Authentic Uyghur cuisine with standout noodles and skewers. A must-try for unique flavors, though service can be hit-or-miss.
Experience the vibrant flavors of Uyghur cuisine at this Flushing gem, renowned for its authentic dishes that draw praise from diners. Must-try items include the Spicy Lamb Laghman, a hearty dish featuring hand-pulled noodles and tender lamb, alongside flavorful lamb skewers and savory samsa. While the food is a consistent hit, be prepared for potential inconsistencies in service, as some patrons have noted unhelpful or slow service.
This restaurant is highly recommended for its authentic Uyghur cuisine. Standout dishes include the Spicy Lamb Laghman, known for its chewy noodles and flavorful lamb, as well as lamb skewers, polo, and samsa. The food is consistently praised.
"The Spicy Lamb Laghman is highly recommended, along with lamb skewers, polo, and samsa."
Customers generally have a very positive view of the food, often highlighting specific dishes. However, there are some consistent mentions of poor or unhelpful service.
Important Note
Some customers have reported unhelpful or poor service.
"This commenter confirmed that the proprietors recognized them from the original location and stated they had handed over management of the original to friends to focus solely on the new restaurant."
Positive"This commenter mentioned another Uyghur restaurant in Rego Park/Woodhaven and expressed interest in trying New Nurlan, noting its convenient location near the 7 train."
Positive"New Nurlan Uyghur was listed as a recommendation for a food crawl in Flushing."
Neutral"This person shared a similar experience with unhelpful service despite the waiter speaking fluent English, but still found the food great and would return, particularly recommending the Spicy Lamb Laghman."
Neutral"The commenter had a negative experience due to poor service, with only one staff member serving the entire restaurant who was unhelpful and unenthusiastic, despite the unique offerings."
Negative"This user inquired about the location of the Best Western to try the restaurant next week, expressing gratitude for the recommendation."
Positive"Responding to a question about a potential second location, the commenter noted different websites and menus, and mentioned a review suggesting the original chef moved to the new location."
Neutral"The commenter questioned if this was a second location of Nurlan Uyghur on Main Street, based on the table cloth."
Neutral"The original poster enjoyed their meal, highlighting the Spicy Lamb Laghman as a standout dish that they would reorder."
Positive"This commenter found the Spicy Lamb Laghman to be very appealing and plans to try this restaurant, comparing it to another Uyghur option."
Positive"Nurlan Uyghur is listed as a recommended restaurant in Flushing."
Positive"This restaurant was noted to close at 10 PM, which made it unsuitable for the original poster's need for a late-night meal after an 11 PM concert."
Neutral"Another user seconded the recommendation for Nurlan/New Nurlan Uyghur, highlighting that it is 100% halal and serves great food."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended by a user as a place to eat in Flushing."
Positive"New Nurlan Uyghur was recommended as part of a general list of diverse food options for Brooklyn/Queens, suggesting it is a good place to try."
Positive"This commenter recommends New Nurlan Uyghur as an option for Uyghur food in Queens or Brooklyn."
Neutral"This restaurant was recommended as a halal food spot, likely specializing in Uyghur cuisine, as part of a list of suggestions for diverse halal options."
Neutral"This restaurant was recommended as a halal food spot, likely specializing in Uyghur cuisine, as part of a list of suggestions for diverse halal options."
Neutral"This restaurant is listed as one of the best noodle joints in Flushing, according to a linked Reddit thread."
Positive"This user suggests New Nurlan Uyghur in Queens, recommending lamb lagman, skewers, polo, and samsa for a $100 meal."
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