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What to order
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Horse Soup
Recommended because it was specifically called out as tasty and part of the delicious typical Kazakh food.
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Kazakh Meat
Recommended because reviewers said it was perfect and highlighted it as a standout traditional dish worth trying.
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Horse Meat
Recommended because one reviewer explicitly said to try the horse meat, indicating it as a must-try local specialty.
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Mini Memme With Meat And Pumpkin
Recommended because it was mentioned as good alongside other tasty traditional Kazakh dishes.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 12 AM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 1 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 1 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 12 AM |
About ABAY Restaurant
ABAY Restaurant is a Kazakhstani restaurant in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It offers dine-in, outdoor seating, takeout, and table service, with breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, catering, and dessert available. Reviews consistently praise the city views, terrace, live music, and authentic local food. Guests also frequently mention the sunset and mountain views, along with attentive service and a clean, comfortable atmosphere.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is ABAY Restaurant known for?
ABAY Restaurant is best known for its authentic Kazakh food, especially shaslik, paired with a terrace view over Almaty and sunset views. Reviewers also repeatedly mention live music and the city and mountain scenery as major reasons people recommend it.
What dishes are most recommended at ABAY Restaurant?
Reviewers most often highlight shaslik, soups, main dishes of local food, and small plates that come with beer, cocktails, or local wine. Several guests also call out the authentic Kazakh menu overall, saying the food is tasty, delicious, and well explained by the staff.
What is the atmosphere like at ABAY Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, romantic, and upscale, with both indoor seating and a terrace overlooking Almaty. It suits groups and tourists well, and some reviewers say it is especially nice for an evening meal or a quieter romantic visit.
Is ABAY Restaurant good value?
Reviewers say the prices are affordable or only a little higher than expected, especially given the view, service, and live music. The value is often described as worth it because the restaurant combines authentic food, a terrace, and strong service in Almaty.
What is the best time to visit ABAY Restaurant?
Several reviews recommend going in the evening or at sunset to get the best view of Almaty and the mountains from the terrace. Dinner reservations are recommended, since the restaurant is popular for evening dining and groups.
Is parking available at ABAY Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is ABAY Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, ABAY Restaurant is good for kids.
