Dried fruit
And nuts.
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One of Almaty's oldest markets: stalls have stood here since 1868, when a trading square was laid out in the town of Verny, Almaty's old name. Known locally as Kok Bazaar, it now fills a large hall with wings and shops branching off it. Under its roof are pyramids of dried fruit, nuts, spices and honey, fresh vegetables and fruit, including Almaty's famous apples, along with cheeses and traditional dairy such as kurt and kumis, fermented mare's milk. In the meat hall you will see horse meat and kazy sausage, staples of Kazakh cooking, alongside lamb and beef. Pork is also sold in a side corner, so halal-conscious visitors should ask. Entry is free and the market starts early. Prices are negotiable at many stalls, and it is a short walk from Panfilov Park and the pedestrian Zhibek Zholy street.
And nuts.
The famous ones.
Traditional dairy.
Zhibek Zholy Street, central Almaty
It sells horse meat, lamb and beef, and pork in a side corner, so halal-conscious visitors should ask about the source.
