My other reviews still apply. This one is specifically for their 10th anniversary specials. This week, their special is $0.10 lamb skewers, but only 2/person. Yeah. $0.10. Oh happy day! Promo ends tonight. read more

I definitely enjoyed my meal here. Do note that this place is halal - which means my pakistani boyfriend doesn't have to worry about pork like at most chinese restaurants. They have a lot of dishes that are like build your own baos which I love. The restaurant also has membership option to buy into if you want to access the cheaper prices on the menu. The service was pretty friendly for a chinese restaurant as well. Will be back and regret not buying a card earlier! read more

We tried this place for the first time over Victoria Day weekend for dinner. It's located in Metro Square plaza. We were a group of 4 and got seated immediately, despite the restaurant being very full. The staff spoke mainly Mandarin and English. Their restaurant area is clean and new, but their washroom isn't great. Like most skewer restaurants in this area, they have both non-member and VIP member pricing. VIP membership is $20 for 2 years. However, the pricing extends beyond just skewers and applies to all dishes. The savings can actually make a pretty big difference too. For example, one of the noodle dishes we ordered went from $15.99 to $12.99. Lamb skewers went from $2.50 to $1.50 each. We ordered a round of skewers for all of us, a big plate of fried green beans, and a bowl of handmade noodles with eggplant. The lamb skewers were a bit on the rare side, but still tasted good. The chicken wing skewer was pretty good too. The spices in the green beans were very interesting, it was really delicious but it had a mouth numbing effect. We really liked their handmade noodles though! The texture and taste was great. In total, our meal came to about $40 after tax and tip for four people ($10 each!), which is so cheap for a dinner. Our approximate savings with the VIP card were about $10 before tip. It would only take one more trip to this place within the next 2 years to make the VIP card worth it. This is definitely a great place to go if you're ever craving skewers, or during night market season. It's cheap and effective! read more

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A great takeout meal of lamb and two types of really great fresh, hand-pulled noodles. I found the Chinese beef burger to be dry and forgettable. The lamb skewers were absolutely delicious despite the tiny bit of meat you get, which becomes more obvious with takeout, because it is off the skewer. But it's all quality not quantity, and very yummy, with a nice char and seasoned with a delicious cumin spice mix. But the fresh bouncy noodles are definitely the star here, and the flavors are complex and delicious. Don't be shy about asking for them hot, I found my "spicy" noodles to be medium spicy, so no worries things will be too hot. I will definitely be back to try more lamb and noodles, including the Liang pi. read more

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Updates: Yelp only allows one review per user. I'm here to updating my review. FIVE STAR this time!!! As I said before, I came here pretty often. Both my husband and I love this place. They recently finished renovation. We decided to come here and see if they are better than before. 1. After renovation, it looks fancy and is customer friendly. A modern renovation style. Fewer seats with sufficient spacing between tables. They are now have outlets at some of the booths. 2. Better favour overall than before. Chicken cartilage skewers are now more than crispy. They now have some special sauce on it. A little bit sour and spicy. Lamb skewers are just as good as before in tastes and are more tender. The Xin Jiang chicken stew are still good. It will be better if it is more flavourful just like before. Good side is that they are now giving chicken pieces with more meat. Before there is quite a lot of chicken bones like able areas. The fried beef - new in the menu - is surprisingly good. Although beef is a bit dry, but it's meant to be for this type of dish. And, it's very crispy. Onion inside is the best part. Onions are cooked a little bit. They don't have that spice but locks that juice and sweetness inside. Very refreshing and balance off the greasiness from deep fried. 3. Old staff. They are awesome. Very fast and friendly. Old review: 4 stars Love this place. Me and my husband are the regular customers here and got couple membership cards (we already forgot to bring the ones we have This is the place we will definitely go when we are not certain about where to eat. We love their Xin Jiang Dapan Chicken. Chicken is very juicy and tender. Potato inside is what I like too, very creamy. My favourite is the noddles inside. This is a must order for us. We often order additional noodles and soak them in the juice/gravy. This time, we tried something new. Xin Jiang roasted fish is all right and the portion gets smaller. Lamb screwers are always good. Chicken cartilages are good too. Gong Bao chicken is surprisingly good. Very flavourful. I now try to avoid eating carbs, but with that gong Bao chicken I will take two bowls of rice. read more

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I didn't come here for a lunch special. The regular menu has regular prices and "VIP" prices. That to me is a scam. Service is terrible. They don't come to take away plates or to fill tea unless they're actually bringing you a dish. Sitting at a table in the corner doesn't help either. I had to go up to the servers to ask for additional dishes, containers, and to pay. That's 3 times I was doing the job of a server. The food actually isn't bad, but heavy on the grease. Out of principle, I would not go back. I wasn't offered the chance to purchase a VIP card either so that's why I think this place is just a scam. I don't care if you have photos with famous people. Run a proper restaurant and maybe people will actually come back. Not just because you conned them into buying a VIP card. Last thing: they don't even take Visa or any other credit cards, just cash or debit at their inflated prices! Annoying. read more

Membership: The server told me that I could purchase a membership for $20. This lasts 2 years and lets you order food at the membership price, which is often a better deal. We went for it because we ordered a lot. H42. Xinjiang Style #1 Super Dish: This item was the first item on the menu. It turned out to be a disappointment because it was expensive and did not taste very special imo - It was just okay. I did not appreciate that they made it with bone-in chicken pieces. I would not recommend it unless you are okay with crushed chicken bones in every bite. I think getting 22 lamb skewers with membership is a much better deal. It is roughly the same price. B01. BBQ Lamb Kabob: This is a winner. You can enjoy the lamb BBQ and play with epic steel skewers. I do want to mention that the member price is $2 after HST. You can get comparable lamb skewers for $1.86 apiece at Pacific Mall (the 7-for-$13 deal, no HST, current as of Feb 2019). P09. Spicy Lamb in a Wak: It is essentially a dry hot pot. Very lamb-y. I would order with some steamed rice. V03. Mapo Tofu: I love mapo tofu and I always order it whenever it is on the menu. It was watery, oily, and without flavour. Possibly the worst Mapo Tofu I have ever had at a Chinese restaurant. I know this place does not specialize in Szechuan dishes but it should not be on the menu if they can't bring their A-game. Coriander Egg Pancake with Deep Fried Chinese Dough Stick: This was much better than I expected. The Chinese doughnut gives it substance and the black (hoisin?) sauce adds flavour. This would make a great snack. Servers were very prompt and friendly. I enjoyed the overall experience but did not enjoy everything that I ordered. If I make a second visit, I would just get the skewers, snacks, and try their hand-pulled noodles. read more

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I would say only come to Xin Jiang Restaurant for their skewers as that is the only thing that's worth the price and tastes better than many other similar restaurants. Environment: The restaurant is located at the Metro Square Plaza (Steeles/Ferrier) and parking has always been an issue at this plaza. Be alert and be on the lookout for careless drivers as well. Save yourself the trouble and try to stay away from the main parking space near the restaurants and go for the parking spots at the back to save on time spent looking and stay away from reckless drivers. For the restaurant itself, I find that it's very loud, the atmosphere felt greasy and sort of stink of BBQ, so it's probably not a good idea to wear anything fancy/expensive that you mind getting dirty there. There were a decent number of tables and they have large round tables for big groups of 10. Food: First thing first, when you first take a look at the menu, you'll notice there are 2 prices, one for VIP and one for regular. I think in general the VIP pricing is $1-3 cheaper per dish. In order to get the VIP pricing, you have to purchase a VIP card for $20 which lasts for 2 years. It's pretty worth it in my opinion as you can basically get your money back after 2 visits. This is actually a pretty good business trick, just make the regular prices higher and have the customers purchase the VIP card to make them feel good about getting the savings. But yeah, the regular price is too expensive for what you're getting. Onto the food, we actually ordered a bunch of stuff, such as lamb skewers, lamb with rice, cold tofu with preserved eggs, stretched noodle with lamb, and seafood with rice crispy. I didn't come from Northern China so I can't comment on the authenticity of the dishes, but just flavour wise the only thing I liked a lot were the lamb skewers, and the rest was just alright. One thing is sure though, everything felt really dry and greasy, so I couldn't stop drinking the tea. Also, I find that the portions are not as big as Southern Chinese/HK restaurants and there were a lot of meats in the dish. Not sure if I'll come back again for another visit, since I wasn't the one who bought the VIP card and their regular prices are a little pricey. read more

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Really nice clean restaurant, with great food and decent service. Tried the lamb skewers and theyre the way I enjoy with lots of meat and cumin and minimal fatty pieces. I would come back for these but pricey at $2.50 for one. Also tried a chili oil fish. So much chili you would never know there's a fish underneath. A little spicy for me but I still enjoyed the soft fish underneath. Overall would definitely come back. read more

Xin Jiang Restaurant - Lamb skewers, really good. - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Great spot if you like lamb, baa-baa-baad if you don't (ohohoho). My favourites are the plump and juicy BBQ lamb skewer in spicy which is heavily cumin-flavoured, the lamb with garlic bolt, and the cold appetizer dish of mashed garlic and eggplant. Popular dishes here are the hand-pulled lamb noodles, and BBQ cabbage skewers. Servers are native Mandarin speakers but also speak English. Lunch specials available during weekdays, averaging around the $10 mark. Menu shows two price points, with the lower one for customers who buy the VIP Card (something like $20 for a year's membership). I think I've eaten enough lamb skewers alone to make it worth it... read more

If you want some authentic Northern Chinese food, this place is it. In fact I don't think there's another place in Toronto that offers this array of options. Recommended by a friend, I took my family here to try and it was a hit!! We ordered: two types of cold noodles, this lamb soupy noodles, "Chinese hamburger", lamb skewers and lamb soup. Super legit and took me back to northern China. Bonuses: The service is quick and attentive. At an easy to find location too where there's bubble tea and other restaurants nearby. Verdict: If you're looking for a northern Chinese food, this is a must. read more

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A great place for lamb skewers. They make it perfectly here, the right amount of char and spice on the outside of each morsel of moist juicy meat. Each skewer comes with four sizeable chunks of lamb on a metal skewer. It takes a bit of finessing to wrangle each piece off the skewer, but its well worth the effort. The spinach and vermicelli salad is a great counterpart to the heavier dishes, which is pretty much any meat dish you may get). It contains more garlic and vinegar than the usual, but it works perfectly in this environment. The service is fast paced and speaks predominantly Mandarin. I can see how not knowing the language may detract from the experience, but luckily all the menu options comes with rough translations and a lot of pictures. You can definitely get by with just English and a little patience. read more

Great little restaurant with nice service and delicious food. Loved that the menu had photos of everything made it very easy to order. Will certainly go back again. Only thing to note for folks is they serve beer, pop and tea only so it kept our birthday celebrations on the dry side (no hard liquor drinks). read more

The food is absolutely delicious! I was honestly so impressed with the flavours: they had nice kicks of spice with well-balanced meaty flavours. Both vegetable and meat dishes were great. They also had good proportions. For 2 people, we spent around $60 for 4-5 dishes but we became very full and still had quite a bit left over for takeout! I loved C17: glass noodle vermicelli and lamb in chili oil soup. This came in a large pot over a flame and I would definitely recommend if you like a bit of spice. I would also recommend the basa fish filet in chili oil (looks spicy but was actually very manageable in terms of spice so you can actually enjoy the dish) and the pilaf rice with lamb which came with an awesome yogurt-based sauce. I have not seen many other Xinjiang cuisine restaurants nearby so definitely give this a try if you can. They use flavours typically seen in Chinese and Middle Eastern cuisine, and they have a lot of chili-incorporated dishes with a mala (numbing spice) taste. They are also a Halal restaurant! Food presentation was also beautiful and I loved their tableware. Our server was funny and friendly, and she put in effort into giving great service. I have visited twice now and will definitely be returning! read more

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I desperately wanted to love this place, especially since I brought a huge group of my fellow yelpers here. Having never been here, I knew it was a bit of a risk. I just recently returned back from China where I discovered the Uyghur Food (known as Xian Jiang, or literally "New Gingers" [[I wonder what Carrot Top would say]]). The Uyghur are a Turkic ethnic group living in North Western China, and are predominately Muslim so the food is halal. I immediately fell in love with the food while visiting a few remote regions in China, but also the vast availability of the cuisine in Shanghai and Beijing. There were so many dishes that hit my palette like a truck. The lamb, mutton kabobs with this spicy cumin rub, where after they take it off the grill sprinkle it with some more of the rub. The "Big Plate of Chicken" in this soupy spicy broth where they add fresh "Lai Mein" or literally Pulled Noodles. The texture of the noodles were like nothing I've ever had before, it was chewy and silky. The Naan used to suck up all of the other brothy goodness were light and crispy. And the Polo which is a meaty rice pilaf that was saucy and tasty. Unfortunately Xian Jiang had most of these dishes (I was disappointed not to find the Polo) in name, but it was nothing like what I had had back in China. The kabobs were merely okay, and was probably the highlight of the evening. The broth in the Big Plate of Chicken was fairly plain, and only consisted of a spicy flavour. I think the biggest issue for the whole evening was the spicy flavour profile for all the dishes were the same. The dishes I had in Asia, varied in flavour. Here, it seemed everything pretty much tasted of the same rub/sauce/marinade. The noodles, which I was so hoping replicated what I had was definitely not fresh. It was limp. Not so silky. Not so chewy. The Naan, was thick and had probably been sitting around for a while. The service was excellent and they were attentive to our large group. Although in name many of the dishes were present, the food wasn't that bad, but it just wasn't the same. There are three other Uyghur restaurants in Toronto, and hopefully they come a bit closer to what I had previously experienced, as I am craving an authentic experience. read more

I came here for lunch on a weekday so I got to order from their special lunch menu. Most dishes were priced at $6.99 which I thought was a steal until I actually got the food. We ordered the beef fried rice and lamb with eggplant rice but we pretty much got a whole lot of rice and not much of meat. I guess they have to find ways to make a profit at $6.99 some how. I also found the food to be more on the greasy side. That aside, the taste was quite good. The other reason why I only gave it a 3 star is because of one server. We were served by this really rude guy who looked like he was miserable at his job and acted like he was too good for it. He mess up on our order but denied it was his fault. The lamb eggplant with rice came out within the 5 mins while we waited 30 mins for the beef fried rice. We had to asked for it twice! The second time, I also asked if he forgot to put the order in, he said in a very condescending tone, "If I didn't put your order in, how would you have gotten your lamb eggplant rice" and the just walked away. W.T.F?!!?!!! Not sure if I will be back in a jiffy. read more

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If you love Chinese food and want to try some new-to-you dishes, don't miss out on Xin Jiang Restaurant. The decor and service in this strip mall spot are far from fancy, but the food is wonderful. We've rented a car and driven out to Markham from downtown just to eat here before, it's that good. Excellent and clearly labeled vegetarian options, too! The "vegetable hand made stir-fried noodles" are excellent, with that perfect pulled noodle bite and chew. The sauce is perfectly spiced and seasoned, with an excellent assortment of fresh sautéed veggies. Don't miss out on the "crispy fried sweet yam w/ candy coat" for dessert, just be sure to dunk as many pieces as possible in the water provided and then leave them on a plate to dry before they become permanently fused. It's a large portion, definitely a great group dessert choice. There are so many great Chinese places in Markham, but opportunities to enjoy Xinjiang cuisine are relatively rare in Toronto. Give it a try, you won't regret it! read more

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Xinjiang is China's north western province and is home to China's second largest Muslim chinese minority population (8.4 million people), the Uyghurs. The province is known for its picturesque landscapes but my favourite part is the cuisine influenced from its central Asia neighbours and position on the Silk Road. When I was living in China, I would go for xingjiang food all the time quickly developing a craving for its noodle dishes, lamb kabobs and spices. Back in Toronto, I was wondering how I would get my fix. To my surprise, while dining at one of the Asian Legend outlets on Steeles, I found Xin Jiang Restaurant and was in heaven at first bite. Despite the fact that there are some sichuan, and other non xinjiang dishes mixed into the extensive menu, it is as close to the real deal as you're going to get here. The menu is written in both English and Chinese so it is easy for newcomers to xinjiang food to decipher what they are selecting. The cuisine is known for its lamb dishes, nan bread, kabobs and pulled noodles. In addition to everything i just mentioned, one of my favourite dishes, however is the braised eggplant with green peppers. Cash or debit only. Go try it! Best to go with a group of people and share lots of dishes because it is impossible to only order a dish or two once you see them coming out of the kitchen. read more

Xin Jiang Restaurant - Lamb Kabobs - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

One young server here had a really bad attitude with our table, but others were fine (As brown people who regularly eat at asian hole in the wall eateries, we've made peace with the service we get though). We will probably not go back, there are other places that do NW Chinese food well (and are politer). Here's our order and my comments: - Lamb skewers: good quality of meat & great mix of spices, not enough little blobs of (guilt-inducing but oh so delicious) fat - stir-fried green beans: delicious! the spices numbed our - Beef with veggies: yummy, came in a little work at our table and stayed hot throughout our meal - lamb and chive dumplings: meh, not a fan of NW dumplings - green onion pancake: can't go wrong with this classic; Xin Jiang did it well - lamb & onions with pancakes: again meh, don't bother ordering read more

I was so impressed by the food here... complex flavours, the perfect amount of spice, and fresh ingredients. The service was quite good as well, particularly since the place was full and we were a table of 14. The food came out quick and hot. Best: - Lamb and chicken kebabs: perfectly cooked and cuminy, without being overbearingly so. I could have eaten nothing but these things and been happy. - Eggplant: soft and perfect. I don't even have a photo of it because I wanted to get into it so quickly. - Deep fried naan bread and lamb: For some reason, Shari and thought the deep fried naan cubes were some kind of veggie. I thought that they had somehow found a way to make veggies ridiculously tasty. No, it was bread. And it's still ridiculously tasty. - Beef rolled up in flat bread: I've never been disappointed by this ever in my life. It was delicious. Everything else was very very good. I will definitely return again. read more

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Got the bbq squid tentacles, stir fried thick noodles with beef, and mini lamb skewers. The lamb and squid had the perfect amount of flavour and were cooked just right and the texture of the noodles were spot on. However, they used a lot of grease and onions in these dishes that it became nauseating after a while. The leftover onions in our 3 dishes would've been equivalent to 2 onions! We asked for all 3 dishes to be spicy but they were far from that and the noodles were more sweet than spicy. read more

This is our new go to restaurant for Western Chinese BBQ! We came late Friday night... wasn't busy around 11:30pm and they close at 2am. Skewers are excellent especially the house special lamb skewers which are served on metal skewers. We also had the shrimp, tofu, beef and cabbage which were all excellent. The marinated cold beef and tripe appetizer dish was outstanding as well as the braised beef brisket. Next time we will try the dumplings and noodles on the menu. The VIP card is worth it as it's $20 for 2 years and you will save around $1-$3 per dish. The server was a young guy but was very friendly and nice. The restaurant was very clean and presentable. We will be back! read more

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This is a good joint for when you feel like some spicy skewers. I love spicy food and their spices are quite intense. Especially their szechuan spicy fish fillet in a bowl filled with oil spicy broth. It will make your nose run and if you are fan of that, you'll enjoy it. I love the chicken skewers here, although most people order their lamb/beef. That's just because I prefer chicken. Also order it with at least a bit of spice. They have a WIDE selection of unique dishes that I don't find elsewhere... such as the stirfried beef with onion and lotus leaf white buns. You wrap the meat and onion inside the buns and its a dream. The buns are so fresh and softly moist too. One star deducted because their service can be improved as we had to ask for glasses of water multiple times for the people who couldnt handle the heat. read more

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My Asian friends that I ate with really liked it. I thought it was ok. I guess the chef is racist? Just kidding. Good food but not my cup of tea. If you like this sort of somewhat spicy food, then try it out. read more

I come here EVERY TIME I visit Toronto. Like no joke it's like the best Xin Jiang food I've had since I can remember. I'm from New York but the Xin Jiang restaurants here is nothing comparable. I always get the lamb kabab 羊肉串(it's crazy good), and the chicken platter 大盘鸡. I know there's a bunch of food to try in Toronto, but this is definitely somewhere you have to stop at! 5 stars! read more

Xin Jiang Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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If you like lamb, this is the place to go. You can order lamb skewers, dumplings, on rice and lamb shoulder. It may be difficult to communicate as most of the staff speak mainly Mandarin. On the menu, they have pictures and you can ask the next table on what they ordered. Make sure you tell them the level of spice as they can adjust accordingly if possible. They also advertise their special of the week via an app and also at the restaurant. However, you need to be able to read Chinese or talk with the staff. I would definitely recommend people to try them out if you like lamb. I can't wait to return for more lamb especially with this cold weather. read more

Halal chinese fix in toronto. We ordered the chicken cartilage skewers & lamb kabobs (these two should definitely be on your list) with steamed rice. Green beans with beef (does get a bit salty by the end) beef with potatoes (gravy) & a lamb shank (good to share amongst 4). I think they have a membership price & a regular customer price. Comes around $65 for two. It's always busy & chaotic in there, but it somehow goes with the vibe. read more

Love the lamb skewers. Love how it came on the metal sticks. I like them with extra cumin and spice powder. This place has been around since forever ago. I used to crave it all the time. So many skewer places have popped out since then, but a lot of these places fry the lamb skewers instead of the authentic bbq over charcoal technique. Revising this place brought back lots of memories. Quality did not deteriorate over all these years and price remain reasonable. read more

Xin Jiang Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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a lot of their skewers are the same rub. nothing wows me there. theur steamed dumplings are ok. very large portions, good for sharing. i like order the beef brisket noodle soup, green onion pancake w.egg and dough fritter roll w.egg. great taste for the pricing! they have a lot of lamb dishes here..im not a fan of lamb but my guests say its not too bad.. read more

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First time trying this place and it was amazing! We went on a Friday night and it was not busy at all. Service was great and when we asked the waiter to give us some recommendations, he definitely gave us the best tips! We ordered the lamb skewers and the homemade noodles with lamb and tomatoes. Under $20 in total tax and tips included...worth the price! The lamb skewers were so juicy and succulent. The portion was great for each skewer. I had the mild kabobs and it was so delicious. The meat was very tender and it did not have the weird lamb smell. Usually I don't order lamb because it has a strange, distinct smell that immediately turns off my appetite. But the skewers were perfectly marinated and the smell was delicious. I also loved the home made noodles. I thought it would be really sour because of the tomatoes, but it turned out perfect. The sauce was amazing, the lamb was tasty and the onions and veggies were perfectly mixed with the noodles. So much flavour and it was a great portion! Overall, the food was great and service was amazing. Would definitely come here again for their lamb specials. The server recommended us a few more things to try for next time. Great environment and great food. Can't wait for next time! read more

Xin Jiang Restaurant - Homemade noodles with tomatoes! - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I used to be a big fan of this place when they opened and had a promotion with lamb skewers. I loved all the dishes so much that my family got their annual VIP card and continued to come back within that year. After about half a year of frequent visits with my family, about 6-7 times, we noticed the significant reduction in the size and amount of meats we get in the dishes, whether it be the skewers or stirfried meats. The taste of the dishes also doesn't taste as good anymore, and a plate of stirfried pepper beef would have mostly peppers than beef. I suspect the main famous chef whose photos are displayed at the front was only working and managing the back during the early openings of the restaurant and for cost saving reasons they switched to lesser chefs that simply copy some of the dishes in looks but not so much in taste. read more

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Although living close by, this is only the 3rd time I have been there at Xin Jiang Restaurant and for lunch this time. Never thought of taking pictures and write about it but thought I should. One thing I love about this place is that the menu comes with a lot of pictures which is always great if you are not familiar with the cuisine. Lamb & Fennel Dumplings $5.99 ~This was surprisingly good with lamb juices squirting out after a bite, the black vinegar wasn't really necessary. ~ I have had lamb dumpling at other places in Toronto and they were either flavorless or way too gamey for my taste. BBQ Lamb Kabob $1.99/ea ~ One of the best lamb kabob in the city, perfectly grilled and seasoned. BBQ Beef Thin Tendon $1.99/ea ~ This was the first time we try thin tendon on it's own like that and on a skewers. It's usually my fave part when eating beef brisket. ~ This was a bit tough and chewy which I like but thought it wasn't grilled properly and sort of cold. Braised Lamb served over Nan $18.99 ~The presentation of the picture looked really good and we just had to order it. Thought it would be much smaller but it was actually a 8" nann and more than 1" thick. ~ It was a rather large dish and after only one slice I had enough. ~ I personally love the lamb but thought the nann was was too heavy and on the sweet side. ~ But I guess it was just me cause Ben loved it and end up eating 4 slices. ~ I would have prefer it with a bowl of rice with the lamb and the yummy sauce. West Chinese Style Lamb Rice $5.99 ~ This look rather plan with just barely a few pieces of lamb but the rice was infuse with flavor. ~ No idea what the rice was made with but loved it, especially with the lightly pickled cabbage on the side which gave it contrast in flavor and texture. Verdict : ~ Great lamb dishes and one of the best lamb skewers in Toronto. ~ Would love to come back for dinner with more friends and try their spicy dishes read more

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This is one of those "hole in the wall" masterpieces that exist in the Scarborough/South Markham area. The menu boasts it to be a western style asian cuisine, although I'm no expert, I think the proximity to india and other countries to the west explains the extra spice and heat. This is also one of those places you can't wait to show your friends. The name is a bit tough to remember, but I have been brought here by food friends on two separate occasions without realizing it was this place. It looks like they have a ton of great dishes to check out, but I can't help getting the two superstar dishes they have: - hand pulled noodles - bbq skewers The skewers are pretty popular, but they aren't very cheap. They do stand out in terms of flavour - dry rubbed spice and I'm pretty sure charcoal grilled. The standard meat is fantastic, but the Lamb just rocks with their style of cooking. I most recently went for lunch. It's just $6 for the best Asian style hand pulled noodles I have had, in a ridiculously awesome spicy and tasty sauce. I got the vegetarian option, which is one of the best full on veggie options I've had at an asian place but I have had the lamb, and it was great too. A perfect blend of heat and flavour. Also worth mentioning: the portions are big! I'm a big eater, so I finished my bowl of noodles and was pleasantly stuffed. You may want to get some skewers and share the noodles. As in all good asian restaurants, the meal came with free tea, and especially good - complimentary soup. Service is like all good asian places - friendly and quick, but you need to be bold and wave them down. This is a fantastic place to check out and show your friends! read more

Xin Jiang Restaurant - The nan bread. It's massive! - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Really authentic Chinese food; go here for their freshly grilled BBQ skewers. They are REALLY tasty! I got a variety of skewers (the lamb was really good), plus other dishes such as rice noodles and fried dough with filling. The food comes fast, and prices are reasonable. Totally satisfies a craving for bbq'd skewer meat! read more

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I'm going to keep this review nice and short: The Good: 1. Lamb Skewers - Not overly gamy and large portions 2. One bowl of rice = Two bowls of rice 3. Exceptional Service - Waiter gave us realistic view of how much to order 4. Good variety of spicy food & so many LAMB dishes! The Bad: 1. Dirty & Sticky table, the floor was a little oily 2. Wipe down the utensils with hot tea before use 3. Skewer handles were very oily Will think about returning if they kept the place cleaner. read more

Xin Jiang Restaurant - Lamb skewers - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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The presentation and the decor of this place might throw you off but the food here is top notch! My favorite lamb skewers in town, hands down! It's really great value, they're served on a metal skewer (very environmentally friendly), very tender, grilled and seasoned to perfection with one of my favorite Asian bbq spice - cumin. We also ordered their bean cold noodle, a great contract to the lamb skewer, a perfect combo. If you're looking for a carb dish, the stir fried noodle is great, huge portions but not lacking in flavor! read more

Xin Jiang Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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oh this location is far better than its sister restaurant (The Only) at midland/Sheppard! I went to their midland sheppard location first, and happened to come here for a dinner with friends. I was expecting so-so spicy food but with the same disappointments that I experienced @ The Only, but I was pleasantly surprised! Their skewers and noodle dishes are a must-try read more

Xin Jiang Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Great place with AMAZING food. I highly recommend the lamb kabobs, the handmade noodles, the beef and onion pancakes, and fennel lamb dumplings. They are a staple every time we come here! The cabbage kabob sounds plain, and I admit I questioned it when a coworker decided to order them, but man everyone loved them. The blend of spices and seasoning on it was fantastic- lots of cumin and other spices. I bought the membership card for $20 with my coworkers and we earned back what we paid for it on the first visit with all the savings we got with it. Plus, the membership card lasts for TWO years, not one! read more

Xin Jiang Restaurant - Lamb skewers and cabbage kabobs - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Everything in this restaurant that we've tried is pretty good but my husband and I love the beef skewers and cold potato salad here and order it quite often! read more

The food is good, but not like extremely good. I say this bc it's not worth to spend 1 hour and half time there. We sit there for 5 minuets to wait for them to give us the menu, 15 minuets to come back take our menu(yes, you have to write what you want to order by yourself), and about 30-40 minuets to get your food(which they forgot to give us the rice we ordered). Only nice waiter is the guy wearing glasses, he is the actually helped us order and checked whether we can eat spicy or not. Otherwise we may sit there forever, I wish I left as soon as I saw the sign of really bad service. Btw, cash only read more