Xinjiang is a wonderful land with various kinds of delicious food and beautiful sceneries. As a place with multiple nationalities and cultures, Xinjiang boasts the most stunning natural views in the northwest of China, With its equipped facilities and friendly environment, it is regarded as a perfect travel destination for nature lovers and Musilm tourists around the world. According to the feedback and recommendations of our clients and local tour guides, we have prepared some great restaurants in Southern Xinjiang and Northern Xinjiang for first-visit foreign tourists!
Southern Xinjiang Local Halal restaurants:
South Xinjiang, located in the southern part of the Tianshan Mountains in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is a wonderful land with a long history and diverse cultures. Here, you can see the vast blue sky, the lucid rivers, the grand grassland, the snow-capped mountains and mysterious deserts such as the Taklamakan Desert, which is called the "living fossil". Meanwhile, due to its unique climate and landscape, Xinjiang's food and fruits are famous around the world, which is a definite choice for most visitors to have a try.
Tajimiran Cuisine Palace 踏吉美蓝美食宫
Highlights: Authentic/Luxurious decorate/Local best
Location: No. 48, Group 4, Aryalxamqi Committee, Yinbing Road, Yingbin Avenue Street, Kashgar City
喀什市迎宾大道街道阿热亚路夏米其委员会4组48号
Average spend: 90 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Gox garda(薄皮包子), Boiled mutton(水煮肉), Lamb kebabs(烤肉串)
When you step into this local Xinjiang restaurant, you can see the luxurious and very ethnic decorations, makes every guest feels like stand on the ancient land of the Western Regions, the evening songs and dances show the unique charm of Xinjiang, the cultural communcations, and the best performance. All of this can provide a memorable experience during your adventure to this wonderful land on the Silk Road.
Akasiya Tea House 阿咔丝亚茶馆
Highlights: Authentic/Luxurious decorate/Fine/Local best
Location: Dolat valley, Kashgar, Ethnic Cuisine Snack Street
喀什地区喀什市多来特巴格乡民族美食好吃街
Average spend: 120 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Teppan Fish(铁板鱼), Stir-fried beans(干煸豆角), Spicy Hot Pot(麻辣香锅), Chilli Chicken(辣子鸡)
Akasiya Tea House serves the best Chilli Chicken and is recommended by many local people in Xinjiang. In this exquisitely decorated ethnic restaurant, you can smell the aroma of milk tea and coffee, accompanied by traditional local music that creats an exotic atmosphere. Whether you are a Muslim, a folk culture lover, or a gourmet, you can enjoy yourself in this fantastic place!
Rose Kebabs 玫瑰花烤肉
Highlights: Fresh/Authentic/Luxurious decorate/Good taste
Location: No. 735 Yingbin Road, Hotan City
和田市迎宾路735号
Average spend: 110 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Special roasted whole lamb(烤全羊), Samsa(烤包子), Lamb kebabs(羊肉串), Roasted pigeon(烤鸽子)
Xinjiang is famous for its Kebabs and fruits (especially the grapes and watermelons), the fresh mutton and beef are well selected with halal standard, some of the Kebabs are roasted with spicies, chilli, some of the businessmen will add honey on it. Produces a sweet and spicy taste, which can stimulates your taste buds easily. Meanwhile, the opulent decoration with Muslim style will makes you feel as if you are in a palace. Here, you can taste the most original flavor, and the most authentic flavor of Hotan!
Tuancheng Restaurant 团城人家
Highlights: Authentic/Homely/Local best
Location: No. 18, Kapta Street, Hotan City
和田市纳尔巴格街道开普台巷18号
Average spend: 100 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Homemade Xinjiang noodles(家常拌面), Pilaf(抓饭), Thin-skinned Samsa(薄皮包子), Pigeon soup(鸽子汤)
Tuancheng restaurant has long been a beloved spot in Hotan City, renowned for its stunning decotation and exotic furnishing style that never fails to draw countless visitors—both local residents and tourists from home and abroad. As soon as you step through its doors, you're greeted by a warm, nviting ambiance: intricate wooden carvings adorn the walls, colorful silk tapestries drape from the ceilings, and soft, warm lighting casts a cozy glow over every table, perfectly capturing the unique charm of Xinjiang's ethnic culture.
Hotan Old Street Yurunkax and Kashgar River Baked Buns Restaurant 和田市古街玉龙喀什烤包子店
Highlights: Traditional/Classic/Good quality/Handmade
Location: No.118, Yurunkax Road, Hotan City
和田市玉龙喀什路118号
Average spend: 50 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Samsa(烤包子), Lamb kebabs(烤串), Meat naan(肉馕), yogurt Zongzi(酸奶粽子)
Here you can taste the most authentic baked buns and hear the chef yelling "Baked bao are cooked" in Uyghur. Here you can spend the least money to taste the most delicious and authentic Hotan food.
Shache (莎车)
Mihmanla 玫客满啦
Highlights: Authentic/Luxurious decorate/Fine
Location: No. 03, 1F, Golden Poplar Life Plaza, New Town Road, Shache County Urban Community
莎车县都市社区新城路金胡杨生活广场1层03号
Average spend: 100 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Tower pastry(油塔子), Middle platter Chicken(中盘鸡), Yogurt Rolls(酸奶卷), Shrimp with French Fries(薯条虾)
Here, you will feel like you have mistakenly entered a "Palace", and there is a restaurant worth visiting in this small town. The warm colors of the restaurant will shock your eyes, and the decoration will make you feel the harmony and beauty of the restaurant.
No.3 Warehouse 三号仓库
Highlights: Excellent environment/Creative/Local best
Location: Next to Jinqiao Modern City, Tabei Road, Aksu City (under the building of Greenview Apartments)
阿克苏市塔北路金桥现代城旁
Average spend: 100 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Grilled lamb chops(烤羊排), Lamb kebabs(羊肉串), Pepper chicken(辣子鸡), Platter chicken(大盘鸡)
Innovative Xinjiang cuisine, very good service, local must-hit spot.
Wang Jiang Lou Restaurant 旺疆楼
Highlights: Lively/Atmospheric/Pleasant/Local best
Location: Shop 109-110-111-207, first and second floors, Building 10, Commercial Building, Fengquan Street, Planning Road 1, Aksu City
阿克苏市规划一路凤泉街商业用房第10栋第一二层109-110-111-207商铺
Average spend: 100 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Hotan lamb in the mug(和田缸子肉), Homemade Xinjiang Noodles(家常拌面), Chicken with chillies(辣子鸡)
Comfortable surroundings and delicious meals for an unparalleled experience.
Korla (库尔勒)
Xiyu Loulan Flame Restaurant 西域楼兰焰
Highlights: Trendy/Unique/Vibrant/Delicious
Location: 192 meters due west of the intersection of Yan'an Road Auxiliary Road and Yan'an Road West Lane, Korla
库尔勒延安路辅路与延安路西一巷交叉口正西方向192米
Average spend: 110 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Specialty grilled lamb chops(特色烤羊排), Belly wrapped lamb(肚包肉), Loulan hand-grabbed lamb(楼兰手抓肉)
There are very characteristic song and dance performances add a vividness to the gorgeous scene. You can feel the sincere hospitality and enjoy the warmth and welcome of the people coming from Xinjiang.
Northern Xinjiang Local Halal Restaurants：
Northern Xinjiang is mainly natural scenery, a vast area, grasslands, snowy mountains and lakes at different levels, you can Mercedes-Benz in the blue sky and white clouds, see eagles flying, horses running.
Harambag 海尔巴格
Highlights: Authentic/Excellent service/Homely/Local best
Location: No. 2 and 4 Yan'an Road, Urumqi
乌鲁木齐延安路2、4号
Average spend: 100 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Shrimp with French fries(薯条虾), Chicken pizza(鸡肉披萨), Samsa(烤包子)
One of the local's favorite restaurants with delicious meals and beautiful surroundings. In here you can taste from the specialties of all over Xinjiang to the combination of Chinese and Western Western food.
Loulan Secret Barbecue 楼兰秘烤
Highlights: Elegant/Unique/Vibrant/Local best
Location: Exit in Nanhu Creation Park, No. 1247, Qidaowan South Road, Urumqi, China
乌鲁木齐市七道湾南路1247号南湖创造园区内出口处
Average spend: 110 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: All
The Xinjiang cuisine here has a richer flavor and characteristics with unique cooking skills. Here, you will fall in love with Xinjiang cuisine once again and experience a tongue-tip journey to Xinjiang.
Jiangyu No.9 Restaurant 疆域玖号院
Highlights: Lively/Well decorated/Fresh/Local best
Location: No. 590 Kashi West Road, Yabei Road Area, Urumqi, China
乌鲁木齐中亚北路片区街道喀什西路590号
Average spend: 110 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Roasted whole lamb(烤全羊), Lamb intestine(羊肠), Garlic steak(蒜香牛排)
In addition to tasting food here, you can also feel the strongest cultural characteristics of Xinjiang, so that you feel the solid texture, calm and simple, dignified, the center of the hall stands a fall poplar, Uyghur language called "Toklak "which means "the most beautiful tree".
Nawa Xinjiang Music Restaurant 纳瓦新疆音乐餐厅
Highlights: Homely/Musical/Lively/Local best
Location: Xinjiang Zunmao Yindu Hotel, Xihong West Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
乌鲁木齐西虹西路新疆尊茂银都酒店内
Average spend: 110 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Stewed lamb chops(焖烤羊排), Big plate chicken(大盘鸡), Lamb kebabs(羊肉串), Lop Nor-roasted fish(罗布泊烤鱼), Prawns stewed with prairie mushrooms(草原菇焖大虾)
The beautiful environment, with the original cuisine, gives double satisfaction to both the eyes and the tastebuds.
Xiyu Nayi· Linglong restaurant 西域娜依·玲珑
Highlights: Generous portions/Excellent environment/Authentic/Fine
Location: 4/F, North Zone, Meimei MM Shopping Center, No. 689 Youyi North Road, Urumqi, China
乌鲁木齐友好北路689号美美MM购物中心北区四层
Average spend: 100 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Aksu Apple Spicy Chicken(阿克苏苹果辣子鸡), Hotan Classic Grilled Lamb Chop(和田经典烤羊排), Fried Boiled Mutton Noodles(过油肉拌面) , Small Pot pilaf(小锅抓饭)
This is a very unique restaurant in Xinjiang, the restaurant is elegantly decorated, combining Xinjiang cuisine and Western cuisine, and the food is delicious and fragrant!
Pomegranate Red - Xinjiang flavor Restaurant 石榴红了·疆滋疆味
Highlights: Trendy/Atmospheric/Vibrant/Local best
Location:2nd Floor, Hongfu Hotel, No.160 Wuyi Road, Urumqi, China
乌鲁木齐市五一路160号鸿福酒店二楼
Average spend: 100 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Xinjiang Noodles(菌丝面), Crispy Baked Samsa(酥皮烤包子), Pigeon Noodles(鸽捞面), lamb kawap with Red Tenderloin(红柳烤肉)
The flavors of each dish are very elaborate, quite recognized by the locals, is a must-hit restaurant!
Nuer Kang Tea House 努而慷茶餐厅
Highlights: Trendy/Atmospheric/Vibrant/Local best
Location: 1-311, Fuliwan, No. 966 North Dawan Road, Urumqi, China
乌鲁木齐大湾北路966号富丽湾1-311
Average spend: 150 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Cheese croquettes(奶酪酥饼), Mint tea(薄荷茶), Grilled meat platters(烤肉拼盘)
Here, you will feel like you have mistakenly entered a "palace", and there is a restaurant worth visiting in Urumqi. The warm colors of the restaurant will shock your eyes, and the decoration will make you feel the harmony and beauty of the restaurant.
Yili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture (伊犁哈萨克自治州)
Anarhan Tea Restaurant 阿娜尔汗茶餐厅
Highlights: Excellent environment/Fine/Vibrant/Local best
Location:No. 12, Lane 14, Worker Street, Yining City
伊宁市工人街14巷12号
Average spend: 110 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Mutton on grill(架子肉), Cold noodles(凉皮), Jiasha Meatballs(夹沙丸子)
Located in the beautiful and romantic city of Yining, it is a place for both young and old. Extremely ethnic decoration. The main color is green, performers dressed in ethnic costumes play traditional ethnic songs for guests, you can enjoy delicious ethnic food with the accompaniment of music.
Agudogwach 阿谷朵格瓦奇
Highlights: Handmade/Excellentic environment/Family
Location: No. 4, Lane 6, Liguang Street, Yining City
伊宁市黎光街6巷4号
Average spend: 30 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Fruit gwach(果缤纷格瓦奇), Yogurt sweet tsung-tse(酸奶粽子), Pistachio basque cake(开心果巴斯克)
The grain drink inherited for a thousand years，you can spend your time sitting under the shade of the trees to feel the coolness brought by the breeze, and taste the Xinjiang specialty "Gwach".
Gulandam ice cream 古兰丹姆冰激凌店
Highlights: Traditional/Heritage/Delicious/Local best
Location: Diagonally opposite the Orthodox Church, Lane 4, Liguang Street, Yining City
伊宁市黎光街四巷东正教堂斜对面
Average spend: 40 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Intangible Cultural Heritage ice cream(非遗冰激凌)
Yili Hundred Years of Ancient Handmade Ice Cream, Won the Representative Project of Yining Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Tekes (特克斯)
Pomegranate Blossom BBQ Xinjiang Cuisine 石榴花开烧烤新疆菜
Highlights: Family/Downtown/Fine/Local best
Location: 100 meters east of the third ring road, north of Tekes kuobu Street
特克斯阔步街三环向东100米路北
Average spend: 70 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Diced beef burrito with wheat kernels(小麦仁牛肉丁卷饼), Sauteed naan with wrapped cabbage(包卷心菜炒馕), Prairie chicken with local chili peppers(本地辣皮子草原鸡)
In the very characteristic Bagua City to feel the most simple customs, ordinary stores but hidden countless delicious food. Here you can taste the most authentic and most delicious Tex-Mex style food.
Naraty (那拉提)
Mr.Chen Restaurant 陈先生的小馆
Highlights: Homely/Family/Fresh/Excellent environment
Location: No. 037, Construction Road, Naraty Town, Xinyuan County, China
新源县那拉提镇建设路037号
Average spend: 80 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Beef hot pot(牛肉火锅), Flavor Fried Lamb Racks(香酥羊排), Grilled Prairie Chicken with Mountain Mushrooms(山蘑菇烧草原鸡), hand-held mutton(手抓羊肉)
A very authentic restaurant with fresh ingredients and a wide variety of dishes.
Qi Xiang Yuan Garden Private Cuisine 杞香园花园私房菜
Highlights: Homely/Family/Garden table/Local best
Location: Northern part of Qixiangyuan B&B, Naraty, Xinyuan County 新源县那拉提杞香园民宿北部
Average spend: 100 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: braised eggplant with chillies(虎皮辣子烧茄子), Stewed Chicken with Mushrooms(蘑菇炖鸡), big plate chicken(大盘鸡)
You can enjoy dining in the garden with your family.
Narat Juge restaurant 那拉提居阁餐厅
Highlights: Gardenly/Homely/Vibrant/Local best
Location: No. 008, Lane 5, Tianmaxi Street, Naraty 那拉提天马西街五巷008号
Average spend: 200 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Beef Hot Pot(牛肉火锅), Big Plate Chicken(大盘鸡), Roasted Beef with Potato(土豆炖牛肉)
The ingredients are freshly made to order; the decor is charmingly retro, and you can dine in the garden.
Winter in Hemu is a light sketch, quiet and beautiful. All that is left here is pure white, and quiet villages covered in snow. It is as if life has been pressed on the slow-forward button, giving people a chance to deeply feel the serenity and harmony of this world. On the other side of the beauty, the food here is also unique.
Lovely Xinjiang-Silk Road Banquet 可爱的新疆·丝路宴
Highlights: Authentic/Excellent Environment/Delicious/Local best
Location: Entrance service area C5, C6 of Hemu village
禾木村入口服务区C5、C6
Average spend: 200 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Tuvan Breaded leg of lamb(图瓦人面包烤羊腿), Chicken with Chillies(辣子鸡), Big Plate Chicken(大盘鸡)
The restaurant's food is exquisite and the environment is stunning, you can sit by the window and enjoy the view.
Hemu Northland Dining Bar 禾木北境餐吧
Highlights: Authentic/Excellent Environment/Delicious/Local best
Location: No. 244, Weihala, Hemu Village, Burzin County
布尔津县禾木村围哈拉244号
Average spend: 100 RMB/pp
Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended dishes: Warm Hot Pot(暖心火锅), Chicken with Chillies(辣子鸡), Big Plate Chicken(大盘鸡)
You can spend a wonderful night time with your friends and family.
