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Light Bites
Top 50 Light Bites in Urumqi [2025]
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KDR PILAF
4.7
/5
219 reviews
Snacks
From DKK 38
Hotan 2nd Street/Urumqi South Railway Station | 4.2 km from downtown
Address: 33 Hotan Street (intersection of Hotan Street and Wuyi Road)
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An old pilaf shop that Urumqi locals also like, specializing in various pilafs and barbecue.
🐑 "Special Minced Meat Pilaf" The minced meat pilaf is very filling, with large chunks of mutton and sweet yellow carrots, so delicious. Fragrant and hot, a serving of pilaf is super satisfying.
🧄 "Pickled Vegetables" The small pickled vegetables that come with the minced meat pilaf are refreshing and refreshing. Carrots are the main ingredients.
🥛 "Yogurt" Yogurt is also served with pilaf, and it is homemade yogurt, which is very appetizing.
🍢 "Mutton Skewers" The mutton skewers are fat and lean, and they are also great.
🍵 "Fruit Tea" You can also order a serving of fruit tea, which is also good with pilaf.
There are many branches, and the taste is different. Generally speaking, the one on Bazhou Road is good and not greasy. The barbecue is also good, and the thin-skinned buns are a must-order every time. The other things are just average.
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BARIKAT
4.5
/5
15 reviews
Snacks
From DKK 11
5.5 km from downtown
Address: 100 meters east of the intersection of Xinhua South Road and Consulate Lane
No.6 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Urumqi
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Probably the best meat naan in Urumqi
I went there because of its reputation and originally wanted to buy the meat naan, spicy skin naan and rose naan all at once. As a result, business was so booming that only meat naan was available.
🫓Made on site and baked on site. 12 pieces of meat naan. 3 pieces of rose naan.
🌹"Mutton Naan" Freshly baked meat naan is so delicious! Big chunks of mutton, fragrant. The naan was hot and chewy. A whole meat naan is enough for two people to share.
🌸"Rose Naan" The rose naan is small and I didn't buy it hot. The cold rose naan is more like rose cake, which feels average.
Freshly baked meat naan yyds! It’s worth making a special trip! After all, many locals also queued up.
An eagle-like woman in Urumqi ate 15 meals in two days
➕Shopping
Day 1
Kashgar Yibazhua➡️Su Biyi Cake Shop➡️Nuriman Fig Pilaf Fast Food (Hotan Street Community Store) ➡️Zhengfei Fresh Milk (Guangming Road Store)➡️Grape Tree (Guangming Road Store) ➡️Bazaar House Xinjiang Spicy Chicken (CCMALL Times Square Store)
Day 2
Maileyan Chicken Rice Noodle Shop➡️Bailkaite Special Meat Nang➡️Yili Milk Tea House (Consulate Lane Store)➡️Dilbaier Noodle Lung and Lamb Hoof Specialty Store (Heba Sanxiang Store)➡️Master Ma's Oil Cake Shop (Guangguang Tower Store)➡️Minzhong Sweetheart Store (Jiefang South Road Store)➡️Home Nang Nang (Qinghai Temple Community Store)➡️Hotan Ailetasina Shaved Ice Zongzi➡️Jinquan Mall (cheap and good to shop!!)➡️Fangcao Lake Steamed Liangpi (Hotan Street Store)#How to Play in Urumqi
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MARWA YIT
4.0
/5
6 reviews
Xinjiang Cuisine
From DKK 41
The Xinjiang Museum/Youhao Road | 3.5 km from downtown
Address: 362 Nanchang Road (near the Pearl Flower Gate)
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It is indeed the king of pilaf. Now when I see this photo of pilaf, I can still recall the fragrance and want to eat it again... Although I ordered vegetarian, there were also a few pieces of mutton. Every grain of rice tasted of mutton. The rice was coated with oil, but it didn't feel greasy. Even the shredded carrots were delicious... Except for a piece of fat meat, I ate it all. Because I couldn't eat it alone but wanted to try it, I only ordered a grilled bun and a mutton skewer. There were not many customers at the time. The store owner asked me three times before believing that I only wanted one, but he still grilled it for me. It's delicious! The mutton is so tender, the bun skin is crispy, and the meat filling is particularly fragrant. I want to eat it again...
🍽️Lingling Rice Noodles (Dashizi Main Branch)
💰️17 yuan/person
💗The spicy white beef rice noodles are a must-order!! I almost cried when it arrived. The sauce was so spicy and delicious! The rice noodles were smothered in the sauce, so flavorful and strong, but the spiciness was manageable. I love it! I wish I could eat it every day.
🍽️Mafenghua Big Plate Chicken - Xinjiang Cuisine
💰️45 yuan/person
💗This restaurant's decor is truly ethnic, and there are singing and dancing performances during lunch and dinner, so you can interact and dance with Xinjiang dances.
The white Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken is a must-order dish at the restaurant. The medium plate chicken is 88 yuan and tastes pretty good. The potatoes are the best, and the chicken is a bit higher quality than the regular white strip chicken.
🍽️Abula's Naan (Xibei Road Branch)
💰️16 yuan/person
💗A local man said this place has the best naan in Urumqi and highly recommended the original sesame naan, served hot. It's a huge naan for only five yuan! Other large naans of various flavors are also five yuan.
🍽️Wusiman Pearl Pilaf King
💰️38 yuan/person
💗The pilaf is absolutely delicious! The carrots are light and sweet! The lamb is incredibly tender and tender. I personally prefer the stronger lamb flavor; it's incredibly fatty without being greasy! The accompanying side dishes are also very satisfying!
🍽️Caesar Baked Buns
💰️22 yuan/person
💗The buns are fragrant, with a hint of broth and a crispy crust. The buns are filled with whole pieces of meat, not minced meat or any chewy fascia.
🍽️Weijia Lamb
💰️65 yuan/person
💗This family-run shop with over 60 years of history specializes in this type of lamb, cooked in clear water with a sprinkle of salt. The meat is tender, fragrant, and flavorful. The ingredients are fresh, and the dish is well-presented. I have a strong palate, so I personally think it would be even better with some soy sauce.
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HOTAN ROSE POLO
4.7
/5
33 reviews
Xinjiang Cuisine
From DKK 40
Urumqi Railway Station/Development Zone | 8.1 km from downtown
Address: 泰山街8号(地下车库右侧巷子10米停车场内)
No.10 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Urumqi
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This pilaf is really my favorite as a native of Urumqi. Whether it is friends from the mainland who come to Urumqi or I eat at home, I will come to eat here [Like R] Their pilaf is made and sold every day. The rice grains are distinct and moist without being greasy. The carrots in it are sweet and delicious! Unique to Xinjiang! There are many kinds of lamb leg pilaf, original pilaf, and minced meat pilaf. Their lamb is really delicious. There is no smell at all! Soft and tasty [Like R] The barbecue is really good! The original flavor is delicious😋Not too dry. The rack meat is soft and rotten. There is also yogurt rice dumplings. Sisters who come to Xinjiang for the first time should try it. It is sour and sweet. There is also yogurt shaved ice🍧It is delicious to relieve greasiness
This is really my treasured little restaurant!!
The pilaf in Urumqi is really delicious!
Nangkeng meat, thin-skinned buns, and yogurt rice dumplings are also delicious!
At noon, the restaurant is full of locals
Fresh meat is cut and cooked every day
The rice is distinct and tastes great
The overall price is affordable!
You can also get unlimited free rice, free mutton soup, free side dishes...
Workers really love it!
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JIA XIN MI FEN
6 reviews
Snacks
From DKK 22
2.9 km from downtown
Address: No. 18, Alley Road
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🔥【Xinjiang Fried Rice Noodles God List】From the soy sauce flavor to the alley secret recipe! Please keep this ultimate noodle-slurping map for "spicy people" 🔥
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### 🏭 Chain Empire's Taste Storm
**❶ ｜1982 Xinjiang Fried Rice Noodles｜🌶️Sauce Laboratory**
🔥Spicy Warning: Chili is fermented for 365 days to make "death sauce"
🍜Rice Noodle Metaphysics:
- Coarse Noodle Party: 3.5mm air-shipped rice noodles, with the ability to hold sauce comparable to pasta
- Fine Noodle Party: 2.0mm custom-made noodles, creating a crispy "slurping" sound
💡Hidden Skill: Add 💰3 to get naan dip sauce, unlocking a carbon bomb
**❷ ｜Wu Jia Mixed Rice Noodles｜🍃Halal Poetry**
✨Low-calorie Revolution: Olive oil replaces traditional sheep oil (fitness party ecstasy)
🐎Horseback flavor:
▫️Intangible Heritage Horse Meat Noodles: Pamir Plateau air-dried horse meat + horse skin and teeth
▫️Soup Noodles Easter Eggs: Freshly slaughtered lamb shanks and bones in the early morning, served with chickpea mash
🚨Survival Rules: The soup base is sold out after 14:00!
**❸ ｜Azhen Taste｜💊Chinese Medicine Dark Aesthetics**
🕰️30-year secret recipe: Angelica + Asafoetida + Tianshan Snow Lotus Sauce
🌶️Spiciness system:
- Chrysanthemum Remnant: Devil Pepper × Shawan Line Pepper × Yunnan Hot and Spicy
📦 Universe Free Shipping: Vacuum Fresh-locking Packaging Can Be Stored for Three Years (Doomsday Reserve Food)
**❹ ｜Spicy Wind Celery｜👑 Sauce-flavored Dynasty**
🥬 Celery Revolution: Thumb-thick Celery × Sauce = Juicy Machine Gun
📜 Jianghu Rules:
- Spicy Challengers Need to Press Handprints (with First-Aid Milk)
- Free Refills on Tuesday Celery Day
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### 🏮 Alley Martial Arts Secrets
**❶ ｜Wu Ji Rice Noodles｜🥔 Potato Counterattack**
✨God's combination: hand-cut potato shreds × customized 2.0mm rice noodles
🔪Knife skills:
- The length of potato shreds is accurate to 5cm (1mm more will be discarded)
- Stir-fry over high heat for 19 seconds (the heat from the wok goes straight to the top of the head)
🕔Limited time supply: Wild mushroom fried noodles are only available on sunny days after rain
**❷｜Xiao Ma Rice Noodle House｜🌶️Bean paste trio**
🧂Sauce chronicle:
1. Pixian bean paste (cellared for 3 years)
2. Yanqi hot sauce (ancient stone mill)
3. Homemade black bean sauce (fermented in the open air for 180 days)
🥬Vegetable symphony: sweet cabbage + crispy celery + juicy mung bean sprouts
**❸｜Old Guizhou rice noodles｜🔥Intangible cultural heritage iron pot skills**
⚔️Three stir-fry and nine fry ancient method:
1 Stir-fry the sauce · 2 Stir-fry the meat · 3 Stir-fry the vegetables → 9 times to stir the pan to collect the sauce
🍋 Taste nuclear explosion:
Zunyi lantern pepper × Anjihai line pepper × lemon juice = hot and sour arrow
**❹ | Crossing the Bridge | 🏡 Michelin in the yard**
🕰️15-year timer:
- Boil the beef bone soup for 15 hours (the second hand rotates 54,000 times)
- Soak the rice noodles for 23 minutes and 59 seconds (one second more will be useless)
🌶️ Death dipping sauce:
Ili lavender × sea buckthorn juice × devil pepper = taste bungee jumping
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### 📜 The secret scroll of noodle slurping
**🔥 Spiciness translator**
▪️ Xinjiang slightly spicy = Sichuan and Chongqing medium spicy
▪️ Xinjiang medium spicy = Hunan extra spicy
▪️ Xinjiang extremely spicy = flamethrower trial
**🍶Holy item to relieve spiciness**
✔️Western spring yogurt + chopped walnuts + honey (golden triangle)
✔️Deadly Da Wusu + grilled fake kidneys (local hardcore flow)
**🕰️Time and space rules**
⏰13:00-15:00｜Master's peak period
⏰00:00-03:00｜Jianghu Ernü nightclub mode
**🗣️Secret language system**
👉"Girl's set meal" = rice noodles + naan + salty milk tea
👉"Son and baby set meal" = rice noodles + 10 skewers of barbecue + Da Wusu
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🌟From standardized industrial aesthetics to martial arts in the alleys, this bowl of rice noodles wrapped in the wind of Tianshan Mountain and the flames of Huozhou is writing a taste epic of the Western Regions! #新疆旅游攻略 #新疆炒米粉 #新疆美食
#Follow the list of food to check in#Summer food exploration #Food that can only be eaten locally
[Glister] The popular big plate chicken rice noodles in Changji are now available in Urumqi! [Glister]
❤Recommendation reason:
Western-Recommendation index: Long-term girl
Every-Foodie recommendation: Jie Dapanji Shimifen Jie Qianji Twenty Rice Noodles ® Secretly made chicken
🌟Highlights:
Little foodie's mumbling:
Most of the chicken pieces are pure meat, the naan is soaked in the soup of the rice noodles, and there are my favorite sweet
scallions and chicken wings.
It tastes best to wrap the chicken and spicy crab sticks with naan.
[Star] Qianji fried rice noodles feel like fried meat meets Qianji fried noodles, and the secret soup becomes more fragrant the more you scoop it. [Star]
Xinjiang girls always have their own coming-of-age ceremony, starting with a meal of rice noodles that makes you cry. Hidden in tears is often the happiness of dopamine secretion.
Either be hungry or follow me. What else do you want to eat? I will eat it for you to see.
💰Per capita consumption:
50～70
📍Detailed address:
『Rice Noodles Array』Haomei Life Supermarket, No. 689, Youhao North Road, Shayibak District, Urumqi
[Glister] The favorite is of course Xinjiang fried rice noodles! ! ! The first thing I do when I go out is to eat fried rice noodles
🌟Highlights:
Azhen Fried Rice Noodles: This rice noodle is a brand of Xinjiang people, and it is also a rice noodle shop that I have eaten since I was a child
Their family belongs to the sauce flavor type. The rice noodle soup is very thick and has a faint taste of Chinese medicine.
👍Most recommended:
Spicy Celery Fried Rice Noodles: Spicy Celery’s rice noodles have always been my favorite. I like chicken fried rice noodles the most. The rice noodles are chewy, the chicken is tasty, and the sauce is very tasty. Don’t be fooled by the red color in the picture, which makes you feel like there are too many spicy foods. In fact, it is not spicy, but more appetizing and more fragrant. I am hungry just looking at the picture. Spicy lovers say that medium spicy is better than extremely spicy. The medium spicy taste is more intense and super addictive. After eating it at noon, I still want to eat it at night. I can’t stop eating it [Star]
Jiaxin Rice Noodles: Yizhong Jiaxin is always the god of fried rice noodles! It is really delicious! Top three on the list! The chicken in the fried rice noodles is very big, the celery is cut diagonally and very tasty, and the rice noodles are old-fashioned rice noodles. The chili sauce is really amazing, and it is completely different from other rice noodles! Spicy and fragrant!
Guifu Rice Noodles: After eating so many rice noodles, Guifu is definitely a very special one. It has the fragrance of a cannon pot. I have to check in every once in a while. Their big plate of chicken rice noodles is also delicious.
💰Per capita consumption:
30～40
[Glister] I was curious about Xinjiang baked naan when I watched TV before. A few days ago, I took a walk in the flower market near my home and found a Xinjiang baked naan and steamed buns specialty store! !
Curious baby immediately made one to taste it.
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The store is not big, but the business is very good. The door is crowded with people. It took a lot of effort to grab a Nan
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🌟Highlights:
Baked naan
[Lightning] There are several flavors, sweet, salty, grape thousand, red date, walnut... ... a variety of [Lightning]
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[Lightning] I chose the classic original flavor, added 6 skewers of lamb, put them in the middle of the naan, and sandwiched them. I hugged them on the side of the road [Lightning]
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[Lightning] The naan is baked with sesame dipped in milk. The rich sesame fragrance has a hint of milk fragrance and is particularly chewy. The lamb skewers are fat and lean, not greasy at all. You can ask the boss to roast them a little, sprinkle with chili powder, and wrap them with pancakes. It is really fragrant! !
, In addition to baked naan, there are authentic Xinjiang baked buns
Beef and lamb, two kinds. They are all freshly made and baked, and you can smell the strong fragrance when you pass by.
It is located in the food street in Haihui Flower Market, and the location is very easy to find!
💰 Average consumption per person:
10～30
🍲 Recommended dishes:
Happy baked buns
📍Detailed address:
Haihui Flower Market stall group No. 16
🕙Business hours:
10:00~23:00
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Kaysar
5.0
/5
17 reviews
Xinjiang Cuisine
From DKK 27
Shuimogou | 3.3 km from downtown
Address: No. 46, North 5th Lane, Wenquan West Road (Diagonally opposite the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China)
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The best thing about Xinjiang is eating delicious food and seeing beautiful scenery. You can’t miss Caesar baked buns, which are delicious, crispy and fragrant on the outside. The environment is warm and comfortable, and the service attitude is good and enthusiastic.
Eating all day and night in Turpan alone, chasing the wind from the Flaming Mountain during the day, and tucking into a melon at the hotel at night—this warm and refreshing feeling of relaxation is simply undeniable! 😋
🏨First, let me rave about this amazing hotel! (Key point: Located in the heart of the city, it's even more comfortable than home!)
Wanda Meihua Hotel Turpan – Affordable Luxury Yet Down-to-Earth
• Amazing Location: A 10-minute walk from the Laocheng Road Night Market in Gaochang District, with a bus stop right downstairs and a 20-minute taxi ride to Jiaohe Ancient City! No need to detour during the day to visit attractions, and no worries about dining out at night! 🚌
• Intimate Service: When checking in alone, the front desk lady gave me a local-only "Melon Map," showing which Hami melon shops have the sweetest melons. It's even more practical than a travel guide! 📝
• Amazing Room: Deluxe King Room with a small desk! Tired from running all day, I came home and collapsed on the sofa, munching on raisins. The air conditioning was blasting cool air, and the bed was so soft I fell asleep right after the pillow touched it 😴
• Breakfast was a clever idea: not only did they have naan and milk tea, but they even had freshly cut local melon! When my aunt saw me eat two pieces, she smiled and said, "Take your time, sister, you'll have plenty~" 🍈
• Hidden bonus: Free mini fan to borrow! Keep it with you when you're out exploring the sights, and you can find a little coolness in the sweltering heat 🔋
🍱6 must-try dishes in Turpan! You'd be missing out if you didn't have any of them.
• Toksun Mixed Noodles: Noodles stretched longer than chopsticks, topped with a fragrant, sizzling meat topping. Each strand is dripping with juice after mixing, so spicy you'll want to eat it!
• Naan Pit Meat: Lamb chops are freshly chopped and thrown into the naan pit, roasted to a crispy exterior. Juicy meat oozes out when you bite into it. Paired with a piece of freshly baked sesame naan, it's so delicious you'll want to stamp your feet!
• Baked Steamed Buns: The crust is crispy and crunchy, and the filling is diced lamb and onions. A bite of the steamed buns is so delicious that the aroma of oil and meat reaches your head. Three yuan each, two is enough!
• Raisin Pilaf: Carrots braised until soft and sweet, the rice is rich in the lamb fat, and a handful of local raisins are sprinkled on top. The sweet and salty combination is so delicious you can eat two bowls straight without getting tired of it!
• Yellow Noodles and BBQ Meat: Cool yellow noodles tossed in chili oil and paired with a few skewers of crispy grilled meat – a refreshing summer treat even better than iced watermelon 🌶️
• Hami Melon Naan: Freshly baked naan filled with sun-dried Hami melon shreds, perfectly sweet without being overpowering. Grab one for a snack while you're exploring the area 🥨
🍽️ 3 restaurants frequented by locals, with addresses and transportation information!
1. Sulaiman Noodle King
◦ Specialties: Fried pork noodles, steamed buns
◦ Address: 365 Laocheng East Road, Gaochang District (opposite the south gate of the museum)
◦ Transportation: Take bus No. 1 to the Museum Stop, then walk for 2 minutes
◦ Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (You may have to wait for a table during lunch hours, so arrive early!)
2. Kuoxi Makla Steamed Buns
◦ Specialties: Freshly baked steamed buns, milk tea
◦ Address: 260 Laocheng East Road, Gaochang District (next to the East Gate Committee of Yaer Township)
◦ Getting There: Take a taxi to the Dongmen Committee, and you'll see the blue sign immediately after you get off.
◦ Hours: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM (least crowded around 3:00 PM)
3. Shayuan Restaurant
◦ Specialties: Doudou noodles, minced meat pilaf
◦ Address: 18 Qingnian Road, Gaochang District (near People's Square)
◦ Getting There: 5 minutes by shared bike, parking available at the entrance
◦ Hours: 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM (evenings allow you to sample the melons at the melon stall next door)
⚠️ Tips for Solo Travelers in Turpan:
• Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Bring a hat and sunglasses, and don't forget the small fan the hotel loaned you! ☀️
• Don't overeat melons! The local melons are incredibly sweet. One whole piece is enough; otherwise, I'd be completely unable to finish my meal! 🍉
• The old town has many alleys, so avoid going too far out in the way at night. Just follow the streetlights! 🌙
I spent three days wandering around Turpan alone. My mouth was filled with sweet and spicy flavors, but I felt incredibly refreshed. It turns out you can truly experience a city without having to squeeze in with the crowds! 😉 #SceneryOnTheRoad #TurpanXinjiang #XinjiangMulti-DayItinerary #XinjiangTravelGuide #SpecialHotels
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Beef Ball Soup Restaurant
5.0
/5
14 reviews
Fast Food
From DKK 33
Urumqi High-Tech Industrial Development Zone | 6 km from downtown
Address: 天津南路367-370号1号美食街
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The meat is full of springy texture, and the sweet gravy overflows your mouth when you bite it hard. The feeling of eating meat in big mouthfuls is simply refreshing! Beef balls can be eaten in various ways, simple and versatile. A bowl of rice noodles or noodles, plus a few meatballs, the soup will immediately be full of fresh fragrance! Add a few meatballs when making soup, and they will never be mushy. Add chopped celery, and the whole pot of soup will be clear, with a fresh and sweet taste. You will never get tired of eating it all year round. After receiving the meatballs, you only need to simmer the beef balls over low heat to enjoy its chewy texture and the light butter flavor that will linger on your lips and teeth!
Niugongguan Meatball Soup (Tianjin Road Store) The meatball soup in their store is very delicious and tasty, and the ingredients are exquisite!
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A SHE CANYIN
5.0
/5
4 reviews
Xinjiang Cuisine
From DKK 36
Hongshan Park/Nanhu | 1.7 km from downtown
Address: 15-17, Xinmin Road Market, Area B, No. 374 Xinmin Road (near Xinmin Road Food Street)
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The meatball soup has a rich bone broth base, and the beef meatballs are firm and chewy, with a rich variety of side dishes and even better side dishes.
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三鼎玖味丸子汤(新民路店)
5.0
/5
4 reviews
Snacks
From DKK 23
Hongshan Park/Nanhu | 1.4 km from downtown
Address: 518 Xinmin Road (near Meiyi Hotel)
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The meatball soup is fragrant, and one sip is filled with the taste of happiness.
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Ablajan Nanliri
4.6
/5
146 reviews
Snacks
From DKK 11
Hongshan Park/Nanhu | 2.6 km from downtown
Address: XiBei Road 104, Urumqi China
No.16 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Urumqi
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The nang in Urumqi, Xinjiang is very delicious. The nang here is also very famous. The sesame nang and rose nang taste good. Milk tea is also sold here, which tastes good. The baked buns are delicious.
As a special food product of Xinjiang ethnic minorities, when you come to Urumqi, Xinjiang, you must go to the Abula Nang area on Northwest Road to experience the cultural food of Nang. Abula Nang is very well-known in Urumqi and even in Xinjiang.
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