Authentic Uyghur · Halal · University City

Pulled by hand.
Born of fire.

Hand-stretched noodles, lamb seared over open flame, and recipes carried down the Silk Road — Uyghur cooking, made fresh in the heart of Philadelphia.

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The Craft

Every noodle is
pulled by hand.

For generations, Uyghur cuisine has been defined by technique, patience, and flavor. Every bowl starts with fresh dough and skilled hands.

Daily
Dough made from scratch
No
Freezers. No shortcuts.

The Fire

Built in the wok.

Roaring flame, carbon steel, and a few seconds of perfect chaos — the moment raw ingredients become something you remember.

100%
Halal kitchen
Daily
Noodles pulled by hand
Wok
Seared over open flame
Fresh
Never frozen

Signature Dishes

The bowls people come back for.

No. 01

Big Plate Chicken

大盘鸡

Braised chicken, potatoes, and peppers in a star-anise chili sauce over wide hand-pulled noodles — built to share.

$28.95
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No. 02

Stir-Fried Noodle

干煸炒面

Hand-pulled noodles wok-fired with savory beef, peppers, and toasted sesame.

$19.95
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No. 03

Gold Cold Noodle

黄面烤肉

Cool golden noodles crowned with smoky char-grilled lamb kebab.

$19.95
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Uyghur Samsa
No. 04

Uyghur Samsa

烤包子

Tandoor-baked buns stuffed with minced beef and onion, peppered and sesame-finished. A house favorite.

$5.74
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An elderly Uyghur chef shaping fresh dough

Heritage

A taste of Uyghur tradition.

From the spice markets of Kashgar to lamb roasted over open coals — our kitchen is a love letter to the Silk Road. Toasted cumin, dried chili, hand-folded dough, and fire.

Nothing pre-made. Nothing reheated. Everything in its moment.

Praise

The closest thing to my grandmother's kitchen I have ever found outside of Xinjiang.
Mira K.
Regular since 2021
A bowl of Lagman here makes you reconsider every other noodle you have ever eaten.
The Local Review
Editor's Pick
Fire, smoke, and absolute precision. Quietly one of the best meals in the city.
James W.
Diner

The Last Word

Ready for your next
favorite bowl?

Address
3816 Chestnut St, Unit 8
University City · Philadelphia
Hours
Wed – Mon · 11:00 – 22:00
Closed Tuesdays
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