Emin

Ürümqi


This is a great spot to try Uyghur food if you fancy something more formal than a street kebab stand. There's a pictorial menu to help you decide between various beef and lamb dishes; take a seat in the red-velvet chairs studded with 'gems' and enjoy the steaming Uyghur tea as you watch the locals eating around you.


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