TurkmenistanRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Turkmenistan: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

01

Sha Coffee

ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL
MUST TRY:CAPPUCCINO
SPECIALTY:FRESH ROASTED COFFEE
CROWD:TRENDING

Must Try:Fresh Roasted Coffee
02

Ammar Cafe

ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL
MUST TRY:ICED SPANISH LATTE
SPECIALTY:ESPRESSO BAR
CROWD:LIVELY

Must Try:Espresso Bar
03

Alpet Steakhouse

CUISINE:INTERNATIONAL GRILL
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:DRY AGED STEAKS

Must Try:Dry Aged Steaks
04

Merdem Restaurant

CUISINE:TURKMEN
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:LAMB KEBABS

Merdem Restaurant feels warm with simple Turkmen interior design and soft lighting. Wood textures and patterned fabrics create a calm, grounded dining atmosphere. Tables are arranged for quiet meals with steady, attentive local service.

Must Try:Lamb kebabs
05

Uzum Cafe

ATMOSPHERE:CO-WORKING
MUST TRY:FLAT WHITE WITH HOUSE DESSERT
SPECIALTY:DESSERTS AND COFFEE
CROWD:TRENDING

Must Try:Desserts And Coffee
06

Hezzet Restaurant

CUISINE:TURKMEN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:GRILLED LAMB SHASHLIK

Warm dining hall with polished wood and soft golden lighting inside. Tables arranged for quiet conversation, with subtle modern Central Asian design accents. Air carries aroma of grilled chicken, herbs, and freshly baked bread.

Must Try:Grilled Lamb Shashlik
07

Sim-Sim

SETTING:ROOFTOP
DRESS:RELAXED-CASUAL
VENUE:DIVE-BAR
MUSIC:OPEN-FORMAT
ENERGY LEVEL:LIVELY

08

Coffee House

CUISINE:INDIAN CAFE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:VEGETARIAN BIRYANI

Must Try:Vegetarian Biryani
09

Altyn Jam

CUISINE:EUROPEAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:SAMSA

Must Try:Samsa
10

Rahat Coffee

CUISINE:EUROPEAN
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:DESSERTS AND COFFEE

Must Try:Desserts and Coffee
11

Melbourne Grill & Sandwich Cafe

CUISINE:EUROPEAN
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:NAPOLEON CAKE

Must Try:Napoleon Cake
12

Ashgabat Restaurant

CUISINE:TURKMEN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN SHASHLYK

Must Try:Chicken Shashlyk
13

Restoran Soltan

CUISINE:TURKMEN
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN PALAW

Must Try:Chicken Palaw
14

Zip 90

CUISINE:TURKMEN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:GRILLED FISH

Must Try:Grilled Fish
15

Altyn Ada Pub

CUISINE:EUROPEAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:FRESH LOCAL BEER

Must Try:Fresh local beer
16

Argentina Steak House

CUISINE:ARGENTINE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:GRILLED CHICKEN PLATTER

Must Try:Grilled Chicken Platter
17

Panoramic Restaurant

CUISINE:INTERNATIONAL
SETTING:ROOFTOP
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:KOPETDAG VIEW DINING

Must Try:Kopetdag View Dining
18

Chatma

CUISINE:CENTRAL ASIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:SWEET PISHME

Must Try:Sweet Pishme