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Pamukkale Turkish Restaurant

is a nice Turkish-owned restaurant, serves Turkish, Mongolian, Kazakh, and some western dishes and salads. Most dishes include meat, rice, carrots, salad, and french fries. Serves koumis, coke products, juices, coffee, and desserts. Does not serve alcohol.

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Getting there: located northeast of the square near the police station
Hours: 10AM-10PM Everyday
Price: 4000-9000 ₮
Website: discover-bayanolgii.com (opens in a new tab)

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