After a noisy expedition to the bazaar, there is nothing better than finding a quiet harbour, and Tereze is precisely such a place.
It’s a charming café, hidden away in a cosy nook, like a small apartment of an old-fashioned scientist in the heart of the old center. What I especially love about it is its atmosphere of tranquillity and refined simplicity.
Here, one can settle in by the window with a cup of excellent coffee and watch the passers-by, or become engrossed in a book without fear of being disturbed.
Their seasonal offers with kurt, Rakhat chocolate or traditional talqan (coarse flour made from roasted millet) are a separate little joy, a most pleasant way to begin the day. This place doesn't shout about itself; it gently invites you in to rest your soul.
Zhibek Zholy St 60
Signature drink:
KZT
1750
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