Ooohh, now THIS is a slightly rare treat. Cuisine specifically from Xinjiang province in northwestern China. Specializing in lamb, xinjiang naan, and more with a healthy amount of, of course, cumin. Lamb skewers - Glorious meaty flavor, with that very slightly gamey lamb taste and a lot of seasoning. Lamb stir fry - Delicious. I particularly love the lamb chunks that have a bit of fat or tendon on them. I also love the potato in this. Hand pulled wide noodles - These are on-point, especially after the sad and soft ones at Dough Zone. So much texture and the amount of umami they soak up from the juices of the stir fry is brain melting. Naan - They're definitely good, but these are.....sooooooooo dense and filling. As an analogy, if bread -- bagel, then Indian curry naan -- this naan. Honestly, these aren't my favorite, but I can't fault the taste or quality at all. Soup - Oh yeah, this was also perfect with the bread. At a glance, it reminds me a bit of pho broth, but you'll forget once the lamb flavor in it hits like a truck. read more

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I came back to try the noodles and they were very delicious! Service was great, I order off a QR code and my food came pretty quickly. The decor is nice and bathrooms are clean. read more

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This is in the Great Wall Shopping Mall. The Now Open sign is off to the side but go in the mall to find Wild Cumin! We really wanted hand pulled noodles since they are unavailable in Tacoma, so we headed to Wild Cumin for some stir fried lamb with noodle (spicy). We also got a lamb bun to try. We enjoyed the food cooking shows on the tvs showing Uyghur food being made and some sort of host enjoying the food. Our food came quickly, it was not super spicy but also PNW sometimes that happens. We liked the balance of the noodles, meat, sauce, and cilantro, and my husband enjoyed the lamb bun. We would def go again, though I was slightly disappointed to read it's not actually Uyghur people who own/manage this, so still looking for my favorite spot. read more

Wild Cumin - Stir Stir-Fried Lamb Over Noodles - "spicy" but not spicy at all - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kent, Washington

I'll get straight to the point: This place is lamb heaven. One of the best and most unique lamb ribs I've ever had. A thin crisp crust, falling off the bone tender lamb with a nice amount of fat. It's served with a salty spicy dry rub that adds more texture with each bite. The raw sliced onions, not something you'll see with western cuisine, but a staple served with mughlai kebabs in other parts of the world provide sweetness and additional crunch. The lamb buns were great. Unlike most buns or patties or quiche which usually have ground lamb, these had tiny cubes, along with potatoes. Just needed some hot sauce to unlock flavors for me. The lamb soup with noodles was light and super flavorful. Great for a winter afternoon. Service was nice. The place is inside the same mall which houses Ranch Market and is clean with nice comfy seating. Will I return: Definitely read more

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We had a reservation for 7:15 PM on a Friday. Our server was friendly, and the restaurant was popular, with people lining up after us. It was my first time trying Uyghur cuisine, so I was excited and found the experience interesting. We ordered the Lamb Leg Meat with Bread, Braised Lamb Spine, and Lamb Skewers. The Lamb Leg Meat with Bread was a bit dry, there wasn't much meat on the Lamb Spine, and my friend thought the Lamb Skewers had a slightly sour taste. The restaurant did not serve alcohol, but I enjoyed watching videos of animals and daily life in Xinjiang on the TV. The restaurant had a warm and inviting ambiance, with traditional Uyghur decorations such as tapestry. Parking was easy, as there was a parking lot for the Great Wall Plaza. read more

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There are no other Xinjiang restaurants in the Seattle area so Wild Cumin is a welcome addition to the food scene! My family and I tried the lamb skewers, lamb soup, naan, and dapanji. Everything was pretty good but my favorite was definitely the lamb soup as it tasted so refreshing. The space itself was also pretty nice too! read more

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Located inside the Great Mall shopping more, this place offers delicious halal food and good service. We came early for dinner on a weekday, and are the only table upon arrival. The young waitress is very friendly, she offered my kids some house-made yogurt to sample. We all enjoyed the dishes we order, overall food deserves a solid 4 out of 5 stars: +Xinjiang Naan Bread with Lamb Leg Meat 列巴烤羊腿肉 $22 (4.5/5 stars) - diced boneless lamb cooked with onion and chunks of potato wrapped in a thin, crunchy sesame bread shell. The portion is huge, and the filling is so tasty! Our favorite dish of the night. +Stir-fried Lamb over Dry Noodle 过油羊肉拌面 $16.95 (4/5 stars) - I highly recommend the spicy version. It's like a lamb and green onion/onion stirfry, topped over al dente noodle. +Big plate chicken 大盘鸡 $32 (4/5 stars) I've had different versions of this dish, and this one is unique and tasty because of the strong peppercorn flavor, which gives this dish a savory numbness 麻辣. Even my toddler who doesn't eat spicy had a couple pieces (and drank water afterwards lol) +Lamb skewer 羊肉串 3 for $10 (4/5 stars) - nice smokey flaovor, not the most tender but small pieces of fat makes it -Lamb kidney 烤羊腰 $6.5 (2/5 stars) - I got this to try because it's rare to find lamb kidney in the US. The skewer came with 3 pieces of kidneys, which was super tough and stinky (not well-cleaned). This is the only dish I don't recommend. Based on my first experience with the food, I will definitely come back to try other dishes on the menu! read more

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This Chinese restaurant got my friends, who typically avoid Chinese food due to halal restrictions, so excited. Their lamb dishes are exceptional - grilled, boiled, or stir fried. The spices and sauces hit the spot, intensifying the great meat flavors. Be warned that though there are veggies here, this place is heavy on the meats and breads. For 4 people, 5 dishes, it was a great meal. And we had plenty of leftovers (that fed us another 3 meals). However, some of the breads are quite dense and though the yogurt drinks sounded good on paper, they were simply too sweet. read more

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New spot in Great Wall Shopping Mall! There was a decent wait, but they have a waitlist you're able to join. The menu was large, but items are quite repetitive (just lamb & spice) Overall it was pretty good, I loved the Dry Noodles the most! Left full & satisfied with my meal and service. read more

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Seattle's Halal food scene just got a big boost with the arrival of Wild Cumin, a restaurant serving all Halal food inside Great Wall Mall in Kent, specializing in Xinjiang cuisine--a unique style of Chinese Muslim cooking originating from the Northwestern region of China, also known as Uyghur cuisine. While many are familiar with other Chinese culinary traditions like Sichuan, Hunan, or Cantonese etc, Wild Cumin is introducing Greater Seattle to the distinct flavors of Xinjiang for the first time. I was excited yet kept my expectations in check since not all Chinese cuisines align with my tastes, but this experience blew me away with bold flavors and mouthwatering dishes. Star of the show: Hot and Spicy Pot Steller dish! Totally won over me. I chose the chicken version, which featured bone-in chicken cooked to tender perfection in a tomato-based broth seasoned with cumin, chili, green peppers, onions, and roasted potatoes. The dish also included hand-pulled flat noodles and the chicken soaked up all the flavors beautifully. The marriage of flavor was impressive, with just the right level of heat for someone who isn't used to very spicy food. Other highlights: Lamb Skewers (Kebab) The lamb skewers were grilled to perfection with a robust cumin seasoning, delivering a deliciously smoky flavor. These tender bites were packed with taste and incredibly satisfying. Xinjiang Salad This refreshing starter included a mix of tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro, green peppers, vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, and a hint of sugar, making for a crisp, flavorful combination that was a perfect appetizer. Lamb Noodle Soup The Lamb Noodle Soup was a hearty large bowl filled with the rich flavors of lamb, fresh green onions, and hand-pulled thin noodles. The broth was well-seasoned and comforting, with a satisfying depth of flavor from the lamb and spices. Xinjiang stuffed Naan This dish features reshly baked Uyghur-style dough stuffed with tender, spiced lamb leg meat, onions, and potatoes. The naan dough had a crispy crust on the outside, and all the aroma from fesh baking, while the inside was moist, thanks to the juices from the meat. The combination of flavors was delicious, and the hearty filling made it a satisfying choice. I'd love it even more with slightly less lean meat for an extra juicy bite. Roasted Beef Bun The Roasted Beef Bun was another highlight, featuring freshly baked bread filled with spiced, roasted beef. This was a bit on the drier side. I would have liked it a bit softer and juicier. but seemed that it was popular among others :) Xinjiang Naan The Xinjiang Naan was a thick, freshly baked bread topped with sesame seeds. It was delicious when dipped in sauces or soups, adding a nice touch of flavor and texture to the meal. Or even with the skewer. Clear Soup The clear soup was a light, broth-based dish featuring herbs and lamb meat, offering a milder option without heavy spices. While I enjoyed it, adding chili sauce elevated the experience. Try it only if you love very mild meat soup. I also tried the exotic version of the soup with lamb offal ( stomach , kidney ). Well .... not my cup of tea, but if you are into it , give it a try. Setting and Atmosphere The restaurant itself was beautifully decorated with motifs representing Xinjiang's landscapes, mosques, camels, and traditional food. The ambiance reflected the essence of the region, and even the servers wore some signs of traditional attire. The chef has his background in Xinjiang. I visited during midday on a Sunday, and the restaurant stayed busy for hours. Final Thoughts: It's now one of my favorite spots, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit! Thanks to the owners for introducing the Chinese Xingjian cuisine to Seattle ! . * I can't vouch how authentic Xinjiang style they are , but whatever it is, loved it :) * It's Seattle's biggest Asian mall with ranch 99, so combine your grocery and shopping trip. also there are many other asian restaurants in the premises, read more

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This is a Uyghur cuisine restaurant inside the Great Wall Shopping Mall in Kent. When you get here, you'd have to find parking in the mall's parking lot, which gets full during peak hours. I came here with a group of 4 on a Friday weeknight around 5pm, which seems to be an ideal time given it became a full house sometime before 6:30pm, the length of our stay here. We were greeted and seated quickly as a result and got to look at our menus. Many of the dishes on the menu have lamb in it, but there are some chicken and beef variations on some of them. The walls of this place have what seem like sceneries of the food and landscape of Xinjiang. Now to break down each of the dishes we got: - The homemade Xinjiang yogurt felt more like a dessert yet it was listed on the "Appetizers" section of their menu. This was pretty nice; it tasted like Greek yogurt with added sweetness from both the raisins and the mildly sweet honey. - We opted for the large lamb soup without noodles. It had a bunch of green onions and lamb inside, and this was a highly flavorful kind! It pairs well with the naan bread on the side by ripping some of it and putting it in your broth. - One of my favorites was the roasted lamb ribs; the meat ripped off the bone so perfectly, it had such a great salty but delicious taste, and he onions around it definitely added more to the before-taste of the dish. - The stir-fried lamb over noodles was all right; the lamb inside this one wasn't as flavorful as the other things we got but the noodles made for a nice palette cleanser when it didn't come into contact with the meat. - The Xinjiang lamb shank with naan bread was the most advertised from social media, so we got this one. I noticed there was a ton of potatoes inside ours but it was balanced by the extra lamb inside too. It was also kinda hard to cut but once we did it was very aesthetically pleasing to look at. This was a very heavy meal for all of us but it's also a pretty underrated place given its location where Ranch 99 is the more prominent business. Service was also great; they were very happy to answer any questions we had about some of the dishes we ordered, and advised us that the things here aren't too spicy. Very high recommend for a place that should have more people coming to it! read more

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The food here was delicious, my first time trying the restaurant and was not disappointed. The service was good and recommended a few authentic dishes. I would recommend this place if you are the market to try. read more

Got here at 8pm and there was a wait. The restaurant has a waitlist tablet in the front which was very convenient. We had a large party but they accommodated us very well combining a few tables. The food was good, my favorite was definitely the fried spicy fish and cucumber salad. They also have chili oil at the table for you to use. We also got the lamb hot pot and it was unfortunately a bit on the saltier side but the meat was tender. Good spot to stop by after shopping at 99 ranch! read more

Wild Cumin - Spicy Fish - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kent, Washington

Flavorful, authentic Xinjiang Uyghur/Chinese food located in the Great Wall Mall next to Ranch 99. The lamb skewers were seasoned very well and were delicious. The lamb noodles were nice and chewy and also good. The Lamb soup was comforting and comes with free refills of broth. The Lamb Naan was something new to me and it was also yummy. Can't wait to come back to try more. read more

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New spot at Great Wall, bright space, lots of seating, with qr code ordering at your table. We had a very kind and attentive server help us validating what we ordered were some of her favorites. We got the lamb skewers, the lamb pot and bread. Everything was tasty, not too spicy. We will be back to try the noodles! read more

Wild Cumin - Awesome Lamb skewers. Dip the xin-jiang naan bread in your hot pot - it stays crispy while soaking up all the yumminess. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kent, Washington

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Great flavors at this western Chinese restaurant. The service is very fast and pricing is not bad. The menu is very lamb forward and relatively spicy, which is great for me, but if you don't like lamb it's probably not for you. I really liked the stir fried noodles and I could eat those almost every day. You order off your phone from a QR code, the menu includes photos so it's pretty easy to order even if you're u familiar with the types of food offered. read more

Wild Cumin - Roasted Lamb Buns (1Pc) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kent, Washington

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The Naan with lamb is amazing. So good I forgot to take a picture before eating. Also had the noodle soup and skewers, but definitely naan with lamb was the star. Highly recommend, and Yami (the waitress) is so nice and attentive. read more

Everything was great. Great flavors and service! Don't usually write reviews but this place deserves it. 1000% recommend. read more

Wild Cumin - Lamb Skewers (3Pc) Stir-Fried Beef Noodle Soup Beef With Bread - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kent, Washington

We ordered the lamb pot and the roasted lamb ribs. Everything looks good until we start eating the tofu in the lamb pot the tofu was taste sour and waitress told us they would remake it for us and with extra noodles instead and 10 minutes later the same plate was out but with tofu pick out and there was no noodles added because the noodles in there literally can not be pick up and waitress was like that's what happen when it's over cook! What? I didn't over cook it because it's in the kitchen for so long and didn't even get the noodles added but now our noodle over cook! So pretty much when they said "let us remake you another one" always mean let us pick out the stuff u don't need and throw it back to you shady business! Never coming back! read more

Wild Cumin - Tofu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kent, Washington

Was really good! This was our time trying. Went with a group of friends. Had really fast service. Thank you! read more

Wild Cumin - Bone in Bone-On Lamb Over Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kent, Washington

I tried out the new addition to the Great Wall, Wild Cumin, and it was a nice experience! I checked out the menu and beef noodle soup sounded necessary for these rainy fall days. Walking in there is a kiosk that makes you think you need to order there. But no, wait to be seated. But the beef noodle soup was great, more hearty and more stew than soupy. Had green bell peppers, onions and tender beef pieces. Beef pastry appetizer was mid. $4 for one and kinda dry. Friendly server recommended the tender lamb skewers so Ill be back to try read more

Wild Cumin - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kent, Washington

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Chinese uyguhr cuisine. (Pronounced: wee-gir) We saw this on a SeattleFoodieAdventures short on facebook. We of course, had to try it. It is a small-ish restaurant in the Great Wall Mall feels kinda open to the world, but... I will say, seeing people in the mall walking by and staring at the giant hotpot... kinda fun. Our server was very nice and helpful. Showing us which dishes were spicy, answering our questions and making sure we ordered what we wanted. We started with the yogurt with honey and golden raisins. Similar to a thinner greek yogurt; tangy. The honey and raisins added a perfect sweetness to it. Will order again. Next was the braised lamb hot pot. Served on a sterno tray. Big enough for at least 2 people. With tofu, napa cabbage, cilantro, a wonderfully flavorful broth. Additionally, we added the wide, hand cut, noodles. An absolute must! The noodles were amazing!! No notes. We also got the stirfried beef with noodles. The noodles are also hand cut, but smaller, like big soba noodles. The broth is richer than the hotpot broth. Both were super tasty, but the beef noodle broth might be slightly better. Lastly, we got a lamb shank. With spicy seasoning on the side. Which was not too necessary as the small hint of spicy in the seasoning went great with the lamb. Tender, flavorful. The beef in the soup was full of flavor, the lamb in the hotpot was like stew meat. All in all, some of the best lamb I have ever had. Ever. A wonderful experience. We will be back. read more

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Serving Chinese Muslim Uyghur cuisine from the Xinjiang region - it's halal you'll find lots of lamb on this menu, predictably it's often seasoned with a fair bit of cumin along with red peppers though food can be ordered both spicy and mild. They also have a few chicken and beef dishes but lamb is most definitely the star here. The location is very clean and modern-looking also brightly lit but sadly the ambiance is a bit lacking as it is inside a strip mall. The service is attentive and friendly. The food was flavorful and the meat tender, my companion and I split lamb skewers to start. They were fragrant and tender seasoned with cumin and chilis. I had the stir fried lamb with noodles entree, my companion had the lamb shank with naan(which was a bit of show -stopper -very impressive looking). My noodles were delicious and there were a fair amount of veggies in my dish along with generous portion of tender lamb chunks and a pleasant oily sauce. We both really enjoyed our food and will be back. I don't know of anywhere else in the region where you can find Uyghur food. Give it a try! It's truly unique. You won't be disappointed. Large portions mean great for sharing family style or bringing home leftovers. Single entrees are in the $17-$25 range, they have skewers for appetizers and they also serve entree soups. read more

Wild Cumin - A peek inside the lamb shank naan. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kent, Washington

Incredible food, lamb and beef were incredibly tender and seasoned. The service was great too (we were served by May) The lamb ribs and naan bread stuffed with lamb (the big one) were excellent! We came here with parents and everyone enjoyed. They live in Chicago and I don't think they've enjoyed a Seattle restaurant more than this one! Definitely coming back iA! read more

Located at the Range 99 plaza, so happy finally there's a Chinese northwestern style restaurant in the Seattle area. We had lamb rice (手抓飯), lamb skewers, and lamb soups. All are delicious - will be back again! read more

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A regional cuisine from Xinjiang area，you can try the lamb BBQ！！！halal food option here read more

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I go here for a good meal. I order the stir-fry that has a rich base. My 8 year old son loves the broths. He doesn't like 'spicey' (I do) and we are both satisfied. I think other reviewers carry too much baggage about Xinjiang and that's why they can't enjoy good food. But if it is a good meal you want, then this restaurant is a good choice. read more

Very tasty and unique menu compared to most Chinese restaurants. Really liked the cucumber salad and lamb skewers

The restaurant is clean and bright. We ordered the lamb pillafer because it was the special of the day and 50% off and it was really delicious! We also got lamb and beef buns which were good too. 10/10 must come back again read more

Wild Cumin - Lamb pillafer - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kent, Washington

Been there two days in a row. Excellent food and service. The lamp soup and lamp skewers were delicious. Staff were very nice and friendly. This is a rare find in the greater Seattle area. read more

Where do I even start!? My family and I have been here more than I can count sometimes even twice a week! The service and food is top notched! I have tried basically everything on the menu and yet my favorite dish is the spicy beef noodle soup and the braised chicken noodle pot! Mind you this place has some cool pictures as decor and very clean! read more

What a interesting new place, meat and soup very good, if your a lamb lover definitely check it out. Super friendly staff, I hope this place stays a while. read more

Unfortunately not authentic Xinjiang food. I was so excited for a new Xinjiang restaurant in this area. I ordered the very basic Xinjiang food which were the Naan and roasted bun ( both lamb and beef) aka KaoBaoZi. The meat in the buns were dry and under seasoned ( no cumin seeds, not much onion). They have the meat sliced instead of chopping them into little cubes. The meat was too lean to have enough juice to give the bun layers of flavor. The naan I got was not like the ones that was shown in the other pictures. Mine was essentially a focaccia with sesame seeds. It was thick, not like the traditional naan which is thinner in the middle and has a good crust texture on the outside. Also the flour and the seasoning was not right so the naan itself tasted really bland. With all these things, I do think their service was nice. The waitress knows their food well and makes good recommendations. I am not sure if they had Xinjiang food before for them to call this Xinjiang food. It may sound harsh but that's how disappointed I am. I hope they can continue to make improvements and not to be these short-lived Chinese restaurants that just keep changing their names every year. There was just one group of people that was there when I put my order. The place looks nice and decent. Just don't expect your food looks like the ones they show on the wall which indicates they have the idea how Xinjiang food should look like. read more

Great taste halal food. Service is nice and friendly. Good ambiance place. Highly recommend for the one who is looking for halal chinese food. read more

Expensive and it is not pure XinJiang food . I feel like the grill is not like XinJiang's grill. The company name is related to XinJiang food but the food is far away from XinJiang . Lots of pictures in the store but it tastes very normal . I lived in XinJiang for 18years and there is no such food on their menu's. You can check on YouTube or google see what does XinJiang guys eat read more

So excited, I tried the yummy lamb dishes all halal. Lamb skewers are very delicious.

watered down flavorless food that taste bland cause its not salty and spicy enough. i don't recommend anything soup related tbh. their thicker nan bread taste like its been left out too long. it was hard and tasted like cardboard lol. water tasted weird even though we live in seattle with the best water in the usa service was just ok read more

Yo! This could be the only XinJiang Uighur crusine in Seattle. Delicious! Big portions like it supposed to be ! Must try! Must try!

Order roasted lamb and beef buns to go. They tried to auto add 18% tip on the self checkout. I changed it to $0. I don't tip at McDonald's either. The buns were tasty but a bit on the dry side. read more