Columbus’ first-ever Uyghur restaurant opened, specializing in hand-stretched noodles

“We want the Americans to know the Uyghur people, our culture,” said Kamil Abdushukur, co-owner of Columbus’ first-ever Uyghur restaurant along, with Arzumatt Kamil.

Kamil and Arzumatt were raised in the town of Uramqi in Xinjiang, an autonomous region in Northwest China. What better way to get to know the Uyghur people than by their food?!

Kamil’s Uyghur Cuisine, which is now open and located at 875 Bethel Road inside of Dayou International Market’s food court, offers a fusion of Middle Eastern, Chinese,  and East Asian flavor. They specialize in thin hand-stretched noodles called “laghman,” a staple of many of these dishes.

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Vegetarian options are available, and they also serve meat options that’s all halal – lamb, chicken, and beef, with no pork. Popular dishes include the sliced beef kebab, stir-fried in a cumin sauce, and the leghridaq, a special salad with mung bean jelly noodles topped with a house-made spicy dressing, sesame seeds, and cucumbers. Rice pilaf is the star of many of the dishes, as well as pearl noodles. 

Along with those delicacies, customers can find soups, dumplings, rice-noodle dishes, and authentic teas (including one made with their homemade yogurt).

“We offer a totally different dining experience,” Abdushukur said. “Everything is different.”

Visit this exciting new restaurant Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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