We went because a friend recommended it after it took over where Urban Kitchen was and we really liked the food! The hand pulled noodles are amazing. So soft and chewy. The yogurt drink is another favorite of ours. They're big on noodle dishes and lamb dishes. Everything does have a kick but you're able to adjust the spice. Service was great both times we came. Everything was spacious and clean. read more

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Checked out this place last night and it didn't it disappoint. It was delicious! Service was excellent! Highly recommend!

This food was amazing!! Everything we ordered was delicious, can't wait to order again so I can try other things! I will say that the chocolate pecan baklava was out of this world (if you get it and it's too cold, wait a minute for it to be a bit more room temperature). read more

Went there with a group, all of which, had never been there before. We ordered several different dishes and each looked very delicious and they tasted just liked they looked!! Our server was able to describe the dishes for us to help in making our selections. Even ran into my cardiologist having lunch so I assume it is all heart healthy! We all were very satisfied and will be putting Afandi Kitchen on our rotation. Encourage everyone to give this unique cuisine a try and then maybe try the French Creperie right next door for another unique experience! Reserving one star for future visits to judge consistency and other menu items. read more

This might be my new favorite place! Absolutely unique and delicious food. Freshly prepared and full of flavor. What an amazing mix of cultures basically. Everything was delicious. Even my husband, who is not a huge fan of Asian food could not get enough of the chicken that I ordered very friendly service not a fancy place, but clean super fortunate to have them in Chesterfield read more

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It's always a good sign when the restaurant is full even at lunchtime all the way out in chesterfield. Unfortunately right now a lot of the menu that's listed online isn't available right now (I'm assuming that's just because this is a new restaurant). The leek dumplings are excellent. The dough is crispy and flaky and not too heavy. I'm not sure if the naan was made in house, but it was pretty standard. Seemed like potentially from frozen? It's possible that you'll have to a wait a little while for your meal so don't be in a rush because it is ABSOLUTELY worth the wait. We got the big plate and the flavor was so nice and comforting and the numbing spice was in the perfect amount. The chicken is tender and the noodles were really well made. Highly recommend! read more

Afandi Kitchen - Leek dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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Afandi is in Chesterfield Valley across the road in a strip mall that must be one of the most diverse, flavorful sections of Chesterfield Airport Road. We had an easy time parking here, but it could get interesting if things are busy. The restaurant interior is modern and shows Uyghur handicrafts as you go in. They come from an area of western China, but are ethnically Turkic, so you will see familiar elements from a variety of cultures. We found a seat in the restaurant which was pretty full at lunch. We started with the special tea with honey. It was a great warmup on a cold, dreary day. For appetizers, we got the sambosas, They are unusual in that they look like a sambosa, but taste deliciously unlike anything else, with ground beef, pumpkin and spices. I got the dry noodles. They are delicious sautéed noodles with beef, chiles, garlic, fresh chives and onions. My husband got the lamb. Fresh with peppers, onions & Uyghur bread, the cumin spiced meat with peppers and onions was fresh and delicious. Finally, we had the rice pudding for dessert. It was good but not very sweet. Overall, if you are looking for some place different, fresh and delicious, do not miss Afandi Kitchen. read more

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The food has great flavor but everything is very spicy even the cucumber salad. I wish that wasn't the case because the flavors are soo good. If you like spicy food you'll love this place read more

If you like lamb and spicy food, this is the place for you. We ordered the Laghman ( hand pull noodles with beef ), stir fried beef honeycomb tribe and roasted lamb rib. Everything was spectacular!!!! Be careful with ordering spicy dishes here because it can be REALLY spicy. We ordered the Laghman non spicy version, but it was still spicy due to the chili peppers they use to stir fried with. Don't get me wrong, it's good tho!!! Xinjiang cuisine leans toward the warm spiciness of chili peppers and cumin making it different than the numbing sensation spiciness from Sichuan peppercorn. Their chili peppers were brought from California. It definitely added a kick to their noodles dishes. I'd recommend to get the homemade yogurt drink. It will help to alleviate the spiciness and your stomach will thank you later. Service was very nice and friendly. The manager also gave me a reusable tote bag before we left. The restaurant is clean and cute. I'll definitely come back for their desserts and other dishes. read more

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Since there is a plethora of pictures to browse, I didn't take any during my visit. I cannot say anything more than what has been said over and over in the reviews. This place is awesome. You must try it, and make sure you order the fried mushrooms. They are not like anything I have ever had. The Pulled Dry Stir Fried LaghmenNoodles with beef are outstanding and I am sure everything else is as well. read more

We ordered Laghman, Lamb Kebab, and Lamb shank polo. The Laghman portion was extremely small--only four tiny pieces of meat accompanied by some tomatoes and bell peppers. Nothing looked like the pictures. The lamb kebab was very fatty and also had a disappointingly small amount of meat, 3 stars is for that Lamb Shank polo, delicious. We are disappointed for the overall experience today. read more

I can't say enough great things about this gem of a restaurant. First, know that this is NOT the Chinese food you're used to, and that's a very good thing. But, it also means this place may take some time to become popular. Note: I've been wanting to go here for a while and I don't live locally, so I over-ordered. We got three appetizers (go big or go home sad): the delicious spring rolls (perfectly light and crispy and came with a creamy sauce I enjoyed a lot!), the pumpkin and beef sambosas (lightly sweet and so flavorful), and the leek pastries (I love leeks so I was totally into this one; these were shaped like empanadas). All three were so good and fried to perfection. They were served hot. Only the spring roll resembled what you'd expect, and none of them disappointed! My mom got the laghman, which features incredible hand-pulled noodles, onions, peppers, and small slices of beef in a lightly spicy sauce (dialed down for my mom). It was visually stunning and there were lots of flavors going on with the beef, noodles, peppers, garlic slices, and whatever other magic is in it. Wow. I got the small Big Plate Chicken, and the name is accurate! The platter is about 14" in diameter, and it was full and, again, visually stunning. It comes with a side of the flavorful hand-pulled noodles. It does have bones in it; I ate the off-bone parts so I can savagely tear into the rest of it later at home when no one is looking. A decadent mix of vegetables, chicken, and spices. The general spice level was quite mild, but a lot of different flavors jump out and it's just so delicious. I have to say, it was super difficult to decide which dishes to get. The photos and descriptions were all tempting. We didn't get any drinks or dessert, as I forgot about the former and was way too full for the latter. Note that baklava is on the menu--again, this is not the Chinese you're expecting. But it absolutely IS the Chinese you deserve! The decor is wonderfully simple and you can see the Chinese, Arabic, etc. influences in it. The plates are beautiful. The service was amazing--our server was warm and delightful, and the food came out very quickly. This place needs more business. Read the description of the cultural influences on the Afandi website so you can really get a sense of the gift you will be giving yourself and the gift that Uyghur cuisine is to the region. We will not see this cuisine again. You can typically only get this in Chicago, New York, etc. If you love to travel and you want to experience a rare gem of a restaurant, visit Afandi soon and then keep visiting Afandi so we can keep it in St. Louis. read more

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Absolutely amazing food! The service was fantastic and it is definitely well worth the wait for fresh made food.

First time eating Uyghur food, a true delight. Afandi was very accommodating, preparing a table for 18 diners ranging from 2 to 80. Diner Tip: eat family style, many dishes will easily feed more than 2 and it's always fun to share and try different foods. And save room for their yogurt! Mala Chicken, Tomatoes and Eggs, Lamb, Oxtail Soup, Crispy Oyster Mushrooms, Big Plate Chicken, Hand Pulled Noodles, all delicious. Would definitely go again the next time I'm near St Louis read more

First visit and we will definitely come back. The food had so much flavor. We need to come back and try other dishes. The winners today were Cucumber with garlic, the Uyghur spring rolls, and the dry stir fried Laghman. Sorry we didn't take pictures. read more

Super great food. Great portions which we shared. LOVED the fried mushrooms. Lamb kebabs were some of the best we have ever had. read more

Afandi Kitchen - Spring rolls, noodle & all great. - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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Over priced, we end up paying over 250 for 4 people, and left still not full. The restaurant has medium size dining area , waiting time is longer than other STL Chinese restaurants, unfortunately it's not cutting a coming back type of place. Be aware the meat skewers take long time coming out read more

Afandi Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

Food was amazing. I liked the hand pulled noodles. Sambosa was excellent. Lamb kebabs and chops were very tasty. Only problem was all dishes came at different times, causing more than 15 minute gaps between dishes. read more

My friend and I checked out this Uygur restaurant after a day of trail running in the Chesterfield area. We came in starving and left happy with our bellies warm and full. The service was fast and friendly. The food came out pretty quickly. We had the pumpkin sambosa, chive pockets, the classic lamb skewers, lamb polo, and lamb soup, there may have been a theme. Their polo is probably my favorite, very well seasoned and filling. The lamb soup is simple and delicious, hits the spot , but could have been doctored up a bit more. I'll definitely have to be back. Will leave room for the numerous dessert/drink options next time read more

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What a great addition to Chesterfield and the greater St. Louis area! I love to eat Asian food and try new things and the cuisine at Afandi Kitchen is unlike anything I have tasted before. The flavors are so rich and halal meat very tender. I had such a memorable and delicious dining experience here recenly. I highly recommend the Crispy Pumpkin Sambrosa, the Big Plate Chicken (the small size is huge!), and the Laghman with Beef (featuring their hand-pulled noodles). I will definitely be back soon to taste more - their signature Lamb Polo dish is calling my name for next time!! read more

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It was an incredible culinary experience! In the grilled section, I tried the Signature Lamb Kebab and Uyghur Grilled Chicken, both of which were bursting with flavors I've never encountered before truly exceptional. The Laghman was another highlight of the meal; its rich, savory taste left a lasting impression, and it quickly became one of my favorite dishes. To top off the meal, I indulged in their desserts Homemade Yogurt, Afandi Rice Pudding, and the Chocolate Pecan Baklava. While each dessert was delicious in its own right, the Baklava stood out as a masterpiece. I've became a fan of it! Afandi Kitchen is a gem that I highly recommend to anyone seeking authentic, flavorful dishes and a memorable dining experience. I can't wait to return! read more

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During my Peace Corps experience, I lived with a Uyghur family in Kazakstan and cherished their love and cuisine. It is very difficult to find anything in the west that compares to the food I lived on for 2 years and I long for it constantly. Afandi is bringing me to tears with their flavors and I will be coming regularly for my taste of a second home. If you love well seasoned food, fresh made noodles, lovely pots of tea, you should come and experience Afandi ASAP! read more

Afandi Kitchen - Mint Tea with Honey! - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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Uyghur cuisine is a perfect fusion of Chinese and Central Asian flavors, offering a unique and unforgettable dining experience. The dishes are rich in spices and bursting with authentic taste, all while being halal-certified Grilled Kebab is a smoky delight, I tried the fresh grilled Chicken wings. It was fabulous, chicken wing is crispy outside and tender,juicy inside. With house made bbq powder which makes this more delicious. And the lamb soup is a must try, it's light soup but so much flavor, and lamb is tender and soft. Very big portions for sharing with. Uyghur cuisine is a must-try for anyone seeking something different. I will definitely bring more friends come back. read more

Afandi Kitchen - Lamb soup - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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Decent food and service. Good portion of food and everything tasted great . Ambience and facilities are very modest.

Every dish we tried was delicious! We had pumpkin sambusa, spring rolls, beef burger, kabob, mala chicken, dry fried laghman noodles, and cumin lamb and leek. Incredible flavors, textures, and everyone was very nice. The place was beautifully decorated as well. We're definitely coming back! read more

The food is delicious and unique, service is fast and friendly, and the decor is beautiful and authentic. Food is kinda like a fusion of Asian and Middle Eastern but definitely traditional and high quality ingredients. Highly recommend trying this place! read more

The food was delicious, the staff were so kind, and the place was beautifully decorated on the inside :) read more

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Their homemade noodles are amazing. Our food was amazing. We will definitely be back!

Online ordered the take out lunch food for my office, reserved pickup time on 11am. When I got there the food just ready to pick. The served carefully packed with all the sauces I wanted. I ordered the lamb polo, cumin lamb slices stirred fired with lamb, two laghman, Mala Sautéed chicken. All the food is fabulous, my whole office love those so much. We definitely come back to trying more items! Recommended to everyone. read more

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This is a gem in the Chesterfield Valley. The Uyghur menu is unique. We tried the Lamb Polo- a lamb shank served over a rice pilaf. With all due respect to my agreed friends, this may be my favorite lamb entry in town. Cooked perfectly with a flavorful finish that is not greasy as lamb can be. We tried the flash-fried oysters and they were light and delicious. Even the braised rice, cooked with carrots, raisin, onion and flavored with cumin was a superb way to support the lamb. For an appetizer, we loved the pumpkin sambosas, which were fried perfectly- and the pumpkin and beef mixture stuffed inside was unique and is a reorder on our next visit. Get the Afandi Special Tea as a nice complement to the rich servings. The service was very casual and wonderfully polite. Get out and support this unique dining experience! read more

This is a great new find. I had never encountered Uyghur/Xinjiang cuisine before. It seems to be a mix of Chinese & Persian - so pretty much central Asian. But good. All our food was well seasoned, which I always want. The big plate chicken really is big, even the small option. Could have fed two of us easily. It comes with a small side of hand made, flat noodles that were delicious. Chicken and vegetables were tender and flavorful. I pulled out a half dozen or so chilies - didn't want to kill myself by eating one. The waiter said he had told them not to make it too spicy. I wonder how many chilies would have been in there otherwise. The dish was moderately spicy, but easily bearable for a spice baby like me. The wife's brown sauce laghman had great, round noodles with tasty crumbled beef. And the daughter's house made meat ball soup with clear noodles was another winner for a savory umami hit. Waiter was friendly and helpful, and service was prompt. The dishes came out quickly, but separately, which was a bit odd. But they weren't so spaced out that it felt uncomfortable. read more

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Shouldn't known something was wrong with this place when there were only 2 people eating at this restaurant during the lunch hour. Place smelled of a backed up drain (sewage). Ordered the UyghurGrilled Lamb Rib and received two bones (with almost no meat) and it came with nothing else not worth $20, not worth $2. This place is a scam and unappetizing. read more

Phone does not eat first here, the food is too good that I don't want to waste time whipping out my camera. Sorry not sorry for not adding pics. I recently discovered this place about a month ago and have been back 4 times and plan on going back again this weekend. I eventually plan on trying everything off the menu. I have tried the dry stir-fried laghman and laghman both with lamb, uyghur wraps, northwest rice noodle. The noodles are so chewy and fresh, and the chomp is so addicting. I've brought multiple people here and will continue doing so! read more

Phenomenal food and service. I have eaten at this restaurant three times this month! Everything is excellent!!

I really enjoyed the restaurant atmosphere and all the Uyghur Decorations. The big plate chicken and lamb polo is my favorite. I also really love the handmade fresh handmade flat noodles pair with big plate chicken. The noodles are so chew and flavored. The servers are welcoming and nice to introduce the culture and food. I would definitely come back trying more items. read more

Afandi Kitchen - Laghman - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

Stir fried cumin lamb was great as well as the brown sauce laghmann! Great location as well.

If u never tried the Uyghur cuisine, you definitely need to check out this place. I really love the hand pulled noodles laghman, perfectly balanced spicy and fresh vegetables. And the lamb soup was totally hits, it was perfectly served in the winter season with warm soup and tender lamb. I can't wait to come back to check more items. read more

Afandi Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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Great flavors in both the Big Plate Chicken and Dey stir fried noodles. Best way I can describe it is something of a blend of Chinese and Indian flavors. read more

A MUST Try!!!!!!!! Out running errands in the valley and looking for a place to eat. We knew of the usual suspects and then my husband found Afandi. I was curious so we went. It was a quaint store front restaurant. We were welcomed immediately and provided a wonderful menu with pictures, descriptions and a background story. We had a pot of warm tea while we chose our entrees. I chose the Uyghur Salad and dry stir fried laghman vegetarian. He chose the ox tail soup and Uyghur spring rolls. The salad was so fresh and delicious I it in bulk. The hand pulled noodles were amazing and so flavorful. My husband loves oxtail soup and was raised on it. He said it was amazing but did want more vegetables. The dinner was topped off with the an excellent baklava. We have already told our adult children about this place and planned which friends we would bring here. read more

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Great experience and great food. We had the sautee Mala chicken which tasted amazing! Vegetarian Polo which has a sweet taste with some added spice. My son had the kebabs and he devoured those. It's amazing that we have place like this right here in Chesterfield / St. Louis Area. read more

Afandi Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri