Kyrgyzstan Food | Eating our favorite Kyrgyz cuisine in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2017
- Come join us for a food tour of Kyrgyzstan as we visit Arzu restaurant in Bishkek ordering up our favorite Kyrgyz cuisine including borsook, manti, samsa, shashlik, plov and lagman just to name a few. Given that it was our last day in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan we were keen to really enjoy our final meal eating as much Kyrgyz food as well possibly could. Even though it was our first time eating at Arzu restaurant we highly recommend it for your shortlist of places to eat in Bishkek. Having been mentioned to us by locals and friends we finally got to eat there and now we know what all of the fuss is about. The following is a list of the Kyrgyz food items we tried for this meal:
1) Local tea and Arpa beer (АРПА)
2) Borsook (боорсок) - Kyrgyz bread
3) Samsa (самса) - Kyrgyz fried dumplings
4) Lagman or Laghman (лағмон) - Kyrgyz noodles
5) Plov or Pilaf (палоо) - Kyrgyz rice
6) Shashlik or Shashlyk (шашлы́к) - Kyrgyz skewered meat (lamb)
Restaurant location in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan:
Arzu (Арзу) Restaurant
Address: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Hours: 9AM-11PM (daily)
Phone: +996 312 696 697
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Kyrgyzstan Food | Eating our favorite Kyrgyz cuisine in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan travel food transcript:
Alright, hello hello guys. We are back in Bishkek (Бишке́к) and today is actually our last day in Kyrgyzstan (Киргизия) and we can't leave the country without making a Kyrgyz food video.
So where are we off to? Let's see if you remember the name. I've been calling it the wrong thing probably like 10 times in a row.
We are off to Arzu (Арзу). Arzu!
But anyways um a few of the dishes have arrived. And we got some Borsok (боорсок) and these are little fried pieces of dough that are fried in oil and we had these a lot when we were doing our treks and staying in yurt camps.
Next up one of the appetizers we got is Samsa (самса) and before I talk about this I have to say I'm slightly sad because I had a big dream of having. A food dream. A food dream I had a big dream of having pumpkin manti (мантуу) which is like the Kyrgyz kind of dumplings.
And to wash it all down because it is really hot outside and just because well I like the local beer here. I've got some Arpa and let's give that a try.
So our two mains are here. And if you take a look I ordered the Laghman (лағмон) and I've been having a lot of Lagman (лағмон) since we've been here in Kyrgyzstan but usually in soup form. You can get like noodles with broth and this time around I ordered the fried version.
And now time for your main. Yeah, so I'm having Plov (палоо) or sometimes it is also called Pilaf (палоо) and this is probably one of the most common foods found throughout Central Asia. Like you will find Plov in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. Basically in this whole region it is very popular and every country has their own unique twist to it.
Like if you're having the next thing that we're getting we're getting Shashlik (шашлы́к). The skewered meat. So this is a perfect compliment for something like that.
And the star of the show has arrived. Alright, so this is the last one. We ordered Shashlyk (шашлы́к) which is a skewered meat.
And we got the lamb. Ooh.
And it came covered in onions and dill.
And when I thought about coming back to Kyrgyzstan the one must food that I had to have again was the Shashlyk. That is my favorite food in Kyrgyzstan for sure.
Anyways, on to that time price point. So that came to 930 Som which currently is just over $13 US dollars. Like pretty insane value. So this is like a popular restaurant. It is a bit fancier here but still it was really affordable.
I highly highly recommend Arzu (Арзу). The food is fantastic, the prices are just right and the service is great. So definitely come here if you're in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Кыргызстан).
This is part of our Travel in Kyrgyzstan video series showcasing Kyrgyz food, Kyrgyz culture and Kyrgyz cuisine.
I was also in Kirgistan. The food is so good.😍😍😍(i'm from Gremany)
See you next time in Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬!!!
Thank you very much! I hope we can return again soon :)
Cool 😎
welcome to Kyrgyz Republic
Thank you!
I love Kyrgyzstand and it's foods so delicious! Perfect nature and many sights to visit! Wonderful country to visit.
Thank you! It certainly is a wonderful country to visit.
Thanks for these videos, definitely planning a visit to Kyrgyzstan now! It seems like the best time to go is at the end of May/early June.
Thank you! That is awesome to hear. May/June is a great time to visit but also September/October (early) would be good as well.
Today is 8th of May ))
How nice when people from other countries come to our country, to our city, try our food end enjoy it.Thank you for visiting us, thanks for the praise.Come again.We always welcome you
Thank you very much! We'd love to come back again someday.
I love Kyrgyzstan !!! I love Arzu !!! WELCOME to KYRGYZSTAN !!!
Thank you!
Хотелось бы узнать где находится это удивительное места? В этом году с женой собираемся постить Бишкек
Agata0287 Kristi Недалеко от пересечения проспекта Жибек жолу и ул. Лермонтова
Сами поститесь зачем Бишкек постить?))))
@@user-eu7wn3dy8y моя твоя не понимай
Спасибо за видео.Thank you for the video.
Thank you!
Таанышканыма кубанычтамын!
(Taanyshkanyma kubanychtamyn!) :-)
Welcome to Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬🇰🇬🤗❤
Thank you very much!
I love it! Thank you for the video.
Thank you for watching! :)
Your videos are like mini travel mukbangs 😂, keep them coming! Everything looks sooooooo good 😍😍😍. Love you guys! You're so authentic 💕
ПРИЕЗЖАЙТЕ😀 У НАС ХОРОШО И ЛЮДИ ОТЗЫВЧИВЫЕ 😆
Да приезжайте!
Это видео 2017 года. Все ли также хорошо и мирно в Бишкек сейчас. Я бы хотела посетить ваш город летом 2020. Спасибо.
Hi sam! Hi Audrey! Thanks for sharing this video...hv a nice day!!!
Thank you very much! Have a great day as well :)
Wowzers now I am HANGRY! Couldn't stop 🛑 laughing 😂 when you told Mr Sam you been having a beer on the DAILY! Mr Sam's expression was priceless. Thanks again for sharing 📸 👌👌👌👌📸
Thank you! I wish we could share :) LOL, she was exaggerating a bit for sure...haha
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos 😂😂😂😂😂
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Класс,как будто сам дома побывал,в месте с Вами арзу поел.
We just wanted to say hello to you guys. Nice vlog and it always makes us sooo hungry :)
Thank you very much! Wish we could share.
you guys doing another kyrgyz food video is like a dream come true! early this year I couldn't decide where to go in the summer and I partly went with kyrgyzstan thanks to your videos of the insane landscapes and yummy food!.. I'm there in a few weeks and have one question though: are these bigger businesses (like that restaurant) card friendly? or is it cash EVERYWHERE?
keep up the awesome work guys! and many thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you very much! That is awesome to hear and I hope you have a great trip. You'll have to let us know how it goes. In bigger places like this you can pay with card but Kyrgyzstan in general is a bit more of a cash based society. Fortunately, we had no issues with ATMs and if you bring your debit and credit cards you should be fine taking money out.
Agree with Samuel, Kyrgyzstan is a bit more cash based country, except capital Bishkek. In Bishkek fortunately you will find POS terminals, and ATMs near malls, and Arzu restaurant is not an exception. They have POS terminals installed from DemirBank which accepts VISA cards according to the banks web site: demirbank.kg/en/about/atm-pos/map-of-atms?region=-1&atm=2#
Maaaaan, you make everyone hungry. Arzu is a must-see and taste, it’s on my wish list now.
Thanks for the video!!!
Thank you for watching!
Food Looks Delicious and the prices are Damn affordable too.
Guys I'm so happy you enjoyed Kyrgyz Food. I wish one day you guys be my guest.
Wanna introduce whole traditional meal.
Thank you very much! That is so kind of you to offer. We'd love to come back again soon.
Thanks guys .. u offered a good info for me.. I am planning to go there in future
Thank you! Would highly recommend this place :)
Oh wow those dishes look fabulous, especially the fried noodles lagman ( not sure how to spell it ) lol. . I've heard of Plav before and that meal also looks wonderful. That restaurant looks nice and cozy too, thanks for sharing with us guys
Thank you! The lagman is one of our personal favorites for sure. Highly recommend it :)
FitAngie hallo
you should come to Kyrgyzstan again
I've become addicted to your videos! Greetings from Sicily
Thanks Alessandro! We so appreciate hearing that.
@@samuelandaudrey my words are true !!! Greetings from the land of the real arancino!!! ahaha
hey, guys!!! you are my super heroes!!! i love your food-test-drives))))
Enjoy your meal and your trip! Kg. is Nice place to live and to travel. People are very kind and hospitable. Food is delicious.
Thanks! Totally agree with you.
I miss Kyrgyzstan where I lived for 5 years. Next time try Shahliks in Faiza restaurant on the Jibek joulu street. I must visit the place. Soon.
Hi guys!!! Good trip!!! Could you make something like rating of your world trips and publish top 5 places to go? I wonder at which place will be Kyrgyzstan? Thank you!
That is an awesome suggestion! Thanks.
I came back from Kyrgyzstan about a month ago. The food was amazing!
Awesome to hear! What was your favourite dish?
Gyuro-lagman if I have to choose. But usually any good food is my favourite food :) . By the way, you guys travelled a lot. What's a good November destination in Europe? Not too much rain, 15C+ temps..
Oh, we'd loved that. I'd look into Malta and the Greek Islands.
Malta seems lovely. Thank you
You made me hungry guys.Gonna go and make some lagman))) and you can buy those fat noodles in some oriental shops.and cook it yourself.Not as tasty as homemade but its as close as it comes...Thanks for a video S and A)
I love. It ❤
it seems very delicious
Thank you! It was an awesome feast :)
Ohhh guys followed all your EUR and other trips
but missed you in my Home country 🤗
Thank you! Ah, we sure had a good time revisiting Kyrgyzstan this year :)
you guys are making me hungry right now...mmmm
Wish we could share.
Отличный выпуск....ставлю лайк
Interesting to see that they prepared the rice dish with boiled egg. Usually either fry or cook with eggs. I'd love to try that dish!!
Ah, that is true. I hope you can try it soon.
Super
I have recently discovered your vlogs and have been binge-watching for the past week. So funny that you guys find Korean restaurants in so many places you go! You guys must have been Koreans in your past lives! ( I also remember the kimchi snuck inside one if the mini-fridges in your Japan trip).
Thank you Jackie! We used to live in Korea teaching English so we have a strong connection to the country.
Sharing is a definitely caring))
It really is! Thanks!
Yes lagman is Amaizing
We love it!
Share everything!! I wanna try >_<
What is Audrey's lipstick ? So pretty
Thank you very much! Audrey just told me it is called Rosy Tint Lips from Etude House. She got it in Korea :)
Невероятная красивая🎆пара👫!!!💗😘
I was at this restaurant last year, great food! And one should have at least one beer daily! Thanks for the video:)
Thank you! That is cool to hear.
Arzu one of my favorite places there. I miss my Bishkek
Arzu is great! Hope you can revisit again soon.
You should try tash- kordo!
Kyrgyz food is really good
It really is!
Thnk , welcome to my country , your funny guys
Thank you! We had a great time in Kyrgyzstan Omurbek!
discovered this video by accident. well done. btw what is the preferred payment method do you use in Krygyzstan. cash / credit card/ debit card ?
Cash is best, especially once you leave Bishkek.
Welcome to Kyrgyzstan!
Thanks!
Очень аппетитно кушают, мне захотелось тоже поесть, наверное схожу в этот Arzu :) В вашей пивной кружке от Efes было местное пиво Arpa?
Тhanks . Good luck
Thank you!
You are cool, come back for isyk-kul there very big nice lake, fruits and vegetables all organic tastefully. come back to Kyrgyzstan to watch World Nomad Gams.
Thank you very much! I hope we can do that.
Sam and Audrey, did you ever try Australian honey? I was born in Germany and I did not like honey at all. But here in Australia I love it.
Я бы за раз столько не сьел. Приезжайте к нам, у нас действительно вкусно
I have never been to Kazakhstan nor Kyrzyzstan. However, these 2 countries are in my bucket list. I appreciate your info on Kyrgyz food since I have been wondering about it. I particularly love seafood but it did not get a mention in your video. I have travelled to some 65 countries and always try to avoid meat in favor of seafood, however I won't mind to try shashlik in Bishkek. Can you comment about seafood in the 2 countries? Any recommendation? Another question: how safe is Bishkek for a man traveling alone. I expect the Cyrillic writing / local language could be an issue. Many thanks for your service to us who love to travel.
Hi Audrey, I noticed sets of cutlery in gray bags each of you had on the table. Did you bring those with you or this is how you were served at the restaurant? Thank you.
Thanks Julia! We were served like this at the table.
Когда, Остаётся Еда, Вам Положат Еду с Собой, по Вашему Желанию.
The food is very delicious I found in UA-cam someone that shows you how to do the recipe the name is grandma gold hand
Thahk you! You can try next time at my home or anouther pleasant place in Bishkek. Thank you for video roll! You oustanding parr peoplle in my country now...I m european man in lovely Bishkek & you can try more dishes from us too .. You are welcome !
Thanks
You welcome! We hope to see you in future visits.Best wishes!
👍👍👍👍👍👍😊
Приежайте ыссыкуль там есть крассивые места
👍😄👋
:)
It is interesting to see how dishes vary between south and central asia. Samsa has a very different filling and shape from Indian samosa, but the concept is similar. Same with pilaf/plov/pulao, which is always fragrant rice with chunks of something, but what that is depends on where you are in the continent.
Thank yoU! That is a great point.
you eat so tasty I drool flowed
Thanks! It was a delicious meal.
@@samuelandaudrey Where are you from? come back to Kyrgyzstan!!
welcome to Kyrgyzstan
Thank you very much! We had a great visit.
You are very nice young people. Come back to Kyrgyzstan. Welcome!.Different nationalities live in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz are very welcoming.
Thank you very much Alia! We'd love to someday.
@@samuelandaudrey Good. Waiting for you.)
🍝👍😎
Hi guys! Very nice video :) but to be clear, lagman is not Kyrgyz national food, it’s the national food of the ethnicity called Uyghur and Arzu restaurant is also Uyghur. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for letting us know Rukiya.
Thyu wery good
So you came in Asia too. Will visit other Asian countries also some day?
I will come to bishkek soon can u plz give me advice 💙
THanks! Check out our travel guide to Bishkek as we cover attractions and food experiences.
my eye is hungry now when you eat good food send me some food plz
Ah, I really wish we could share!
Yay, im the first comment. Love you guys. You guys should come to San Francisco. There's lots for you guys to see and do.
Thank you for being 1st! I've always wanted to visit SF. Audrey visited before we even met and really like it. I think a west coast trip where we visit British Columbia and California is a priority for us next year :)
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos oh you would love taking puctures of all the nice scenes we have in the bay area. Such as San Francisco, Oakland, Marin. Oh and you guys have to come and get a tour around all the winerys in Napa. Im in the middle of napa and san francisco.
Thank you for those suggestions! Would absolutely love to visit around Napa. We're becoming more fond of wine based tourism these days.
Overall what do you think of Kyrgyz Republic ( PS I hate calling it with stan) , Kyrgyz people ? Always interesting what foreigners think about my home country.
We love visiting. We find the locals friendly and the opportunities for adventure almost unlimited.
👍👍👌👌🇰🇬
Thanks!
Whts the best cuisine you have ever had after travelling so much?
I lived in kyrgyzstan for 4 years
Cool! Where exactly?
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos
Bishkek
brown rice, it might be Uzgen Rice which is considered as original rice for Plov
Oh, thanks for letting us know.
I subcribed
Thank you! :)
Спасибо за видео. Попробуйте "таш кордо"вот настоящая кыргызская национальная еда
I hope it was not too hot in Bishkek for you:)
Thanks! It was okay to be honest.
Chay which you call it and is your tea, it's just a bit to taste the other, by the way I would not say that borsok is bread, first it is fried and it's like an additive to food, well, I guess that's all for me ...
Oh, thanks for letting me know!
I would like to clarify the situation. Plov is an Uzbek dish. Laghman is a Uighur dish. Shashlyk is cooked everywhere in Central Asia and Caucasus and in some other oriental countries. Manty came to Central Asia through Uygur cuisine. The Chinese also make manty. The true Kyrgyz dish is beshbarmak. Beshbarmak is also a national dish of Kazakhstan. All these dishes - Lagman, plov, shashlyk and manty are cooked in all the countries of Central Asia for hundreds of years and have become common
Thank you for letting us know!
@@samuelandaudrey You are welcome !
Audrey...you have soo beautiful smile....
Thank you!
@@samuelandaudrey welcome princes...
🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬😍
Блин у мен тут слюни потекли🤤🤤🤤в Москве тоже беда с едой😫😫😫
The foods r all same as we make in Afghanistan bosroq mantis etc
That is cool to hear!
Does Sam still have his Jaipur T shirt?
I wonder if Sam was uncomfortable being so underdressed in such a nice restaurant where every other man at least was wearing a shirt with a collar.
Ah, I do have that shirt! It was a bit hot to wear it on this day.
I was definitely a bit underdressed compared to most. I need to get a breezy polo shirt for this kind of weather. It was super hot that day.
I love seeing people moaning while eating something delicious, because that's what I do, I can't resist :)
What is Sam's height?
WELCOME TO KYRGYZSTAN!!!! EVEYTHING is CHEAP and GOOD!!!!!!
Highly recommend visiting Kyrgyzstan as well!
Where are you from guys?wellcome to my house in 🇺🇸.i will cook you dumplings 😁👍
Ишо приходи Кыргызстан 😀😀
Сенькью❤️шашлык
I love your teeth and talking style
Sam, please be the gentleman I know you are and hold the door for your wife. Ty
Ah, thanks for the reminder :)
:-)
:)
Next time, have dinner in the Uzbek restaurant and you will understand that you have eaten all this time in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbek cuisine, thanks for the answer and good luck with your project. ))))))
Thank you!
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