Kok-Saray
Көк-Сарай
A long-standing local Uzbek restaurant that opened in 2005, known for its plov and grilled skewers, with the classic Central Asian atmosphere of southern Kazakhstan.
Kok-Saray (Blue Palace) is the first restaurant of local dining group Meyram Group. It opened in 2005, and its name comes from the legendary “Blue Palace” of Timur. It specialises in authentic Uzbek cuisine, with some European dishes as well. Its signature dishes are plov, assorted grilled skewers and cold appetizers. Tripadvisor reviewers praise the traditional dishes as authentic and the warm atmosphere. The restaurant seats about 60–80 people, has an outdoor terrace in summer and a free car park. It sits at the junction of Tauke Khan Avenue and Zholdasbekov Street. Prices are affordable, starting from about 3500 tenge per person. For dinner at peak hours, it is advisable to book by phone in advance.
Opening hours
Daily, about 09:00–00:30 (sources vary slightly)
Nearby sights
- Ken Baba Ethnopark
- Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
- Ordabasy Square
- Shymkent Central Park
- Independence Park
- Shymkent Citadel
- Museum of Victims of Political Repression
- Shymkent Dendropark