Very laid back atmosphere. Not a fancy place. Located across the street from the botanical garden. Food here is tasty and totally hits right. Ordered the big plate chicken that comes with homemade noodles. The chicken is flavorful and the noodles are the perfect accompaniment. Love the texture of the noodles. Nice and chewy. We loved the lamb skewers. Generous portion for $4.99. Tasted like quality meat with the perfect combo of lean and fat. The baked buns are actually meat pies baked with phyllo dough. I love phyllo dough and the filling was very tasty but would have preferred more filling as it washer dough heavy. I love milk tea so I had to order the Nurlan milk tea. Huge portion. Literally came in a bowl. Found it tasteless. Service here is friendly and fast. read more

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We ordered a take out from this place on a Monday evening. The place was quite busy. The food was absolutely amazing! Delicious! We ordered the big chicken plate and the beef laghman. Both were equally delicious! Highly recommended especially if you like spicy food. read more

Nurlan Uyghur Restaurant 诺兰饭店 - Big Chicken Plate - Halal Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I never had Uyghur halal food before, but many reviewers say that this restaurant delivers an authentic taste of Xinjiang with its vibrant spices and handcrafted noodles. This place is a hidden gem blending seamlessly on many of the business on Main Street. The dishes are hearty and blend Central Asian and Chinese influences. We had the following: * Big Plate Chicken - A family size dish of tender bone in chicken, potatoes, and bell peppers simmered in a bold, spicy sauce over hand pulled flat noodles. The Portions are generous hence the name big plate chicken. * Spicy Lagman with Lamb - The hand pulled noodles are chewy with thin slices of lamb, red peppers, and onions in a delicious sauce. Since this was my first visit and I had to gauge the level of spiciness. We asked them to go light on the heat. Just a note, unless you specify your protein, lamb meat is the default. * Chicken & Lamb Kawap (Kebabs) These were Juicy, charcoal-grilled skewers with a light and satisfying char. The lamb kawap had subtle cumin notes, while the chicken remains moist and smoky. Ideal as a starter and is served with raw onion slices, dry spice mix and a small piece of pita bread. * Salted Milk Tea - Definitely an acquired taste! This traditional Uyghur drink leans on the savory and salty side, not "my cup of tea" but worth trying for curiosity's sake. Despite the limited English fluency among the staff, service is warm and attentive. The team patiently explains dishes using menus with photos. The place is simply decorated and clean, with a low-key vibe. Plating is simple and uninspiring, but the flavors are complex and simple put, Awesome! There is plenty of metered parking on Main street close to the restaurant. A definite must try if you never had Uyghur cuisine before, one taste and you'll be hooked for life. read more

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We ordered the special laghman with lamb, big plate of chicken, and nan. Everything was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Big hit of cumin and other spices. The lamb was so tender. All the dishes were reasonably priced. Service was fast and came with tea. Restaurant is on the smaller side but love the cozy feeling. And there's even a bathroom for the customers! read more

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First time trying Uyghur food and it's similar to Chinese food but different in its own way. The flavors are well balanced and taste like home cooked food. read more

Food is good, it is authentic Chinese northwestern flavor, but the service is too bad, I will not go second time. read more

Nurlan Uyghur Restaurant 诺兰饭店 - Halal Near Me - Flushing, New York

Came here for dinner. Very cozy restaurant. Food is prepared quickly and brought out as soon as it is made. Everything is halal. Friendly and kind staff. Food is full of flavor and tasty. Will return. read more

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Incredible Uyghur food not just for Flushing standards but for the entire city as a whole. Everything here is halal so that's a nice plus. Went with a group on a Thursday evening, and the place is fairly small with about 10 or so tables. There was only one server but since there was only one other occupied table, this wasn't an issue. Service was prompt and friendly and our server was willing to explain things to some in our group who weren't very familiar with Uyghur cuisine. The space also had nice vibes, clean with understated and tasteful decor on the walls. We had to get the special laghman because this spot is known for that, and you get the option of either lamb or beef. We ordered both varieties and they were both delicious. The meat was tender and they're loaded with fresh vegetables, with the mushrooms being a highlight. The sauce in particular was incredibly rich and savory and I was tempted to get an additional order of noodles on the side just to enjoy the sauce some more. It was that good. Others in our group ordered the stir fried noodles which I got to try; it wasn't saucy like the laghman but it was equally delicious. We also ordered the lamb dumplings, which was probably the weakest dish of the night. They weren't bad, and for $15 you get a large plate of them, meant to be shared or enjoyed as an entree. It's just that for the area you can get better dumplings for a cheaper price. I probably wouldn't order these again when I return, but the chili oil and black vinegar elevated them a bit. But the real highlight of the night had to be the lamb kebabs, spelled kawap here, served on skewers. They are $5 a pop, so they're not exactly cheap but they are worth every penny. Grilled and seasoned to perfection with tender meat, I genuinely think these are the best lamb kebabs I've had in the city, and I've had a lot from dining at many Middle Eastern restaurants. These blow them all away. If you visit, make sure to get one or two skewers for yourself along with your entree. Finally we had some milk tea, served in a bowl and not a cup like you might expect. It was rich, decadent, a little salty, and a great way to end a great meal. All in all, loved my experience here and I'm eager to go back. read more

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Nurlan coincidently came across my FYP when I was in the area. I had never tried Uyghur food but I had heard good things. I was excited to try it. I wasn't too hungry so I ordered a gosh nan which was delicious and a side of rice. I do regret not getting a noodle plate - I will have to go back. Service was quick and kind despite the language barrier. Ambiance is homey and casual. read more

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Got the samsa and gosh nan which were similar, next time would just get one or the other (liked the samsa slightly more). Loved everything! Lamb shish kawap were flavorful! My favorite was the chicken rice!!! read more

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Nurlan Uyghur is a nice halal spot in the midst of not many halal options in Flushing, NY. However, it could be a lot better. I went here with my parents and we got the big plate chicken, lamb kawap, laghman, and stir fried noodles. IMHO, stick to the noodles at this place. Both the laghman and stir fried noodles were great and worth the price. However, the other two dishes were lackluster. The big plate chicken still had the skin of the chicken attached to it which is not something I've seen before...plus it just had a super odd taste to it overall. The lamb kawap was simply too chewy and dry. All in all, I would go back but solely stick to the noodle dishes as their hand pulled noodles are quite good. read more

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Nurlan has been a favorite for me for quite some time, so i was really disappointed to have experienced a very uncomfortable situation with a rude employee.i'm usually one to give local businesses, especially of ethnic backgrounds, the benefit of the doubt as I understand there can be situations of misunderstandings due to things like language barriers. The food was very good as usual, however, my last visit has made me and my friends hesitant to return, despite the fact that we have loved this place for years. The woman who served us had displayed a subtle attitude throughout our time, but we were able to ignore it as we just let it go as her being busy as we could understand being in customer service. However, towards the end, my friend put in a new order for samsa, and we had expected three pieces because that was what was pictured in the menu. So when she came out with just one, we were initially confused, and my friend began to clarify that she meant three. However, the service woman began getting defensive and rude very quickly, and told my friend that she "talked too much" and that she needed to "talk less". We were not blaming her at all for a mistake as we were understanding that it was a simple misunderstanding, andmy friend was merely just expressing our confusion and was being polite. But to tell her that she was talking too much and needed to talk less completely caught us all off guard and it pretty much ruined our time. We sat quietly after that for a couple of minutes because of how off put we were. After that, we just wanted to leave, so when i went to pay the bill, we told her 15% tip, and saw later that she put down an extra tip than we had told her. It was not that big of a deal but it was more the fact that she was incredibly rude to us and on top of that thought it was okay to give herself more than what we had already wanted to put down. After this experience, my friends and I are having a hard time feeling comfortable coming back, which is unfortunate because of how much we have grown fond of it over the years. read more

I ordered Polo and Vegetable Soup. The Polo was good, but the portion size was very small. The vegetable soup did not have any noodles in it nor much flavor. The price of the soup appeared $3 more on the bill than what it appears on the menu. I pointed this out and they made the correction. When the waiter brought back the bill for me to sign, he stood and stared the whole time while I was filling out the tip portion. I did not appreciate that. read more

Nurlan Uyghur Restaurant 诺兰饭店 - polo - Halal Near Me - Flushing, New York

Delicious food and great service! Come hungry as portions are large (and you'll want to eat it all). My fave was the chicken lagman which was packed with flavor and had such soft and juicy chicken! The noodles were also bouncy and such a great pairing. They were also very generous with the amount of meat they gave. Will be adding this to my typical rotation now! read more

Nurlan Uyghur Restaurant 诺兰饭店 - Halal Near Me - Flushing, New York

This is one of the closest restaurants from the NewYork Presbyterian Hospital. For staff and visitors of the hospital, this is god-sent. Where can one find Uyghur cuisine in the US? Yet, from the hospital, Nurlan is a mere 5 minute walk. I walked here from the hospital and ordered 2 Lamb Kawabs (kababs, $3 ea) and 2 Samsas (like samosas, $3 ea) to go. The young man had no problem taking my order, yet he couldn't answer my questions. I tried both English and Mandarin to no avail. He ended up running to the kitchen and get the owner/chef out. Especially given the very ethnic decors, the whole experience really felt like I was out in the Northwest China! Actually I think all of the clientele look Eurasian. A very special experience for me. As for the food, the kababs, since it's to go, looked a bit pathetic due to the lack of fanfare of metal skewers. The taste was good. The samsas were OK. They didn't taste as satisfying as the Indian samosas that I'm more used to. I would definitely come back if I visit the hospital again. I realize I still need to try the Laghman! read more

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Food is delicious. Stir fried noodles. Stir fried chicken, choc churi soup, chicken and lamb kebabs are my favorites.

Super delicious, same taste like my hometown food! I'd love to recommend everyone to try! read more

Nurlan Uyghur Restaurant 诺兰饭店 - Halal Near Me - Flushing, New York

I haven't tasted food this good since China. The karou (kabob), soup, fried rice, everything brought back lots of memories and I loved the food. This place also has reasonable prices and although it's not upscale I have never had more fresh food! read more

Nurlan Uyghur Restaurant 诺兰饭店 - Outdoor - Halal Near Me - Flushing, New York

Have been wanted to try this restaurant, they have other locations this one is in Flushing on Main Street across from Queens botanical Garden. It is a small restaurant, the menu is in three languages. We ordered Gosh Nan, it is a pie that has lamb stuffing inside seasoned just right and a nice crispy crust outside, you must have. Qazan Kawap, comes in a small or large plate we ordered a small, it is stir fried slices of Lamb with a hint of szechaun peppercorn just the right amount. Stir fried noodles, it is nice chewy texture, they make there own noodles in house. Big plate chicken, it comes in two sizes, we had the small which was pretty big for a small plate, it was like regular stew chicken. All food is cooked to ordered, they serve there in house tea, this is a first no tap water is served in this restaurant . Staff is helpful and friendly. Will come back and try other dishes. read more

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Overall a solid restaurant. It has a very homey vibe which I enjoy a great deal. It is quiet so you can hear each other speak. The food was very good. We had the: Stir fried noodle with chicken (Good) Gosh Nan (Okay) Stir-fried spicy chicken Egg fried vegetables Lamb Kebabs ~ $80 less tip. Would recommend! read more

Walked in on a whim with a date. The restaurant was quiet when we entered, but quickly filled up as the evening progressed. The decor was nice, showcasing different pieces of Uyghur culture. The server brought over a pot of tea and our menus. The food was excellent, with the portions big enough so we were able to take home the leftovers for future meals. My date had also ordered a vegetarian soup, but it was not to her taste, and they offered to replace it with any other vegetable dish. If I am in that area again, I would definitely go back, and would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in trying Uyghur cuisine. read more

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We went there today and it changed a lot. The taste of food isn't as good as before. The meat was double cooked and very dry. The large plate Chicken we ordered, it usually very juicy and tasty, it was dry and the vegetable was cold, the noodle was cold as well. The waiter said it suppose to be cold. If the quality and service keep like this, this place will not be recommended anymore. We also had 2 soups, lamb soup and lamb dumpling soup, they tasted the same. Gash Nan was horrible. Not recommended. I have been to this place over 30+ times. I hope the owner is doing ok, hope this place can survive. read more

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I don't have all the pictures of all the dishes we had but this place is an absolute gem. I'm not exaggerating this when I say this but this is probably one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in 2024 in New York City. I live in the city, and it was quite of a trip to come all the way out to flushing (we came out just for this restaurant)--- but boy, was it worth it! It was my first time trying Uyghur food and this was probably the best first impression you could have given me. Everything was extremely flavorful and tasted homemade. I'd definitely return here. read more

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Very tasty ding ding noodles with lamb. Awesome dapanji, big pan-pot chicken. Wonderful samosas. Everything is perfect, flavorful. Very nice people. Go take a walk in the botanical garden, and have a meal in here. read more

This time I visited with my colleagues. They love to experience authentic Chinese cuisine which has to be halal. Halal food around Flushing area is rare. Among them , it's undoubtedly the best You'll be greeted nice smile. The waitress is cordial, well trained as well as well mannered. They have lot of items for each group of age and for each group of tastes. Ambiance is quite good, well lit and decorative with Chinese wall arts . I love their ceramic sauce bottles. The price range is not so cheap but I can say it's okay. With such astonishing tastes everything is okay. Street by parking is available . Recommending place is not enough read more

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This Uighur restaurant is delicious! The cuisine is a mix between Asian and Central Asian and Middle Eastern food. Must try! We ordered saffron tea, lamb samsa, cucumber salad, beef stir fry noodles, chochure ravioli, and lamb homemade laghman. I would definitely recommend to get the samsa! It's a baked pasty full of spiced lamb meat, very flavorful. The homemade laghman noodles are hand pulled and are very long so they're fun to eat and are delicious. The other dishes weren't standouts to me but were good. My biggest complaint are the plastic utensils and unfiltered water in the tea which ruins the flavor. Step it up! read more

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The food is still very consistently delicious, the meat is fresh and juicy with good spice. And they are very big chunks on the skewer, it's really good for the value of $3 each. My favorite is the Samsa that's very juicy and good spice. The service is really slow tho, you need to be spare a lot of time because they only have one person on the floor to clean table, take order and deliver food. It takes at least 15-30 mins for the table then another 15-30 mins for the food to arrive. They also do not offer free tab water, you will need to order something to drink from the menu. Soda and bottle water are $2 each. If you pay cash you can avoid the charge of the credit card fee read more

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The food is very good, authentic Uyghur cuisine. The service is very slow as there is only one person in the dining room taking orders, running food, clearing tables, and handling the bills. I would give this place 5 stars if they had at least one other person working there. Highly recommend the lamb skewers and the Samsa. The Gosh Nan was just alright, I've had better, but hard to find in MYC so bravo to the chef for having this on the menu. Last time I came we had the noodles and chicken - I recall the chicken was a bit dry, so we skipped this time. We wanted to order the Pearl Noodles but rightfully suspected we might fill up on the meat first - and that we did. Glad we didn't order it, but next time I'll have the Pearl Noodles. read more

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Came here to try some Uyghur food and it was absolutely delicious! The Samsa and the Gosh Nan were both outstanding, the bread/pastry absorbed the flavors of the meat wonderfully, although in future I'd only order one as they're similar dishes. Lamb Skewers were well-seasoned, tender, and juicy, and they came sizzling hot to our table. We tried the Chicken Langhman too, which I also really enjoyed. The noodles were firmer than most Chinese noodles, and I liked the extra bite. The flavors were clearly a blend of cultures, somewhat spicy, and definitely something I'd have again, possibly either with lamb or beef. One downside is that there was a single waiter to take orders, bus, host, and hand off deliveries. He was hustling but service was slow and he barely had time to explain anything to us. Go when you have some time to chill, and you will not be disappointed! read more

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So excited to have halal Chinese food!!! Uyghur food is an ethnic specialty, so the style of Chinese food is different as well. I had amazing hand made noodles and lamb and my mom had as well but a stir fry version. We also had some beef sambosa style snacks. I can't wait to come back to try the milk tea. It's a small spot but seems to manage itself in terms of wait and seating. I love that it's located on Main Street as well. read more

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***Takeout Decided to pop on by and try out Uyghur cuisine since I haven't had samsas in a while and wanted to try out their stir fried noodles. Pick-up was ready in 10 minutes and inside they had traditional doppas lining the walls. Stir fried noodles (4.5/5) The noodles didn't disappoint and had a great chewy texture balanced well with the crunchy bell peppers. Don't let the red flakes fool you, the dish was well seasoned but it wasn't spicy. So if you're allergic to spicy food this dish is a must try. Samsa (3/5) compared to the samsa I've had in the past at Uzbek restaurants I was a little disappointed by the one I got here. The dough wasn't flaky but was pretty bready. It had a nice egg wash on top giving it a golden color but the filling inside was also pretty salty. read more

Nurlan Uyghur Restaurant 诺兰饭店 - Stir Fried Noodle with Chicken - Halal Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Food was delicious won't lie the service was pretty fast too. Chicken curry was very flavorful read more

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The only other time I had Uyghur food was in China, so I was very excited to see the option on my delivery app. The menu is not your average [American or Chinese] Chinese food menu in the U.S., so it's definitely for the food adventurous. The menu features a lot of lamb, but there are some chicken and beef options, as well. My partner and I disagreed about the best dish. I liked the stir fried noodle with lamb, though admittedly it could have had more lamb, but I really liked the flavor and mild kick. My partner liked the chicken with peppers, but I thought the chicken was a little too chewy. However, this dish also had more ingredients in it, making it a bit more interesting, perhaps. We also splurged for the Gosh Nan, which is filled with minced lamb. The filling got jostled a little bit during the delivery, but once we spread out the lamb, it was a great side or appetizer to accompany our exciting meal. read more

Nurlan Uyghur Restaurant 诺兰饭店 - Gosh Nan ($12, delivery) - Halal Near Me - Flushing, New York

I finally got to come here for dinner one day this past summer with the partner when we were in the area. This place has been on my to-try list for quite some time, so I'm glad we finally got the chance to go. I ordered their egg fried vegetable dish, naan, and had one of their butter teas. The partner tried their laghman special with chicken, and also had one of their lamb qazan kawap dish. We really liked everything we had ordered and thought it was all seasoned perfectly. The butter tea was very interesting - it wasn't sweet, but it was rich and hearty in a stick-to-your-ribs type of way. We definitely intend on going back. I just thought the service was a little on the slow side, but everything else was fine so it wasn't a deal breaker for us. read more

Definitely bring some friends to share some of these dishes. (Or if you're prepared for delicious leftovers that's fine too). Came to the restaurant with two of my friends when the temperature dipped to the negatives and the food warmed us up. It was our first time trying Uyghur food and it was sooo delicious. We ordered the nurlan milk tea to start. It was so interesting - not sweet at all; it was more savory - creamy with hints of salty. For the appetizer we got the cucumber salad (lots of sliced onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers underneath); a good palette cleanser. For the main we got the big plate chicken (for a little extra we added the noodles), nan qordaq (bread with lamb), and qazan kawap (stir-fry lamb with cumin) to share. All so delicious! The nan qordaq was fun to eat. After trying it that day my friend literally went back the following week to order it again for take out. There is a fridge in the back if you want something to drink - take one out and it'll be calculated at the end when you get the tab. Overall great experience and introduction to the cuisine. Highly recommend and would definitely come back again. read more

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Food: 10/10 Service: 8/10 Ambiance: Small, Casual Dining I Never had Uighur Chinese food before so I was super excited to try it out. The food was delish and a good amount of spice! read more

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For what it is, it's great. Unique food. The lamb skewers smelled great. They were a bit on the dry side, but the flavor was there. The hand pulled noodles were also good. The cumin and lamb was on point. The service was kinda slow though. It was kinda frustrating with the low number of folks in the restaurant, it still took a.very long time to get our dishes. read more

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Food is so yum!! Everyone came to have their big plate chicken but don't miss the stir fried noodle! Big portion and very flavorful, will def come back read more

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Nurlan serves up some really delicious and crave worthy food that will please fans of meat heavy and spicy dishes. Lamb and hearty breads aren't standard "Chinese" fare, but Uyghurs who hail from the autonomous Xinjiang region of China make unique and delectable contributions to the Nation's cuisine (despite the governments best efforts to suppress this historically Turkic-speaking minority). I've tried quite a few items from Nurlan's menu and most are superb (the only exception being the the beef sausage, which was basically a hot dog). The samsa is like a doughy pillow of lamb stuffed goodness, the laghman noodles are a must try, the polo is delicious, and pearl noodles and chicken with peppers offer quite the kick if you're in the mood for something spicy. Regarding the spice level, be warned when getting any dishes with chilies because they are not for amateurs...I can definitely take the heat but have to concede that I was left sweating and sweating on a few occasions. The diversity and richness of flavors and styles of cooking are represented beautifully at Nurlan. I've ordered takeout several times and have been more than satisfied each time. Additionally, since most Uyghurs tend to be Muslim, the food is Halal. Definitely worth multiple visits so you can try any and everything on the menu! read more

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I've visited a couple of times and the staff there is very friendly. I got the handpulled noodles with lamb and these are delicious. And I absolutely love the chicken here, the flavoring is superb. read more

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