Very authentic and delicious xinjing uyghur / central Asian food! Everything we ordered are amazing!Great lamb rib and garlic roasted whole fish! The garlic nanm is great. Great experience overall and will come back again! read more

Nice taste & fast speed, generous portion size. Beef salad can be improved, the beef is quite dry. read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Noodles - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Ordered the lamb shank pilaf, loved that the rice was on the chewy side, and salad was seasoned well. The cucumber yogurt salad was good as well read more

Our friend visited from SoCal and chose this place because it was able to cater to a big group. The food was excellent, the flavor was punchy! I love it read more

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The lamb shank with rice pilaf was so good! The noodle soup with beef short rib was decent but the lamb shank was definitely the highlight of the meal read more

We've come back a few times. Better than the other location. Stand-outs are the lamb pilaf (great seasoned meat, rice is cooked a long time), the lamb kabob (although pricier) and the yogurt dessert. Service isn't great, there only seems to be one person up front, but she is very pleasant. However, I cannot lie the music they play is very bad. It was a jazz/bossa nova cover of Mikshake by Fergie. And other similar songs. Interesting! They offer a free yogurt for writing a review, but these are my honest thoughts and we would have gotten the yogurt anyway. read more

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We ordered Eggplant With Mashed Garlic 蒜蓉茄子沙拉, Wellington-style Roasted Lamb, and Braised Beef Cubes Pilaf 香炖牛肉粒手抓饭. Tasting is good and the ambiance is great. Recommended! read more

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This was a nice restaurant. I liked the food, especially the samsa, which is an interesting combination of the golden brown egg flavored exterior and spiced meat inside. However I can't speak to if the food is authentic. Given the table card says it is "inspired by" Xinjiang cuisine, I'm not sure. The service was good, checking in once in a while but not rushing us. The inside is very clean with nice decor. But, I think the reviews are likely skewed high because the restaurant offered a free item to leave a review. read more

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Came with my wife after eating matcha gelato. We just played sports and we were ready to destroy some food. There was almost no line so we walked in. The store doesn't have a whole lot of tables, it's a little small but cozy for a restaurant. The utensils and decor look new. Probably because it just opened. Nothing exceptional for service. We ordered the signature beef noodle soup and the lamb rack. Beef noodle soup: pretty good, ultra tender meat. But noodle portion was a bit small. Noodles weren't my style. Lamb rack: amazing. 3 sauces and super tender. But for 25$ I have to question if it was worth the money. For the price it was a tad high. Decent quality food but needs better value for money. 3.5 stars rounded to 4 stars. Rough around the edges. read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Not the most memorable Central Asian/Uyghur food experience I've had. The location is really convenient - it's right next to Movement Mountain View, making it an easy post-climb meal. The interior is clean and simple, making for a lovely dining experience. The service was speedy. The food wasn't the most amazing Central Asian fare I've ever tried. The signature beef noodle soup only had a couple tiny pieces of meat, and the broth was straight water. I usually love the clean, simple flavor of a Central Asian beef noodle soup, but this dish genuinely had not an ounce of flavor. We were honestly a little confused on if they gave us the right dish at first. It had some chili oil on top, and that was perhaps the only flavor I tasted. The lamb skewers were much better, as was the Uyghur salad. I loved the spice and chew of the skewers, and the salad was refreshing and clean. The braised lamb rib pilaf was a hefty price for two thin slices of lamb. I really wanted to be impressed by this spot, but it was a lackluster experience. read more

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Amazing Uyghur delicacies. Very different tastes & flavors. We went in for 4 Lamb courses - Soup, Kebab, Roast Shank & Pilaf. Each dish was unique, well done, & very tasty. The meat fell off the bone. The condiments were pretty authentic - spice powder, chilli oil & yogurt dip. Lots of other stuff on the menu to be tried. For desi folks - It's not goat, it's lamb, so be ready for some fat & gamy taste. Very nice & clean decor, friendly service. Must try for Meat lovers. read more

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Really good flavors, wish we had this in San Diego. Lamb was tender and fell off the bone. Would go back here again, great service! read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - 6 hour lamb pilaf - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Order any of the pilaf! It's really tasty! We got the beef pilaf and they gave a generous amount of beef. I wish they gave more rice to go with it though. Cold chili chicken was good too. read more

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The food here is outstanding. I got a cup of the lamb tripe soup: the broth was nourishing and the pieces of tripe were tender and flavorful. I really liked it. We also got the beef ribs and a side of naan. The beef ribs were seasoned with a lovely blend of spices that imparted a lot of different flavors (complementary to the beef) and a little bit of heat. The naan was delicate and tasty: we immediately ordered another order. I want to come back and try some of the rice dishes; they sounded outstanding. read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Chicken kabob - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Delicious food and very clean environment! Would recommend anyone come here if you enjoy lamb dishes :) Very good service also

Since my first review, I have visited Kusan many times, for both to-go orders and to dine in. And I am happy to re-confirm my five-start rating! When dining in, I've been able to sample a variety of dishes with guests. Everyone I've brought was impressed with the food, with particular highlights going to the Lamb Ribs, Lamb Shank, Handcrafted Dumplings, and Kebabs. The service is also as friendly & prompt as I'd expect. I also recommend trying the Uyghur Special Milk Tea; it's not like any other milk tea you can order at a boba shop. yet still very delicious. read more

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I've been missing my travels to Xinjiang and my friends were curious about Uyghur cuisine, so I brought them here to tackle the menu! 6-hr Braised Lamb Shank Pilaf: hands down the best dish of the night! The lamb shank was so tender, pairing perfectly with the subtle sweetness from the raisins and the chewy rice pilaf. Wellington-Style Roasted Lamb Shank: I was curious how a Wellington-style would translate here, but it actually worked surprisingly well. Eggplant with Mashed Garlic: it was alright. We mostly ordered it to get some veggies on the table. A bit too oily, and we all agreed it might taste better served hot instead of as a cold dish. Grilled Garlic Naan: so good with everything else we ordered. Stewed Mutton Soup: not our favorite. We didn't end up finishing it since it was on the greasy side. Beef Noodle Soup: a solid Lanzhou-style beef noodle soup, but not the most standout dish of the night. Homemade Amina Yogurt with Almonds: a nice way to help digest all the heavier dishes. The yogurt itself was pretty simple, but still tasty with the honey and almonds. Huge fan of the 6-hr braised lamb shank pilaf! I'll definitely be back just for that :) read more

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My husband and I walked inside the restaurant one hour before closing. We stood there for nearly 10 minutes waiting to be seated. The chefs could see us and didn't do anything about it. there were two parties eating at their tables but no severs in those 10 minutes. As soon as we walked outside to leave, we saw a server come out to help one of the parties. In that moment, my husband and I decided to give the place the benefit of the doubt and go back in. We waited a few more minutes. At this point it's kind of embarrassing We finally get seated. To order your food, you scan a QR code. To be honest, it already frustrated me to see that because with our waiting and this, it painted the service as minimum and below. (What am I tipping for at this point?) I noticed the menu was quite limited compared to other Uyghur restaurants, so I didn't see any of our go to, which was fine. We ordered four items and everything was flavorful. And it was reasonably priced. The restaurant itself -- the bathroom was run down, like what you would see at a gas station. Scratched up mirrors, dirty, just run down in general. The rest of the restaurant was okay, nothing remarkable. Overall, I might consider coming back, but I'm still on the hunt for better experiences and finding my go to Uyghur spot. read more

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Restaurant is very well decorated with plenty of seating, and the service is quick and we didn't have to wait much in between dishes and ordering. You can also order on your phone. The food was really solid, we tried: the garlic naan, eggplant with mashed garlic, cucumber salad, 6 hour braised lamb shank with pilaf, the homemade amina yogurt with almond, lamb skewers, and the beef noodle soup. Honestly everything was really delicious except for the garlic naan (average), the beef noodle soup (something about it left much to be desired, wasn't very flavorful), and the yogurt (reminiscent of regular Greek yogurt with some honey and almond slices). The lamb shank fell off the bone and the sauces were so good.. the chili oil had a good kick. Eggplant with mashed garlic and cucumber salad were cold appetizers and very flavorful. The lamb skewers had such a good, juicy bite to each piece and were extremely well seasoned. Overall, a great experience and perfect for family style dining! read more

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i rly enjoyed this restaurant, great service, food came out fast, generous portions with lots of meat, and the flavors in the pilaf dish all went together rly well. i thought the beef noodle soup could have been more flavorful but the texture of the noodles were good. overall, this is my first time trying uyghur cuisine & it did not disappoint. the interior is nice, not too loud, lots of surrounding parking, would be good for a date night spot! read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - beef noodle soup - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Kusan Bazaar is a Uyghur restaurant tucked into a quiet Mountain View plaza. They have plenty of parking in the shared lot and there were only 2 other groups dining in on a Sunday lunch, though it does seem to be a pretty popular take-out location. Overall, the food is unique and delicious while the restaurant is classy without crazy price tags. Samsa (3.75/5): These came out piping hot and stuffed with tender, juicy lamb. The skin was super thin and just a little flaky. If you aren't too much of an adventurous eater, this is a great intro to the meal / cuisine. Eggplant with Mashed Garlic (4/5): Cold eggplant with garlic flavor, but none of the harsh spiciness. It does eat a tad oily, but they remove all skin off the eggplant so everything is texturally soft and smooth. Stewed Mutton Soup (4.5/5): Sleeper hit for sure, the soup manages to be perfectly savory, but still feel light without an ounce of gaminess. Lamb is insanely tender and genuinely was my favorite thing on the table. Homemade Amine Yogurt (3.75/5): The yogurt was very thick as advertised, but I wanted to enjoy this a little more. It's a pretty basic yogurt with almonds and honey, but the tang is super nice. Uyghur Special Milk Tea (4/5): This milk tea is more salty than sweet and has a thick layer of melted butter on top. Definitely a heavy drink, but I surprisingly really enjoyed this as the fragrance of the black tea still comes through! Braised Lamb Shank Pilaf (4.25/5): Lamb shank itself is super tender, but still has a nice bite to it. Once again, they've cracked the code to cooking lamb without any gaminess and it didn't feel greasy at all. I will say it's a little bland on it's own, but you're meant to dip in their spice mix and / or chili oil, which are both bangers. The pilaf rides the line between sweet and savory with the natural sweetness of the carrots and raisins just shining through. Quail eggs on the plate are a nice touch and although the yolk wasn't runny, it was definitely still creamy and not overcooked. read more

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We've been here several times, and the food has been consistently delicious. The lamb skewers are tender and flavorful, and the hand-pulled noodles have a great texture. Everything tastes fresh and authentic. The service is friendly, and the staff are patient with recommendations. The restaurant is clean, and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming, making it a great place for family dinners or gatherings with friends. read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Amazing Uyghur food in the Bay Area! You cannot miss the Samsa (savoury baked buns) and Big Plate Chicken with flat noodles. Great portion sizes, fast service, and super fresh ingredients. Highly recommended! read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

We had last-minute plans to have lunch in Mountain View and this had the best Yelp reviews in the area. We walked in after the lunch rush and noticed how clean and inviting the atmosphere was. We were the only patrons in the restaurant which made it great because we had a toddler with us. The weight staff was very nice. We placed our orders for the samsas, the beef noodle soup and naan. The beef noodle soup was amazing. The broth was so flavorful and rich and I love the fact that the noodles were hand pulled. It just gave that extra flair. I would like to try another noodle dish the next time we come here. read more

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Good service, ambiance very nice, food is normal . Food is good but not salty. everything food is Very spicy read more

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Really good lamb and braised beef pilafs! Food came out pretty fast and service was good! Good ambiance in the restaurant!

Highlights: * Sleek modern ambiance * Wide variety of lamb dishes * Appreciated the natural flavors Food: Lamb rib pilaf - flavors were subtle yet authentic, transporting us to the xinjiang region. I appreciated that they used the raisins, stir fried veggies and the natural lamb flavors to give the pilaf its pizzazz. Compared to so many other restaurants, I thought this dish was low sodium (without the sauce and very low powder). There was a lamb aftertaste that was prominent in this dish because the lamb cuts weren't overly seasoned or anything. While I appreciated the restraint on salt, the food earned a high score, though I want to try another dish before I give 5 stars. Ambiance: Decor was sleek, though actually simple. Both modern yet inviting. All of this was impressive given the small space of the interior. read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Lamb rib pilaf - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

It was a cold, windy weeknight in November. After a long day in the office, I wanted one thing: a warm and comforting bowl of soup, and Kusan surely delivered. I was promptly seated. It was my third visit. They seemed to recognize me. I scanned the QR code, and within a couple of minutes, a bowl of complimentary mutton soup showed up. Perfect for the weather that day! I ordered the beef noodle soup. It came out in no time, and let me tell you this, it was everything I was craving. Everything that I've tried here has impressed me. Kusan is my go to for northwestern Chinese cuisine, and I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Came by for lunch the other day and it was a tasty experience. Parking was plentiful in the private strip mall lot. Arrived slightly before the lunch rush and we were seated upon arrival. The restaurant filled up shortly after noon. Ordering was done via the QR code and so is the payment... The waitstaff were cordial and provided menus as soon as we sat down. Started off with the braised lamb rice pilaf and it was phenomenal. This was my first attempt at eating Uyghur food. The lamb was lightly braised and wasn't too fatty. The meat was tender and easily fell off the bone. The rice pilaf was quite tasty, the rice was slightly chewy, and was mixed in with a couple pieces of lamb, some raisins and carrots. The garlic naan was different. This was more like a flatbread with garlic butter on top. The samsas were also quite tasty. It was like a hybrid of a samosa and a puff pasty with a meat filling on the inside. ~$20/head for lunch with some leftovers too! read more

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Very nice restaurant with good ambiance. The milk tea was excellent and the lamb shank pilaf is more than enough to serve 2. Only thing is that the shank is a bit bland so you might need to ask for more seasoning read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Braised lamb shank pilaf - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

First time dining here as I had it book marked on YELP, and never got a chance to try. It is a great spot if you're looking for simple halal dishes with really good flavor. The meat dishes were tender and well-seasoned without being too heavy. I especially liked how the spices bring out the taste instead of covering it up. Portions are generous and satisfying, and the sides go perfectly with the main dishes. It's not a fancy place, but the food speaks for itself. The staff is welcoming and the atmosphere is very relaxed -- perfect for a casual meal or takeout. There were a few families with toddlers and nice to see the family setting as well. Really enjoyed the lamb shank and the cubed beef platters. The meats were both very tender and soft. Best of all, no MSG!!! Will come back to try the noodle dishes next time. read more

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Dined with people who are not easily impressed, yet everyone enjoyed the food here! - Samsa: flavorful, juicy, and kind of crunchy on the outside. Pleasantly surprised by how all the components blended together. - Cold Chili Chicken: not too salty, and goes really well with the onions! - Beef Noodles Soup: noodles had good texture, but tasted a bit bland without more chili. - 6-Hour Braised Lamb Shank Pilaf: the lamb looked a bit bland in the photos, but don't be deceived; this dish was so tender and flavorful! Really like the powder chili that comes with it. Portions are generous and ambiance feels elegant. There was only one server, but service was prompt. Great spot overall! read more

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I've been repeatedly coming back to this restaurant! The food is authentic and very delicious! I love their rice pilaf with lamb especially! Highly recommend this place for anyone who's craving Xinjiang food read more

10/4/2025 Kusan Bazaar 634 N San Antonio Rd Mountain View, CA 94043 I went there for a late lunch on a Saturday. This new place is in the CVS plaza at San Antonio and ECR. Lots of parking. The setup is long and narrow with a new contemporary table, bench and bar seating. The menu is a combination of Mediterranean and Chinese cuisines. I chose to sit at the bar counter and quickly ordered the Uyghur salad and lamb kebab skewers. My salad was brought shortly and consisted of julienned tomato, bell pepper and onion with a light vinaigrette dressing with no red chili pepper. I was told later that the menu was in error and that the menu had several inaccuracies. The salad was fresh and refreshing. The lamb came on two wooden skewers and was medium, seasoned with cumin, moist and a little chewy, I got one fatty piece which was delicious. I should order it medium rare the next time. A solid and tasty find for fast service good value food in a convenient location. Definitely repeatable. read more

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Awesome food, the best pilaf in Bay Area ever! Highly recommended! It's a great place

We've been here several times and keep coming back! The food is halal, made without MSG, and consistently very tasty. Our favorites are the lamb rack and the chicken kebab -- both are always cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious and clean-tasting food. Will definitely be back again! read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Very excited about the food Love the menu. Lots of delicious choices. Lamb dishes are mouth watering read more

Great taste and very nice environment! We also ordered slow cooked lamb shank and lamb kebab, all very tasty! read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Cozy interior and ambiance. I get the 6hr stewed lamb and chilli oil chicken each time. Really large portions so for two people it's more than enough. I like the dipping sauces that come with the stewed lamb and the tangy side salad. I have also tried the lamb dumplings which are flavorful too. Friendly service as well. Excited to make this a regular spot. read more

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市 - stewed lamb and chilli oil chicken - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

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First time trying uyghur cuisine and it was delicious ! They mostly had lamb and beef dishes but there were a few chicken dishes as well. My favorite was the beef noodle soup( big portion and flavorful) and cold chicken chilli ( deliciously umami) The Uyghur milk tea was buttery and warmed my soul. Samsa was juicy and flavorful on the inside and crispy on the outside. The homemade yogurt drink was just okay. It was more bland and watery than I expected. Lamb skewers were good. Will definitely be back! read more

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