What Kumys is
Fermented mare's milk, sour and lightly fizzy.
Kumys is listed as a drink in the Kazakhstan guide, where the index tags it juice and alcohol. That is the useful shorthand, but it is not the whole story: the same name can cover a breakfast version, a street version and a restaurant version with different garnishes and prices.
Where to find Kumys
Kumys is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Kazakhstan. Start with busy cafes, juice stands and corner shops, where turnover keeps the drink fresh.
The Kazakhstan guide also covers 5 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Kumys sits in the mid-range band, which we define as roughly US$8–20. Across the 4 drink entries we track for Kazakhstan, 2 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 2 | Turkish-style coffee, Black tea |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Espresso, Kumys |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Kumys is one of 2 drink entries and 2 mid-range items; 1 items share the juice tag.
Dietary notes
- Alcohol tag: the indexed version contains alcohol. Ask whether a non-alcoholic version exists.
How to order it
- Ask whether sugar, ice and water are added. Fresh juice and bottled juice can carry the same name at very different prices.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Kazakhstan items that make most sense alongside Kumys, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Kazakhstan items share the most tags with Kumys, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Kazakhstan food guide · Kazakhstan drinks guide · Dietary guides
Kumys: common questions
What is Kumys?
Fermented mare's milk, sour and lightly fizzy. It is listed in the TasteBridge Kazakhstan guide as a drink.
How much does Kumys cost in Kazakhstan?
Expect the mid-range band: roughly US$8–20. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Kumys vegetarian?
Kumys is not tagged vegetarian in our data, because the tag is aimed at dishes rather than drinks. A plain black coffee, tea or fruit drink usually contains nothing animal-based, but milk, cream, honey, egg white or a pre-mixed powder can change that, so ask what goes in the cup.
Where can I try Kumys?
Our index lists it across Kazakhstan, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as drink for Kazakhstan. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.