This spot is truly a hidden gem! A friend took us here to try our first Uyghur cuisine and we can't wait to come back. We had the lagman and beef noodle soup - both were flavorful and enjoyable. The restaurant is very casual and there's plenty of tables inside. Service can take a little while, but it's worth it! Overall: 9/10 read more

Bostan Uyghur Cuisine - Lagman - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This place may not look spectacular, but the food sure is! Made fresh and brought to the table when ready, each dish is bright and meticulously flavored, featuring hand made noodles and beautiful produce. I've tried both the dry fried somen and the lagmen and would have a tough time ordering anything else, but the kebabs look so good. I also want to go out to eat here with someone brave enough to order the "can't make it not spicy" dish so I can sample it, because I'm too much of a wimp to order it myself When we were there this week, there was one guy beyond the kitchen staff taking care of the whole dining room. He was clearly very busy and had to be asked for a couple of items, but overall did a great job. He also took good care of our larger party, adding a table unasked when an extra friend showed up unexpectedly, and he came back to fill up our waters once or twice. read more

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Bostan Uyghur Cuisine is a gem! We ordered the lamb skewers, cold noodles, and stir-fry noodles, and everything hit the mark. The lamb skewers are massive and delicious, the cold skin noodles are so fresh and full of flavor, and the stir-fry noodles have just the right amount of spicy kick. Plus, having parking spaces right out front makes stopping by super hassle-free. Highly recommend checking them out! read more

Bostan Uyghur Cuisine - Lamb Kabab per skewer 烤羊肉串(1) - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Decided to give this place a try since I had seen some pretty good reviews online. First time having Uyghur food. I just needed a light meal and was looking for something relatively healthy, so I just got two chicken kebab skewers and white rice, as well as a side of hot chili oil. Everything met my expectations. I got a simple order, but it was delicious and I will definitely come back and try more things with a bigger appetite!! read more

Bostan Uyghur Cuisine - Chicken Kabab (2 orders) over a side of white rice - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I am going to be a regular at this place! The noodles texture is incredibly chewy and the flavors of every dish keep me coming back. A delicious fusion of flavors! Noodle dish portions are big and good for sharing so you can get the other side dishes like the eggplant and the kebabs (YUM). The eggplant is juicy, garlicky, and beautifully charred. One comment is that there is not much protein in the stir fried noodles which is okay since it leaves more room for the kebab! The interior and service is relaxed and casual. They have QR code menus which I wish they had a physical menu as well since service is spotty in there. Although they provide wifi, it feels like an extra step. One quick note: when I came with a group of six, gratuity was automatically added. I didn't realize and added an extra tip on top through the digital receipt, so just something to be mindful of if you're dining with a larger party. read more

Sunday evening dinner with some friends. Parking lot is small but plenty for the three stores here. I was able to easily find parking for dinner at 6:30/7PM. Quaint shop with good Uyghur food. I ordered the bosan lagman which was good, but if I had to choose again, I'd probably go with the dry fried noodles that my friend ordered. The lagman came out and there wasn't really explanation of how I was supposed to eat it. It's came in two separate bowls and was a little oily. They did give me some spicy chili oil which helped bring out a bit more flavor. For the price, it was a pretty good deal and very filling. Overall quaint shop and great to support local. The service was good, a little late on one of my friend's dishes, but that's likely due to a huge birthday party that had come in around the same time. read more

Bostan Uyghur Cuisine - Bostan special Lagmen 过油肉拌面 - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Our family of 4 visited here for a Sunday brunch at 11:30am in mid-October 2025. We very much enjoyed our dining experience by sampling a few dishes that were surprising and outstanding. Our top 4 favorites were: (1) The Cold Skin Noodles, simple but packed with flavor once you mix it up with chili oil. (2) Samsa - the pastry reminded us of phyllo dough and the meat was delightful. (3) Lagmen Noodles - this is a traditional Uyghur dish that is quite filling. The long noodles are difficult to scoop into separate bowls (if you're eating family style). (4) the Eggplant Salad - which is not a salad at all. Service was friendly in a cozy setting - most tables are setup for parties of 2-4 customers. Parking spaces are available but shared with a 7-11 and other stores. We hope to return soon and try a few other dishes! read more

Bostan Uyghur Cuisine - Beef Mantu Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Above all, the food is great at Bostan. But the service needs some work, i.e. do better at making sure a table's orders come out together or at least not too far apart. Also, do better on checking up on customers during the meal. We were greeted by a friendly young woman mid-afternoon on a Saturday and seated promptly. There was only one other table occupied, but by the time we left, most of the tables were occupied. While there are wall decorations, the ambience is Spartan. For an appetizer I ordered the Samsa. This dish was two little pastries with meat fillings. The seasoning was mild but balanced. Overall, very good. JP ordered the Shepherd's salad. This was a tasty fresh salad made up of diced tomato and cucumber with a light pleasant vinaigrette dressing. For my entrée, I requested the Dry Fried Soman. Not sure what the "dry" part is, but this was a delicious dish. Loved it! Dry Fried Soman is very nice-Udon like noodles accompanied by beef, scallion, red pepper and green pepper topped with sesame seeds. The noodles and vegetables were blended together with a most excellent sauce. JP ordered lamb kebobs. They were generous on the portion size and were seasoned well and cooked to the right doneness. If you like lamb, you'll love these kebobs. One note: you place your orders at the table, but pay at the cashier at the back of the restaurnt when done eating. Despite the service quirks, the delicious and appealing food will bring us back. read more

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Probably one of my favorite hidden gems in the nova area, especially as a repeat customer. Some of the best dishes I could recommend are the beef kabobs platter (which you can ask to have it come with rice) and the cold noodles. Prior to the management change, the style of the restaurant and food was different. I will say I'm biased in saying I liked how the food tasted before, however even now the food is still top notcb! Lovely place for a first date, family/large gatherings, or even solo :) read more

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Came for a late night meal after an event. Was cold and tired and the lamb noodle soup really hit the spot! It's a pretty large location but you don't go there for the ambiance. The fluorescent lights and cheap tables and chairs are very minimalistic, and reminiscent of other uyghur places I've been to. The service was fine. The food came out fast. I am so pleased to find the uyghur taste I used to enjoy while in China. It's nostalgic. Just remember it's halal so there's no alcohol, but you can always buy it to go! Will definitely be back! read more

Bostan Uyghur Cuisine - noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Friendly service, casual no-frills atmosphere, easy parking on a Sunday night as it's located in a small strip mall. Got the dry fried somen with handmade noodles, saozi noodles, and a skewer of lamb kabab. My favorite was the dry frieds somen - delicious and nice texture of the noodles. The saozi noodles were very spicy and the noodles were different- a little firmer/bouncier than other rice noodles I've had. The lamb was flavorful but a little dry and could've used more salt. The honey cake had a good flavor but was really dry. If I were back in the area I'd come back for the somen. read more

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We had an amazing dinner here. Interior was cozy and casual. Service was very helpful and polite (answered questions about the menu thoroughly and checked with the kitchen). We ordered butter naan, vegetable gam bian soman and lagman. The naan was crispy on the outside and covered with sesame seeds. It had a chewy texture inside. The lagman white noodles came out first (heaping bowl). The vegetables and meat (beef) in sauce came out a minute later, and we mixed it into the noodles. The veggies included chives, tomatoes, Napa cabbage, peppers, onions and scallions. The beef was plentiful and tender. The sauce was smooth, savory and coated the noodles well. The noodles were springy and perfectly cooked. The entire dish had great texture and was filling (could only finish half the portion). The gam bian soman was also very good (similar noodles) but stir fried with peppers, scallions, chili and fried tofu (got vegetarian). Water was filled often and service checked in on us without being intrusive. read more

Bostan Uyghur Cuisine - Lagman - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My go to take out when I'm in the mood for pulled noodles. I find the food consistent, flavorful and delicious. Bostan special lagmen with pulled noodles-yummy! I love the texture and it's just the right amount of veggies and beef. Beef Manta- tasty but kinda filling Lamb Kabab- small flavorful and tender. I've never dined here but can only comment on food quality on delivery. read more

Visited October 2024. Small hole-in-the-wall restaurant that has an authentic feel. Everyone working there very nice. Food is just OK. Probably 3 star but bumped up a star because of the service. The kabobs are shown with 3 pieces in the picture but they are sold individually. Would highly recommend against the naan. Very dry and plain. Noodles and dumplings OK. read more

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Good food and atmosphere. They can probably try to increase the temperature inside a little to keep the food from getting cold too soon. read more

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Two Haiku Review: Food took kind of a While to come out, but if that's The price to pay, worth It. My favorite Dish was the dry somen. Note: There's not much parking. read more

Been living in the area for years and did not know about this gem. A friend recommended this place so I decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. Uyghur is in the Xinjiang area in China so the food has Chinese influence with district Uyghur flavors that is hearty and aromatic. I ordered the Sauzi noodles. It was filled with delicious vegetables, and meats. Portions were generous. Give extra time for food preparation. We ordered online and our order was ready to be picked up in 20 minutes. Friendly staff and owner. Highly recommend! read more

As we arrived to this place, parking was limited but manageable, its shares with other businesses. As you walked in, the restaurant is clean, plenty of seats with multiple decors all throughout the restaurant. We ordered 6 items: 1) Samsa 2) Cold skin noodles 3) Lagmen 4) Eggplant salad 5) Dry Fried Soman 6) beef manta dumplings. These beef and onions stuffed baked Samsa were a delight. The batter of the pastry was mochi like that counter balance the filling. When the cold noodles arrive to the table, it was simple but yet packed with flavors. Once you mixed it around in the chili oil, your eyes will light up because it was surprisingly good. You won't be able to just take one bite. When the next dish arrive called Lagmen, it came in two parts. One bowl was the hand pulled noodles and the other was the stir fry meats and vegetables. Once incorporated the flavors came together but the noodles though.. it was one long strand so you will have to use a fork to cut it shorter when sharing with a group. If not you will be slurping one noodle for a very long time.. lol. The wok dish called Dry Fried Soman was incredibly flavorful and coats your taste buds. The manta dumplings had a thin layer of dough and the fillings were incredibly juicy. All of their noodles are hand pulled. The majority of their dishes were tapas but can be manageable when sharing with a group, so that way everyone can get a sample. Their eggplant salad wasn't a salad. It appears as sauté, oily, bland and just melts in your mouth. . The multiple servers and food runners were friendly and helpful. I would make another visit to try other items on their menu. read more

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Ordered delivery for my first ever Uyghur experience. I ordered cold skin noodles, stir fried rice noodles and naan. I started with the rice noodles because the other stuff was already cold. Delicious but boy did they have a kick to them. I tried to cool off by eating a little bread between bites but eventually had to dip into the cold skin noodles, which not only are amazing on their own, but exactly what I needed to balance the heat. The naan was just ok but it is very healthy and I think it is meant to be a palate cleanser anyway. I will have to visit the restaurant to comment on the service and the atmosphere, but I loved the food and look forward to trying more. read more

Bostan Uyghur Cuisine - Uyghur Naan (Bread) - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Ordered my usual dry beef soman. With my FAVORITE SALAD. Tomatoes and cucumbers. And my other favorite lamb skewers To my happy surprise. Their prices have dropped to serve customers better ! read more

Bostan Uyghur Cuisine - Dry soman beef - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place could use some better decoration to make it more fancy and high end. Overall the food was great. We liked the chicken noodle plate and cold noodles. There were not many options for drinks and desserts though. read more

Bostan Uyghur Cuisine This was my first time trying Uyghur food. To be honest, I'd never heard of the Uyghur population until my friend picked the place for dinner. Uyghurs are a Turkic ethnic group native to Xinjiang. Many have tried to escape the repression from the Chinese government. I know this is not a history lesson, but coming here made me want to learn more and I'd love to share what I learned because food is such an essential part of every group's culture. At first, I was very confused about pulling up to the address on my GPS. The restaurant is located next to the 7-Eleven convenience store. I walked in and a waitress waved us over. The shop has a handful of simple tables and chairs. A location that isn't a frills and thrills type of location, but one that has surprisingly amazing food. I would best describe the food as a mixture between middle eastern cuisine, chinese food, and indian food. There are momos, There are kababs or kebabs in other places you've ordered. Some noodle dishes that closely resemble lo mein, some stir-frys and stews. There is nan flatbread similar to naan from india. One of the most unique things was the Samsa, which can best be described as a cross of a spanakopita and an empanada. Overall, the food was great, the price was incredible, and the place was clean. The staff primarily just takes your order and brings it out, otherwise they leave you to enjoy the meal. We got confused, but you'll end up going to the counter to pay. Parking is a little tricky here. The parking lot is small and 7-eleven will tow if you park there. read more

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It was my first time trying Uyghur food and this place did not disappoint. We didn't know anything about the cuisine so we pointed and ordered using the pictures on the menu. Everything was so delicious! I especially enjoyed the skewers that comes on large swords, their cold flat noodles were spicy to perfection, the eggplant was sauced and seasoned perfectly, and the flat pastry was like a meat pie and so tasty!! The service was great, and the ambiance was nice and intimate! Also, their prices were very reasonable!! 10/10 would come back again, and this time to try more items off their menu.. we tried a lot but I need more!! read more

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My friend and I went here for lunch this week and we had the best food. first I'm gonna start off with dessert which was amazing it's the chocolate honey cake and I can't highly recommend it enough it is super delicious and incredible mouthfield. We enjoyed a noodle dish and their dumplings which were excellent and filling. The service is great and for the price it was a good value. read more

Bostan Uyghur Cuisine - Chocolate honey cake. Not too sweet. Great mouth feel - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Love love love!! Great food - this is the real deal. The lamb kabobs are perfectly spiced, juicy, and freshly grilled on 18 inch metal skewers, reminiscent of the kabobs from street vendors in Urumqi. The cold skin noodles have just the right amount of spiciness while full of flavor and the crunch of the cucumbers is a perfect contrast to the smooth and silky noodles. The pan fried flat dumplings are chive pockets filled with scrambled egg and vermicelli noodles - these are light and springy while the outside dough is fried piping hot. The clientele include a number of Muslim families and young Chinese professionals. A place known for its authenticity and its friendly service. read more

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delicious uyghur food, on par with the other restaurants in the area. located in a small strip mall, there is a small parking lot. only ordered takeout so can't speak much to service other than they were friendly inside. the order was late by 20 minutes or so which was annoying, but I forgot about that once I tasted the food. The cold skin noodles are fun - great texture, light and refreshing with a vinegar based sauce (a restaurants in dc has a similar dish that I love). the eggplant salad is smoky but with good caramelization - very good. the dry fried soman and lagman were both delicious - great noodles and sauces, proteins were delicious as well. well worth a visit read more

Flavors were fantastic! Service A+. Super simple ambiance but food was packed with flavor. A must try. We had their lamb Kazan, eggplant salad, pulled chewy noodles, lamb pastry.. SO delicious!!! And yeah their sesame chilli oil. read more

Food here is authentic and delicious. It's a small place but highly recommend especially for a casual lunch where you plan to take leftovers for dinner. read more

The food here was EXCELLENT! For Appetizers we had: Samsas (oven baked buns with beef and onions. Katlama Nan Lamb Kabob Husband had the Hot Chicken Stew. It's had wide noodles, chicken, potatoes and peppers. I had the Dry Fried Soman which are wok fried noodles with been and peppers. OMG!!! Everything was phenomenal. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back. read more

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This place was so good I forgot to take more pictures. This is certainly one of the best restaurants I've had near DC. The dishes are all super flavorful and interesting. My favorite was the cold skin noodles and egg plant salad. The pastries and lamb skewer were interesting as well- worth trying if you've never had it before. The dry stir fry noodles were more basic and similar to lo mein you'd have at other restaurants- so I probably won't get that again but would try another noodle dish. Love this place and can't wait to come back! read more

Bostan Uyghur Cuisine - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Food was really good! Spice was a bit more than what I could tolerate. My favorite would definitely be the 大盘鸡 and eggplant. The noodles are so good as well and seemed to be hand pulled. Was a little bummed that the lamb over rice was sold out read more

We came here today for lunch. We ordered the green tea, noodle soup, naan, and the hot chicken stew. The hot chicken stew is delicious, and the portion size is huge. I would definitely say that it is enough for 2 people to share. Tender chicken, potatoes, and handmade noodles are enrobed in a delicious spicy sauce. I would definitely give this restaurant a try! read more

Bostan Uyghur Cuisine - Hot Chicken Stew - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Why did I tried this place so late? I love love LOVE Uyghur food as it combines two of my most favorite cuisines into this one unique experience for your tastebuds. Went to Bostan last night, the place was packed. It was really busy. There was a wait for certain things which is fine because patience(is a rare trait these days because we live in times of instant gratification) Got our food and I was amazed how great it was. The polo was out of the world. The lamb skewer was as they say "bussin" and the green tea was a perfect end to our meal. For those who complain about the wait time? It is worth it my friends. 5/5 and probably will go again tonight. read more

Bostan Uyghur Cuisine - Polo - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I was looking forward to eating here but unfortunately the food and service was lack luster. The restaurant itself feels more like a fast food establishment and less like a nice dine in kind of place. The lamb Kazan kabob tasted ok, nothing special. The samsa was burnt on the bottom and tasted extremely dry. The dry fried somen with rice noodles was actually very delicious (the only thing we actually enjoyed). And the lagmen was the most disappointing of all of them, the noodles were cold which idk if they were supposed to be or not (to be fair I'm only familiar with uzbek lagman which is served with both the noodles and the meat/veggie sauce being warm/hot) and the flavor of the sauce was lacking. The servers and overall service was lacking unfortunately, no one bothered to check in with us to see if there was anything we needed etc or to come by so we could ask for the check. We eventually got up and just payed at the counter. read more

BL and in a Friday night for dinner. Three other tables were there which was surprising considering how good it was. A few others came and went throughout the eve. We ordered the samsa, - flaky and flavorful. The wash was not plain egg white. The meat filling was perfectly seasoned. Lots of garlic. Some cilantro The eggplant salad was the biggest surprise. It was served warm. Crispy skin and a melt in your mouth inside of the eggplant. It has a soy sauce taste and vinegar (black vinegar) base sauce. Cilantro on top adds to it. This was my favorite dish and I would get it again. The lamb kabob was a little chewy for me. Lots and lots of cumin and bit too spicy for me. Could use more char as well. We could not decide between the soups and went with the waitress suggestion of the ugrah noodle soup. It was very mild but still delicious. The lagman, our main, reminded me of the pepper steak my mom used to make as a kid. Steak. Red and green peppers Chile peppers , onions. We finished with green tea. They were out of polo. They were out of two of the teas Overall great dinner. read more

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First time trying Ugyr food and was pretty good! The restaurant is nice and cozy and has parking available which is nice for the area. I heard that it gets busier later in the day and I noticed it was getting busier later in the afternoon so I'd prob come earlier if you don't like crowds. Most of the food was good. The only thing I wasn't really a fan of was the beef mantu but tbh it's hard for me to be impressed by most dumplings. The sleeper item was the goshnan if I remember the name correctly. Was probably my favorite item on the menu. The food is very heart so don't expect any frills here. read more

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This is my first time trying Uyghur food with my NW Chinese friend (who said the dishes here really hit home for him when he got carryout yesterday at Bostan). I'm really glad I got to try the food here with him and was able to learn more. The service was quick and friendly - we were able to walk in and out within 45 minutes. COLD SKIN NOODLES (RANGPIZA) - 7.95 This was a great appetizer to share! My friend says this is similar to the "liang pi" noodles his family makes at home which brought a lot of nostalgia. There was a generous amount of cucumbers and garnish (peanuts, garlic, cilantro, etc.) which tasted good with the noodles. Or, you can just enjoy the noodles by itself, which gets a light flavor from the chili oil. The noodles were chewy and tasty, but we would prefer if they were colder. The dish was more room temperature than it was cold. GRILLED SALMON KABAB - 6.95 There were five small pieces of salmon in the kabab which is pretty pricy but the seasoning was fantastic. The cumin spice elevated the flavor of salmon and is definitely worth it if you're willing to splurge a bit. The salmon was cooked perfectly (usually, a lot of restaurants overcook salmon) and we enjoyed this kebab! LAGMEN - 16 These hand-pulled noodles were super delicious. I loved how chewy they were! The stir-fried meat (would have preferred more of it) was flavorful and went well with the noodles. The veggies (especially the spiced cabbage) added more flavor and texture to the dish. My friend really liked the cabbage and said it really reminded him of the ones his family makes. I'd highly recommend trying it out. For $16, we were hoping for more meat and veggies since there were so much noodles in the dish. Still, it was great trying it for the first time. Definitely give Uyghur food a try if you haven't ever had it, and I'm glad I came here for lunch with my friend today! read more

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It doesn't look like much on the outside. It doesn't look like much on the inside, but the flavor of the food is here. You can call it a hole in the wall type of place. No frills or thrills, just flavorful food. I especially enjoyed the spicy chicken dish. It is a bit different from Chinese versions of this dish as it isn't fried while mixing in so the chicken pieces are tender rather than crispy. I think that intensifies the flavor and has a less greasy texture. The lamb skewer was flavorful, but it was hard to take it off the skewer and I lost one to the floor when I tried to take it off - my fault. The service wasn't that great, but it got the job done and they did refill my water periodically. If you hold you expectations around the hole in the wall type of establishment then this place is a nice spot to hunker down and chow down. If you expect a lot, then you might be disappointed. I would just come here for some flavorful dishes if you are bored with the blandness of the options nearby. read more

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I'm not giving the stars because they doing same thing again I've eaten here 3 times and gotten food poisoning each time. I keep telling myself that I didn't get food poisoning from this place, but every time I eat their food, I experience food poisoning. And today, I bought some goshnan (a type of bread/pastry) around 9 PM, I didn't eat it for about an hour, and when I finally ate it, the meat tasted strange. It turned out the meat was spoiled. read more

Wonderful food, good service. The food ranges from more Middle Eastern to Chinese and a mix. The more Chinese-style cuisines were better, especially the cold noodles. Give it a try. read more