Rumi (Mega Silk Way)
Rumi
A budget-friendly plov center inside the Mega Silk Way mall, convenient for a meal after visiting the Expo area.
Rumi is a local Kazakh dining brand, described by 2GIS as a "plov center." This branch is located on the first floor of the Mega Silk Way mall. It specializes in Uzbek and Central Asian cuisine, with plov, lagman, manti, and kebabs being popular orders. Hummus and naan are also available. The portions are generous and the flavors are not overly spicy. It has a 2GIS rating of 4.6, with an average spend of about 7,000 KZT, while its Tripadvisor rating is relatively average at around 3.5. No reservation is needed, and the kitchen stops taking orders at 22:30. The mall is adjacent to the Expo site, making it a convenient dining option after sightseeing. There are other branches in the city.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00–24:00 (Kitchen closes at 22:30)
Nearby sights
- Nur Alem (EXPO 2017)
- Astana Grand Mosque
- Astana Botanical Garden
- Nur-Astana Mosque
- Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
- Baiterek Tower
- Kazakhstan Central Concert Hall
- Astana Opera