Gastronomic Tour Of Southern Kazakhstan: Taste Of The

Hey, friends! A gastronomic tour of Southern Kazakhstan is a real adventure for all lovers of delicious food!

Here are some of the cuisines you can try in this region: 1day homestay with local family in Taraz city

1. Kazakh cuisine is, of course, an undisputed hit! Here you can enjoy dishes such as beshbarmak (meat with noodles), kazy (horse meat sausage) and, of course, lamb soup.

Baursaks are airy fried dough balls that go perfectly with tea or kumiss.

2. Uzbek cuisine

Pilaf is a legendary dish with lamb, carrots and rice, cooked in a cauldron.

Manti are large dumplings with meat and pumpkin, stewed in a steamer.

Samsa is a layered pastry filled with meat or pumpkin, baked in a tandoor.

3. Uyghur cuisine – here you will find a variety of dishes, such as lagman (noodles with meat and vegetables) and samsa (stuffed pastries). Uyghurs are known for their aromatic spices and special approach to dough.

3. Tatar cuisine – here you can try chak-chak (a sweet treat made of honey and dough)

Tatar cuisine will please you with its satiety and variety.

4. Russian cuisine – in this region you can also find many Russian dishes, including borscht, pies and vareniki. Russian cuisine traditions fit well with local gastronomic traditions.

5. Korean cuisine – here you can try kimchi and various noodle dishes, such as chapchae. Korean dishes are often spicy and very aromatic.

Tips for a Gastrotourist

Seasonality: In late summer, try fresh melons and watermelons, various fruits, in autumn - grapes from the foothills.

Why is it worth trying?

Southern Kazakhstan is a cuisine that will tell you about the nomadic spirit, hospitality and centuries-old history of the Silk Road. Here, food becomes part of the journey, and every meal is an adventure. Discover tastes that have survived centuries, and let the aromas of the steppes take you deep into Asia.

Come hungry - you will leave in love! 🥘✨