Turan Uyghur Kitchen

Reviews

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  Myriam Acton

  6 days ago
  5.0
  Absolutely amazing restaurant in chinatown. I came here with a friend to enjoy a meal and watch the world cup, and the food and service were amazing! The complementary tea was nice to enjoy while watching the world cup. As an arab, it very much reminded me of home.
• KY

  Keju Yan

  6 days ago
  5.0
  As a man who lived in Xinjiang for 9 years, the Gyro Laghman here is the most authentic Xinjiang style I ever had in the Houston area. I really enjoyed. Recommended!
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  Meerim Urmatbekovna

  Jun 21, 2026
  1.0
  Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. As soon as we walked in, there was an unpleasant odor mixed with a strong smell of cleaning chemicals. The dining area was dirty, and the restroom was also unclean. The food was not tasty and did not resemble authentic Uyghur cuisine at all. The tea tasted strange — either the water was not properly boiled or there was a chlorine taste. To make matters worse, we found a hair in our food. Some people in our group ate only because they were very hungry after a long trip, I personally decided not to order anything after seeing how dirty everything was. The only positive thing I can say is that the waitresses brought the food quickly. Other than that, I cannot recommend this place and would not return.
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  iman haj

  Jun 13, 2026
  2.0
  Came in as a couple on a Sunday around 3 PM. There was only one other table occupied during our visit and no pickup orders that we noticed, so the restaurant was very quiet. The restaurant itself is very unassuming. It wasn't dirty, but it did feel sticky, especially with the plastic table coverings. My husband also commented that the water tasted off, so I opted for a bottled soda instead. The service was friendly and helpful. Our waitress let us know that the small chicken plate was large enough to feed several people and suggested ordering a single portion instead, which ended up being plenty. We ordered the spicy beef korma chop (spicy), lamb kebab, samsa, lamb dumplings, and a chicken plate. The korma chop arrived first. The noodles had a wonderful texture, the vegetables were crisp, and it was genuinely spicy. However, the meat portion was very small and quite tough. The flavor was nice, but not enough to make me want to order it again. The lamb kebabs had a noticeable gamey smell, although the seasoning was good and the meat itself was tender. Unfortunately, the samsa was the low point of the meal. The bottom was clearly undercooked, with soft, raw dough on the bottom. The lamb dumplings were also disappointing and far less flavorful than the reviews led me to expect. The chicken plate was by far the best dish we tried. The portion was enormous, the meat was extremely tender, the potatoes literally falling apart, and the broth was aromatic and comforting. Unfortunately, the noodles were so overcooked that they had become mushy. While the portions were generous and the food arrived hot, the meal felt inconsistent overall. We left feeling like the food was more filling than memorable.
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  vy do

  May 26, 2026
  3.0
  We were eager to try a new cuisine, attracted by rave reviews about the delicious food and excellent service, so we were very excited. When we arrived on a busy Saturday, we weren't in a rush since we were waiting for a friend. The front had two staff members—a young woman and a man—handling several large tables, so they were quite busy. When it was finally our turn to order, the man took our order. He seemed rushed, especially when I tried to ask questions, and gave very brief answers. I ordered the beef dumplings, fried naan with beef, lamb kebabs, and the large chicken and noodle dish. We weren’t warned about the size of the large plate—it was huge for just three people. Our first dish was the fried naan and beef, which was delicious and unique. The fried naan had a flavorful, almost mala-spicy seasoning, rating 9/10. Next, the lamb kebabs, which consisted of three skewers with 4-5 pieces each. It was a small portion, but the lamb was tasty with a good kick of spice—8/10. The beef dumplings, highly praised in the reviews, fell short; they tasted like typical dumplings from other Chinese restaurants, just beef-flavored without much else. I needed soy sauce to enhance the flavor, which I’d rate 6/10. The final dish was a large plate of chicken stew with hand-pulled noodles. The noodles had a nice bounce and chew, and the chicken was tender and well-seasoned although bone-in. The broth was okay; it seemed spicy and mala-like but lacked depth to be memorable. I was disappointed with the service. After the two large parties left, service slowed noticeably. They didn't check on us or refill our water until I asked. We were prompted during the meal if we wanted to pay, which made us feel rushed. We also wanted tea and dessert, but I was basically told to leave. We sat and talked, but they cleared our plates and took a long time to bring our takeout containers after we paid. Overall, I'm quite disappointed because the food showed potential. I don’t plan to return, as I didn’t feel welcome.