EmergingLamb skewers (kao yangrou)
FoodFood & diningCharcoal-grilled lamb skewers with cumin and chili. Xinjiang's most famous street food. Best at the Grand Bazaar.
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EmergingBig plate chicken (dapanji)
FoodFood & diningLarge plate of braised chicken with potatoes, peppers, and hand-pulled noodles. A Xinjiang invention meant for sharing.
EmergingHand-pulled noodles (laghman)
FoodFood & diningUyghur hand-pulled noodles with stir-fried lamb and vegetables. Chewy and flavorful. The Uyghur version of pasta.