Mongol ruler

"Not bad" -- Genghis Khan,
the father of shashleek

We're Plan B! - "We were on our way to Chicago and Xoco, Rick Bayless' new restaurant, this weekend, when the flight cancelled. So we came to Silk Road instead."


happy boy

shashleek promotes happiness

"Bliss"

"Perfecly cooked meat; exotic flavors mingle with original concepts, a roadside ambiance & friendly chefs that can't be matched. A welcome addition to global fusion cuisine."
-- Evan, Quincy, MA


shashleek stand, Kokshetau, Kazakhstan

Reviews and Comments

"Happy families are all alike; they eat shashleek" -- Anna Karenina
"Did someone say salads?" -- a Kazakh vegetarian

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"It is hard to describe a dining experience that works wonders on the tastebuds and the soul - but this is it. The proprietors are incredibly friendly and build community experiences and connections wherever they go. Their food is exceptionally good and the flavor combinations are unique. The grilled lamb was amazing." --  Greg M., Lexington, MA

"No matter how often I go the food is always great. New items appear regularly. Recently tried a jerk chicken sandwich that was extra special...spicy, cool, crunchy and yummy. I particularly enjoy the experience of hanging around and talking to new people while waiting for my food. it's something we don't make time for these days."   
 --  Arlene B., Belmont, MA


"I would tear down walls to get to their shashleek" -- M. Gorbachev
"An epic experience" -- Marco .................... Polo
"Don't eat the cake" -- Grigori Rasputin