Authentic Comfort
A Kazakh reviewer found the food and milk-topped tea deeply reminiscent of home.
Almaty Restaurant dubai
Dubai Marina
Almaty Restaurant is a Kazakhstani restaurant in Dubai Marina serving Central Asian comfort food in a small, tidy setting. Reviews particularly point to handmade lagman noodles and tender kuyrdak, with a homelike atmosphere that appeals to diners missing Kazakhstan.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
279 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Handmade Lagman
Lagman is a standout for diners who enjoy hand-made noodles, with fried and gurу versions also mentioned.
Tender Kuyrdak
The kuyrdak meat was so soft that one reviewer said it fell apart under a fork.
Beef Manty
Beef manty are specifically praised as a filling, good-value choice.
Free Parking
Several reviews mention free parking, including additional parking that helps with a Marina visit.
Kazakh Setting
The compact interior includes Kazakhstan portraits, a flag and small decorative details.
Generous Portions
Reviews describe the portions as good, including a Besh serving said to feed an entire family.
What to Eat at Almaty Restaurant dubai How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Almaty Restaurant dubai, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Almaty Restaurant dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Baursak Net +2
“The baursak and kuirdak were particularly delicious, truly capturing the essence of Kazakh cuisine.”
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“The baursak and kuirdak were particularly delicious, truly capturing the essence of Kazakh cuisine.”June 2024
“I’ve tried their baursak and Almaty tea and I love it , so delicious 🤤”November 2022
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Kuirdak Net +2
“Wow, was beyond my expectations. I've had Kuyrdak. The meat was falling apart even with the fork 😍 They also have free parking which is essential for Marina restaurants. Definitely recommend :))”
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“Wow, was beyond my expectations. I've had Kuyrdak. The meat was falling apart even with the fork 😍 They also have free parking which is essential for Marina restaurants. Definitely recommend :))”June 2025
“The baursak and kuirdak were particularly delicious, truly capturing the essence of Kazakh cuisine.”June 2024
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Manti Net +2
“: Manti are amazing! it’s also very good and the seaweed salad loved it .the food is very tasty”
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“: Manti are amazing! it’s also very good and the seaweed salad loved it .the food is very tasty”April 2023
“Food : Manti are amazing! And the mini bread balls ( forgot the name ) it’s also very good and the seaweed salad loved it ! But a bit disappointed about the Borsch - I’ll just say this is not Borsch although taste good .”November 2022
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Seaweed salad Net +1
“Food : Manti are amazing! And the mini bread balls ( forgot the name ) it’s also very good and the seaweed salad loved it ! But a bit disappointed about the Borsch - I’ll just say this is not Borsch although taste good .”
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“Food : Manti are amazing! And the mini bread balls ( forgot the name ) it’s also very good and the seaweed salad loved it ! But a bit disappointed about the Borsch - I’ll just say this is not Borsch although taste good .”November 2022
“: Manti are amazing! it’s also very good and the seaweed salad loved it .the food is very tasty”April 2023
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Besh Net +1
“Visited again. Besh is out of this planet! 170 aed will feed your entire family. 100% authentic with horse meat 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼”
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“Visited again. Besh is out of this planet! 170 aed will feed your entire family. 100% authentic with horse meat 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼”February 2025
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Fried lagman Net +1
“The food is amazing. Mostly I order noodles: fried lagman, guru lagman etc and I can't stop to come here again and again.”
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“The food is amazing. Mostly I order noodles: fried lagman, guru lagman etc and I can't stop to come here again and again.”October 2025
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Guru lagman Net +1
“The food is amazing. Mostly I order noodles: fried lagman, guru lagman etc and I can't stop to come here again and again.”
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“The food is amazing. Mostly I order noodles: fried lagman, guru lagman etc and I can't stop to come here again and again.”October 2025
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Lagman Net +1
“Very nice place. The best spot in Dubai for traditional Lagman food. If u like hand made noodles, this is the place! Everything is very delicious and good atmosphere.”
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“Very nice place. The best spot in Dubai for traditional Lagman food. If u like hand made noodles, this is the place! Everything is very delicious and good atmosphere.”June 2026
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Manty with beef Net +1
“An inexpensive restaurant off the beaten track, very good food, especially the manty with beef, and friendly service.”
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“An inexpensive restaurant off the beaten track, very good food, especially the manty with beef, and friendly service.”November 2025
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Mini bread balls Net +1
“Food : Manti are amazing! And the mini bread balls ( forgot the name ) it’s also very good and the seaweed salad loved it ! But a bit disappointed about the Borsch - I’ll just say this is not Borsch although taste good .”
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“Food : Manti are amazing! And the mini bread balls ( forgot the name ) it’s also very good and the seaweed salad loved it ! But a bit disappointed about the Borsch - I’ll just say this is not Borsch although taste good .”November 2022
Drinks 2
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Almaty tea Net +1
“I’ve tried their baursak and Almaty tea and I love it , so delicious 🤤”
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“I’ve tried their baursak and Almaty tea and I love it , so delicious 🤤”November 2022
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Hot tea Net +1
“One small but deeply meaningful touch was the hot tea served with milk on top - just like at home. That simple moment meant so much to me.”
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“One small but deeply meaningful touch was the hot tea served with milk on top - just like at home. That simple moment meant so much to me.”April 2026
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Borsch Net −1
“Food : Manti are amazing! And the mini bread balls ( forgot the name ) it’s also very good and the seaweed salad loved it ! But a bit disappointed about the Borsch - I’ll just say this is not Borsch although taste good .”
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Critical review excerpts
“Food : Manti are amazing! And the mini bread balls ( forgot the name ) it’s also very good and the seaweed salad loved it ! But a bit disappointed about the Borsch - I’ll just say this is not Borsch although taste good .”November 2022
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Pilav Net −1
“Unfortunately, plov was way too oily, it was basically floating in oil. We only ate top of the portion, but even that was not a plov we know (we grew up with pilav being our national dish). Disappointment and continue looking for a proper pilav.”
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“Unfortunately, plov was way too oily, it was basically floating in oil. We only ate top of the portion, but even that was not a plov we know (we grew up with pilav being our national dish). Disappointment and continue looking for a proper pilav.”June 2026
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Plov Net −1
“Unfortunately, plov was way too oily, it was basically floating in oil. We only ate top of the portion, but even that was not a plov we know (we grew up with pilav being our national dish). Disappointment and continue looking for a proper pilav.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Unfortunately, plov was way too oily, it was basically floating in oil. We only ate top of the portion, but even that was not a plov we know (we grew up with pilav being our national dish). Disappointment and continue looking for a proper pilav.”June 2026
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Salad with soy “asparagus” Net −1
“I don’t recommend their salad with soy “asparagus”. They simply don’t know how to cook it. Seems like the chef just put soy asparagus from bag , cut some veggies and poured a cup of soy sauce.”
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“I don’t recommend their salad with soy “asparagus”. They simply don’t know how to cook it. Seems like the chef just put soy asparagus from bag , cut some veggies and poured a cup of soy sauce.”May 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Lagman. Ask for traditional lagman if you like hand-made noodles; fried and gurу lagman are also mentioned by regulars.
Bring The Family. Besh may suit a group: one review says a 170 aed serving can feed the entire family.
Use Parking. If you are driving, check the free parking option before arriving; reviews describe it as especially useful in the Marina.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for the meal, since some diners reported waits of 40 minutes to over an hour.
Ask About Chefs. If you want an Asian dish, confirm availability first because one review says it depends on the chef working.
Skip Pilaf. Pilaf may be a risky order if you prefer a less oily style; one diner found the portion floating in oil.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Nasaq Street - Marina Promenade
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long Delays
Some visits involved lengthy waits, including more than an hour for food during a birthday dinner.
Oily Pilaf
One diner found the plov so oily that it was floating in oil and left most of it uneaten.
Menu Availability
Asian dishes may not always be available because availability depends on which chef is working.
Salad Misses
The soy asparagus salad was criticised as poorly prepared, while another review was also disappointed by the seaweed salad.
Service Inconsistency
A separate visit reported a forgotten order, repeated inaccurate wait estimates and no apology.
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The Bottom Line
Almaty Restaurant is a Kazakhstani restaurant in Dubai Marina for Central Asian comfort food, especially if you are craving lagman, manti, kuyrdak or baursak. The lagman gets particularly specific praise for its hand-made noodles, while beef manty and kuyrdak are highlighted for their satisfying meat dishes. Besh is another substantial option: one review says a 170 aed serving can feed an entire family.
The appeal is not only the food. Kazakh diners describe the experience as reminiscent of home, down to hot tea served with milk on top. The small, tidy interior has Kazakhstan portraits, a flag and other decorative touches, and reviews also mention a comfortable atmosphere, marina views and free parking.
Service is generally described as friendly and welcoming, but it is not perfectly consistent. Several diners reported long waits, including more than an hour during a birthday dinner and a 40-minute forgotten order on another visit. If time matters, allow a generous buffer or try visiting outside a busy period.
It is also worth checking whether Asian dishes are available that day. Pilaf has drawn a strong criticism for being excessively oily, and the soy asparagus salad was poorly received, so lagman, manty or kuyrdak look like safer first orders.