Easily visible from afar in Almaty, the shimmering blue domes of Alasha is characterized by its Turkestan or Timurid architecture, and its menu serves the best traditional Uzbek cuisine such as the delicious puluf made using rice, lamb, carrots, raisins, garlic and fire-cooked chickpeas in huge iron pots, usually Served with fresh tomato salad, pickled onions and herbs called ashek-chuchuk, you can enjoy live Uzbek music while you eat which gives a glimpse into the richness of Uzbek culture.