Have walked past this place many times on the way to a neighborhood dumpling spot but with that being carry out only decided to give it a try. And we were not disappointed...in fact I have a new restaurant that I love and highly recommend! There is seating on the upper level which includes both standard tables as well as a "baithak" style setup with low tables and decorative cushions. The food is amazingly tasty! We tried their lamb and salmon kababs, the lamb laghman hand-pulled noodles, the dumplings and a big pot of the pink tea - which was a really good spice blend! All in all, there's much more to explore here and we'll be back! read more

Uyghur Eats - Gam Bian Soman (Lamb) - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Lentil soup tasted like out of a can and way too salty. Dapanchi was nothing more than some noodles, potatoes, a few peppers with cheap pieces of chicken, bone in, and not a lot. Really overpriced. Service not good either. Never go back. No value. read more

Uyghur Eats - Dapanchi - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had been longing to have lamb leg made Uyghur style but unfortunately COVID has limited the ability of this location to serve that delicacy. We ended up ordering lamb shank, samsa, chuchura, manta, chicken qorma, chow mei fin with naan and qatlama. Everyone enjoyed the food to the fullest. Will definitely recommend this place. read more

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Definitely helped my uyghur food cravings !!!! We love this place and will come back again!!! Thank you for making sure you are consistent with your food and representing the uyghur food the right way!!! I'm proud !!! read more

Uyghur Eats - Uyghur Lamb Kabab (Per Skewer) - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Uyghur food is my favorite cuisine. I have made a point of trying Uyghur food in each large city that I visit. I can say with certainty that this is the best Uyghur food that I have ever had. This restaurant doesn't look like anything special when you walk past it on the sidewalk. That is because the street level space is simply for take out orders. The dining room is upstairs. And the dining room is spacious and decorated with authentic Uyghur furnishings. The dining room has a great view of the green space on the other side of the street. I have tried many of the dishes and they have been spectacular. Favorites include the Goyro Laghman which is hand pulled noodles with distinctive spices and sauces and either Lamb, Chicken or beef. I also particularly like the Manta which are steamed dumplings made in the dustinctive read more

This place is really pretty and i quiet and i like how they have a traditional seating area and a regular one. maybe i just ordered the wrong kind of laghman b/c it was pretty light on meat and heavy on noodles and not spicy enough for me. that said the bread is amazing, the service is kind, and its a very chill spot. According to my friend who is a pro at this cuisine, the Goyro Laghman is the way to go and i made a rookie mistake ordering the "home made laghman." They also have an extensive tea menu AND lunch specials that you have to ask your server about, but the lunch deal applies to most of the regular menu and is really great. read more

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We ordered the Gambian soman (noodles), Goyro rice, pink tea and ginger peach tea. Everything was absolutely delicious. The pink tea was unique and tasty and the rice and noodles were to die for. The interior is super nice and decorated. Additionally, the food came out in a timely manner, even though it was pretty busy. Would definitely come here again. read more

If you absolutely love noodles, this is your place. They are large, flavorful, perfectly cooked and similar to Udon noodles, likely some of the best noodles I've ever had. I shared several dishes including the goyro, laghman, and lamb kebab. The kebab didn't come on the sticks which was disappointing but it was take out. They were moderately juicy and okay flavor wise. The Goyro had so many vegetables on it (which I was thankful for) that I wasn't sure if it had noodles until I had been eating for quite some time. Overall very flavorful but felt a little cheaper out on noodles. The Laghman was much better and flavorful but it had so much oil we kept the tray tilted to avoid it. Overall very tasty and plenty of noodles. The reason I give this place 3 stars is for $15-$16 an entree we felt very very skimped on for meat (maybe 5 small bites of meat total for each entree), the kebab wasn't as flavorful/seasoned as I was expecting. The noodles are awesome but probably could have used more. read more

This place is so good , the decoration really brings us to their hometown, the food here is so delicious , the lamb shank is the best I have ever had , the hand pulled noodles is sooooo yummy , I love their skewers , big meat with the best flavors , only 3 dollars , you can't beat it ; I love the milk tea , it is not sweet and has the best flavor , you can tell they are made with good ingredients. Love the appetizer we got , the pistachio ice cream bar is great too. Our server was so friendly and nice , he introduced the food very clearly and always being professional. Love this place , will definitely come back read more

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(4) ~ very good food, tea & service MENU: ** Water(tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Chocolate Honey Cake = (4) very good, but we like the original Honey Cake better, which was sold out... ** Oolong Tea(loose leaf) = (4) very good, & enough for 2-3 people;)lol read more

Good Halal food. Parking is a bit of a chore, but they also validate for you. I like their chicken soup and daal.

I typically don't revisit any restaurant within a year of dining there, though I sometimes make exceptions by waiting 6 months. But in the span of less than 3 months, I dined at Eerkin's 3 times! This is for 4 reasons: the tea, the food, the service, and the atmosphere. 1) The tea. The tea menu is more of a book, and it's probably more extensive than their food menu. I've only tried a few, but they all were flavorful and as described. There's really something for everybody. My 11-year-old nephew enjoyed some of the sweeter teas, go like mango. They have an actual tea bar, but you can also have your tea served with your meal in a tea press, which looks like a large French press with a flat top. 2) The food. If you've never had Uyghur food, then the best way to describe it is a mix between Central Asian and Chinese. On their menu, you'll find soups, dumplings (manta), meat on skewers, naan, rice + meat dishes (e.g. pulao, quorma), and a lot of house-made noodle dishes. It's the last part, the noodle dishes, that are an integral part of Uyghur cuisine, and are probably my favorites here. If you're only here for entrees, I highly recommend the Gam Bian, which is a spicier noodle dish served with your choice of meat/vegetables. My second pick is a tossup between their Goyro Laghman and their traditional Laghman, and mostly depends on how wide I want my noodles. Their most traditional noodle dish, Dapanchi, is an acquired taste. Mainly, if you're not used to the strong flavor star anise, then you might be overwhelmed. If you're accustomed to it, though, the dish is great! For milder palates, I might suggest entrees such as their pulaos (rice and meat), and manta or thugur (meat-filled dumplings, large and small, respectively). For appetizers, you have some traditional options such as samsa, which is a baked bun filled with minced meat and onions, but I tend to get their eggplant salad to balance out the other meat-based dishes. There are other salads, all of which are very light and mild. If you're dining with a group, then other options include splitting entrees of manta (6 meat-filled dumplings), or getting skewers of meat, though I have found their lamb (like most places) tougher to chew, literally, than other meats. With pure meat orders, I recommend getting their bread, though I could actually eat it plain. The Uyghur naan, in particular, is really nice, though very filling, so please keep that in mind if you have this toward the beginning of your meal. 3) The service. I truly hope that this hasn't changed since my last visit, since each time visit was exceptional. Each time, I've had the same two young gentleman greet, seat, or serve us. Their level of hospitality was beyond most restaurants, and miles ahead of others in their age group. One time, we went with a large group, and they not only did a fantastic job of accommodating us in size, they were incredibly kid-friendly, as 5 of the kids ranged from ages 1-7. I was more than impressed, and won't have to think twice if I want to bring kids again, since they also have enough menu items that are on the milder side and fun for kids. 4) The atmosphere. High ceilings, huge windows on one side, wall tapestry, and the option to sit on an elevated eating floor (resembles a stage) with comfy cushions are all nice touches. While there is another good Uyghur restaurant in the District (Dolan, in Cleveland Park), I think that the dishes that I like are a notch better at Eerkin's, and the plethora of tea options make this my favorite Uyghur restaurant in the DMV. read more

This place is pretty authentic, with all the decorations. Big love of their 2nd floor door windows, bring in the nature lights. Their handmade Noodles are definitely my favorite, their spice are just perfect for my taste:)))) will be a regular here =))) read more

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3 stars for the food only. This was my second time having dinner at this restaurant. Food is definitely better than the first time. 4 of us came to the restaurant today. We enjoyed the food very much. However, customer service was not good at all. None of the waiters came and checked on us. Our waters was never refilled and a dish was missing. In the two hours time, they basically checked on us at the beginning when we ordered the food and when they took our payment. When the check arrived, we were surprised to see that a 20% gratuity was added to our check with our table of four, which is normally done for 6 or more people at a standard rate of 18% gratuity. Due to this unreasonable business practice, I will not be returning to this restaurant. Their service is definitely not worth the 20% tip. I will prefer to go to another Uyghur restaurant on Connecticut Avenue instead. read more

Delicious food, especially amazing butter naan and hummus! Eating and serving pace was very leisurely, gorgeous atmosphere soaked in culture. Greatest regret is not ordering tea or dessert, it looked so good we want to go back and try! read more

Uyghur Eats - Lamb Uyghur Lamb Kabab (Per Skewer), Eerkins Butter Naan, Hummus, Eggplant Salad - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Eerkins is my go-to place for Uyghur food in the DC area vs the other restaurants. The food is fresh, flavorful, and so unique to the city. Their tea bar is the reason I hail it superior to the other Uyghur restaurants in DC. The only reason I give it 4 stars is due to my last experience there where it took over 44 minutes for the appetizer to arrive and despite asking 3+ times for water never received it, amongst other service-related downsides. But overall, would always reccomend. read more

Service: they're clearly understaffed, but the waiter only came to the table if we flagged him down. Had to wait more than 15 min to order, get serving utensils, get our checks, etc. Food: the hand pulled noodles themselves were good but the sauce wasn't great - the flavor just fell flat. Fish was fried for too long so a little dry & just hard to maneuver. Fave was fine but nothing special. Price was pretty high for what the dishes were & it was very slow - maybe it was a bad day, but I'm not sure I'll be back. read more

Food was amazing. So many diverse authentic flavors. Would definitely recommend. Place was absolutely empty when we came in at lunch, not sure why since the food is so incredible! read more

This is my first time experiencing Uyghur cuisine. I was not sure what to expect but it turned out it was somewhat close to Afghani food. The Pulao Chicken was not too bad - loved the chicken kabob but the rice may have been slightly under cooked for my preference. Service was ok - nothing to write home about. In any case it was a change for me. read more

Uyghur Eats - Pulao/Bukhara Chicken - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here last Friday. Seriously, one of the most flavorful meals I have had in a while. I will absolutely start being a regular here now. Every SINGLE thing we ordered was AMAZING. Chicken and Lamb Kabobs, Chuchura (Dumpling Soup), Kathlama Naan (to dump in the Chuchura), Butter Naan and especially the Home Made Lagham with chicken. OMG, the noodles were SO full of flavorful. It had tons of soup/gravy at the bottom full of flavor that your tongue wants to explode. I did not expect so much flavor. Seriously, it is one of those meals that no matter what happen that week, life is frickin fantastic. It seems the three noodle dishes are very similar, however the Home Made Lagham has most flavor and less dry due to all the soup/gravy at the bottom which is why the waiter recommend it. I am SO glad he did. If I ever move away from the area, this particular dish will be the last thing I will try before leaving. I felt like that dood from Rattatoulle except I never even had this dish before in my childhood... The only thing is the server forgot our order of tea. However, that ended up being a blessing as we were too stuffed in the end as I instead got a second order of the juicy lamb kabob. I had no idea this was near Georgetown otherwise I would have visited sooner since the Fairfax location seems so far. This place has been on my list to go for 6 months now. As long as quality stays I will be coming here for life. read more

This is a gluten free review: If you are gluten free, you know that sometimes trying a new cuisine can be nerve wracking. I'm an adventurous eater, but I don't want to endanger my health. Happily, Eerkin's marks a gluten free option on their menu, and I got to try Uyghur food. It was delicious! I hope they will offer rice noodle substitution on some other dishes, and also make an effort to make a gluten free kabob, etc. Also, the "dough" (a yoghurt drink) is gf- and extremely tasty- even though it isn't marked. read more

Place is good, off street parking they offer seating on the 2nd floor, I had aatkan chai it was far far from authentic they have to work on it. Laghman was good, but service should be improved waiter closed my bill after 15 min I got my entree and I was looking to try tiramisu from desert menu but after I've been presented my check I thought this place don't want to see me any longer however I didn't complain and said nothing and it was around 4pm on Saturday. I enjoyed my Laghman but will I go back in the future? Probably not. It was rude to give me my bill before I asked for. read more

What a gem in Glover Park. Great service. Awesome food. Seriously--Go. Right. Now. Wonderful people. And the TEA! OMG this is my new place for dinner with the boys and everyone. read more

The price is high compared with its food portion, particularly the meat. I ordered the noodle with lamb, which only contained little lamb meat that you could ignore. If you order the food with meat, you should expect carbohydrates only. read more

Very happy to finally try this cuisine and visit this restaurant. On a Saturday after 4 and we had the place to ourselves. Hand pulled noodles FTW. The server will guide you through the menu and answer questions. I'll be back for sure and I will definitely have dessert. Tea comes with an entree and it's very good. Their tea menu is 17 pages. I would assume this should be the case after all. read more

Great food! Very tasty but beware it all brings the heat! Everything I had was delicious.

One of the best meals I've had in DC. Excellent hand pulled noodles and chow mei fun. Make sure to add a tea to your order! The pink tea is great, as is the service. read more

Uyghur Eats - Gam Bian Soman (Chicken) Chow Mei Fun Pink Tea - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The food was okay and somewhat authentic when we first went to the restaurant. The services has been inattentive all the time and it took them a long time to serve waters and silverware when there was nobody in the restaurant. The waiter also didn't let us switch our seat away from the windows (in the middle of the cold winter!) because they "assume" that there would be more people coming when only one table was taken. Overall, the food was okay but we didn't have a pleasant experience with the atmosphere and the services. read more

The food here is very delicious and they have great service!!!! I recommend their chicken and lamb skewers, manta, laghman! Everything we tried is very flavorful and keeps you coming back for more!! Their tea and dessert cake is also very delicious Definitely recommend read more

Uyghur Eats - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Attentive service despite being relatively full. Mint sweet dough drink is worthy a try. Goes well with any hoter dishes. Skewered lamb kabobs were almost identical to what you'd find from a street vendor in China. I was thoroughly impressed. Samsas weren't what I was expecting in a good way. Think more British pasty and less Indian samosa. It'll take them a little longer than other dishes to prepare. Gam Bian was light on the volume of chicken, but the homemade noodles were the real focus of the dish. Definitely recommend any entries with homemade noodles. You can taste the difference! read more

The food is fresh, and the CUSTOMER SERVICE, is outstanding. They are polite and respectful. And fast . read more

Uyghur Eats - Kebabs - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Such a hidden gem in DC. One of the best Uyghur food I've ever had. Portion is descent and good price. Laghman and fish are amazing. Highly recommend! read more

I have to say I really like their noodles there. Had been there more than 5 times. But would never return anymore. The owner of Eerkin had made a deadliest mistake by hiring the most inadequate waiters. Please have more attentive waiters, we waited 15 mins before our food was ordered, and there were only one group was there. If management see this, it would be great for your business if you hire waiters that would try more. read more

I found the reviews to be accurate. The food is good. Kind of Asian/Turkish. People are nice there. Only 4 stars for me however, because it was expensive. I came for lunch. $30 was too much in my view. I'm glad I went. I don't regret it, but I won't be racing to go back unless there is a good lunch special. Sushi Ko is $12-14. Chipotle is $10-12. Etc. read more

Picked up from here recently for the first time. Most of the dishes were good though some kind of tasted the same. Noodle quality is excellent. We def intend on trying again. read more

I love this place. I've ordered through Uber twice, carry-out twice and have dined in 3 times. Considering this place has only been open a short time, I think the number of visits says a lot about what I think. This place is great. Super friendly service, great decor, AMAZING food all around. The laghman is a must. I could eat it anytime. Although they don't promote it enough, the breakfast is fantastic. The falafel and scrambled egg dish (sorry that I forgot the name) is a perfect and healthy large breakfast. As a manager of another local restaurant and resident of Glover Park, I can say that having this new restaurant here is a blessing, and I wish them all the luck. Not that they'll need it!!! The only thing I ask.... is to please provide a proper phonetic pronunciation of the cuisine because not knowing the right way to say it is killing me! :) read more

Food is ok, but the service is really subpart. As a Chinese, I want to say their lamb kabobs were almost as good as some restaurants in China. However, the service was really lacking. There was no other table when I got there, and a couple came in about 15-20 minutes after I get here. Their service as I saw was great, the waiter was attentive and responsive, food showed up on their table pretty fast. Mine was a different story, no one check on me after I placed my order, I have to wait a long time for my order to show up. Therefore I will go one step further: if you look like Han Chinese, you may get subpart service here. read more

This restaurant became the go to favorite of me and my friends and I can't recommend it enough! The people are so friendly and the flavors are so unique, I'm not even sure how to describe it besides consistently delicious! They hand pull their noodles, the lamb is always cooked to perfection, and they actually listen when you give them a spice level. I highly recommend the lamb Gam Bian Soman or the lamb goyro laghman! read more

Uyghur Eats - Gam Bian Gam Bian Soman (Lamb/Chicken/Beef/Vegetarian) - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We went there for my husbands birthday only because the German restaurant was closed. But it turned out to be a great luck. We ordered a variety of Uygur dishes to share between 6 of us. From starters to the main dishes to the honey cake everything was simply delicious. read more

Didn't bring water until we asked, didn't give forks or utensils until we asked, the server was the only one it seemed in the building and he was on the phone the whole time. ??? What a confusing experience read more

Uyghur Eats - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia