Top 5 Best Uyghur Food Near Vancouver, British Columbia

Uyghur cooking comes from Xinjiang in northwest China and blends Central Asian and Chinese traditions: hand-pulled laghman noodles, cumin-spiced lamb, pilaf (polo), flatbreads and dapanji (big plate chicken). It is halal by tradition.

Uyghur food was rare in Vancouver a few years ago, but a recent wave of openings has changed that. This guide lists five verified spots.

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How We Chose These Uyghur Restaurants

We included restaurants that focus on Uyghur or Xinjiang-style cooking, are open in 2026, and have been covered by local food media or reviewed on Yelp.

Best Uyghur Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance

Top 5 Best Uyghur Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC

1. Kroren Uyghur Restaurant – Renfrew-Collingwood, Vancouver

A new Uyghur restaurant that opened in April 2026 with Lanzhou-style beef noodles hand-pulled to order.

What to order: Braised beef noodle soup and the lamb special.

Why it made the list: The newest addition to Vancouver's Uyghur scene.

Address: 3-3377 Kingsway | Price: $

2. Caravanserai – South Vancouver

A halal Central Asian restaurant focused on Uyghur flavours, in the former Flamingo restaurant space.

What to order: Pilaf, braised noodles and stuffed cabbage.

Why it made the list: A warm room and a menu that goes beyond the usual noodles.

Address: 1652 SE Marine Dr | Price: $

3. Beijiang Restaurant – Richmond

A halal Xinjiang-style restaurant open since 2009, now on Leslie Road with its own parking.

What to order: Dapanji and cumin lamb.

Why it made the list: One of the region's longest-running places for Xinjiang flavours.

Address: 8111 Leslie Rd | Price: $

4. Baghven Uyghur Cuisine – Cambie Village, Vancouver

Baghven Uyghur Cuisine is a Uyghur restaurant at 3369 Cambie St, Vancouver.

What to order: Homemade samsa and big plate chicken with flat noodles.

Why it made the list: A warm, family-run Uyghur spot on the West Side.

Address: 3369 Cambie St | Price: $

5. Mezze Uyghur Cuisine – Burnaby (Canada Way)

Mezze Uyghur Cuisine is a Uyghur restaurant at 5095 Canada Way, Burnaby.

What to order: Uyghur kavap with naan and the Mezze house noodle.

Why it made the list: Burnaby's dedicated Uyghur takeout kitchen.

Address: 5095 Canada Way | Price: $

Uyghur Dishes to Know Before You Go

• Laghman: hand-pulled noodles topped with stir-fried lamb or beef and vegetables.
• Polo: Uyghur pilaf with lamb and carrots.
• Dapanji: big plate chicken with potatoes, peppers and noodles.
• Lamb kebab: cumin-spiced, grilled skewers.
• Samsa: baked pastries filled with lamb and onion.

Where to Find Uyghur Food in Metro Vancouver

Renfrew-Collingwood, Vancouver

Home to Kroren Uyghur Restaurant.

South Vancouver

Home to Caravanserai.

Richmond

Home to Beijiang Restaurant.

Cambie Village, Vancouver

Home to Baghven Uyghur Cuisine.

Burnaby (Canada Way)

Home to Mezze Uyghur Cuisine.

Tips for Eating Uyghur Food in Vancouver

• Order the noodles: Hand-pulled laghman is the signature dish.
• Bring friends: Big plate chicken (dapanji) is made for sharing.
• Ask about spice: Cumin and chili are central; ask for your preferred heat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I eat Uyghur food in Vancouver?

Kroren on Kingsway, Caravanserai on SE Marine Drive, and Beijiang in Richmond.

Is Uyghur food halal?

Traditionally yes, and these restaurants serve halal food.

What is laghman?

Hand-pulled noodles with a stir-fry of meat and vegetables.

What is dapanji?

Big plate chicken, a Xinjiang stew with potatoes and peppers.

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