Elvis N.

I can appreciate what this place is going for, but it just didn't resonate with me the way I expected. Everything tasted home-style, almost like something your parents would cook with a big pot of rice rather than a restaurant meal. I kept waiting for a dish that would really wow me, but it never quite got there. If that was the intent, then they nailed it. The Big Plate Chicken was hearty with tender hand-pulled noodles underneath, though the overall flavor profile stayed in the same warm, savory lane throughout the meal. The Lamb Kebabs were nicely grilled, but I found myself wishing for a spicy or citrusy accompaniment to add some contrast. The Samsa was enjoyable, though I was hoping for a flakier, more buttery pastry. I actually think this food might shine even more as takeout or DoorDash. The portions are generous, fairly priced, and the dishes feel like the kind of comforting meal you'd happily order on a cold weeknight. The restaurant itself is modern and inviting, but the dining setup didn't feel especially suited to the cuisine. The small plates made large pieces of meat and potatoes awkward to eat, and the lightweight flat metal chopsticks made the hand-pulled noodles surprisingly difficult to manage. I can absolutely understand why this place has such a loyal following, especially among people familiar with Uyghur cuisine. It just wasn't the standout meal I was hoping for. I'd happily order it again for takeout, even if I probably wouldn't make a special trip to dine in.

Ann T.

We came in around a bit over an hour or so before closing. We were seated immediately and our food came out decently quickly. Service was welcoming and very polite. Interior is very high end and fancier looking. This would be a great place for a date and does not have the crazy pressure of somewhere that would destroy your wallet or with too much etiquette needed. Utensils, cups, and everything look very nice too. Adds to the atmosphere. They have a physical menu but you scan the QR code to order. For our dinner, we got the: 1) Uyghur Special Milk Tea: -A must every time I go to an Uyghur restaurant. -I love the kick of saltiness to this milk tea. Very rich with the butter and cream added in too. It's comes out hot, so make sure to sip slowly and enjoy. 2) Laghman Noodles: -Anytime I eat Uyghur cuisine, I either always get the laghman noodles or the pilaf and this time we chose the noodles (next time we'll get the pilaf). We got this spicy and it comes with cabbage, potatoes, green onion and pepper and black fungi. Generous amount of veggies. -Not super spicy, but has a good kick. Deliciously tomato-y brothy soup sauce on the noodles that went deliciously well with the chewy textured noodles. I'd get this again. Good stuff. 3) Wellington Style Roasted Lamb: -Not many of the restaurants I go to have regular beef wellington. So seeing a lamb one, I KNEW we were going to order it. Super unique and I've never seen this offered at any restaurant yet. -Comes out super piping steamy hot on the inside. Lamb slides off the bone and is super moist and tender. Seasoned well, but goes well with the cumin spice powder and the sauces (yogurt based tangy sauce and the chili oil sauce). -I like that it look like a cute trilobite since the shank bone is still left in it. The pastry around has a nice crispiness to it and isn't too dry either. Definitely a lot of food for 2 people and we had leftovers, so it's definitely perfect for groups and sharing food. I'd love to come back to try more of their menu!

Kavi T.

Came here after dinner next door just for the dessert. Their signature yogurt is really good. Got curious about the yogurt ice cream so decide to try. It is definitely more yogurt and cheese than ice cream. I definitely recommend the yogurt and not so much the ice cream. Is like eating cheese and kind of dry unlike how smooth the yogurt is. The place has great ambiance and moody lighting so I can see it being a date spot or some where to go for a nice chat with a friend.

Lynn N.

I came here with a friend for dinner and we had a good time! Inside is extremely spacious with lots of seating. We ordered on the kiosk, and the food came out soon after. Service was good, and they checked on us periodically. The samsa was decent. The puff pastry is a bit dry but it still is a good bite. The laghman is also good and I love the texture of the noodles. I am personally a fan of tangier/tomato-y based sauces, so this was up my alley. It is a little oily however. I loved the rice pilaf more, the addition of raisins and carrots adds such a nice sweetness to the lamb shank. I really enjoyed this dish in particular. Overall, we had a great time!

Anzhi C.

Best lamb I have had in the Bay Area . Wellington lamb is to die for. Tripe and eggplant is flavorful. The restaurant is clean and spacious. Staff were attentive. Will come back again for sure!

Gianna L.

All the food we ordered was really delicious we especially loved the lamb noodle and pressed yogurt with fig jam! Would definitely come back to try other items on their menu!

Nice open space, clean. Order through a QR code, which seems odd at this price point, but then have to wait to flag down the single server to pay the check. Started with the tomato dumpling soup - excellent. Samsas were fairly plain, and the meat was pretty chewy. Finished with lamb wraps, where the only thing with flavor was the raw onion. Overall, liked it, but probably not a repeat.

Natalie T.

4.5/5 stars! Such a unique cuisine you can't really find in the bay, and so glad I got to try! Central Asian cuisine with influences of Greek and Persian. Big Plate Chicken 9.5/10 Omg this portion was way bigger than I expected! Comes with chicken cooked similar to Chinese style, and it's so juicy and tender. It also comes with flat noodles at the bottom, and this was so good when soaking up all the chicken sauce. Plate looks small online but don't get that twisted it's a good plate to share with 2/3 people! Golden Crispy Roasted Lamb Rib 10/10 ya this was sooo delicious, we got some naan on the side to make a perfect bite with the lamb + sauce and omg that was so delectable. Their house chili oil was crispy and spicy, really paired well with their lamb Passion Fruit Yogurt Beverage 8/10 this was a good contrast to the richer foods we were eating, you could taste that punch of passion fruit and the yogurt was a bit sour and tangy like Vietnamese yogurt Overall, portions were good for the price and the cuisine was super unique as I've never had Uyghur fusion food! If you want to be adventurous and try different foods, definitely come check this restaurant out!

Jeanette S.

I really enjoyed my meal here. All the meats were so tender and delicious, with a lot of flavor. My favorite was a lamb tripe noodle dish - I don't think Ive ever had lamb tripe before this meal! The portions are not gigantic, but also not small. I left feeling satisfied but not super full.

Rita W.

minimal vibes inside kinda interesting I think we were only one of two tables during a weekday lunch lamb noodle soup - 7/10 not too lamb-y, surprisingly - very excessive onions tho imo beef & rice - 9/10 was v surprised at whatever the heck the rice was - kinda sweet bc it had raisins and apricots but it worked really well?? beef was soft but a little on the fatty side for me

Zhenghong Z.

It's a pretty decent location with reasonable prices and pretty authentic dishes. The choices are a bit limited but are pretty good. Langmian is well flavored. The samsa are very full in fillings and well baked. Skewers are also pretty good. The soup is a bit less flavorful but still ok. Service is pretty good, and pretty quick once seated. The open glass kitchen makes you can see the cooking process which is pretty impressive.

Catherine T.

Ooooooh! Where has this place been all my life? The meats were cooked to perfection. Our standout dishes were the grilled lamb leg and garlic eggplant. The flavor profile across the dishes we ordered was mild and subtly seasoned, which I personally really appreciated. Also loved that it's halal and uses no MSG. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again!

Selina G.

Everything was incredibly moist and flavorful. The big plate had a nice kick--spicy enough to be interesting, but not so much that it made me tear up. The pilaf was my favorite part, and I'll definitely keep coming back just for that. The samosa meat was also very moist and well-seasoned. The vibe is busy, but still quiet enough that I could comfortably hear the people around me without having to raise my voice. And the yogurt drink? Sooooo good--perfectly balanced and really tied the whole meal together.