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Turfan

Akmola Street, Astana, Kazakhstan
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Ranked #7 of 43 restaurants in Astana
Cuisines: Russian
Most recent review
- 24 Jan 2013
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Ноттингем, Соединенное Королевство
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

The location is nice, just next to the river. Very crowded as the prices are relatively cheap, sometimes have to stand in the queue to get a table. Have a few tables outside, which is much nicer than to sit inside. The service is average. Food is surprisingly nice, tried Central Asian and a few Turkish dishes. It is not... More

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Astana, Kazakhstan
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60 reviews 60 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2012

Good place to eat Central Asia food with some flavor of local culture and nice location close to the river bank. On weekends and during lunch time packed. The service is a subject of improvement but it is a case for most of Astana places. As for Astana prices are ok

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Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

Sat outside, in the sun, on the porch overlooking the river. The food portions were generous and very tasty. If you are looking for nourishment and not a gourmet experience, with nice people and good ambiance, Turfan is a good place to go in Astana.

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Astana, Kazakhstan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2012

Typical asiatic foods and nice location. Worth visiting before or after peak hours.

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Blacksburg, Virginia
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107 reviews 107 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

love the manti, lahman and donner. Is very cheap and conveniently localted next to the river. In the summer has a very nice outdoor area. In the winter is gets very hot an uncomfortable inside because of poor ventilation.

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Madison, WI
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Cheap and delicious food. Always a good crowd. Chelsea cocktail for 400 tenge is yummy yet strong. A perfect place after the stroll at the river bank or jogging in the park. Busy on the weekends, so expect a wait for the table. Bathroom is stinky and without toilets.

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Monterey, California
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33 reviews 33 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Good food, slow service, but good value and nice location.

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Astana, Kazakhstan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Turfan is a place where people with children can go and afford to eat out. I see my students there all the time, and they generally don't have a lot of money. Many of the dishes are under 1000 KZT, with some under 500. The beer and wine is also reasonably priced as long as you don't let them sell... More

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Monterey, California
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68 reviews 68 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

On a corner, looks like outdoor summer seating to see the river. Combination of Chinese, Russian food. Dark, cozy, comfortable. Pleasant service.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile
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