Sandyq
A popular Almaty restaurant specializing in traditional Kazakh cuisine, reviving ancient recipes and featuring live folk music in the evenings.
Located on the first floor of 55 Abylai Khan Avenue, this restaurant is famous for its Southern Kazakh-style decor and "New Nomad" concept, featuring traditional live music performances in the evenings and boasting a 4.9 rating on 2GIS. The signature beshbarmak is prepared with flat noodles, horse meat, carrots, and potatoes, served with broth and kurt (cheese balls); the stir-fried offal dish, kuurdak, is also highly recommended. An English menu is available. Reviews note that the restaurant is halal, does not serve alcohol, and adds a 15% service charge. The average spend is around KZT 20,000. Reservations are recommended for dinner, while lunch is usually fine for walk-ins. Located in the Almaly District, this is the brand's only branch in the city.
Opening hours
Daily 12:00–24:00
Nearby sights
- Zhibek Zholy (Almaty Arbat)
- Arasan Baths
- Green Bazaar
- Ascension Cathedral
- Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen
- Almaty Central Mosque
- Abai Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Museum of Kazakh Folk Musical Instruments