My first time trying Uyghur Cuisine! We ordered the salted milk tea, manta, dapanji, polo and nan kawap. I loved everything except the milk tea - I wasn't quite expecting it to be so salty. The manta were dumplings with flavourful lamb and onion filling. The dapanji was chicken and potatoes in a stew with chewy hand pulled noodles. I really enjoyed the texture of the noodles! The polo was a buttery lamb and carrot rice that came with sides of yogurt and chopped vegetables. The nan kawap was very flavourful cumin stir fried beef with onions and naan. I'd never had bread added to stir fry before and it went great! Everything came out quickly and the servers were friendly. It's a smaller restaurant so may be a good idea to call ahead on weekend evenings. read more

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We visited this place for a quick family lunch and it turned into one of those "I need to come back" moments. I was a bit unsure at first since Uyghur cuisine isn't something you see every day around here, but everything was incredibly well balanced and approachable. The aroma, texture, and quality of the noodles were just outstanding. We shared the Lamb Kawap (lamb skewer with Uyghur seasoning), Kidney Kawap, and Uyghur Chicken. The skewers were absolutely mesmerizing. None of that strong lamb smell you'd find at many other places, just a clean, fragrant flavor with a softer finish. Perfectly grilled too. It was my first time trying kidney skewers, and the texture really surprised me--chewy, meaty, but not heavy at all, and with no trace of that distinct lamb scent. The Uyghur Chicken was another highlight. Well-seasoned, rich in flavor but not overly spicy, and the chicken was tender through and through. Having it with their hand-pulled noodles made the whole experience even better. The sauce was so good I kept dipping the bread into it nonstop. Honestly, this place hits all the right notes. Great flavors, comforting atmosphere, and real craftsmanship in every dish. Definitely coming back soon. read more

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It was a cold wintry day when I visited Kroran, a small and cosy Uyghur restaurant in Scarborough. We were promptly greeted and seated by the lone server, who was friendly and helpful. Aside from teaching us how to pronounce Uyghur correctly (kind of like Vee-Grr), he recommended 3 dishes, the Legmen, Quruq Qorima, and Somen. We started with a Uygur salad, followed by some Manta (dumplings) and then the Somen. I'm happy to report that all of it was excellent! The very fresh salad is composed of tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic and onions. There was not a leaf of lettuce in site, which pleased me (I'm not a lettuce fan), and the cucumbers very fresh and tasty, with pleasantly powerful chunks of garlic complementing the salad well. At first, I thought that the Manta were a bit overpriced at $21, but when they arrived, I saw that they were enormous, and we had 6 of them! To my delight, the generous lamb dumplings were filled with lamb soup! Be warned! It will come bursting out all over your plate if you are careless, and you'll lose all the goodness of the soup! (I usually bite a hole in the side and try to sip it out). These were so excellent! The best soup dumplings I've ever had! Kroran had already set high expectations when the Somen arrived, and we were not disappointed. Somen is a sauced beef and noodle dish, with hand pulled noodles, savory pieces of beef, and various vegetables, including wood-ear mushrooms. It was a fine example of comfort food, and the noodles had a satisfying bite. Despite the whole chillies, it was quite a mild dish, but hot sauce was at the table so that you can spice it up if you prefer a more heat. It was very comforting and warming on a chilly winter's day, but I'd enjoy it year-round! Kroran is a bit pricy compared to similar restaurants, but the quality of the food and generous servings make up for that. Happily, they take all common methods of payment. Parking can be a bit tight, but there is some street parking available on the sidestreets. Uygur food is relatively uncommon in the GTA, but worth seeking out, especially for lamb and beef enthusiasts. I look forward to return to Kroran soon and try some other dishes, particularly the Lamb Kawap (kebabs), Samsa and Legmen. read more

* I ordered Manti (Uyghur dumpling) only (take out). So my review is quite limited. I found this place through TikTok which showed this restaurant's "Manti". It looked like a mix of Tibetian momo and Shanghai XLB (Xiao Long Bao). I thought I MUST TRY this!!! 20 mins of wait after ordering, which is a good indicator that the food is carefully prepared. Excited when the hot container with Manti was handed to me. Manti itself is 3/5, however, I boosted the review to 4/5 as I really appreciated to know this food's history. Let me explain: I liked the wrapper's natural taste, and appreciated that they are hand-made/pleated. It was the first time I had lamb dumpling - which had its own gamey flavor but spices and herbs harmonized to make it pleasant on the palate. It "seemed to have lot of juice in each pocket" - by putting "" I mean, unfortunately, the juice was running out from the pocket when I opened the container. 5 out of 6 Manti wrappings were torn... The wrapper was a bit too fragile to keep the generous meat and amount of soup. It was served with chopsticks, which I appreciated. But when I held a piece by the chopsticks, the soup and meat slipped out and I ended up eating them separately. It may serve better when it came with a large spoon. I ended up eating soup sipping from the corner of the container. If I ate them eat-in, I may have had a better experience. But then, I learned that Manti has quite a history. The food developed by the people who fled or influenced by many other Asian countries, and now, I was lucky enough to try it here in Toronto. I truly wish best and success of this polite and sincere restaurant. Therefore I boosted the star by one point. I think I want to come back to enjoy their food eat-in. The restaurant has tranquil ambience with a quiet elegance. read more

Kroran Uyghur Cuisine - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Amazing Uyghur food! All the dishes we tried were full of flavor. The lamb kebobs were so juicy and well seasoned. We also tried the Lengmen and kazan kawap, which were excellent. The space inside was simple and clean. read more

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It's a cozy restaurant serving Chinese northern west style foods. If you like the lamb dishes this is the place for you. $20 for 4 lamb kebabs with NAN $31.99 for dapanji medium size ( it's saying 2-3ppl size, but we found it is not that big since we only have 2 persons and ordered other dishes) $18.99 for Koran lengmen, good taste , it's hand pulled noodles In summary, authentic Chinese xinjiang style foods, but the portions considered a bit smaller than the similar xinjiang restaurants read more

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If you like lamb, welcome to Uyghur heaven. The uniqueness of these dishes and coziness of the restaurant is definitely something that's going to bring me back. Family run establishment and fresh food is another draw. It is definitely unexpected with the restaurant tucked away and the lacklustre sign outside. I had the Lengmen noodles which are pretty popular and for good reason. Hand pulled, flavourful and the lamb was delicious with all the veggies. Wednesday's special was a lamb pancake sort of thing. Really flavourful filling with onions and lamb. If you like lamb that's a no fuss kind of dish. Service was great and restaurant was quiet the time we went. Can't wait to come back for more! read more

Kroran Uyghur Cuisine - Lengmen - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've heard many praises for Kroran Uyghur Cuisine and was thrilled to experience it firsthand. My visit during Ramadan resulted in a very quiet ambiance, reflecting not on the restaurant's quality but the fasting period observed by its primary clientele. Here's what I ordered: Lamb Kawap (Kebab): This dish was a highlight, with four large, juicy grilled lamb skewers presented over pita bread, complemented by onion and green onion garnishes. Using a spoon, I transferred the meat to my plate, and enjoyed the meat that was tender and juicy. Smoky and earthy spices enhanced the lamb's natural flavours. Kidney Kawap: A skewer per order, it had a bold, gamey flavour, with a delightful blend of smoky and spicy tastes. Quruq Qorima: An intriguing dry stir-fry featuring short, chewy noodles coated with a savoury and slightly sour sauce, primarily tomato-based. The beef slices and julienned bell pepper added layers of texture and flavour. Dry peppers scared me at first, but the overall taste was surprisingly mild. The restaurant's ambiance was understated but inviting, with tasteful decor including black tables, light brown walls, and captivating art pieces. A minor inconvenience was the single shared restroom for all genders, which could potentially lead to issues during busier times. Also, the server's availability was limited, understandable given that we were the only patrons. While the dishes were undoubtedly high quality, the total bill was higher than my expectations. A more affordable pricing would have improved my satisfaction with the meal. Overall, I had an authentic and enjoyable meal, marked by quality dishes. However, the cost considerations will influence my decision on planning a return visit for another indulgent culinary adventure. read more

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I really enjoyed my visit to this restaurant. We could try things we've never come across and explore some new flavors. We had the Ünnche lengmen which is a stir fried handmade diced noodle with veggies and beef and the dumplings. Both were delicious. The noodles were chewy and since they were diced, went very well with the bite sized veggies and beef. Dumplings were amazing, so good with plenty of bursting flavor! Not being familiar with a cuisine always makes it hard to order, since you never know what you are missing out on. Luckily, it is always a fun adventure to try something new and out of the usual. Will have to come back and try more! read more

Kroran Uyghur Cuisine - Dumplings! - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Quruq qorima (fried noodles) were pretty good. It was slightly sour and somewhat spicy. The sesame seeds gave it a nice taste and texture. Qazan kawap (wok kebab) was lamb with kebab spices and fried with onion. It was pretty good. The goshnan (pan grilled lamb pie) may be available on days other than Wednesday. It doesn't hurt to ask! It was decent. It wasn't strongly spiced or spicy (there was some pepper). The crust was quite crunchy (not the flaky kind of crust). It had a good amount of meat and tasted ok read more

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It used to be a really good place for Uyghur cuisine, but I visited recently post pandemic, very disappointed: the the fried lamb tripes is still good, but that's it; the naan tastes kinda dead; the meat in the fried bun is too bland, needs more seasoning; the quality of lamb in the skewer and the in the fried noodle is too bad, really hard to chew... I'm sad but I don't know if it's more of a quality control issue, because it still looks like authentic Uyghur cuisine, and many are going to this restaurant. read more

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The Kroran Uyghur Cuisine serves authentic Uyghur/Central asian cuisine. Staff and service are both good. The lamb and chicken dishes are both excellent, as is the polo (a type of rice dish). The naan here is also some of the best I've had. They are known for their lamb kabobs which are very juicy and flavorful. Overall, the food is great and reasonably priced, making it a great option for a casual meal. Try their Dapanji chicken! read more

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This place is quite amazing. Every/ most dishes consist of lamb. Out of the three dishes that I had I like the skewers the most. The skewers has a bit of a kick to it and to pair the meat they gave two pieces of bread. The crispy texture on the inside with a juicy meat inside!!! Yum! The fried rice was undercook, some rice was still hard... it had mashed up carrots in the fried rice. To top it off they have stew cooked lamb. The lamb is so tender and soft that it melts like butter in your mouth. The dumplings were good too but the top of dumpling that held the dumpling wrap together was no cooked through. The meat inside did not meet my expectations... I was hoping the meat juice inside had a little more. The dumplings were topped with pepper and I feel that it's a little too much. I would give this restaurant a 3.5 star read more

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We have been going to Kroran for a few years now.. always good food and impeccable service form the friendly owners. They take a bit of time in getting the order out but everything is made Fresh to order so that's understandable. It can get busy on weekends so be prepared for a wait though! read more

Uyghur is the ethnic group resides in the Xinjiang province in northwest China. I visited Xinjiang many years ago but don't remember much of the cuisine except the lamb was good and the hami melon was delicious. Kroran Uyghur is a small restaurant with about 10 tables. It only opens for dinner from 4pm to 10pm. We arrived just after 6pm and were able to get seated right away for a party of 3. I noticed about an hour later, all the open tables were reserved. We ordered the Lengmen which was hand pulled noodles stir fried with vegetables and beef. The noodles were cooked al dente and not oily like many other stir fried noodle dishes. The Lengmen was the star of the night for sure. I definitely recommend this dish. The other dishes we tried were lamb kebab, Manta which was steamed dumpling with lamb filling and Chochure which was kind of like tortellini or wonton soup also with lamb filling. The lamb kebab although was tasty with lots of cumin and sumac which I like, the cut of meat was not good and a few pieces were all fats or sinew. The Manta was similar to the Georgian dumpling Khinkali but a little smaller. If you like lamb and the Chinese Xio Lung Bao, you will like the Manta. The Chochure was okay, the broth did not taste homemade but more like store bought chicken broth. Overall the food was reasonably good although the portion was on the small side. The server was friendly and attentive. read more

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pathetic services.i travelled almost 40km to taste their special lagman,reached their at 8:20pm and in yelp its showing restaurant will be close at 10pm.when i reached there they said we had closed our kitchen now cant takes order more.i request them i travelled alot for your restaurant bt in response lady bring another guy who also made excuse we closed our kitchen.from that that i didnot went their again if they cant serve their services why they put restaurant will close at 10pm. then i moved to desi charcoal and taste their lagman and lamb skewers which are highly recommended read more

Kroran Uyghur Cuisine - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Having lived in Kashgar for several months about a decade or so ago, I've been looking for a good Uyghur restaurant. I didn't just find good...I found great! The laghman, pulao, and kebabs tasted better here than what I remember back in Kashgar. And that is a rarity for any cuisine found outside it's native region. The restaurant is run by Uyghurs and the customers are Chinese and of Turkish descent so there's no doubt that it is as authentic as it comes. I didn't try to the dapanji because it would've been too much food for just the two of us, but I'm certain you can't go wrong with any of the dishes here. read more

Went with my husband. We like Uyghur cushion a lot. Before we always go to Xin Jiang Restaurant - Halal near Steels/Warden for the lamb skewer and Dapanji. This time we decided to try something new and therefore went to this restaurant. We ordered 4 lamb skwers, a medium dapanji, a lamb kidney, and fried noodles. It's not just not bad, and they are in fact suprisingly good. Comparing two restaurants, Xin Jiang definitely wins in terms of variety and price, but I would say this place has a better quality of lamb. I loves Kroran's lamb skwers. Very juicy, tender and satisfactory. What surprised me is their friend noodles. It seems a bit oily. Once you start the first bite, you don't wanna stop although you are full. The noodles itself is vey chewy AND has favours! I love the tiny tomatoes inside which makes the dish a bit less oily. Green and red Peppers are at right cooking times. Meat slices very super favouriting. We were not hungry but we finished the entire plate before they served the next dish. Dapanji I would say, noodles are likely to be handmade and made to order, which is better than Xin Jiang. Potato inside is not as good as Xin Jiang. Overall, I like Xin Jiang's dapanji better. The whole meal costed us $100. We will still come by and we want to try everything in the menu. We have not tried the roasted pancake with meat inside as it's only available on Wed. Economically and variety wise, I would slightly probably prefer Xin Jiang over Kroran. Plus service isn't good at Kroran. read more

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I was first introduced to Uyghur cuisine a few years ago at a different establishment. Unfortunately, I have not come across anything remotely similar. I really wanted to like Kroran as it is a bit closer to home and the hours are a bit better. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed my experiences here. The food is jammed pack with flavour and the service is great. However, I've just had better else where. We ordered: -lengmen...hand pulled noodles with stir fried veggies and beef($11.99) -Kroran lengmen...hand pulled noodles with stir fried veggies and lamb ($14.99) -Quruq qorima...spicy stir fried hand pulled noodles with veggies and beef ($23.99) -Ünnche lengmen...stir fried handmade diced noodle with veggies and beef ($11.99) -lamb skewers with naan ($3.99 each...min order of 4) You can not go wrong with hand pulled noodles. The texture was great. They cook it to perfection. Our two favorite dishes were the Quruq Qorima and Ünnche lengmen. Both had great flavour explosions and made us crave more. The Ünnche is very unique with the diced noodles. After having these two dishes, we found that the other two lengmens were just not as flavourful. The lamb skewers were great. They had the ability to change lamb haters into lovers. However, the naan it came with tasted rubbery and not fresh...can definitely do without. All in all, this is a great find in a random plaza. It is definitely worth a try for people who have not had Uyghur cuisine before. read more

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Went here with 4 friends on a Sunday evening. Was my first time trying Uyhgur food so I didn't know what to expect but was excited to try. The restaurant is relatively small and can seat about 26 people. It was clean and the decor was nice. The menu is only 1 page which I liked because it really simplifies your decision. The prices were reasonable; ended up costing $24/person. The portion sizes seemed small though. We ordered a 2nd round of food after realizing this. Most of the dishes we ordered were tasty. Lamb skewers were juicy and aromatic from the cumin. Wished it came with more naan. Polu lamb carrot rice was great. A decent size for 1 person, not so much sharing between 5 hungry people. Fried beef kebab tasted similar to the lamb skewers. Possibly similar seasoning, but was noticeably more bland. Lengmen handmade noodles with lamb was flavourful. I particularly liked the slightly chewy texture of the noodles. read more

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Great food & great service. The. Hand pulled noodles & lamb skewers were phenomenal. Can't wait to come back and try other dishes!

Small but clean environment, friendly service, very delicious traditional Uyghur food. Kebab, quruq qorima and tohu qorimisi are my favorites. Prices are little expensive as compared to the portion of the food. They prepared everything fresh so be patient. read more

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This is my first time trying Uyghur cuisine so I don't have any baseline to compare it to. I found the food really oily for my liking. The flavours made me enjoy the dish until I remembered how oily it is. I will definitely come back to try their dumplings and soups. read more

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It's a small restaurant, but full of Uyghur atmosphere~ The menu is very simple, I tried salad - halidis, stir fried chicken, handmade diced noodle and of course the lamb skewers, which is the best, everyone knows that Uyghur peoples are good at BBQ. read more

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Good quality food , legmen and kebab is delicious Will definitely comeback next time when I visit Toronto read more

They haven't updated their menu, I'm pretty sure, unless they did some super minor details. They certainly didn't expand their menu options. I got the polu this time (stir fried lamb and carrots steamed with rice). It was fatty lamb pieces and the lamb fat mixed into the rice. It was delicious. The price was alright, but once again, not quite right for their neighborhood. I'm surprised at how many people were inside at lunch on a weekday though. That's hopeful. They were all Mandarin speaking though. read more

Wife and I had dinner last night. Cozy and neat place. Food quality and authenticity was excellent. Lamb skewers were still sizzling when brought to table. Had hand cut noodles and lamb rice dish. Owner is very nice and introduced himself. Nice touches. Modest joint that you want to visit to support local businesses. Will visit again. read more

Decent clean restaurant. Serving Halal food. Family Run. Totally worth going. Will recommend anytime. Not very pricey either. read more

This was my first time trying this type of cuisine and it turned out to be delicious! The place has a great atmosphere and well decorated, with appropriate music playing. While all of the dishes were meat, they were very accommodating and could modify some of the dishes. The noodles were definitely homemade! Highly recommend as you will not be disappointed by the quality of food. read more

Kroran Uyghur Cuisine - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Wish I liked it more than I had. I've had Kyrgyz lagman, which are roughly the same as lengmen here, though I believe Uyghur is the original nationality of the dish. They had the nice hand-pulled flavor, though were a bit chewier than I'd expected. Main reason for the low-ish ranking is that they didn't come out hot, and the liquid at the bottom tasted more like a salty cooking broth than like a sauce for eating. Not too far from being a 4-star if it were just a bit hotter, and I might return to try something else from the menu. read more

Went today for the first time to try out this new restaurant and had some decent expectations. First of all, they sat us on a table that had used utensils and plates/glasses on it, and they never cleaned it. We had a big table so it was just pushed to one side. They didn't bring us any utensils/water until we had to ask. The food came out extremely slow, people who got there after us got their food before us (same dishes!). The two waiters seemed uninterested/rude towards us and never came to check on us once. One of my friends choked on a food piece and needed water but it took them more than 5 minutes to bring us a glass of water. Food was mediocre, seemed under-flavored and seasoned, but could be just the type of food it was. Needless to say, I won't be going back. read more

We really enjoyed our lunch at Kroran today! My children and I had the Unnche Lengmen (one for me and one for the boys to share). It was great! My husband had Lengmen, which he said was also very tasty! We are vegetarian and they were happy to accommodate us by leaving the meat out (although they weren't sure it would taste as good!). All in all, a lovely place to try some authentic Uyghur food! read more

Kroran Uyghur Cuisine - Lengmen on the left and unnche lengmen on the right. - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The place is clean .. the waitress was very nice The food is amazing ... it was perfectly spiced and filling. It is halal and has a very nice vibe - strongly recommend this place. Definitely coming back to this place Keep up the great work Kroran read more

Lamb is expensive. Kroran lengmen, hand pulled noodles and lamb, was good. The kebabs were $4 each, for 3pc of lamb and 2pc of fat. Wife did not like the fat, but it was delicious. They were expensive and a bit small. The lamb buns (5) were lightly flavoured and not unique. I would not order them again. The flavours are not Chinese, and pretty unique. Food is not over-salted. Different. Restaurant is clean, small, well run. Menu is a single page, making ordering a bit easier. We ordered enough, overall $25/person. They use chopsticks. I will return to try their other dishes. read more

Loved the Quruq Qorima, and the Chöchüre uyghur tortellini soup. Also worth getting the Turkish-style tea. I missed out on the göshnan, want to try those next time! read more

Well I've had Indian-influenced Chinese food (Hakka) before, but Turkish-influenced was new to me until I went to Kroran Uyghur. Tried a marinaded beef fried with peppers and served over hand-pulled thick udon-like noodles. It was excellent, and very filling. And I love spicy food and they have a home-made ground chili pepper paste that you can dip by the spoonful onto your plate that will give you a tingle and a tangy vinegar that you can also use to add to the flavour. The tea was boiling hot, served in a kind of carafe that seemed bottomless with a very mild hint of cardamom that gave a slight sweetness without being overpowering. Place was clean, service was friendly (and trilingual -- our server spoke English, Mandarin and a Turkish dialect), food was excellent. Prices were very reasonable. No alcohol but as Uyghurs are predominately Muslim, wasn't expecting that anyways. Great value. At least give it a try. read more

We decided to try out this restaurant for our Easter lunch. We never had Uyghur food before so we wanted to try it and support the restaurant. The soup with lamb dumplings was good. The taste was refreshingly different for us. I don't really like cilantro(I thinks that is what the herb was) but in this soup it just tasted right. The noodle dish we had was also very good. It was a bit spicy for our taste so next time we should let the owners know our preference. The lady told us that she does ask customers what their preference was but this time we talked to her son. But it wasn't a big deal. My 11-year old son enjoyed the noodles. And we also tried the polu(I think that was what it was). Again refreshingly different flavors from what we are used to. It was also very good. I recommend this restaurant to people wanting to try dishes from a different type of Chinese region. Please support them and support diversity of food choices in Toronto. read more

Excellent service. Our food was out within 10 minutes. We ordered the quruq and polu which were both great. The polu was one of the best dishes I've had. Great ambiance and service!! read more

Excellent food, freshly cooked and every thing we ordered was very tastety, their Lamb dishes were awesome.

This place topples other uyghur and western Chinese hui restos by a far! This is my new go to for Cumin Lamb Kebab, Laghman/Lamein and Dapanji. read more