Discover the rich flavors and unique dishes of traditional Kazakhstan food. From hearty meat dishes to savory pastries, explore the best of Kazakhstan's culinary heritage in this comprehensive guide!

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we explore Kazakh cuisine—how ancient dairy-based traditions evolved into hearty meat dishes and modern fusion meals shaped by history, customs and innovation.

He says he drove some 500 kilometers to Novovolynsk to install the tent and cook plov, a Central Asian rice dish, for locals. "I loaded my cooking pots and samovars into my minibus to make plov.

Since the collapse of the USSR, Kazakhstan’s largest city (population 2.2 million and growing) has evolved to become the star of Central Asia. Here’s what makes Almaty worth a visit.