Karamay Uyghur Cuisine
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About Karamay Uyghur Cuisine
Karamay Uyghur Cuisine is a Uyghur restaurant at 12 Great Castle St in London, about two minutes from Oxford Circus on a quiet road. It has served Xinjiang and Uyghur cooking since 2012, with freshly pulled noodles and handmade naan on the menu. The kitchen sends out lamb skewers and a vermicelli salad with plenty of garlic. The big chicken plate arrives with a sauce, and noodles or naan serve to soak it up. Noodle choices include flat noodles and rice noodles, the latter served with the pepper chicken. Portions are meant for sharing. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb skewers, freshly pulled noodles, vermicelli salad and pepper chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb skewers, freshly pulled noodles, vermicelli salad and pepper chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the freshly pulled noodles, singling out the pepper chicken with flat or rice noodles and the chewy texture of the hand-pulled strands. Close behind are the lamb skewers and a vermicelli salad with plenty of garlic, which several name as favourites. Diners also mention the big chicken plate, gyozas, handmade naan and a lamb dish, with sharing portions and a sauce worth soaking up with extra noodles. A reviewer from Karamay says even the dried chili tasted like it does in Xinjiang. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and one server patiently answered repeated requests for recommendations. The one critical account says the somsa was flaky rather than crispy and bland, and that the noodles were overcooked and too soft, lacking bite. Another diner celebrating a birthday was given a slice of cake.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the freshly pulled noodles, singling out the pepper chicken with flat or rice noodles and the chewy texture of the hand-pulled strands. Close behind are the lamb skewers and a vermicelli salad with plenty of garlic, which several name as favourites. Diners also mention the big chicken plate, gyozas, handmade naan and a lamb dish, with sharing portions and a sauce worth soaking up with extra noodles. A reviewer from Karamay says even the dried chili tasted like it does in Xinjiang. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and one server patiently answered repeated requests for recommendations. The one critical account says the somsa was flaky rather than crispy and bland, and that the noodles were overcooked and too soft, lacking bite. Another diner celebrating a birthday was given a slice of cake.
Featured reviews
- M Michelle
“As someone from Karamay, I definitely recommend this restaurant. My husband and I visited with my parents, and we ordered four different noodles plus lamb skewers. Everything was authentic and delicious. Even the dried chili tasted just like it does in Xinjiang. We’ll definitely be back.”
- Anita M
“2nd time I have come here to eat and brought a new friend and she was impressed with the food. Must give this a place a try. The lamb skewers and the vermicelli salad with tones of garlic was our favourite pick of the menu. The others were also delicious. Want to try more other dishes next time. You can only order so much if you go there in a small group of 3 of us.”
- Flik Tony
“The food was amazing, and i dont use that word lightly. So full of flavor and the portions are to share. 100% recommended”
- Meng Zhang
“Super lovely restaurant with amazing food! The decoration is wholesome and unique. I really love it. Location is super convenient, 2 mins from Oxford circus but on a quiet road. And the most important is the the food is very authentic and tasty. Can’t love more 💎”
- Dan Shen
“I was screaming so loud when I had the first bite! It’s too too too good!! I’m a big fan of xinjiang cuisines and this is it! I ordered pepper chicken, 过油肉拌面, and a vermicelli salad. Everything is so flavorful and balanced. The pepper chicken comes with flat noodles or rice noodles. It is just so so so so good you can’t miss it!! The noodles are freshly pulled, so chewy and delicious omg I’m so in love. I’m visiting from Boston and I have to come back when visiting London again. (The staff are so friendly!!)”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Discover Central Asian culture at Karamay Uyghur Cuisine. Since 2012, we’ve brought authentic Silk Road flavors and Central Asian traditions to Leicester, London and Cambridge. Our passion for Uyghur heritage shines in every dish, inviting you on a journey through taste and time—experience dining where history meets culinary artistry.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near Karamay Uyghur Cuisine
- Lokal London4.91,3640.1 miWheelchair accessible
cold and hot mezze, kebabs, complimentary tea and coffee
- Aqua Nueva4.31,8650.1 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
dark brunch bottomless drinks, tapas to share, chorizo lollipops
- 0.1 miWheelchair accessible
cretan pot salad, tender lamb dishes, beef tartare
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karamay Uyghur Cuisine | 4.71,214 | — | lamb skewers, freshly pulled noodles, vermicelli salad |
| Lokal LondonWheelchair accessible | 4.91,364 | 0.1 mi | cold and hot mezze, kebabs, complimentary tea and coffee |
| Aqua NuevaOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.31,865 | 0.1 mi | dark brunch bottomless drinks, tapas to share, chorizo lollipops |
| 1905 London, Greek/Cretan RestaurantWheelchair accessible | 4.7464 | 0.1 mi | cretan pot salad, tender lamb dishes, beef tartare |
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