Our hosts at
KIMEP took us out for a fantastic traditional dinner including Kazakh and
Uzbek dishes. We were lucky enough to not have to order, but merely sit back and enjoy the feast. Dining at the
Tobeteka restaurant involved sitting around a low table with a shelf beneath the table. This way you are able to lay back on cushions, spread your legs out in front of you, and enjoy the feast. The main dishes rely heavily on mutton, beef, and horse in either straight meat or sausage presentations. All are
served with breads or pastas as complements. The flavors are
extraordinary, and the meals very filling. We also learned quite a bit about the nomadic origins of Kazakhstan and the influence of this on menu choices. The food seems to bring out stories of home and family from the east and the west. The inevitable comparisons of foods and the occasions on which they are served led to yet more stories about upbringing and families. All in all, eating together is a great way to learn about people.
Our hosts at KIMEP took us out for a fantastic traditional dinner including Kazakh and Uzbek dishes. We were lucky enough to not have to order, but merely sit back and enjoy the feast. Dining at the Tobeteka restaurant involved sitting around a low table with a shelf beneath the table. This way you are able to lay back on cushions, spread your legs out in front of you, and enjoy the feast. The main dishes rely heavily on mutton, beef, and horse in either straight meat or sausage presentations. All are served with breads or pastas as complements. The flavors are extraordinary, and the meals very filling. We also learned quite a bit about the nomadic origins of Kazakhstan and the influence of this on menu choices. The food seems to bring out stories of home and family from the east and the west. The inevitable comparisons of foods and the occasions on which they are served led to yet more stories about upbringing and families. All in all, eating together is a great way to learn about people.
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