Kusan Uyghur Cuisine

it was soooo good, can i say that im someone who has high standards for what good food is, and trying this place was so delicious and affordable. i cant wait to go so many more times

今天赶集，发现一个新疆美食摊子，身上没有现金，借了五美金，去喝了一碗羊肉汤，这汤撩炸了。味道正宗的不得了。新疆美食大家只知道烤羊肉串？你真的误会了……新疆的拉条子，大盘鸡，椒麻鸡，糊羊蹄，揪片子……

Second time at this restaurant, and I must say, Uyghur cuisine holds a special place in my heart. However, this establishment falls short in terms of culinary execution. While they offer all the traditional Uyghur dishes, this restaurant doesn't quite rank among the best. During my last visit, I sampled the laghman, plov, and samosas, but none of them impressed me. Nonetheless, I decided to give it another shot and opted for the beef noodle soup this time. To my surprise, it was quite flavorful, although it's possible my hunger influenced my opinion (just kidding). Unfortunately, both my wife and friend weren't as pleased with their choices. My friend's chicken wrap was excessively spicy, with an overwhelming amount of jalapeños filling nearly 20% of it. He spent half his meal picking them out. It seems he isn't accustomed to such heat. Meanwhile, my wife specifically requested her chicken noodle soup without chili peppers. Despite this, when her food finally arrived after a 20-25 minute wait (she was served last), it still contained chilis. She promptly informed the waitress of the error and requested a replacement without chilis. After a brief apology, the waitress returned with the same soup, supposedly sans chilis, though remnants were still visible. Upon tasting, my wife found the dish overly salty and sour, a sentiment I shared upon trying it myself. Overall, while my experience was salvaged by the beef soup, it was far from enjoyable for my friend and wife, particularly disappointing as my friend had traveled from Chicago for vacation. I'd tentatively recommend trying the beef soup, but for true Uyghur cuisine enthusiasts, this place may not meet expectations. It's unfortunate that this is the only Uyghur food option in the Bay Area I know.