Saksaul
Саксаул
A popular ethnic restaurant decorated in yurt style, highly recommended for its beshbarmak and open-fire grilled meats.
Located in the Northern Lights Residential Complex at 5 Dostyk Street, this restaurant features a yurt-inspired interior design with about 150 seats, VIP rooms, and a summer terrace. It specializes in Kazakh and Oriental cuisine, with some dishes cooked over an open fire. It has a 2GIS rating of 4.8 and ranks high on Tripadvisor. The signature dish is beshbarmak, and you can also try horsemeat, plov, kebabs, and kumis (fermented mare's milk) ice cream. The average spend is about 10,000 KZT. Breakfast is available, and reservations can be made in advance. Some reviews mention price increases and slow service during peak hours. Located on the Left Bank, this is the only branch.
Opening hours
Approx. 12:00–1:00 the next day (breakfast hours subject to change by the restaurant)
Nearby sights
- Nur-Astana Mosque
- Baiterek Tower
- Astana Opera
- Triumph of Astana
- Nurzhol Boulevard
- Astana Circus
- Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
- Kazakhstan Central Concert Hall