Famous Food in Kazakhstan: 5 Dishes to Try

What to eat in Kazakhstan, and what each dish is.

Quick answer

The food to try in Kazakhstan includes Beshbarmak, Manti, Shashlik and 2 more.

Best time to visit Kazakhstan: May – September.

Beshbarmak

Kazakhstan's national dish — boiled horse or lamb meat served on flat noodles with onion broth.

Steamed dumplings filled with spiced lamb and pumpkin — a Central Asian comfort food staple.

Marinated lamb, beef, or chicken grilled over charcoal — found at every bazaar and roadside stand.

A hearty fry-up of lamb liver, heart, kidneys, and potatoes — a traditional celebratory dish.

Fluffy fried dough balls — the Kazakh answer to doughnuts, perfect with honey or tea.

What is the most famous food in Kazakhstan?

Beshbarmak is the dish most travellers start with. Kazakhstan's national dish — boiled horse or lamb meat served on flat noodles with onion broth.

What should I eat in Kazakhstan?

Try Beshbarmak, Manti, Shashlik, Kuyrdak, Baursaki.

Is it easy to find vegetarian food in Kazakhstan?

Tell us about dietary needs when you book. Trripah plans meals and restaurant stops around vegetarian, Jain and other requirements.