Uyghur classics including da pan ji, tugur, and hand-pulled noodles

Turpan Uyghur restaurant

It's a clean and cute restaurant run by a family. I like the carrot salad which is quite salty and flavored. The lamb rice is good, not too oily, and it has raisins and carrots inside which makes it very healthy. The diced noodles is amazing, the bell peppers are tasty in this dish, and the noodles are very soft. The lamb skewers are a bit chewy but the spice is perfect. The milk tea is not too salty. If you eat rice pudding first, then have the milk tea, it tastes even better. I recommend this restaurant and I would like to come back here in the future.

Went to this Uyghur place by the British Museum today, really happy with the meal.
I had the samsa (baked buns) and the polu (rice with lamb). The samsa had a nice crispy outside and juicy, well-spiced lamb inside. The polu was hearty – tender lamb with sweet carrots and raisins mixed into the rice. Simple, tasty, and filling.
The owner was friendly, and at the end, offered me a small dessert on the house. It was a light, yoghurt-based pudding, a really nice way to finish.
It’s a solid, genuine place with good food and kind service. If you’re in the area and want something different, I’d definitely recommend it. Will probably go back to try their laghman.

Meal was fantastic and prices were not too shabby. A student discount was greatly appreciated, but wasn’t necessary as the meal deserved its normal price. It was absolutely superb and for my first ever Uyghur meal, it was a perfect way to try it!

I included a pic of one of the meals as well as great green tea, plus the history book I was reading haha

Bottom Line: Great food and atmosphere, and staff were amazing!

I had a beef tongue salad and Uyghur rice pudding. Both tasted wonderful!

The Uyghur beef tongue salad does come with quite a strong balsamic vinegar taste so if that’s not your thing, perhaps ask if the dressing can be slightly reduced.

The rice pudding is so unique! Very cinnamony and thick, silky and creamy. Will be coming here again!

Also - the drinks are cheap (I got Ayran for £2.50) and the service is great. My waiter was very friendly and helpful ☺️.

Out of the way place but worth it!.
We had the lamb soup - oh my what a treat! I'd got there just for that.
Mains were lamb flat bread - it was nice but could do with more spice. The dumplings were amazing with the chilli oil.
We had warm milky tea to finish. We were also given a complimentary rice pudding - I don't normally like it - but wow what a treat!!. Definitely will go again & try more of the menu. 👌
Worth the wait for the food as it's hot & fresh.
Do go & try it. The young waiter was really knowledgeable & helpful in food choices.

All meat served here is halal. No pork or alcohol present.

Halal Status for Turpan Bloomsbury