Food
Where to eat in Turkmenistan: restaurants, cafés and dishes to try
The travel guide lists 4 places to eat and drink in Ashgabat. Local dishes to try: Beshbarmak, Chorba, Kuurdak, Chal, and Pilaf.
Places travellers recommend in Turkmenistan
Listed in the Wikivoyage travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.
Where to eat in Ashgabat
Restaurants and cafés
- Hezzet Restaurant
Oguzhan Street 5/7
- AlpEt Steakhouse
Rd of 9th Km
- Altyn Jam
Magtymgily sayoli 101
Bars and nightlife
- City Pub
Alisher Navoi 54a Köçesi
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Ashgabat · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dishes and drinks Turkmenistan is known for
Foods and drinks that come from Turkmenistan, the most widely known first.

Chorba
Central Asian, Middle Eastern, North african and Balkan soup
Frequently asked questions
What food is Turkmenistan known for?
Turkmenistan is known for Beshbarmak, Chorba, Kuurdak, Chal, and Pilaf.
Where can you eat in Ashgabat?
The travel guide to Ashgabat lists Hezzet Restaurant, AlpEt Steakhouse, and Altyn Jam.
Sources: Wikidata (CC0), Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0), photos from Wikimedia Commons.