I'm so glad Uyghur cuisine has made its way to Boston. I was first introduced to it years ago at Silk Road in Cambridge, and I've been hoping more Uyghur restaurants would open ever since. Jahunger truly delivers. The restaurant immediately sets the mood. Candlelight, the scent of incense, traditional instruments on the walls, and pothos plants growing from mounted glass jars all make the space feel warm and inviting. One warning: unless you arrive around 6 p.m. or earlier, expect a wait. (It's popular.) Oh, and the food is worth it. The leek and egg dumplings tasted homemade in the best way: slightly rustic, fresh, and delicious. The hand-pulled noodles are the stars. Every noodle dish we ordered had the perfect chewy texture. My favorite was the Laghman noodles, though the Jahunger noodles were a close second with their rich spices and satisfying heat. The mee fen and stir-fried green beans both packed a respectable kick and leaned a little salty, but not enough to keep me from happily polishing them off. Don't forget the tea! It's beautiful to look at, filled with all sorts of ingredients (Chinese jujubes!), and only lightly sweet, which I appreciated. Then came the showstopping honey cake. The cake itself was fluffy, while the filling had a firmer, almost sticky texture with deep caramelized flavors that reminded me of burnt caramel in the best possible way. Paired with what tasted like coffee ice cream, it was the perfect ending to the meal. Jahunger is one of those restaurants that makes you want to come back before you've even paid the bill. I'm so glad Jahunger made it to Cambridge; the Boston food scene is richer because it's here. read more

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My family really wanted to check out this new place nearby. I was not familiar with Uyghur food so I decided to join along. We came in and the restaurant was filled with younger people who were hanging out. To start off we ordered lamb dumplings and scallion pancakes. I was familiar with both of these appetizers and they were the same as anywhere else. To eat, we ordered chicken stew. The waitress told us that one stew was spicy and the other was non spicy. We decided to order the non-spicy one since others were not big fans of spice. When we received the food it was very spicy. It was hard to eat and we did not enjoy it. The waitress came back and thought we wanted the spicy chicken stew which was incorrect. She apologized and wanted to switch it. At this point we were running late so it didn't matter. We just packed it and gave it to our family member who likes spice. This place was okay. I will have to come back here and give it another chance. read more

Jahunger - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Slightly below average experience. We went there for dinner tonight with a group of six and ordered most of the popular dishes on the menu. When we arrived, we were told the wait would be about 20 minutes, but we ended up waiting over 40 minutes. We ordered a wide variety of dishes. Overall, as a Uyghur cuisine lover I would avoid the noodle dishes--they were all disappointing. Here's my ranking from best to worst: 1. Kavap - Juicy, flavorful, and tender. We ordered three plates, and every one of them was excellent. Highly recommended. 2. Gobi Lamb - Fresh, firm, and pleasantly springy. Recommended. 3. Polo - Good, met the mark. 4. Rice Noodles (MeeFen) - Extremely spicy! The waiter should have warned us about the spice level. Only order this if you really enjoy very spicy food. 5. Samsa - the crust was crispy and flaky, but the filling was very dry, I was expecting it to be much juicier. 6. Mutton Noodle Soup - The broth was very strange and complicated. It tasted like a random mix of ingredients rather than a well-balanced soup. It wasn't enjoyable at all. The authentic Uyghur recipe I've had before was simply made with lamb and radish, and it was much better than this. I would not recommend this. 7. Chicken Stew - The texture of the chicken was odd, and it didn't taste fresh! The seasoning was also off. I would not recommend this dish. Overall I think Jahunger slightly missed the mark. You can't just order anything from the menu and expect it to be good, some dishes are excellent, while others completely miss the mark, so choose carefully. read more

The eggplant egg dish was very good. Sauce is flavorful and little spicy. Honey cake good but I've had better. read more

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Quite a disappointing experience. We got the gobi lamb and it was overcooked and dry. The chicken stew was ok: only good part were the noodles. The chicken does have a lot of small bones. Potatoes seemed over cooked as they were too mushy. The tea was delicious. Our server was either new or lacked experience. We asked for recommendations, and he gave use recommendations based on spice level. We also never saw him after we placed our orders. We had to flag the other staff members for things and the bill. Get on the waitlist via kiosk by the host desk and you'll get a text when your table is ready. We waited about 30 minutes on a weekend night. read more

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Nice location, has good dining room and decor. We arrived before kitchen close, and ordered super quick because we didn't want to be those people haha. Our server definitely didn't seem like he was too happy about that and it showed most the night, but it could be me reading it wrong but that's what i interpreted it as. So i would say service was lacking. - Jahunger noodles thought this was tasty and the meats were cooked well and tender. The star was the noodles chewy bounce and had nice flavor. - Meefen noodles - ooooweee after a few bites definitely spicy and numbing haha probably the peppercorn bit i enjoyed this dish (paid for it later tho when digested haha) - Kavap (lamb kebab skewers) wasn't worth the price to portion ratio, well grilled and seasoned with cumin. Lamb was prepared well, no hint of gaminess. - Hand-made Lamb dumplings - hard pass for me next time, came out cold and bland. - not your avg honey cake- not my cup of tea but the lady enjoyed it! Reminded me of carrot cake consistency, mild sweetness which is nice. Not the dinner i would gravitate toward again but it was enjoyable dishes for trying it the first time. read more

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Went in without a reservation and was told it would be a 45 min wait but it was much longer than that. This place is very busy and limited parking although they do have some spots on the side lot. The inside is larger than expected with simple decor that came all together and dim lighting. We ordered to share for 4 but the dishes we ordered didn't balance out enough but it was the end of the night so we didn't order more. Just note that some portions may be smaller than expected. For apps, we ordered the Kavab which are lamb kebabs and the Handmade Lamb Dumplings. The dumplings were smaller than expected and came with 7 pieces. Nothing crazy with flavor or anything although the Lamb was a little saltier than expected. For the app price of $14 and $13, expected a little more honestly. The Gobi Lamb was a disappointment. For $22 there barely any meat, it mostly just bone and wasn't that easiest to take off the bone either. The favorites were definitely the Meefen and Jahunger Noodle. The Meefan came with a different noodle than the original. It is this thick rice noodle, it had a slight spice in a thicker soup. This was my personal favorite although I wish there was a little more soup. The Jahunger Noodle was good as well coming in saucy thick noodles that were a little short. Overall the food was pretty good especially the 2 noodle dishes. Would highly recommend the Meefan. read more

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Tried this place for the first time and it was great. It's pretty small inside and they don't take reservations but luckily we didn't have to wait. The green beans were def my fave and spicy. The noodles are also yummy but they had a super gummy texture and the spices made my tongue numb but I finished all of it and everything tasted so fresh. Definitely would return read more

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I've never had Uyghur cuisine before, so I was curious to try this spot, and the Bib Gourmand put it on my radar. Other people must have had the same idea, because the place was absolutely packed on the Saturday night I went. It was a 30 minute wait for a table of 3, and I suspect the wait would have been trimmed if we'd come before 6pm. The menu looked so delicious with many of the meat dishes customizable to be made vegan with tofu for protein. I recognized some of my favorite dishes my family would often make including the green onion pancakes, thinly sliced potatoes, and green beans. I quickly gave up on trying multiple things because the portion sizes were quite generous. We ended up trying the jahunger noodles (very Szechuan pepper heavy which my friends were unfamiliar with and couldn't finish) while I got the ding ding noodles which tasted amazing. The noodles were cut in little bits which was unique, and the flavors were wonderful. Everyone loved the green onion pancakes, and we all tried plum juice too which most people loved, but one of my friends thought the flavor was a bit strange. It's sweet and with an herby and earthy aftertaste that is unique. Overall, jncluding the drinks, appetizer, and tip, the entire meal was just $40 per person. I loved the flavors myself, but some people unfamiliar with the cuisine may find the palette different. I also want to harp on how phenomenal and respectful the service was even when the restaurant was bustling. 5/5 - would definitely recommend this spot. read more

Jahunger - Ding Ding Noodle, green onion pancakes, and plum juice ($40/person w/ tip) - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Firstly, be sure to come early especially if coming in the weekend. The lines tend to get long and they will put you on a waitlist. Your whole party needs to be present when you get seated. Food was good. I thought it was a tad too salty and spicy for my taste. Be aware that the chicken stew has a lot of bones in it. I liked the texture of its hand pulled noodles though. My favorite dish would have to be their honey cake. It was so good that we decided to recreate that cake at home! Definitely not your typical cake. It has just the right amount of sweetness and moisture. read more

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Pleasant and welcoming staff. A very busy Saturday yet service very good and fast. House bottled water cold and refreshing. Hot green fruit tea delicious. Packed with little whole fruits and honey. A little too sweet we thought but excellent. Small tea infuser we finished before dessert and wanted more hot water to refill it. Staff denied it , as it could alter the flavor. No and no they said! Never been denied hot water to refill a once made tea. I understand it will be altered but I am old enough to make that decision and don't want another full flavored full caffeine one. Samsa was star of the appetizer show. Juicy. Crispy and beef super juicy and flavorful. Lamb dumpling. Very good. Could have been more flavorful. Kavap. Fantastic flavor and surprisingly spicy! But 2 out of 5 pieces were not suitable to eat and chew. The fat and tendon portion should never be used this way. The other 3 pieces A+ Jahunger noodles with beef was good. Noodles not my cup of tea as they are thick, heavy and chewy but obviously house made and fresh. Beef was not tenderized as should be. Sauce and seasoning spot on. Lamb leg: delicious !!! Perfect crust and tender. Super thin crispy fries on top were kick ass. Bed of onions below good pairing. Cherry topped honey cake with coffee ice cream. Spectacular. Fresh and not too sweet. The once a year Fresh cherry jam complements its nicely. Overall we enjoyed the atmosphere and entire staff were very pleasant. Bathrooms very big and clean. Prices very fair for the quality of food. Will return to sample other offerings and this time will order a hot cup of water before dessert because I like hot water! (And will secretly pout over my paid for tea!) read more

Finally got the chance to try Jahunger in person! Prior to this, I've only ordered takeout through UberEats. The restaurant is a decent size and I think they'd be able to accommodate larger parties with no issue. Only thing is, they don't do reservations & only walk-ins. We visited before the kitchen closed & ordered the following dishes: - Jahunger noodles - Meefen noodles - Kavap (lamb kebab skewers) - Hand-made Lamb Dumpling (7) - Not Your Average Honey Cake I had to try the Jahunger noodles again! When I ordered this for takeout, I really enjoyed the flavor but was skeptical about it because I couldn't believe how small the portion was... or if I got skimped because it was a delivery order? I feel like I did get a slightly bigger portion dining in vs. takeout but that could just be me! Anyways, I loved the chewiness of the noodles & the spice! The spice is subtle & hits you at the end of each bite. The Meefen noodles were my favorite. We were warned by our server that this was a spicier dish but luckily, we LOVE spicy. Yeah, it's definitely more spicy than anything else we ordered but I didn't find it to be that spicy. LOVED THE FLAVOR for this dish! I liked that it was spicy but didn't have a bitter note like how Szechuan mala dishes can be with the peppercorn. The sauce tasted like it was made with chili bean sauce & sweet bean paste. Enjoyed the noodles a lot too! Super bouncy and very similar to udon noodles. The kavap lamb skewer kebabs were cooked well. Didn't taste gamey at all & felt like they were seasoned well. Very strong in cumin flavor. The hand-made lamb dumplings was a dish I personally could do without. I don't typically like when dumplings are wrapped this way and when we received this dish, the dumplings were cold. I don't enjoy cold food, plus the filling was very bland. Lastly, we had the Not Your Average Honey Cake for dessert. This was so good! I'm honestly not even a cake person usually but after seeing so many great reviews about it, I had to try it. It's not too sweet & was perfectly moist. Overall, the food was more or less solid! I think next time I won't be ordering appetizers... I feel like they're expensive for what you get here unfortunately & not worth it. $15 for 3 tiny lamb skewers is insane & $13 for lamb dumplings that were cold and bland. I did enjoy the noodle dishes & the honey cake though! We don't mind prices of food if the dishes are good. The appetizers are not worth it, in my opinion. Service: It was meh. My guess is our server's name is Elden, as noted on the receipt? He was a taller individual who just looked like he didn't want to be there. Originally, he had us wait a few minutes to prep the table and when he brought us to the table, it had just been cleaned. I go to sit down & immediately he goes "No!", with no explanation for why. He proceeded to move all the tables around, remove the extra chairs aggressively, and place the utensils and napkins. Throughout the meal, he was just staring at us to see if we had finished or were finishing up. Felt super rushed essentially. I understand we came close to kitchen close time but we ordered quickly & left before restaurant closing time. I thought it was interesting though because many of the tables around us arrived and ordered just before us or a minute after us & by the time we left, people were still eating... Lots of attitude & many of our interactions with him (for water, etc), he was nonverbal but his face was loud! Very passive aggressive from start to finish. So, I didn't particularly like that. And not to mention, we paid for the bill while we were still eating & after he took the bill and tip (20% cash), he was much happier + nicer to us... too funny. Overall rating: Food- 3.8-4/5 Service- 1/5 Likely won't be back for a while. read more

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I love this place! The interior decor is so cute and the whole restaurant has such a cozy, welcoming vibe. It's pretty casual too so need to be super dressed up. It is first-come/first-serve, so definitely be prepared to wait during peak hours. In my experience: - party of 2 at 5 PM: 5 min wait - party of 2 at 7:30 PM: 1 hour wait The food is truly the best Uyghur food I've ever had. Everything is so flavorful. For the app, I really liked the lamb dumplings but the Samsa was a pass for me - too much meat for my taste. For a main, I highly recommend the Original Meefen--the spice and aromatics are incredible. If you don't love spicy food as much, the Jahunger noodles are a flavorful option that won't burn your mouth! And don't leave without getting the Honey Cake!! 10/10 experience. read more

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Jahunger's entrees were no joke delicious. You could probably close your eyes then choose any entree on their menu and it would be amazing. Some recs are definitely their Jahunger Noodles, Spicy Tiger & Not your typical Honey Cake. The flavors for all these dishes were incredible! Their appetizers (skewers & dumplings) didn't taste that special and were overpriced though. Main downsides were service was terribly slow, the restaurant was stuffy and the parking situation was difficult to say the least. Also they're rather pricey, but everything is really filling. If you happen to be around the area, it's worth venturing out for a visit. read more

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The food had amazing flavor. However, our dishes were way too spicy and were not even marked with the spicy pepper like some other dishes were. It was so hot we could not really enjoy the meal but we would both like to come back if we could order with no spice or much less. Service was good read more

Two of us walked in on Friday night around 7pm with no reservation and were seated immediately. We really liked both dishes--the Jahunger noodle and lamb on dry land. The lamb dish has pieces of naan which surprised us by how soft and crispy they were. The cumin flavor was excellent! The jahunger noodles were super chewy in the best way. The sauce was light but flavorful. Both dishes were large and had good portions of meat--plenty of food for two people. The honey cake was a great way to end the meal. read more

Jahunger - Jahunger Noodle 嘉罕戈炒面 Lamb On Dry Land 馕炒肉 - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Delicious restaurant in cambridgeport with the basic decor and plants hanging on the wall. The service was very good and although it's walk-in only, I was able to get a table pretty quickly on a weekday evening around 6:15 pm! Have to try their most popular dishes, the samsa as an appetizer, the Jahunger noodles and lamb on the land dish. Watch out for the Sichuan peppers - they will numb your mouth temporarily - and you can ask for a dish without them. I highly recommend the green beans as well! One of the biggest downsides was the temperature, it was freezing although we were indoors and it was warm outside. I was shivering, and I asked them to turn down the air, but I was told that if it was turned down, it would get really hot. read more

Jahunger - Lamb on the land - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I would recommend arriving one hour before you actually want to eat because there will definitely be a wait. My friend and I shared two dishes. I was a little hesitant to get the Lam on dryland because I'm usually not a fan of Lam however they did a really nice job seasoning the meat it was very tender, and didn't have any of that weird aftertaste that I typically don't like. the crispy pieces of naan bread with the lamb was something I've never had before and I thought it was deliciously unique. The meefan was also really good. We asked both of the dishes to be spicy, and I appreciate when a restaurant actually adds a kick when you ask for it! read more

Jahunger - Lamb On Dry Land and Meefen - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I'm so happy Jahunger got featured on the bib gourmand, so well deserved! They get a little busy so be prepared to wait a while if you go at peak hours but it's worth it. We tried a lot of dishes, but the ones that stood out to me were the polo, Jahunger noodle and honey cake. The chicken stew was great, but very spicy! The polo was my favorite, it tasted very authentic. Service is fast once you get seated. Definitely a must-go if you're in the Cambridge area! read more

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This is one of those reviews I'm only writing so I can remember for next time...so keep scrolling. Cambridge, MA is the second location for this restaurant (Providence is the original). Uyghur food is Central Asian cuisine. It's not really Chinese, Mongolian, or middle eastern. It's kind of a mixture of all the above. The menu will not have any items you've eaten before if Uyghur food is new to you. Portions are huge and meant to be shared. Chicken stew was enough to feed four people, we took it back to the room and ate it for breakfast. The hand pulled noodles were like al dente udon in texture and were great. The lamb dumplings were unique. If you're an adventurous eater and want to try something different from the norm, definitely check this place out. read more

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Great tasting and tummy warming food! Service was also super kind and attentive. We came on a Saturday right at opening and it got pretty crowded (full restaurant) around 12-1pm. We came right on a breezy, chilly day, so having a comforting, warm stew was the perfect cure. The chicken stew is packed full of flavorful chicken, soft potatoes, and perfectly chewy wide noodles. The portion is huge so I would definitely recommend attacking it family style. Their Jahunger noodles were also pretty tasty and unlike any noodle I've had before. The stir fried beef was soft and the flavors packed a punch. The noodles themselves were extra chewy (even chewier than Korean tteok) and fun to nibble on. I personally wouldn't eat the Jahunger noodles as a dish on its own -- we liked it as a side dish next to the stew. The cake was also a very unique dish! If you like dates, I would highly recommend. It was a sweet, but not too sweet treat to end off the meal. read more

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Food: three stars For drinks we got a San pao tai. It basically just tasted like chamomile tea, we could barely taste the dried fruits inside. It was good to have something hot when it was raining outside, but we had mixed feelings when they put hot water in a plastic tea pot and didn't peel the longans. For starters, we got a Kavap which tasted pretty good. For entrees, we got a JAHUNGER noodle, Meefen, and a stir-fried beans. Both the beef and the noodle in the JAHUNGER noodle were too chewy for us. The Meefen tasted sour and a bit bitter, like they've put some kind of Chinese spice in it. The stir-fried beans were too salty for us. For dessert, we got the honey cake which was the best out of all and prob the only one we'd reorder. The cake was moist , a bit on the dense side, and not too sweet. It comes with a scoop of coffee ice cream. We really liked this one. Service: five stars Servers were nice and welcoming. We got seated after waiting for ten minutes. Ambiance: five stars It's a small but warm restaurant with cute decor. read more

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My ears perked up when I saw that an Uyghur restaurant had made the Michelin Bib Gourmand list. Boston is not the most diverse in terms of the dining scene and I'm all for visiting places that offer something outside of the (Italian/seafood/new American) box. Was excited to try Jahunger but expectations fell a little flat. First, their honey cake was one of my favorite desserts in a while. It's definitely on the sweeter side but not overwhelmingly so and pairs beautifully with the tea they offer. I honestly wouldn't mind coming back here just for this dessert. Also, a big shout-out to one of the waiters who managed to seat our party of four within ten minutes on a super busy Sunday evening. Things did empty out at around 7:30/8, so if you don't mind eating a later dinner, you might not have to wait as long. That said, I thought most of the food we ordered veered towards the overly greasy/oily side. The Jahunger noodles, the restaurant's namesake dish, boasted some amazingly chewy, hand-pulled noodles but were drowned in a puddle of sauce that didn't really add much to the flavor. Same with the spicy potatoes, a childhood favorite that features thin crispy blanched slivers, but was a sodden iteration here. My favorites were the lamb skewers (perfectly seasoned and spiced, not too fatty) and the scallion pancakes. Maybe I'll try the more soup-based noodles next time. Parking is tricky in this area. There's a teeny tiny parking lot next to the restaurant but don't count on grabbing a spot. Thankfully, the permit spots were open on a Sunday but definitely budget some time to do a few loops if you're coming by car. read more

I got Jahunger through Uber eats delivery one evening. Interesting dishes and punchy flavors, Jahunger is a cool add to the Boston food scene. I got the Meefen and the Mutton Noodle soup. The packaging the takeaway food came in was clean and stylish. The Meefen had sturdy noodles so they did not get soggy; however, the noodles in the mutton noodle soup were soggy and had drunk up much of the broth in the dish. A recommendation to separate out the noodles from the soup and allow the person to combine. The Meefen I had ordered extra spicy, and it lived up to the taste- tingly spiced flavor. There was a good balance of chicken, celery, and noodles. They were a little oily, and the flavor was a little one note. The mutton soup was a good flavor, nice and tangy from the jujube in the dish. The small chopped up veggies and tofu was a really nice touch of texture. Just wish I had more broth! read more

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Jahunger Noodles (8/10): the noodles have an amazing amount of chew. The lamb was very tasty. Super fragrant and savory PoLo (6/10): the beef was SO dry. I really wanted to like this dish, but the beef really ruined it. Everything else was fantastic. The rice had a really nice chew and flavor. I liked the yogurt sauce and carrots as well Prices are a bit steep, but portions are big. read more

Food was good but a bit too salty even for someone who loves salt! We ordered: Jahunger noodles - perfectly spicy & tasty. Quantity was perfect for a party of 4. Green beans - also perfectly spicy, though some people in my group thought they had had better elsewhere. Original meefan - not spicy which was great as everything else was numbing spicy (ma la), but the meat was a bit too salty. I wished I had plain white rice to eat the meat with! Not your average honey cake - it was just alright. Not a big deal. The sponge cake was soft but the texture is coarse. Overall, I like the food and would go back (even though I normally don't like ma la spicy). Do be prepared yo wait for a while for a table (we waited for 1 hr!) read more

Great food, great prices, and great service! I went here on a Friday night and was sat down immediately! One thing to note is they do not have reservations so we were happy we did not have to wait! For dishes I got the jahunger noodles and lamb dumplings to share. The noodles were chewy which im not always a fan of but still great! I also liked how the beef was cooked and the spices they added to the dish. The dumplings were also simple but a great appetizer to share. Service was great and were well taken care of the whole time, the ambiance is great, it seems like an unassuming place from the outside because it is in the middle of homes and a bit outside of central square however it is a nice restaurant with a lot of open space. Overall, a great experience and look forward to going again. read more

Jahunger - Handmade Lamb Dumpling and Jahunger Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Great food, especially if you're into lamb, but definitely expect to wait a long time if you come during popular hours (ie. weekend nights). We waited 45min after coming 5PM Saturday. Everything was solid, was favorite was surprisingly the honey cake! Light and not too sweet read more

Jahunger - Not Your Typical Honey Cake - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I am such a fan of this hidden gem for Uyghur cuisine! I love the use of spices in their cooking! The Jahunger noodle seems to be a crowd favorite on everyone's table. I love the chewy al dente hand pulled noodles (made daily in store). The flavors are full of wok hei. Everything is a little bit spicy but like the mala spicy // nothing I can't handle even if you see so many dried Chili peppers in their dishes. The decor felt like I've transported across the world. The service was quick -- use QR codes for menus. Love how there's drawings of each of the dishes on the menu. read more

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THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! Incredibly flavorful. For a party of 6 we ordered *Jahunger Noodle *Chicken Stew *Stir-fried beans *Handmade lamb dumpling *Stir-Fried Beans *Eggplant Laghman *Kavap (lamb) We devoured all of the food! What draws me to the foods is the balance of flavors and different food groups that are incorporated in each dish. I firmly believe we got the best of everything. I'm grateful for the kind service of our servers. The ambiance is warm - good for family and friends gathering! Thank you for blessing many people with such good food!!! read more

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I'm from Los Angeles so I'm exposed to a lot of good food but this place still sticks out! Everything was super flavorful and fresh tasting. Service is fast and friendly too. Will definitely be making a return visit on my next vacation. Highly recommend read more

Jahunger - Chicken Stew - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We were first in line 10-15 mins before the restaurant opened at noon on Saturday since they don't take reservations; a few minutes later the line was already starting to build up. Servers were courteous and helpful (although our server did mislead us a bit on the size of the dishes and we ended up having leftovers to bring home!) Food was good, maybe a bit oily and salty, and at least for me, the spice level does build up to a point where I need to take break from it. I thought the lamb kevap was the star of the meal- nice hit of cumin, very aromatic. We also got the Jahunger noodles, lamb on dry land, leek and egg dumpling, spicy tiger, and beef tripe. Cosy setup with just a hint of the exotic in the decor. read more

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I had high expectations for Jahunger since it was recently added to the Michelin Guide. The place was packed when I arrived, and the wait time was around 30 minutes. My friend and I ordered the lamb skewers, lamb dumplings, and Jahunger noodles. The lamb skewers were very tender and not gamey, probably the best lamb I have had. The lamb dumplings, however, were mild in flavor and not enjoyable. The Jahunger noodles were very flavorful and I especially liked the chewy texture of the noodles, but the portion size was extremely small. I had to have a second meal at home afterward. read more

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INCREDIBLE! Loved the food here, the service was excellent, and the interior is gorgeous. I got the chicken stew, lamb on dry land, the cold beef and cucumbers, and honey cake for dessert. Everything was so flavorful and the textures within each dish were perfect. I really appreciate balanced and varied textures because I believe it takes very thoughtful recipe development. This was my first time trying Uyghur food and I will definitely be going back to try more menu items. read more

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I'm always a fan of trying different cuisines and Uyghur food is no exception. Prior to coming to Jahunger, I'd also been to Silk Road in Cambridge, which is more of a casual spot, so it was nice going somewhere with a bit more ambiance and better service. We ordered two noodle dishes, Jahunger Noodle and Laghman Noodle. I definitely preferred the Jahunger Noodle, which I found to be more flavorful. I'd like to come back to try some more dishes! read more

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Jahunger was down the street from me when I used to live in Providence but never had to chance to go before I moved to Cambridge. Was so excited the opened a Cambridge location as well! Went for an early dinner around 4:45p on a Saturday and we were able to be seated right away, but on our way out after finishing there was a line out the door! We got the scallion pancakes, Jahunger noodles with tofu, Laghman noodles with tofu, Ding Ding noodles with tofu, and stir fried green beans. Really like how you can swap out protein options to make dishes vegan. Everything was super tasty! The Jahunger noodles have a nice mala spice and all the handmade noodles are so chewy. Would certainly go back. read more

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Great, casual spot for Uyghur food! Decent number of menu items, pretty easy to get a table. The food was great and hit the spot! Loved the lamb skewers in particular! read more

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Jahunger noodle on medium was tingle spice. Spicy tiger was a little spicy but very good. Langham noodle was very good. If I could make a fusion of the two I would lol. Scallion pancakes were great and I put the cold cucumber and beef on them and it was chefs kiss. The tea was great but I wouldn't get it again. The honey cake was a great way to end the night. The only one I was disappointed with was the leek and egg dumpling. It wasn't bad but it wasn't worth getting again. The server was kind and the wait wasn't too bad. read more

Food was fresh but ok, I did not find it mind blowing. Compared to another Uyghur restaurant I've been to recently, it was average. Service was good, but to be seated they were strict with all people being present to be seated, we were 3 ppl waiting for a 4th, table sir would be the same. Not an issue. Ambiance is nice, it's a small place with good decor. Honey cake was pretty good, and enjoyed it with tea. read more

Jahunger - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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This was absolutely a terrible experience. The menu specifically says to let your server know your preferred spice level, and even though we clearly stated that we did not want spicy food, they still added their special numbing peppers. From the very first bite, the meal was ruined. On top of that, it was incredibly salty. The other dish was swimming in tomato paste and oil. It was so salty that I couldn't even taste the chicken. After taking only one bite from each dish, we asked for the check because the food was simply not edible due to the excessive salt and sauce. When the server noticed that our plates were still full and asked if everything was okay, we explained the issues. She said she would speak to a manager, but 30 seconds later we were still charged $45 for dishes we had barely touched. What's even more frustrating is that we had clearly explained how we wanted the spice level and sauce adjusted when ordering, yet the food arrived exactly the opposite of what we requested. To make matters worse, they still expected a tip when paying the bill, which felt almost insulting given the situation. Without a doubt, this was the worst Asian food experience I have ever had. I will never return, and I hope this review helps others who are considering dining here. read more