Water-filled restaurant with ‘floating’ tables opens in Shymkent

Published May 12, 2026 13:42

Elena Chechneva

Elena Chechneva

General News Correspondent
Photo: Instagram.com/rauan_ranch

A restaurant has opened at a resort in Shymkent, with dining tables set within a pool beneath a roof, creating the impression that the tables are floating. Guests reach each table by descending a staircase. The pool is stocked with fish that swim past diners throughout their meal.

However, experienced travelers may find the restaurant not particularly original, since many restaurants around the world are fully submerged, with large marine fish swimming above diners’ heads. In Shymkent, only the seating area is surrounded by water. Nevertheless, in the summer heat, the restaurant will likely become one of the city’s most popular places to relax.

There is not much feedback yet, but it is all positive. Visitors describe it as «stylish and aesthetically pleasing.»

Prices exceed the national average in Kazakhstan. For instance, ptitim with shrimp costs roughly $13. The cheapest dish, cream of broccoli soup, is priced at around $4.30. The most expensive item on the menu is stuffed trout, at roughly $52.

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