A small local chain serving Central Asian classics in a polished setting. Navat is a reliable first-night-in-Bishkek choice: friendly waiters, picture menus (helpful if you do not read Russian or Kyrgyz), and food that is consistently good and inexpensive. The plov, manty and laghman are textbook versions; the salads and tea selection are unusually good for a Central Asian restaurant.
Several branches around the city; the Chuy Avenue location is the easiest to find for first-time visitors.