Auyl

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Bringing together architects and artisans, Auyl – in the mountainous Medeu region of Almaty, Kazakhstan – is a truly experimental restaurant experience. Housed in a former yurt inherited from Soviet modernism and relocated to its current location where it plays host to multiple breathtaking spaces built around an interactive open kitchen (read: stage), it offers ‘neo-nomad cuisine’ inspired by pagan traditions from Central Asia. Water, flour and meat are head chef Ruslan Zakirov’s main ingredients, all cooked over open fire, in a qazan (cauldron), on a mangal grill or in a tandoor oven. Overseen by sommelier Yulia Lomteva, the wine list is equally interesting with a selection of local and international bottles that are unconventional and largely sustainable. Take a moment for the interiors: it’s a feast for the senses with atmospheric lighting and handmade chairs, carpets and decor at every turn.

Key Information

• Lunch and dinner: Mon – Sun
• 7 705 586 7711
• Visit Auyl's Website

Location

улица Керей-Жанибек хандар 586, Almaty, 50020