KYRGYZSTAN FOOD Tour 🇰🇬 Asia's Nomadic Food HEAVEN! Beshbarmak in SOVIET Ghost Town!!

We visited Kyrgyzstan with our friends from Visit Karakol! Book your next adventure tour with them in Kyrgyzstan, check them out:
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Welcome to Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian country known for its incredible natural beauty. Many travel to Kyrgyzstan to trek the remote mountains, visit the high altitude lakes, and other thrill-seeking, outdoor activities. But we’re here to show a different side of Kyrgyzstan, one that is lesser known. We’re here to highlight the unique culture, history and cuisine of the Kyrgyz people.
In this episode, join us as we make our way to Enilchek, a once thriving Soviet era mining town, now turned ghost town. This place is home to only 30 families today, some of them being nomadic Kyrgyz people. In the summer months, the nomadic people of Kyrgyzstan live and move through the mountainous pastures with their livestock. This means that what they eat needs to reflect this lifestyle.
We are meeting Neli, a Kyrgyz woman who is an amazing cook. She is showing us two different dishes created by the nomads. The first one is Kara-Kuurdak, which is a meat and potato dish. The second dish is Beshbarmak (the national dish of Kyrgyzstan), which is a handmade noodle and meat dish. For both dishes, Neli used yak meat which is common in Enilchek.
We are also showing you all of the amazing things you can see and do while you’re in Enilchek including exploring the abandoned Soviet era buildings and town, as well as the town’s natural hot spring, which was a major highlight for us.
Thanks so much for watching, and let us know in the comments which dish you thought looked more delicious! Stay tuned and subscribe because we more unique videos coming from Kyrgyzstan very soon! Thanks so much to our partners at Visit Karakol for making this series possible!
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We’re Luke Martin and Sabrina Davidson, food lovers and world travellers! We make videos about local, authentic and unique foods from across the globe. We particularly like to sample street food across Asia. We’ve eaten our way across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, parts of Africa, North America and the list is still growing! Our mission is to create content that is entertaining, informative, honest and fun! We love what we do and we are always grateful for your support! Thank you and see you on the next episode!
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[@LukeMartin]

Thanks for watching episode 1 from Kyrgyzstan! What did you guys think of it? Are you as excited as us for the next episode???

[@user-hz9tj3mg4m]

When will the next episode be released?

[@matthiasbeitsch2586]

Great episode and unbelievable landscape! Can you please give me a hint where to buy Sabrina’s checked shirt?

[@aliciaseecharan]

Omg, six degrees and into a hot spring. Completely nuts. Be safe 🙏💕

[@philwillis8604]

Wow, so beautiful there. Thank you both for making these videos and traveling. Stay Safe.

[@neomaragonzalez2698]

How u guys communicated with them bcs they do not speak English at all?

[@nur-alijanqojayev329]

Qirgiz tugandarga Qazaqstannan Salam, Allah sizderge razi bolsin 🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿✊🏻✊🏻☝🏻

[@shugur89]

Амин .Менин казагым жандарым.Сиздерда эки дүйнө бактылуу болунуздар 🇰🇬❤️🇰🇿🤲

[@yolakin8210]

Two great Canadians that are bringing the world together with FOOD!

[@LukeMartin]

❤️❤️❤️

[@stephcarlofc]

OMG!! This is one of the most underrated, underappreciated, slept on countries in the world!! I had the privilege years ago of knowing somebody from Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬!! And man, their food is good. This series will be awesome!! May the ancestors continue to bless you Luke & Sabrina!!

[@narutohenaruto]

You guys have shot the entire place so beautifully! This episode can single handedly increase the tourism revenues for the country!

[@LukeMartin]

We hope so!

[@abdulhadi9948]

I hope not

[@narutohenaruto]

@@abdulhadi9948 lol sad soul

[@humoodaldhahyani9852]

@@LukeMartin جميل جدا جدا

[@mosfetkhan7334]

The landscape looks almost like Alaska or norther Canada.

[@user-sn3wj5xb2i]

Also Utah

[@maxmaximum-sh4bx]

Or Switzerland

[@OGksh]

And Swiss, and Norway, and there are also canyons like in Utah or Montana, and peaks 7000m + to the skies, like in Nepal ... and many more🙂 amazing land

[@Patterrz]

A part of the world you never hear about, what a great video

[@LukeMartin]

Enjoy!!!

[@breakorbit3320]

oh hey patterrz fancy seeing you here

[@brokenheart1188]

@@LukeMartinDream n wish to b there away from cheap mean materialistic society which has ruined me😭😭😭,While suffering in depression n worse anxiety,have lost all family,then faced more tragedies,😭😭, lost home,all wealth,...all left alone...Now suffering in much worse mental state,can,t manage myself,gone much worse,Life is hell torture,Doctors say that without strong caring support,it will b a miracle to recover for an alone mentaly upset person,so will anyone support me ,adopt for few months to recover😭😭😭?

[@Ionlyeatchipzeveryday]

You're everywhere

[@flex99912]

@@brokenheart1188 are u ok?

[@BeBrave13]

Neli seems like a beautiful mom and good cook! Lucky to have gotten to meet her and try her cooking ❤

[@giannishen]

Thank you for introducing us this beautiful and charming country！👍😃🙏 吉爾吉斯的風景真是漂亮，遼闊山色美極了！十分喜歡這個國家，謝謝你們的介紹！ 吉爾吉斯是一個位於中亞的內陸國家，歷史達兩千多年，經歷各種王朝與文明洗禮。 直至1991年從原蘇聯獨立之後，吉爾吉斯才成為一個擁有獨立主權的自由民族國家。 吉爾吉斯位於多個文化交匯點，是世界上離海最遠的國家，主體民族為吉爾吉斯族。 其餘為烏茲別克族和俄羅斯族等民族。吉爾吉斯國家廣播電台，每天使用七種語言： 吉、俄、英、東干、德、烏兹别克和維吾爾語等廣播18小時，至今仍時有民族衝突。

[@turuus5215]

For god’s sake, stop claiming Kyrgyzstan belongs to China.

[@giannishen]

@@turuus5215 No one said that, you should go back to school and relearn!

[@turuus5215]

@@giannishen No, I mean what I mean. Stop genociding minorities.

[@SatishKumar41]

Thank you Luke and Sabrina for yet another totally unique experience. Kyrgyzstan is really a hidden gem and has stunning nature. Of course, the food is interesting too. Hope to visit this country in future to enjoy the nature and food.

[@ilybb2010]

Dios mío! From Mexico to Kyrgyzstan ... you guys are unbelievably amazing travellers

[@LukeMartin]

Haha yes it’s quite the change but we love it 😊

[@edmo43]

Thank you guys for the update on Nomadic Food Heaven 🇰🇬 KYRGYZSTAN, Asia food tour! Amazing ...💖

[@AL-grhvc]

19:35 wow Beş Parmak means Five Fingers in Turkish...Turkic languages mode on👌..and it's great that you're giving us the real Kyrgyz experience with the locals, thank you and greetings from Istanbul 👋

[@LukeMartin]

Yes it’s true! Very unique language and culture

[@AL-grhvc]

@@LukeMartin and I only got to see later on that you already revealed that in the video 🤦‍♀️😐😅

[@bakaariiim]

Demek ki ne kadar lezzetli ise parmaklarını bile yediriyor der eskiler.

[@waldoramdhana8172]

Welcome to Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬

[@LukeMartin]

Thank you! It was such a wonderful trip!

[@AbroadandHungry]

Amazing video guys! This part of the world has a lot to offer. Can't wait for the next episode! 😉

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks! 😃

[@noorimeldaelle3403]

Hello Luke hello Sabrina oh! my gosh! kyrgyzstan is so breath taking! the food looks incredibly delicious the people are so friendly and welcoming the mountains the village all very beautiful. thank u so much guys for sharing with us your wonderful experience in kyrgyzstan.

[@LadyRad2000]

The drone footage was absolutely gorgeous, and the food looks very delicious. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

I love Mexico 🇲🇽 ❤ I was sad you left but soooo excited about Kyrgyzstan...👌 Looking forward to more vlogs in Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬 😊 Take care Sabrina 🇨🇵 🇬🇧

[@LukeMartin]

Some day we’ll be back to Mexico!

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

@@LukeMartin i was surprised you didnt stay longer ... Such an incredible destination, Epic culture, ever so kind/generous people and delicious food hard to resist the appeal...we are off to Mx shortly for the 4th time and already planning 5th trip Mexico is fascinating... i generally dont like to go same places twice... So many places to discover so I'm really happpy about Kyrgyzstan...as its been triggering my interest for a while and i must have watched everything there is on it🤭👌😜 Sabrina xx

[@undefined.infinity3106]

WOW! another new place, culture, and so many new foods.

[@user-tf2zp6jq7l]

I love you Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬❤️

[@sisronweasley2074]

The scenic shots were beautiful! Thank you for letting us in on the ride. ❤

[@ripley4]

We are more than excited for the next episode!!!! Throughout your series, you've opened up our tasting buds, our eyes, but most of it, you have opened up our minds for accepting different cultures, beliefs, traditions etc....We can't never thank you enough for that! Your faithful Moroccan fan...Sarah.

[@aL3891_]

Man, that's so fascinating, i love seeing these countries that basically is never talked about here... its a whole tradition of food that i think is almost unknown to most westerners atleast :) I wonder what the people who live in that mining town live of, i guess they're cattle farmers? Really looking forward to the rest of the series

[@LukeMartin]

Some are nomadic people taking care of livestock (in the summer months), some are teachers (like Neli our chef and host) and some of the men still work in the mines that are still open!

[@brokenheart1188]

@@LukeMartin i really felt better...i prefer to live there than our fraud,cheap society...

[@newpoluton]

Greetings from Kyrgyzstan, you have filmed one of the best documentary that reflects naturally our way of living as Kyrgyz nomads!!!

[@anasusanti5009]

Awesome video! Thanks ,guys...you've taken me to a place I don't even dare to dream to visit.

[@DotsonaMap]

Absolutely stunning shots of a lesser-known destination. Thanks for showing us the beautiful landscape and delicious-looking food! And looks like y'all really enjoyed being there 😀

[@doganfattum5844]

Interesting country ! Thanks from France 🇫🇷

[@andywhite6076]

Thanks both. What an incredibly beautiful landscape. Another recommendation to add to my bucket list. Keep them coming Luke and Sabrina. Love from England.

[@ianbocarile2785]

This is it! Start of Kyrgyzstan food travel series. ❤❤❤ Now watching😊 Keep safe always 😇

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks Ian! Hope you’re as excited as us!

[@ianbocarile2785]

@@LukeMartin Definitely!😊 Sunday night isn't complete without CHOPSTICK TRAVEL on our menu👌

[@user-pc8gv5vu1k]

I'm from Kyrgyzstan please don't worry about it in our country well.

[@Careck0-0]

Lovely Luke Martin, Thanks for visiting my country and introducing to the world. You are always welcome ❤😊

[@user-ft2hs3gc3t]

Thanks guys! With love from Kyrgyzstan ♥️♥️♥️🙌🙌🙌🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍🤝🤝🤝

[@gothamantiquities2595]

This was awesome and it must have been a real honor to be guests of those wonderful people! Living in NY during this pandemic makes me think, I would love to live their with the family and get back to basics.

[@foodieuncle]

Kyrgyzstan is Hub of traditional Foods 🥰

[@LukeMartin]

Absolutely!!

[@oliviavillarreal2498]

What a beautiful place to visit. Some might say what makes it do beautiful well the people and scenery. Thanks again and stay safe and warm.

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks so much for tuning in, I think the people definitely make places more beautiful!

[@JereTravels]

So awesome to see you in Kyrgyzstan! Those landscapes are just too epic to stay unknown. And the food is absolutely delicious too. Great video and can’t wait to see more!

[@LukeMartin]

Thank you 🙏

[@hansie481]

Luke, when I saw those drone shots of the landscape , it reminded me of a National Geographic video.

[@davidholiday4494]

As I sit in my flat in London I find this an extraordinary video. It's really great. How did you find yourselves in that desolate looking place? I may have missed some information in the video buy it really astounds me that you were able to go there and have such a delicious looking dinner. One thing I also find fascinating is the use of flour, water, eggs (sometimes) and the variety of foods this forms for the base of foods in so many different cultures. What an incredible experience!!!

[@NNn-lt1rf]

A wee bit of Kyrgyz freezing temperatures should be a piece of cake for a couple of tough Canadians! I've lived in Saskatchewan during the winter so...

[@LukeMartin]

haha yes its fine until you're soaking wet, changing butt naked in the wind and rain!

[@With_Me_JAPAN]

The hot spring experience looks superb 🛁💕And after the nice warm bath, the authentic Asian noodle seem to be a real treat! Would love to experience the same too! 😊💓

[@LukeMartin]

It reminded us a lot of the onsens in Japan 😊

[@swatikanungo8165]

Amazing video of Kyrgyzstan. You are making absolutely lovely videos of countries unknown. Hats off guys. 🥰😍

[@user-rk4ev2zc6t]

beautiful nature, relaxing quitness, delicious food, friendly people, always welcome to Kyrgyzstan 🌄

[@vidyutmulki2807]

Beautiful landscape. Delicious spread of food

[@HK-hc4id]

Luke, it would be great if before you start a new series, you could publish an episode about traveling to the next destination sharing with us the adventures of traveling to the new country including the airport the plane and the arrival to the hotel.

[@jimkobe64]

Great movie! The lady of the house is very elegant and graceful! Hurregh for local noodles! Keep it up, your numbers are growing!!

[@wanglong5576]

Wooow....im so exited, can not wait to see your another videos, stay safe you guys

[@thienuongamthuc2275]

Hiii❤️❤️❤️

[@lmc2664]

Hey Luke, I will say this, your face looked very clear and glowing after soaking in the hot spring.

[@sasakahrimanovic9385]

Thank you for this great episode what a beautiful country, people and culture.

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@sasakahrimanovic9385]

@@LukeMartin it is always pleasure to watch you and Sabrina.

[@FaizanAlam]

Love you guys. Making me see places I have never even heard about before. !

[@dariaabdul7797]

Thank you for visiting Kyrgyzstan!

[@longshengpeh978]

Woah that is so amazing! I wish I could travel with them

[@LukeMartin]

Happy you could join us virtually!

[@theseeker403]

This is awesome. Especially the local food served, looks really delish

[@LukeMartin]

Neli was an amazing chef!

[@mahletteklemariam9318]

The landscapes tho. Breathtaking. Food is mouthwatering as well. 🥰

[@nj5637]

Guys you smashed this episode out the park . You passion and hard work shows .

[@alicesung3193]

This will be an exciting series, venture into a place few have visit. Glorious landscape and unique food and cultural. That hot spring sure look fun. Can not wait for the next episode 🤗

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks Alice yes it’s exciting to be In such a little known place :)

[@mirlanerkesariev6986]

glad that you visited a beautiful country🇰🇬👍

[@Roz7788]

Yeah! Love that you both are featuring this kind of raw adventure and food experience. Stay blessed!!

[@LukeMartin]

Thank you for watching 👍

[@afdzalreza3508]

You guys never disappointed me. A wonderful video as always. Love you both.

[@vidyutmulki2807]

Welcome back once to see you both again enjoyed this episode a lot. It was very Informative.

[@SanzharChekilov]

Welcome to Kyrgyzstan ! ❤

[@shahrukhbhuiya7854]

This video was beyond awesome! Really enjoyed the vlog❤️❤️❤️

[@lrgnisqually]

Amazing episode ❤️the sites ❤️the food ❤️❤️hand made at that ❤️❤️❤️

[@123arcadia]

The “Raspberry jam looks scrumptious!

[@AussieAngeS]

Oh my gosh the view is just breathtaking 😍! It would be freezing but do worth it lol. Such an awesome video guys, thx m you for sharing your experiences with us.

[@thienuongamthuc2275]

Hello. I see you here and watch your video. Please visit me. I love everyone so much.

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks for always watching Angie 😊🙏

[@MsKestrela]

The food looked delicious, but the highlights for me were the landscapes and the hot springs! I fully sympathized with you, Luke, when you said you wanted to sleep in that water. I giggled a little when you didn't show any footage of you getting out and dressed for the hike back in the cold. 😂

[@AinagulToichievna-wx6ho]

Beautiful Kyrgyzstan❤

[@gvbalajee]

I love to settle SOVIET Ghost Town KYRGYZSTAN and yummy foods

[@angelinamarie1835]

🤣 love how scared Luke was, I’d be exactly the same 😱

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Beautiful mountains

[@thienuongamthuc2275]

Hii❤️❤️❤️

[@NguyenNam-sf5bp]

OMG! I love this episode so much. Anyway, stay safe! Love you.

[@Bighugz75]

pretty cool vid and to have the hot springs to yourself is pretty awesome...i agree the scenery is absolutely beautiful

[@Shadow-bl6pu]

The views are amazing

[@milkmeow_4373]

Wow stunning landscape, and delicious food 👍

[@user-fb7en7yb6q]

Thank you for sharing us this video

[@Majed.A]

Of course watching it on screen is different than actually being there and have all the experiences.. 😍😍 the weather the nature the people and the food makes it one of the kind and unique experience ,, i really envy you guys for that

[@amyhedrick4395]

I don’t know how you do it.. Amazing video once again! Thank you! Keep it up! ❤️

[@PezFili]

Brilliant episode. Thank you

[@nurbeksatkynbaev9771]

Good job guys!!!!

[@sanjivkeskar2547]

Thanks for sharing a very different parts of world.

[@shubhamargade7654]

I randomly came across this channel and Im hooked to it since then. I get very exited whenever I see you upload a video. And there aren't many things that gets me exited now a days.

[@LukeMartin]

New videos every Sunday! 😊

[@maryannpayne6271]

super content guys!

[@user-lvqk2wdp8sjn]

Great to see "alternative" or "adventure" tourism, as opposed to the usual run-of-the-mill package tours to the usual famous tourist destinations. That being said, I personally hope Karakol, and Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia in general remain best-kept secrets and not turn mass-tourism hot-spots.

[@nur-alijanqojayev329]

I’m from Central Asia and I hope so too Allah

[@baktygulmyrzabekova1488]

Wow it’s amazing

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Thank you for bring us along.. really adventurous

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks for coming along John!

[@reneemarino8733]

Wow amazing to discover this place !!!

[@aziza.shaimbetova]

Amazing video ✨, hi from Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬🌝

[@mamanavyblu8883]

Fairly new subscriber here and new fan, going through your catalogue and enjoying your new videos when posted. My new fave Vloggers, just love your dynamic, the two of you,keep up the great work.

[@LukeMartin]

Thank you so much 🙏 welcome!

[@HomeisBehindTravel]

Too cool! Mouth-watering dishes!

[@mirlanerkesariev6986]

Бешбармак курдак борсок чак чак🤤

[@kandachannel1846]

The nature is perfect 🙌

[@user-uf1xp1pf2q]

I love the places of Kyrgyz❤

[@karanjitngangbam1485]

nice video, looking forward to the rest of the series. the landscape in the beginning was stupendous. the food look yummy. want to know more about the availability of basic amenities like electricity, drinking water etc.

[@LukeMartin]

This series is going to be very unique, and we hope you'll enjoy it! Basic amenities even in Enilchek (water and electricity) were available. Internet was not!

[@thaonguyencoker]

So coolllll. This is what I’m waiting for 😆😆

[@dildoraumarova8636]

Очень классное и красивое место чистое воздух еда очин вкусная

[@titoman2024]

Perfect video 📸

[@aigulichslife7860]

I am from Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬, but never seen this hot termo lake 😅 want to go there now

[@LukeMartin]

You should totally go!!

[@Rashida961]

Luke your travel videos are superb 👌. That hot water pool is so inviting. The food looks so delish 😋...except the yak dish as it had no spices and the meat wasn't washed... That jam mustve been absolutely scrumptious 😋.

[@user-mt4nj9so8p]

Привет Рашида мясо у нас высшем качестве , вкус отменный некоторым странам пробуешь мясо дают такой болотный привкус .

[@Rashida961]

@@user-mt4nj9so8p please can you translate your comment in english 🙏?

[@melissawilcox5285]

Wonderful video! I love walking through old buildings. Was disappointed you didn’t see a ghost though 😉

[@LukeMartin]

It was definitely the perfect setting for a ghost sighting haha!

[@salmantariq8042]

Really beautiful trip indeed :). Its marvelous, gorgeous and surreal !!!

[@ihsanizwer]

Watching your videos puts a smile on my face. 👌

[@LukeMartin]

So happy to hear this! Take care and thanks for watching!

[@jazgulorozalieva1580]

My beautiful country ❤️🇰🇬