I had a really great experience here. The beef in the noodle soup was incredibly flavorful and tender--it had a rich, aromatic taste that really stood out. The broth was just as impressive, light but deeply savory, and super comforting with every sip. Definitely a solid spot if you're craving a warm, satisfying bowl of noodles. I'd happily come back again! read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Quite authentic and delicious xinjing uyghur / central Asian food based on my previous living experience in central Asian! Great lamb kebab and lamb ribs! The garlic nanm is great. read more

We've been here several times and keep coming back! The food is halal, made without MSG, and consistently very tasty. Our favorites are the lamb rack and the chicken kebab -- both are always cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious and clean-tasting food. Will definitely be back again! read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

I was really excited that there was a KB located in Mt View. I wanted my sisters and friends to experience what I had at their San Jose branch. So you can imagine my surprise and disappointment the their menu was not the same as the other two locations. One will not be able to taste my favorites Lamb Laghman or Big plate Chicken as Mt View is missing these from their menu ! Anyway, we order the Samsa and chicken Kababs as appetizers; and Wellington lamb shank, Golden crispy lamb ribs, Braised lamb rib pilaf, and beef dumplings as the main. The lamb was moist and tender for all though I thought the ribs should be grilled instead. The appetizers and dumplings were tasty, especially the warm samsas with savory beef filling. The Wellington lamb shank was an interesting concept that worked well with tasty lamb and crispy shell. All in all, my guests enjoyed their first taste in Uyghur cuisine. Great service and ambiance. read more

Since my first review, I have visited Kusan many times, for both to-go orders and to dine in. And I am happy to re-confirm my five-start rating! When dining in, I've been able to sample a variety of dishes with guests. Everyone I've brought was impressed with the food, with particular highlights going to the Lamb Ribs, Lamb Shank, Handcrafted Dumplings, and Kebabs. The service is also as friendly & prompt as I'd expect. I also recommend trying the Uyghur Special Milk Tea; it's not like any other milk tea you can order at a boba shop. yet still very delicious. read more

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I've been missing my travels to Xinjiang and my friends were curious about Uyghur cuisine, so I brought them here to tackle the menu! 6-hr Braised Lamb Shank Pilaf: hands down the best dish of the night! The lamb shank was so tender, pairing perfectly with the subtle sweetness from the raisins and the chewy rice pilaf. Wellington-Style Roasted Lamb Shank: I was curious how a Wellington-style would translate here, but it actually worked surprisingly well. Eggplant with Mashed Garlic: it was alright. We mostly ordered it to get some veggies on the table. A bit too oily, and we all agreed it might taste better served hot instead of as a cold dish. Grilled Garlic Naan: so good with everything else we ordered. Stewed Mutton Soup: not our favorite. We didn't end up finishing it since it was on the greasy side. Beef Noodle Soup: a solid Lanzhou-style beef noodle soup, but not the most standout dish of the night. Homemade Amina Yogurt with Almonds: a nice way to help digest all the heavier dishes. The yogurt itself was pretty simple, but still tasty with the honey and almonds. Huge fan of the 6-hr braised lamb shank pilaf! I'll definitely be back just for that :) read more

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My husband and I walked inside the restaurant one hour before closing. We stood there for nearly 10 minutes waiting to be seated. The chefs could see us and didn't do anything about it. there were two parties eating at their tables but no severs in those 10 minutes. As soon as we walked outside to leave, we saw a server come out to help one of the parties. In that moment, my husband and I decided to give the place the benefit of the doubt and go back in. We waited a few more minutes. At this point it's kind of embarrassing We finally get seated. To order your food, you scan a QR code. To be honest, it already frustrated me to see that because with our waiting and this, it painted the service as minimum and below. (What am I tipping for at this point?) I noticed the menu was quite limited compared to other Uyghur restaurants, so I didn't see any of our go to, which was fine. We ordered four items and everything was flavorful. And it was reasonably priced. The restaurant itself -- the bathroom was run down, like what you would see at a gas station. Scratched up mirrors, dirty, just run down in general. The rest of the restaurant was okay, nothing remarkable. Overall, I might consider coming back, but I'm still on the hunt for better experiences and finding my go to Uyghur spot. read more

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Restaurant is very well decorated with plenty of seating, and the service is quick and we didn't have to wait much in between dishes and ordering. You can also order on your phone. The food was really solid, we tried: the garlic naan, eggplant with mashed garlic, cucumber salad, 6 hour braised lamb shank with pilaf, the homemade amina yogurt with almond, lamb skewers, and the beef noodle soup. Honestly everything was really delicious except for the garlic naan (average), the beef noodle soup (something about it left much to be desired, wasn't very flavorful), and the yogurt (reminiscent of regular Greek yogurt with some honey and almond slices). The lamb shank fell off the bone and the sauces were so good.. the chili oil had a good kick. Eggplant with mashed garlic and cucumber salad were cold appetizers and very flavorful. The lamb skewers had such a good, juicy bite to each piece and were extremely well seasoned. Overall, a great experience and perfect for family style dining! read more

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Kusan Bazaar is a Uyghur restaurant tucked into a quiet Mountain View plaza. They have plenty of parking in the shared lot and there were only 2 other groups dining in on a Sunday lunch, though it does seem to be a pretty popular take-out location. Overall, the food is unique and delicious while the restaurant is classy without crazy price tags. Samsa (3.75/5): These came out piping hot and stuffed with tender, juicy lamb. The skin was super thin and just a little flaky. If you aren't too much of an adventurous eater, this is a great intro to the meal / cuisine. Eggplant with Mashed Garlic (4/5): Cold eggplant with garlic flavor, but none of the harsh spiciness. It does eat a tad oily, but they remove all skin off the eggplant so everything is texturally soft and smooth. Stewed Mutton Soup (4.5/5): Sleeper hit for sure, the soup manages to be perfectly savory, but still feel light without an ounce of gaminess. Lamb is insanely tender and genuinely was my favorite thing on the table. Homemade Amine Yogurt (3.75/5): The yogurt was very thick as advertised, but I wanted to enjoy this a little more. It's a pretty basic yogurt with almonds and honey, but the tang is super nice. Uyghur Special Milk Tea (4/5): This milk tea is more salty than sweet and has a thick layer of melted butter on top. Definitely a heavy drink, but I surprisingly really enjoyed this as the fragrance of the black tea still comes through! Braised Lamb Shank Pilaf (4.25/5): Lamb shank itself is super tender, but still has a nice bite to it. Once again, they've cracked the code to cooking lamb without any gaminess and it didn't feel greasy at all. I will say it's a little bland on it's own, but you're meant to dip in their spice mix and / or chili oil, which are both bangers. The pilaf rides the line between sweet and savory with the natural sweetness of the carrots and raisins just shining through. Quail eggs on the plate are a nice touch and although the yolk wasn't runny, it was definitely still creamy and not overcooked. read more

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We had last-minute plans to have lunch in Mountain View and this had the best Yelp reviews in the area. We walked in after the lunch rush and noticed how clean and inviting the atmosphere was. We were the only patrons in the restaurant which made it great because we had a toddler with us. The weight staff was very nice. We placed our orders for the samsas, the beef noodle soup and naan. The beef noodle soup was amazing. The broth was so flavorful and rich and I love the fact that the noodles were hand pulled. It just gave that extra flair. I would like to try another noodle dish the next time we come here. read more

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Everything is so tasty. I love their beef noodle soup! The soup is so warm and flavory. Highly recommended read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Beef noodles - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Did I go to the same restaurant as everyone else here? The crispy lamb ribs were soggy, not crispy. The lamb noodle soup was tasteless. read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Soggy lamb ribs - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Highlights: * Sleek modern ambiance * Wide variety of lamb dishes * Appreciated the natural flavors Food: Lamb rib pilaf - flavors were subtle yet authentic, transporting us to the xinjiang region. I appreciated that they used the raisins, stir fried veggies and the natural lamb flavors to give the pilaf its pizzazz. Compared to so many other restaurants, I thought this dish was low sodium (without the sauce and very low powder). There was a lamb aftertaste that was prominent in this dish because the lamb cuts weren't overly seasoned or anything. While I appreciated the restraint on salt, the food earned a high score, though I want to try another dish before I give 5 stars. Ambiance: Decor was sleek, though actually simple. Both modern yet inviting. All of this was impressive given the small space of the interior. read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Lamb rib pilaf - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Clean, good tasting food! Everything was well seasoned and delicious! The space is small inside so reservations might be smart as we saw many people get turned away without one. read more

Great environment, good noodle. Tables and chairs are pretty new. Location is convenient as well. read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Beef noodle - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Cozy interior and ambiance. I get the 6hr stewed lamb and chilli oil chicken each time. Really large portions so for two people it's more than enough. I like the dipping sauces that come with the stewed lamb and the tangy side salad. I have also tried the lamb dumplings which are flavorful too. Friendly service as well. Excited to make this a regular spot. read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - stewed lamb and chilli oil chicken - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

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It was a cold, windy weeknight in November. After a long day in the office, I wanted one thing: a warm and comforting bowl of soup, and Kusan surely delivered. I was promptly seated. It was my third visit. They seemed to recognize me. I scanned the QR code, and within a couple of minutes, a bowl of complimentary mutton soup showed up. Perfect for the weather that day! I ordered the beef noodle soup. It came out in no time, and let me tell you this, it was everything I was craving. Everything that I've tried here has impressed me. Kusan is my go to for northwestern Chinese cuisine, and I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Came by for lunch the other day and it was a tasty experience. Parking was plentiful in the private strip mall lot. Arrived slightly before the lunch rush and we were seated upon arrival. The restaurant filled up shortly after noon. Ordering was done via the QR code and so is the payment... The waitstaff were cordial and provided menus as soon as we sat down. Started off with the braised lamb rice pilaf and it was phenomenal. This was my first attempt at eating Uyghur food. The lamb was lightly braised and wasn't too fatty. The meat was tender and easily fell off the bone. The rice pilaf was quite tasty, the rice was slightly chewy, and was mixed in with a couple pieces of lamb, some raisins and carrots. The garlic naan was different. This was more like a flatbread with garlic butter on top. The samsas were also quite tasty. It was like a hybrid of a samosa and a puff pasty with a meat filling on the inside. ~$20/head for lunch with some leftovers too! read more

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First time dining here as I had it book marked on YELP, and never got a chance to try. It is a great spot if you're looking for simple halal dishes with really good flavor. The meat dishes were tender and well-seasoned without being too heavy. I especially liked how the spices bring out the taste instead of covering it up. Portions are generous and satisfying, and the sides go perfectly with the main dishes. It's not a fancy place, but the food speaks for itself. The staff is welcoming and the atmosphere is very relaxed -- perfect for a casual meal or takeout. There were a few families with toddlers and nice to see the family setting as well. Really enjoyed the lamb shank and the cubed beef platters. The meats were both very tender and soft. Best of all, no MSG!!! Will come back to try the noodle dishes next time. read more

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Dined with people who are not easily impressed, yet everyone enjoyed the food here! - Samsa: flavorful, juicy, and kind of crunchy on the outside. Pleasantly surprised by how all the components blended together. - Cold Chili Chicken: not too salty, and goes really well with the onions! - Beef Noodles Soup: noodles had good texture, but tasted a bit bland without more chili. - 6-Hour Braised Lamb Shank Pilaf: the lamb looked a bit bland in the photos, but don't be deceived; this dish was so tender and flavorful! Really like the powder chili that comes with it. Portions are generous and ambiance feels elegant. There was only one server, but service was prompt. Great spot overall! read more

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Samsa 9/10. Crispy exterior, hot & juicy meat filling Beef Noodle Soup 8.7/10. Warm & comforting with rich flavors. Beef is very tender 6-hour braised lamb 10/10. The lamb falls right off the bone. Rice and veggies pulls everything together perfectly Highly recommend this spot! read more

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10/4/2025 Kusan Bazaar 634 N San Antonio Rd Mountain View, CA 94043 I went there for a late lunch on a Saturday. This new place is in the CVS plaza at San Antonio and ECR. Lots of parking. The setup is long and narrow with a new contemporary table, bench and bar seating. The menu is a combination of Mediterranean and Chinese cuisines. I chose to sit at the bar counter and quickly ordered the Uyghur salad and lamb kebab skewers. My salad was brought shortly and consisted of julienned tomato, bell pepper and onion with a light vinaigrette dressing with no red chili pepper. I was told later that the menu was in error and that the menu had several inaccuracies. The salad was fresh and refreshing. The lamb came on two wooden skewers and was medium, seasoned with cumin, moist and a little chewy, I got one fatty piece which was delicious. I should order it medium rare the next time. A solid and tasty find for fast service good value food in a convenient location. Definitely repeatable. read more

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This is one of our favorite restaurants in Mountain View! Service is great and restaurant is clean. We usually order the beef cube plate, wellington plate, and beef noodle soup. read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - beef cube plate - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Service: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 I really wanted to love this place, but it fell a little short of expectations. There were too many overly fatty meat dishes without enough vegetables and often the plates felt incomplete. We saw some of the same ingredients used on different plates, which left us uninspired. The skewers were actually really tasty and probably the only thing I'd order again there, but it was WAY too spicy for any normal human being. It would've been nice if they indicated this on the menu and/or asked whether the spice level needed to be adjusted. read more

Uyghur Cuisine fuses Turkish, Central Asian, and Chinese elements, and Kusan Bazaar presents a contemporary take on this unique cuisine in a modern setting. To start, the Samsa were two baked pastries filled with spiced ground lamb; the Eggplant with Mashed Garlic was a cold salad of eggplant strips mixed with garlic, chilies, and cilantro; and the Black Fungus Salad was a crunchy mixture of woodear mushrooms, garlic, onion, soy sauce, and sesame/chili oils. On the side, we had the Grilled Garlic Naan, which was nicely toasted, soft, and crunchy. For our mains, the Beef Noodle Soup was made of homemade noodles in beef broth topped with sliced beef, green onions, chives, cilantro, and radishes; and the Golden Crispy Roasted Lamb Rib were four fatty lamb ribs with a crispy roasted exterior, served with herbed yogurt, chili crisp, and homemade BBQ spice powder on the side. But my favorite dish was the Pilaf, a flavorful mixture of rice with dried fruits cooked in a savory broth, served with quail eggs, yogurt, chili crisp, spice powder, and a crunchy, acidic Uyghur Salad of onions, tomatoes, and green peppers mixed with vinegar. We got one plate with the super tender 6-hour braised lamb shank, and another with the braised beef cubes. The flavorful, tender meats went nicely with the pilaf and the various condiments for customizing each bite! Finally, we had the Homemade Amina Yogurt, a simple but refreshing drinkable sour milk topped with honey and sliced almonds. Overall, the food here was on point and came with quick, friendly service and reasonable prices. What a great place to try a cuisine you don't find often in the Bay Area! read more

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First time trying uyghur cuisine and it was delicious ! They mostly had lamb and beef dishes but there were a few chicken dishes as well. My favorite was the beef noodle soup( big portion and flavorful) and cold chicken chilli ( deliciously umami) The Uyghur milk tea was buttery and warmed my soul. Samsa was juicy and flavorful on the inside and crispy on the outside. The homemade yogurt drink was just okay. It was more bland and watery than I expected. Lamb skewers were good. Will definitely be back! read more

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Good food with lots of variety for lamb lovers. Nice ambience too. Will come back for sure. read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Yummy lamb rice set - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Ordered the braised lamb shank pilaf, the meat was outstanding and the pilaf full of flavor! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for unique and tasty food. read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Rice lamb shank pilaf - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Great food and ambiance. And fantastic service. The golden crispy lamb shank, lamb skewers and the yogurt is really good.

Really not bad! I like all the lamb dishes, the yogurt, and the salad. The beef noodle is okay. read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Lamb kabab - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Nice MV add and new interior ambiance! Had beef noodle soup which was on the bland side, but partner thought the beef slices was tasty. The radish could have been cooked longer to be softer alongside the appetizer, samsa came out last. We also had the butter milk tea which was fun and savory. Best when hot! read more

Food: the food was amazing & generously portioned. The crispy roasted lamb was tender with natural flavors and the seasonings pairs well with! The yogurt is a lighter, liquidy consistency. The milk tea is slightly salty and buttery. The filling in the samsa was pretty full and lightly seasoned. Service: service was quick and food came out pretty quick! read more

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We really enjoyed our food. It was a very good experience. Fresh food with a quality ingredients read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Samsa - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

The whole meal was great. Ordered the lamb noodle soup, beef pilaf, golden crispy lamb and thr lamb kebab. The lamb ribs and beef pilaf in particular were outstanding. Would recommend read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Golden Crispy Lamb Ribs - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

wow, this is my first time trying uyughur food and it did not disappoint the 6 hr braised lamb shank pilaf was the highlight of the night, with fall off the bone juicy succulent lamb that was perfected complemented by the chili oil, northern cumin spices, and yogurt sauce. the pilaf itself was also cooked to perfection with juicy raisins tying together all the umami fragrance. the beef noodles were fantastic with a spicy chili oil broth. the lambwellington was superb with the crispy baked top pairing perfectly with the umami lamb. and none of the lamb was gamey at all! would recommend to anyone! the service was a bit odd (i think it's due to new opening) because only one of us got forks and knives to start, but they gave us more utensils later. the ambiance and decor was nice as well. read more

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The food is definitely the main draw here. Their golden crispy lab rib is exactly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The salted milk tea pairs curiously well with meat dishes. The lamb noodle comes with very subtle and natural flavors from the ingredients. For people on a budget or wants a smaller portion, their kebabs offer generous amount of juicy protein with very authentic, strong flavors. The dessert is also fun. The yogurt presse cone with fig jam was beautifully presented as an up-side-down ice cream with flower pedals draped across the plate. The waiters were nice, but the time it took to get my orders were half an hour and up when it's busy. When it's empty, the wait was about 15 minutes. The space is on the smaller side too. The seats feel cramped and not very comfortable. BUT if all that's not gonna stop you from getting great food, you should definitely come check it out! read more

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Ordered the golden roasted ribs, lamb shank pilaf, tea, garlic eggplant, lamb skewer and naan. Lamb shank was very tender and meat was plentiful, though the rice felt a touch underdone to me. Eggplant I personally loved but it has a bit of a kick that catches you in the throat. Golden ribs were fine in my opinion, being very tender, but hubby thought the quantity was a little disappointing and expected more seasoning in the actual ribs (they came with a sauce and the classic chili powder.) Skewer was tasty, meaty and tender but too spicy for the kids. Please note many dishes are default spicy and no adjustment options are indicated. There was only one server on deck and we ordered via QR with no input from him, so we didn't know! The naan and lamb soup I would pass on next time. The naan feels like a flatbread I could buy at Costco and the lamb soup, unlike the roasted meats, was slightly gamey. I'm interested in trying their noodle soups but if those prove to be spicy too we'll have to give this restaurant up as one the parents like more than the kids. read more

I stopped by for Sunday lunch. The place was almost full. Braised lamb rib pilaf was my favorite item here. Rice was fragrant. Lamb was well cooked. I noticed that most of the others took lamb shank instead, may be I should have gone with that. Braised beef rib noodle soup had good flavors. Homemade amine yogurt with almond was my dessert. It was a mild yogurt based dessert. Overall, I felt food was milder than I expected, but still flavorful. read more

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Great service and ambience. The wonton soup is light yet the lamb is flavorful. The spice was well balanced. The Wellington lamb shank was a highlight with tasty lamb and crispy shell. Will return soon to try other items on the menu. read more

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This review was based on a take-out order. Found this place on DD and decided to give it a try. We ordered hand-pulled lamb, lamb noodle soup, pepper chicken, spicy beef, eggplant. We loved all of them. Highly recommended. I saw on the wall when picking up a slogan "no MSG", I tend to believe it coz the lamb noodle soup is pretty mild (good thing). I couldn't comment much on service but the waiter was very helpful with the pick-up order. The place looks quite nice (bright and clean). The deco is actually on the more modern side. Would revisit. read more

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