tender kebabs served as complete meals with salad, bread and rice are excellent value even if the ambience is a bit bland. Halal, no alcohol.
Bishkek
Stop in for a wide range of imported wines to pair with properly cooked steaks and even, unusually, horse steak as an option.
Kyrgyzstan
One of several eateries facing the east side of the bazaar, the standard local menu here is a good value.
Bishkek
A general European menu with a focus on quality meat makes for nice meals in a stylish dining room, and lunchtime discounts of up to 15% make the somewhat…
Bishkek
Travellers craving American breakfasts or burgers and fries will enjoy this modern dining room in the city centre.
Bishkek
For sheer novelty, seek out this inexpensive cafeteria hidden in the basement of an outwardly drab concrete theatre. The windowless dining room's unique…
Kyrgyzstan
Specialises in samsa and fresh bread (baked to 7pm), but also serves plov and manty beneath a majestic ancient plane tree. Grab a tapchan and settle in –…
Kyrgyzstan
Air-conditioned cake shop and fast-food restaurant, across from the Hotel Mölmöl. Standard burger and shwarma plus sometimes basic Kyrgyz and Russian…
Kyrgyzstan
This small cafeteria across from the museum serve up quick versions of Kyrgyz staples, and the small billiards hall in back serves as something of a…
Bishkek
Unlike most inexpensive point-and-microwave cafeterias, Smyak has the bright fresh decor of a real restaurant and big windows overlooking parkland. There…
Kyrgyzstan
Fill up for under US$1 at this basic central canteen with a short menu of pre-prepared local standards. It's hard to see from the street, hidden behind a…
Kyrgyzstan
The lighting is somewhat feeble and music might get loud if the place stays open late, but the standards are unexpectedly high. It's one of several cafes…
Kyrgyzstan
Kochkor's grandest venue is primarily a banquet hall but serves an á la carte menu when no parties are planned. It's reliably clean, but the food is so-so.
Kyrgyzstan
The only option in town aside from guesthouses, this simple cafe just as the road leaves towards Osh prepares a basic selection of Kyrgyz dishes.
Kyrgyzstan
Reliable national dishes and cold draught beer from this unassuming 2md-floor cafe a block south of Berdik Baatyr at the corner of Turdalieva.
Kyrgyzstan
Reliable if not inspiring, this large party hall just west of the Gulcha roundabout serves up the standard menu of Kyrgyz dishes.
Kyrgyzstan
The standard Central-Asia fare is quite good, though service slow and most of the menu unavailable on any given day.
Kyrgyzstan
Standard menu of Kyrgyz mains, though it's a bigger and cleaner space than many of Chaek's cafes.
Kyrgyzstan
Serving national cuisine and fast food, this small cafe is a good bet for a quick lunch.