AMAKS City Hotel Ufa

Local dishes of Bashkiria: what you should definitely try in Ufa

Traveling in Bashkiria is not only about mountains, open spaces and cultural attractions. It is also a gastronomic discovery. Delicious, warm, and soulful.
If you come to Ufa, be sure to get acquainted with Bashkir cuisine — original, generous and surprisingly satisfying. We have put together for you a selection of traditional dishes that will help you experience the local flavor.
* Katyk
A natural thick fermented milk drink, which in Bashkiria is usually served both with main dishes and for breakfast. It is especially delicious with honey or homemade bread.
* Balish
A traditional open pie with meat, potatoes and... broth inside. During baking, a fragrant liquid is poured inside, making the filling extremely juicy. A real national treat!
* Kazy
A delicacy for connoisseurs is horse sausage according to an old recipe. In Bashkiria, this is a festive dish, which is especially appreciated for its rich taste and high quality of meat.
* Chuck-chuck
A dessert that everyone loves, from children to tourists. Fried pieces of dough, filled with fragrant honey. Delicious, sweet and truly authentic. It is ideal as a gift with you — or to eat immediately with a cup of tea.
* Bishbarmak
The name of the dish translates as "five fingers" because it was originally eaten with hands. Bishbarmak is boiled meat (most often beef, lamb or horse meat) served with homemade noodles, rich broth and onions.


Where to try Bashkir dishes in Ufa?
You can try many traditional dishes in our hotel's restaurant. We cook with respect for recipes and love for our guests.
In a cozy atmosphere, with beautiful serving and attention to everyone, you will get acquainted with Bashkir cuisine as if you were invited home.