ilchi Uyghur Cuisine

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About ilchi Uyghur Cuisine

ilchi Uyghur Cuisine is a gem in the DMV area, offering authentic Uyghur food. The restaurant is on the second level with good views of Wisconsin street. The food is halal and flavorful, with dishes like the lamb kebab, scallion lamb soup, Samsa, fried lamb shank, and MagicKebabMix. The lamb kebab is savory, flavorful, and delicious, while the scallion lamb soup is perfection with the exact amount of spice. The fried lamb shank is one of the best dishes, with tender meat and perfectly seasoned veggies. The tofu is some of the best. The service is excellent, with kind staff who let guests wear Uighur traditional hats and take photos at the stage. The atmosphere is laid back, and the hostess makes the experience peaceful and enjoyable. Portion sizes are good, and the desserts look amazing. Despite a broken A/C on one visit, it was a pleasant experience. Highly recommended.

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ilchi Uyghur Cuisine Reviews

4.2
209 ratings
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4.1

Very nice and neat restaurant and super friendly staff! Big plate chicken is a little bit salty though tasteful.

Amazing food! Definitely make he trip to eat here

Hands down the absolute best food I’ve ever had! The lamb kebab was excellent — savory, flavorful, and delicious. And the scallion lamb soup was perfection on a plate! It wasn’t too light, not too heavy, and had the exact amount of spice to finish it. The staff was kind, let us wear Uighur traditional hats, and take photos at the stage. It was the best dine in experience! To top things off, the food is halal!! I cannot recommend this place enough.

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