This is no coincidence, giving the consideration for the richness of Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage, comparable to its natural diversity. This mosaic intertwines the “Centurial traditions of nomads, islamic influence and traces of the Soviet era”. (Euronews Travel)

It bears to remind that not only the capital city attracts the attention of tourists with its diverse architecture. A national cuisine of Kazakhstan is an unexplored attraction. It reflects a spirit of hospitality and the nomadic traditions of the people. According to Euronews Travel, at present, Kazakh cooking is going through a period of modernization, combining the traditional recipes with modern innovations.

The gastronomic sphere of Kazakhstan has been experiencing a kind of renaissance, where the classic dishes acquire new shades through the use of new ingredients and culinary techniques. This process not only preserves an authenticity, but gives the dishes a new taste and charm as well.

An international recognition (the prestigious 50 Best Discovery ranking) received by the Kazakh restaurants confirms the potential of gastronomic tourism in the country. It is important to note that major cities such as Almaty and Astana are becoming increasingly prominent in the global tourism community, due to their cuisine and a variety of cultural experiences. And yet, for the first time, the New York Times has recently included Almaty in its prestigious list of 52 worth visiting places in 2024. 

Thus, Kazakhstan can become a new world center of gastronomic tourism with its special culinary customs and a variety of kitchen tastes, Euronews Travel notes.