Anytime my husband and I are visiting a city we have to look up Uyghur food near us as it is one of our favorite cuisines. We got the stir fry lamb with cumin which came with rice. Flavor was good. The lamb was a bit chewy and dry.

4.5 stars, I'm rounding up because of the noodle freshness and the location. The vegetables and bread are weak points, don't go for those. The lagman here are every bit as good as you'll find in South Brooklyn, despite the touristy location near Penn Station. (This is the perfect pre-train meal.) They're pulled fresh to order, and you can taste that in the springiness of the noodles. Despite that it comes out fast: basically, I ordered, heard them pounding out the noodles, saw fire coming off of a wok, and then had my meal within 10 minutes. The soup-sauce for the lagman is standard, nothing special. Lamb is nicely seasoned but a bit chewy, vegetables were too heavy on onions and not enough on peppers, I thought. I got some bread for the train, that was a weak point. It didn't have much flavor and was below average. I'd stick to the sauteed foods here, rather than the baked ones.

This restaurant is located in the Hell's Kitchen area close to Macy's. There are numerous chain restaurants in this area, which makes it highly "touristy." Finding this hidden delicacy thrilled me so much, especially considering I've never tried Uyghur food. The space has a cozy feel to it thanks to the light wall decor. Orders are placed at a tiny counter near the menus; there is no waiter or waitress present, and credit or debit cards are accepted. After placing your order, you can select a table and start to eat! It was a chilly day in the city, and I was craving something delicious. I had stir-fried noodles with beef and spicy chicken with a side of rice. The dish was served pretty quickly, and I must admit that I inhaled everything! The chicken was extremely flavorful and it was juicy and had a nice spicy touch to it. It was unlike anything I had ever experienced. The beef was juicy and delicious, the noodles were thick and fresh, and the meal had a great flavor overall. The prices were really affordable, and the quantities were large enough to share. It felt like South Asian cuisine married Asian cuisine; the flavors were distinct. I also tried the mandarin soda which was yummy! They had an upstairs bathroom that was perhaps the cleanest restaurant restroom I've seen in the city, and the staff was really polite. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is eager to try something new. This is a highly touristic and busy neighborhood, so parking can be difficult unless you find a parking garage. You can also utilize public transportation to get here.

LOVED this place!!! Stumbled across it on the way to my friend's apt and was curious to try out Uyghur cuisine and it definitely did not dissapoint. Both dishes my friend and I got were super flavorful. I think this would be perfect for Sichuan lovers. The prices are a little steep but the food is quite filling. Definitely shareable. My friend and I shared two entrees and we had leftovers as well.

Food: - noodles with stir-fried lamb: 10/10, super flavorful, really hit the spot, some ma-la flavors in the noodle - yogurt: 10/10, super potent yogurt, I missed this flavor Service: - fast and friendly service - order in the front Ambiance: - no a/c - plenty of seating indoors on a Thursday for lunch (around 9 tables inside) - good music

Love love love this place! We have been there multiple times and have not had a single bad dish. It is so flavorful and there are so many options. The staff are all super friendly and speak multiple languages! We got the polo which is a rice dish that was both savory and sweet. It was definitely one of my favorite dishes. They had a lot of side dishes that were refreshing such as the cucumbers and the black ear mushroom. The lamb and cumin bun was crispy and soft. The one dish I order every time is the chicken mixed with spices braised in potatoes. The dish is spicy and savory. The meat and the potatoes are so soft they melt in your mouth. This place has seating and takeout. The service is very fast and it is very convenient. Would definitely recommend it to anyone in the area.

I watch a ton of movies at the 34th Street AMC (go A-List), so I'm often in the area, and I'm so pleased that this Uyghur restaurant has opened up nearby. Most of the tables are for groups of 2-4, although there's a bigger one on the second floor (which is essentially all that's there, along with the restaurant's lone bathroom). We started with the cucumber salad mixed with garlic dressing, which was lightly marinated but quite refreshing, and you get a big plate for $13. For the mains, I got the handmade noodles with Uyghur stir-fried lamb, which was a good, pepper-forward dish with really fresh and chewy noodles. But I was an even bigger fan of my friend's stir-fried lamb with spring onion dish. The lamb was perfectly seasoned and sauced up and sooo flavorful. It didn't come with any starch, so he ordered the traditional Uyghur bread on the side, which was decent... but it probably would've been even better with the noodles. My favorite thing of all may have been the traditional Uyghur yogurt. It's a simple yet deliciously effective dessert. The yogurt has a lightly decadent and creamy flavor, and the honey and raisins add just the right touch of sweetness. I'll absolutely be back to try a bunch of their other dishes, like the big tray chicken and baked buns... plus more of that yogurt!

Short review/notes: Website was updated to https://tengritaguyghurcuisinenyc天山美食.net/ . Will submit the new info. They apparently added a Austin Street location (presumably in Forest Hills.) They specialize in lamb and people who are a fan of cumin will love this spot. Just mind the wait and that it's definitely not fancy here. This is one of the few restaurants specializing in Uyghyur with the only other one in Manhattan being closed for a while (Caravan) and the rest being in Flushing and far away in Brooklyn (Brighton Beach, and other nearby neighborhoods.) The closest thing to the food here you can find is probably either Xian Famous Foods or Farida's. I've been here twice but I forgot to write a review the first time. The first time I was with a few others downstairs and the other time I was upstairs which is sparse and we kind of had to bring the food ourselves upstairs as well (and as I was basically one of the hosts, that became my thing to do which was annoying outside of the good exercise. The the food takes a bit to come out and they use disposable stuff and it's not exactly the nicest place so go here for cheap tasty good food. The Samsa (listed as "baked bun" on the menu) is a delicious appetizer here. It takes a bit but it's well flavored with a lot of lamb and onions. If you're going to get one of the Roujiamo (also a type of bun,) I highly recommend sticking to the Lamb and Cumin Bun version as I found the chicken version very bland though I would say the texture is off not having the proper crisp. The Dumplings here are fine and very reasonably priced especially for this neighborhood but I would say a bit doughy. If you're looking for something vegetarian prior to all the meat, the Cold Fungus Salad (aka pickled wood ear mushroom salad) is light and tasty though I would say less sour then the other ones I've had. The "Cucumber Salad Mixed With Garlic Dressing" is also light but it does have some good garlic flavor. Another option is the Beef Salad in Uyghur Style Dressing which has some good mala flavor. From the larger plates, the Traditional Uyghur Polo is pretty good with a bit of sweetness from some carrots and a good amount of lamb. I prefer Farida's version but polo/plov very heavily depending on which culture it is so it's hard to compare. My preference in terms of all the main dishes was the Pearl Noodles. The texture was very appealing and there was a good amount of lamb. The "Stir Fried Noodles" and "Oily Noodles" are also tasty while the other good noodle dish was the Handmade Noodle with Uyghur Stir-Fried Lamb as it had a good texture. For chicken dishes, the Spicy Chicken (their take on Szechuan chili chicken essentially) is good but if you want to go more traditional, I'd recommend the dakpanji/Big Plate Chicken listed as Chicken Mixed With Spices Braised In Potatoes. This very traditional dish consists of stewed chicken and potatoes on top of rather delicious noodles. Available in three sizes, this can easily be shared between a bunch of people especially if you get the two larger sizes. Otherwise, the beef with chili had a good cumin kick while the Chive Stir-Fried with Eggs is one of the few non meat main dishes. The only dessert here is yogurt with a bit of fruit and some honey. They have some unique drinks otherwise. If you're looking for a unique experience near Bryant Park and you don't mind a super casual atmosphere and the disposable stuff here, it's hard to go wrong here in terms of prices. Low 4.