Wowwww. This meal was excellent. I didn't take any photos of what my dining companions got, but we all thought this was an excellent meal. Service was excellent, and we sat at a table in the front by the window which was cozy and good for people watching. I will absolutely come back if I'm in DC again. read more

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Finally left when they hadn't come to take my order *a full half hour after I was seated.* other tables in my area were waiting similar times for checks, refills, etc. maybe the food is okay, wouldn't know read more

This place was ok - I've been meaning to try this cuisine but what I got was kind of bland - I got the pumpkin dumplings & we tried the honey bread. It was meh at most. Not sure if I'd go again. The restaurant in itself is in a cute little area though. read more

Dolan Uyghur Restaurant - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

On recommendation of my DC Daughter, I took a walk to Dolan on Connecticut in the Cathedral Heights area of DC. As soon as I walked in I was impressed with how beautiful and welcoming this place was and my expectations of the food were raised immediately! The menu was huge but not overwhelming and with the variety, you are sure to connect with flavors and heat levels that appeal to you. We ordered a few entrees to share and the same with desserts. Everything was fantastic and disappeared quickly! As we lingered over deserts, Dolan hot tea, and conversation, we knew we had made a great choice for our experience in choosing Dolan. I would easily recommend this as a place read more

Dolan Uyghur Restaurant - Chicken Kebab * - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]As an Uyghur from Kashgar, the food, environment, and service were so lovely![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The lagman, lamb kabob, and big plate chicken were so flavorful and tasty. If you're an uyghur wanting good uyghur food you should check this place out! If you're not uyghur you should still check this place out! men bek hoshboldum, rahmettttttttt read more

I had lunch at Dolan with a friend today, and it was a good experience and I'd like to go back. Dolan is a Uyghur restaurant. FYI: Uyghurs are a Central/East Asian ethnic group native to Northwest China and one of China's 55 officially recognized ethnic minorities. It was my first time eating at an Uyghur restaurant, but the cuisine was very similar to what I've eaten at Uzbek restaurants I've eaten at (and enjoyed)! If this still isn't helpful, think Middle Eastern food and Chinese food together - there are noodles, kofta, stuffed bread/meat pies, jeweled rice, stir fries, kebabs, lots of lamb, dumplings, baklava, and tea! We ordered two bowls of Chuchura, but I think we got two bowls of lamb soup with dumplings added instead (the broth color wasn't what pictured for the Chuchura and it had cubed lamb rather than minced beef and lamb). We also ordered the steamed pumpkin dumplings (kawa manta) but got the beef dumplings (piter manta) instead. I guess maybe they were out of a few things today? Still, the food was good, and I enjoyed what we were brought even if it wasn't exactly what we had ordered. The service was a little slow (maybe due to their running out of a few things just as we arrived), but everyone was very friendly. And the restaurant is very nice - comfortable and well decorated. The location is convenient if you come by metro - practically just above the Cleveland Park metro station - but not so great if you drive (parking is rough and they do not validate for the very expensive lot across the street that is used for people shopping at Target). This is definitely a restaurant I want to return to - preferably with a really large group so we can try a lot of their dishes at once! If you haven't tried Uyghur cuisine, I recommend it! read more

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This was my first time trying Uyghur food and I really enjoyed it! The servers were really attentive and the restaurant is nicely decorated with cute porch seating in the front. This is a good place to take parents or for a more formal dinner! The korma chop was good, I asked for chili oil because mild wasn't spicy enough. I do wish it had more vegetables, haha read more

Dolan Uyghur Restaurant - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent food, [[HIGHLIGHT]]warm ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Feels like a warm family room in a busy house[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. No complaints. read more

First time experiencing Uyghur food and wow do I plan on enjoying it much more in the future! Sigara boregi was inhaled within seconds which was fortunate because the service was quick to bring our entrées. The entrées were so delicious and the large portions made for a great to go box for leftover dinners the next night. Can't wait to try more things off the menu. read more

yo If you've got an adventurous tonguey tongue and haven't tried Uyghur food before - bro just go right ahead, try out this place and talk to your friends about it. Uyghur food can be savory and can satiate a starving lion if given a proper Uyghur meal. but bruh, I wish I can speak higher praise beyond the novelty of Uyghur food. With each bite I took, I felt an immense cultural pain in which I prayed that it wasn't the food - but me. But no, the food itself did not burst with flavor or change my life's experience - it was just food. One aspect that especially irked me was the fact that it was not spicy at all. Granted, my background comes from eating spicy dishes growing up, the spiciest level given to use ranked at a tacobell mild sauce packet. The portion sizes were minimal to say the least - perhaps that's just a me problem though. The dessert is what really pulled through to be quite frank - their chocolate baklava is pretty good all things considered. this place isn't bad but it isn't spectacular. Their food leaves a lot to be desired and I sincerely hope the flavor profiles improve the next time I visit. read more

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I have a feeling this will be another "growing" review. This is a place that sticks with you and grows on you and calls you back to experience this really special ethnic cuisine. In many ways, this place feels like Middle East meets Far East. It's lovingly hand made homestyle comfort food that's exciting in the way it blends and remixes both familiar and unfamiliar flavors from east Asian/Chinese cuisine with a decidedly Middle Eastern roots. The plate-sized pies filled with mildly sweet squash and pumpkin or lamb, the hand shaved-pulled noodles with hearty sauces balance the sweet, heat, and savory elements in a way I rarely experience. The Dolan Cake is delicious, esp. for those of us who enjoy European style torts with a dessert coffee or chai . I can't wait to come back for a third time to try more of the desserts! read more

Dolan Uyghur Restaurant - The metal scroll work and outdoor piazza style balconies are also giving "experiential dining " - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

4.5 stars, rounding up for consistency with other reviews of Uyghur places. If you like chewy, thick noodles, this is a wonderful place to go. The noodles taste freshly made, and I've been to enough Uyghur restaurants that I know this is as good as you'll get in NYC or the former USSR. They also use fresh vegetables, which is nice. I did find the sauce to be a bit overwhelmingly salty, and I might note that this food isn't _better_ than at other good Uyghur restaurants in other cities. But I'd absolutely get off the red line for it again. read more

If you're looking for some delicious halal Uyghur cuisine this is what I would recommend! Great cozy spot and delicious food! I've visited this spot a couple times now and the food has always hit the spot. My recommendation would be the beef korma chop, and the lamb kabobs!!! Yum!!! Will definitely come back! read more

A great cafe and restaurant. They not only have quick and easy coffee and sweets area but is also a full blown restaurant where you can have Uyghur food. I tried 3 different types of baklava (comes as a plate) and a pot of caffeine free tea. Mideye Baklava was great as it was not very sweet. One of the best baklavas I have had in this area. This is a nice spot to read a book and eat some great food. Next time I will try a full meal. read more

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This place is very vibrant and I loved how they maximized the space they were given. I never had Uyghur cuisine before, but I think I'll need to come back after more research and looking at what other people have been trying. For starters, I think the spring roll didn't quite hit the mark, as there wasn't any impactful flavors in it. The Goshnan was really amazing, however. I love beef and lamb together and it's so good. Also a big fan of the Piter Manta! The house spices are truly something else. Yet, I was not a fan of the lamb and chicken kebab. I'm not sure why it didn't work for me, it tasted under seasoned and hard to chew. read more

Overall, I thought the food was pretty good. Service was fine. If you've never had Uyghur food, definitely try it. It's almost like having Chinese flavors mixed with Middle Eastern flavors. read more

Dolan Uyghur Restaurant - Hand Pulled Noodles * Royal Laghman * It was one of these two. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I love their tea Service and staff are always so sweet and kind. Their food is Devine !!! I love the lamb and beef~ Their dry soman is not my favorite compared to Bostan, I'd give Dolan dry soman a 8.5-9 out of 10. Which is still good. It's a great little date night spot! Been here about 3-4 times after finding this place out couples months back and will continue to return. Wonderful service and staff~~~~ read more

Amazing Central Asian spot in DC! Highly recommend checking out this underrated cuisine. This place is right off the Connecticut Ave metro station which makes the location of this place super convenient. We sat in the upstairs portion of the restaurant which was decorated with alot or really nice Central Asian art. We started our meal with a large Dolan Chay which was delicious and refreshing. I love so I could drink that tea all day long! We also got the Goshnan for our appetizer and the Polow and the Kazan kebab for our entrees. The Kazan Kebab was our favorite but the other two dishes were good as well. We had to also try the dessert so we got the chocolate baklava and the honey cake. Both were delicious but the honey cake just hit the spot for me! Really enjoyed the meal, the attentive and friendly servers, and definitely had a good coma by the end of it. Will definitely come back here the next time I'm in DC! read more

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Really great gem in Cleveland park! The staff are always so kind and the favors are great! Always remember to leave room for dessert. I never had Uyghur food before but the flavors were bold and the dishes filling. The price is also good for the portions. Just make sure to get there early because the dining room is small and it can get crowded on the weekend! read more

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I had bookmarked this place based on someone else's recommendation. I went with the Yelp review and ordered Honey chicken and Korma. The food came out fast however this was the most bland food I've ever eaten! There couldn't have been a touch of salt or pepper added to these dishes. The Korma was made with chili paste but you couldn't tell outside of the noodles being oily. The restaurant was empty, we made reservations but there was not a real need for them. The server was nice and welcoming but the food completely missed the mark. read more

Mixed bag. Started with an appetizer, forgot the name, which had a cigar shape and was deep fried and filled with some creamy-cheesy stuff. These were excellent. Spring rolls were good but nothing special. For mains we had Royal Laghman noodles, and chose beef for the protein. The noodles were the highlight of the meal, soft and chewy at the same time. However, there were only a few pieces of dried out tough beef. The sauce was pretty good. The dish was fairly small (would have liked more of those great noodles) and came out not very hot and cooled off rapidly. The other main was Kazan Kabob which was supposed to be lamb kabobs with pieces of naan bread plus some other stuff. It was mostly bread, and the few pieces of lamb were tough and tasteless. We also had the bok choy with garlic sauce, which was good but kind of small and not hot enough. For dessert we had the Dolan Cake and Chocolate Cake which were both very good. They had a variety of coffee preparations which were excellent (although for some reason the cappuccino came in a paper cup). [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was very nice- comfortable and not too noisy (although the restaurant was not very full at the time).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It should be noted that they don't serve alcoholic drinks or allow you to bring any in. We were OK with that, but I think that should be more clearly stated on their website for people who care about that. read more

Came here on a Saturday night, food was excellent but pricey for what it was. Maybe it's because I've been to many mom and pop spots in Queens NY with just as delicious food for half the price nevertheless its a great spot. Highlights include the soup, dumplings, and any of the hand pulled noodle dishes. read more

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Maybe closer to a 3.5. Walked in for lunch on a Saturday and was seated immediately. I had: - Korma chop - The noodles had a great, springy texture, and the sauce was fine. - Lamb kebabs - These were large and juicy, although I would have loved even heavier seasoning. I definitely want to come back here to try their other noodle dishes. read more

Dolan Uyghur Restaurant - Korma Chop - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Dolan is a gem of a place! We had a great time ! Make sure to reserve space for dessert because that chocolate baklava is life changing!!!!! from the mains and apps I really liked the samsa filled with beef the best! It comes only 1 per portion so definitely order 2! Also the lamb skewers were so tender , if you are a meat lover that is a must! There is parking right across . If you go in to Target and buy something (small) they do validate! read more

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I love going to Uyghur restaurants when I find them. It's one of my favorite cuisines. So I was excited to go to this one and it didn't disappoint. The restaurant was fantastic! The decor is very nice, featuring Uyghur art. We sat on the second level, which I recommend. It has a nice atmosphere and is very cozy. During lunch time there were not many people and the second floor offered a more quiet and private atmosphere. There is also a table for two on tiny balcony. The only con about eating on the second floor is that it is harder to get the waiter's attention. Food here was delicious but pricy. I highly recommend the samsa. Best samsa I've had! The pastry crust was very soft and flaky and the filling was juicy and flavorful! We ordered it again for dinner later that day. We also had the sui rou laghman, chuchura soup, pitir manta, chocolate baklava, and later for dinner the polow and mushroom salad. Everything we had for lunch was great. The chuchura soup is a ravioli and meat soup with celery. I recommend sharing it. The laghman was delicious and we used the remaining sauce on the manta. The manta was good but not for the price, it was expensive. It would have been better with sone sauce or sour cream. I wasn't too fond of the mushroom salad which includes wood ear fungus, red bell peppers, onions, and a vinegary dressing. The polow was decent, much better than what I had at some places but nit great. The rice was clumpy. We also ordered a cup tea but they forgot about it until we reminded them about it at the end of our meal. However, they brought a whole pot instead which costs more. Service could be improved. read more

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The food was mid. Mostly a bit more salty than usual. The soup was very bland. The servers are very slow in bringing stuff asked for. They really need to keep the toiletries in check. read more

While I have never been to Xingjian I have eaten at a lot of Ughur restaurants in China. For more than two years, I resided in Beijing and frequented Uyghur restaurants. This restaurant you enter from the downstairs go upstairs and greeted with great ambience, fantastic service and even better food, we had multiple dishes and everything was excellent. If you're in the area or close, you need to try this restaurant and have a great time. I think the name has changed, but it is still a Uyghur restaurant and has amazing food. read more

I am a member of a Dinner Club that has been dining out together 4 times a year since 1987! This was our 140th dinner and it was as delightful as could be. We were seated upstairs at a long table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The noise level was modest, so we enjoyed being able to chat comfortably.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The menu was presented on an iPad and it did need a password occasionally to be refreshed![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu was extensive, it featured traditional Uyghur spices, meats and vegetables and their specialty was hand-pulled noodles. We tried a broad selection of items as there were 7 of us that evening. We ordered so much food that we didn't even want try dessert, which is highly unusual for our group! Also unusual, but to be expected, was that alcohol was not served. One of us ordered a mango lassie which she really enjoyed. I had a pot of milk tea that came with 4 mini-glass tea cups to share. It was all delicious. I especially enjoyed the seasonings; they combined flavors from Central Asia. Service was attentive and we had many questions! I am looking forward to returning to try more Uyghur cuisine! read more

I thought the food was great with many choices different than the typical. I would return. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is a fairly simple space and it was easy to get a reservation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our servers were efficient and lovely. read more

If you want an experience and is not looking for authentic Uyghur food, this place might be the one for you. However, the food was disappointing considering that I had Uyghur friends from Xinjiang and had tasted their food before, which are far more delicious than what I had in this restaurant. They've used less seasoning in this restaurant compared to the ones in Xinjiang. Here's my opinion on each one of the food items: 1. Dolan Tea: pretty decent and standard. Taste similar to chamomile tea with dates, but instead, this uses roses, which might not have the same calm flavor as chrysanthemum. 5/10, not filtered properly. 2. Samsa: Possibly one of my favorites besides baklava, though I would say that the beef lacked more spice, and most of it is just the outer crust. 7/10. 3. Korma Chop: I think this is where things fall short. There's a high noodle to protein ratio, and the taste is quite bland and lacking in flavor. It is similar to any Chinese noodle cuisine and there's just nothing special about the noodle. 5/10 4. Fried Green Beans: beans are dry, and I know that it's dry-fried, but it doesn't have to taste similar to the proteins from the fried rice. Since it's a separate dish, at least it should differentiate itself from Korma Chop and Fried Rice. 4/10 5. Hot Chicken Stew: For some reason, the chicken just isn't cooked right. The seasoning combination doesn't go well together. 2/10 6. Fried Rice: bland, not a lot of proteins are in the fried rice, and the proteins lack their own flavor despite being added into the dish. 5/10. 7. Spicy Sour Tofu: Tofu is dry, which paired with the spicy sour tomato paste makes the focus on the paste and not on the tofu. Tofu should be smoother, and the paste lack proper seasoning. 3/10 8. Baklava: A pretty sweet crusty dessert, similar to a mini cake. 8/10. Overall, the food is at most 5/10. At this price point, I don't think the value's there. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing service, atmosphere, food quality, and generosity![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was super kind and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is gorgeous and super clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had the Turkish breakfast, which is enough for four people. Every single bit was fresh and delicious. The last time I had Turkish breakfast this good was in Istanbul. read more

I went to Dolan again for the second time with a close friend. What stuck out to me the most about this restaurant was their authenticity. The food is fresh, their ambience is homie, and their staff is polite. My friend and I tried the fried rice and the Korma Chop. Both of the dishes are so flavorful and delicious. The fried rice is definitely a top fried rice. I plan to take my fiancé there soon. I am a huge fan. read more

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Fantastic. I've only tried Uyghur food a few times, but this was by far my best experience. The noodles and other dishes are fantastic, and not what you might expect - this particular region has some unique cooking styles and dishes that are quite different from equivalent dishes from other countries. That said, don't worry - the tastes here are quite refined and mild, nothing is too unusual or unexpected. read more

Place is p chill, actually kinda cute. We got coffees to start, they were pretty good, not amazing or anything though. Big plate chicken was def the best dish, flavor was great, chicken was falling off the bone and the noodles soaked in the sauce and tasted great, only thing is the price which is a liiitle steep but if you're sharing it's not too too bad. Eggplant was pretty good, a little too sweet for my taste and could have been cooked more or just cut into smaller pieces. Pumpkin dumplings were interesting but the filling was cubes of cooked but still firm pieces of pumpkin. Filling was also a little loose and had a tendency to spill everywhere. Overall not bad would come back for the big plate chicken. read more

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If I had to have a last meal, Dolan would be at the top of the list. I've yet to be disappointed by anything I order from this delectable Uyghur restaurant. My top menu highlights include: Korma Chop with Beef, Dolan Laghman, chuchurru, fried rice and iced rose tea. This place is amazing and deserves all of the stars!! read more

Things I loved: Dolan tea Kawa Sansa- the butternut squash is so much better than beef version Korma chop- love the thick noodles Hot chicken stew- the chicken is so tender and just rolls off the bone Things that are good: Fried green beans- reminds me of the Chinese fried green beans which are delicious Fried rice- feels like an Indian Chinese fried rice fusion Spicy sour tofu- reminds me of mapo tofu but not super spicy read more

Good food!! (both the noodles and soup) Very flavorful. Nice deco and lovely ambiance. The food did take a while to come out though. (2/5/25) read more

The vibe of this place is relaxing, gracious. Dishes are made to order and that's A-okay with me. Some of the menu offerings are fairly spicy; I'm glad that my waiter recommended the milder versions rather than going with the high heat. Although this cuisine is new to my palate, there are flavors shooting through that are familiar. The entree called korma chop, a stir-fry dish made with hand pulled noodles, is quite good. I got mine with lamb, but there are other possibilities. Goshnan is unique, a bit like pizza or savory pie. It's enormous and tasty but chewy. I wanted to get an order of samsa (which people rave about) however it was sold out. read more

Dolan Uyghur Restaurant - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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First time trying Uyghur cuisine and we were completely thrilled with the whole experience! Would come again. The food was very flavorful overall and saucy. All the dishes were fantastic. We got the Naan which came with honey and was very flavorful. Our favorite was the Kawa Goshnan, the crust was very flaky and buttery and the pumpkin was cooked to perfection. We also recommend the signature rice noodle and the Korma chop. For dessert: we recommend the honey cake, so yum! Spicy level advice: Their spicy mild is almost no spicy. If you want any spicy I would go for the medium. Service was good, we went for lunch on a Saturday which was busy but food came out quickly and staff were great! The area was small, seating was a little tight but did not bother us. We came as a group of 5 and we're very comfy. read more

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Came here after the embassy tours on a whim as we don't usually come to this part of town. Would have liked to try more on this menu, but ended up with the beef samsa and hot chicken stew. A regular is a 2 person portion, which worked out well. Very flavorful and interesting spices. The food was served piping hot. It wasn't very crowded when we came and we didn't make a reservation. But once we sat down., there were a lot of reserved parties. Service was good and the dessert was interesting as well. read more

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