Location: Shymkent

South Kazakhstan Province, Kazakhstan

Country: Kazakhstan

Region: South Kazakhstan Region

Founded: 12th century

Government

• Akim (mayor): Gabidulla Abdrahimov

Area

• Total: 1,170 km (450 sq mi)

Elevation: 506 m (1,660 ft)

Population (2015 est.)

• Total: 669,326

• Density: 570/km (1,500/sq mi)

Time zone: BTT (UTC+6)

Postal code: 160000

Area code(s): (+7) 7252

Vehicle registration: 13

Website: shymkent.gov.kz/en

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South Kazakhstan Province, Kazakhstan Food Guide: 8 Eastern European food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Shymkent

March 16, 2020 Christa Meece

Find out what Eastern European restaurants to try in Shymkent. Shymkent (Kazakh: Shymkent, شىمكەنت, known until 1993 as Chimkent (Uzbek: Чимкент, چىمكېنت; Russian: Чимкент, Čimkent), is the capital city of South Kazakhstan Region, the most densely populated region in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is the third most populous city in Kazakhstan behind Almaty and Astana with an estimated population of 669,326 in 2015. A major railroad junction on the Turkestan-Siberia Railway, the city is also a notable cultural centre, with an international airport. Shymkent is situated 690 kilometres (430 mi) west of Almaty and 120 kilometres (75 mi) to the north of Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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8. Inzhir

Zhybek Zholy St.,3, Shymkent 160006 Kazakhstan European, Asian, Eastern European, Uzbek [email protected] +7 778 654 1052

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7. Studio 021

Torekulova St., 61, Shymkent Kazakhstan Eastern European +7 700 477 0000

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6. Isfidzhab

Al Farabi 121/1, Shymkent 160015 Kazakhstan Eastern European, Uzbek +7 702 532 4070

Kebabs, meat dumplings, soups, pilafs, samosa and other Uzbek cousines

5. Bon Ar

Tauke Khana St., 11/1, Shymkent Kazakhstan Italian, German, Deli, Russian, Eastern European [email protected] +7 775 507 1070 http://www.bonar.kz

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4. Steak House 777

Tauke khana prospekt 193/1, Shymkent 160009 Kazakhstan Eastern European +7 702 043 5262

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3. Restaurant Vinegret

Kunaev Blvd. Near Bowling Center, Shymkent Kazakhstan Russian, Eastern European, Ukrainian [email protected] +7 725 241 5221 http://meyramgroup.kz/en/meyram-group/vinegret/o-restorane.html

"Vinegret" restaurant of national Kazakh and Slovak cuisine, also restourant has a hosper menu. Here is two chambers - Kazakh and Slovak, 4 VIP rooms for 2, 6, 8 and 12 persons.

Reviewed By Ð¡ÐµÐ°Ð½ Ð¯

i guess it's the only place in Shymkent where you can try real national Kazakh food. I'm in love with baursak and beshparmak. Very good service! reasonable prices and delicious so delicious food

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2. AlHayat

Ualikhanova St., 225A, Shymkent 160000 Kazakhstan Japanese, American, European, Eastern European [email protected] +7 702 077 0101 http://sushi-shymkent.kz/

Reviewed By bella112017

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1. Bakhchi - Sarai

Ryskulova Ave., 18 mkr., 1, Shymkent 160000 Kazakhstan Eastern European Brunch, Dinner Table Service, Takeout, Reservations, Seating [email protected] +7 775 000 5355 http://meyramgroup.kz/ru/

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4 based on 17 reviews

Reviewed By Worldtravellerguru

A good selection of local food, menu available in English which always helps.The restaurant is spacious and the quality of food is good, would certainly recommend the place for anyone who wants a taste of local food

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