We celebrated a friend's birthday at this institution. I really liked the food, the service, and the atmosphere. The waiter guys were very courteous, answered all questions about dishes and drinks. I would also like to note that they looked clean, neat, well, handsome! The food is very tasty and varied, they ate a lot, took the pilaf home (did not fit into anyone). The atmosphere in the restaurant is cozy and conducive to a pleasant pastime.
In general, hardening 5 out of 5!
Samal restaurant is located in a very picturesque place - mountainous terrain, forest. It is in demand among both tourists and residents of Almaty. The staff is polite. Purity. The food is delicious.
Earlier in the Soviet years there was a Samal restaurant with interesting architecture. Like an Alpine cabin. I was there in 1987. And recently on March 6th, in a new building. Nice, clean, and cozy. Beautiful terrace, overlooking the mountains.