A functional, no-frills Uyghur spot in Holborn that lures passersby with the scent of charcoal-grilled lamb and keeps them for the spicy hand-pulled noodles.
Ordering Strategy
Order the lamb skewers immediately to curb hunger, then share the massive Spicy Chicken plate and perhaps some Manti (dumplings) if you have 20 minutes to spare.
What to order
Lamb Skewers
An absolute 'must-order' that defines the restaurant's atmosphere with the scent of scorched lamb fat; they are expertly grilled with a 'salty crunch' on the outside and remain 'beautifully tender inside'.
Spicy Chicken
A 'commendably spicy' dish featuring bone-in chicken and soft potatoes in a rich five-spice sauce, served with 'thick, home made belt noodles' that have a 'lovely bouncy, tacky texture'.
Lampung
An unexpected standout salad of 'giant sticks of wobbly beancurd' topped with pickled carrots and beansprouts in a 'very wonderful vinegar-soy dressing' that surprises even jaded diners.
Manti
Described as 'famous' by the restaurant manager and 'fabulous' by critics, these meat-filled dumplings are 'soft but robust' and paired with an 'addictive vinegar-chilli dip'.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Bahram Mia (70%)
Editorial Weight 53 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 9 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 6 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 15 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
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Review signals
2 Elite · 0 Editorial · 3 total signals
Public signal
4.8★ (2,400 reviews)
Good to know
The meat is Halal; Manti dumplings require a 20-minute wait; it gets particularly busy during Ramadan Iftaar.
Locations
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