Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine

One of my favorite spots for a reliable, delicious meal. I’ve been here many times and everything has always been great. The Stir-Fried Naan & Meat is a must-try, and the Garlic Lover’s Cucumber is fresh and flavorful. I always finish with their yogurt dessert — it’s my go-to after every meal and highly recommended. Friendly staff, clean space, and a nice loyalty rewards program.

This restaurant is a fantastic introduction to Uyghur cuisine, even if it’s your first time trying it. The menu has plenty of approachable options, especially the lamb dishes, which are incredibly flavorful without being overwhelming. Everything we ordered was well-seasoned, satisfying, and clearly made with care. Portions are generous and great for sharing. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, making it an easy choice for a relaxed meal with friends or family. Highly recommended if you’re in the area and want something different from the usual.

I love the blend of spices here—you can really taste the influences from both East and West. The Boneless Big Plate Chicken is a must-try; it’s spicy, hearty, and the potatoes are cooked to perfection. For something refreshing, the Herdsman's Delight Yogurt with walnuts and honey is a fantastic way to cool down the palate. It’s wonderful to have such high-quality, Halal-certified Asian fusion in Rowland Heights.

Update as of 11/2025: after our last not so good experience, we’ve finally returned to give another try. Luckily, new management (most likely the chef is new as well) appeared to have taken over. The Samsas were quite tasty with its fluffy crust. The lamb leg oil rice was as good as before and finally, the fried naan gave our taste buds something new to try and it was crunchy and tasty. The service was friendly and the young lady was delightful. This place has now once again became my favorite eatery in Rowland Heights. Original: We’ve been here a few times in the past and have always enjoyed our food. Today, the place looked like it has been remodeled a bit and people are different than before. We ordered our regular big plate chicken and it was quite disappointing. There were a lot of chicken, but they were all overcooked, the flavor had became overpowering and the texture of the chicken was fibrous, not like it was freshly made. The lamb soup was pretty good and the lamb pancake was decent. The baked beef bao was subpar from before. The service was excellent and the young lad who served our table was friendly and helpful. Parking spaces weee a plenty compared to the past.

You have to try the Uyghur Goshnaan, a handmade meat pie filled with a savory blend of beef and lamb—the black pepper spice gives it a perfect kick. We also loved the Pearl Noodle, which are finely cut-stir noodles that have a completely different texture than the long laghman. If you want something spicy to start, the Fresh & Spicy Tossed Salad with their house-style chili oil is the way to go.

Honestly, should you crave real Uyghur food, skip anything else - this place stands out. Living here for years in Los Angeles, few spots serve good lamb, yet this one does it right. When it comes to halal lamb, nobody beats them across the city. One whiff of their Uyghur Polo hits you - it carries that rich lamb scent clear from afar. That smell? It doesn’t lie. Heavy on flavor yet light in feel, the Uyghur Polo brings together rice and carrots in a way that just works. Should you ever visit, tasting this meal isn’t optional - it finds its way into memory. Walk inside, and the space wraps you in details true to the Uyghur culture, every corner shaped by tradition. Dishes arrive on plates unlike any seen elsewhere - each one tells part of the story. People working there meet guests like old neighbors; their care shows without needing words. Once food lands before you, someone might lean in gently to offer extra spice tailored to what's served. Start here, stay full - every bite works hard while kindness keeps the mood light. Trust that moment when flavors click, then realize you’ve found something real.

Great atmosphere and even better food! The mural inside creates such a cozy, upscale vibe for a casual restaurant. We came with a group and shared the Emperor’s Polo, and the slow-braised lamb leg was so tender it practically melted off the bone. We paired it with the Spiced Blossom Tea, which has a beautiful herbal aroma of cardamom and hibiscus. It’s the perfect place for a shared cultural experience.

Never tried Uyghur food before and was so impressed with the quality of food, service, and a bit of cultural experience via taste buds. Big Plate Chicken was so flavorful, with perfectly textured hand-pulled noodles that grabbed onto the sauce well. Divine! Lamb polo rice was rich and meticulously prepared to have little to no gamey-ness. The owners said this is because they insisted on the quality of Halal lamb imported from Australia, tastes cleaner than American lamb. Yogurt dessert came with wholesome, real yogurt, unlike store bought versions, topped with honey and raisins. Very refreshing. Also tried their salted milk drink and spices tea. Both excellent. Salted milk took me a bit to get used to. Appreciated the cultural experience without having to fly internationally. The owners/servers are also beautiful inside and out, taking time to explain multiple things on their menus. Will definitely be back for more!

The handmade noodle is very satisfying I saw someone walk in and order 5 meat bun so I'm very tempted To try that too I'm going Back very soon

First time here! I came in and asked a bunch of questions, the lady attending was very kind, she had to serve a few tables but was still polite and even suggested a few items. I placed an order to go, then after paying I switched to eat at the establishment, they were very kind about that as well. Food was really tasty!! I ordered the spicy noodle with beef and absolutely loved it. The place was clean and really nice overall. I look forward to coming back here again really soon!!

Authentic. Before we embarked on our 3 weeks's trip to XinJiang, we tried this restaurant. It felt ok at the time as we were not familiar with Uyghur food. After our trip, I got hooked on the way they cooked the polo/rice, missed their frangrant teas, kebabs, etc. We came several times after our trip and their dishes tasted authentic to what we had in Xinjiang. Their polo with leg of lamb is to die for. If you want less oily, then it wont taste the same, do keep it the way it is. Yum! It tastes better than persian polos! Spice chicken, lamb kababs, their special tea, flat bread with lamb, baked beef paos, all taste wonderful. I wish they could make the one-handed baked paos that they make in Urumqi's Hotan 2nd street and sell the fermented honey soda (kawazhi? lol wrong spelling), but I am content with what they have and super happy that their polo is sooooo good. Not cheap, but worth every penny.

My family and I wanted to try new places and we stumbled upon Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine! The interior was very clean and service was welcoming. The server asked if we were first-timers (we were!) so he recommended the meat pie, spicy noodle, and lamp. These dishes don't come with rice, so my family ordered their naan to try. Lamb = 4/5 Super tender with meat falling off the bone. I'm not typically a lamb person, but I really enjoyed the flavor Meat Pie = 5/5 Wow! I really liked this dish. I was expecting a thick layer of meat, but it's a thin layer of meat between two fried layers. It wasn't greasy or oily at all. There was such a nice crunchy texture, I would definitely recommend getting this dish! Stir-fry noodle (4/5) was also very light tasting, not heavy at all. The server gave us scissors to cut the noodles, making it easier to eat. There were chunks of tomato, beef, and peppers. I personally cannot handle spice, but this was tolerable (I made sure not to get the pepper) Overall, I'd come again and try other dishes!

4/5, vegetarian/vegan review included: I've been to the Alhambra location in the past and really enjoyed my dining experience, but this was my first time at the Rowland location. I believe the menu is similar, if not the same, from both locations, and perhaps simplified here. Regardless there are several vegetarian and vegan options, including appetizers (salads) and mains (noodles). We opted for one of the non spicy salads to share as the appetizer, and I opted for a vegetarian dish--tomato egg with noodles. There's also other noodle dishes that they can make vegan by removing the meat! My friend ordered a lamb forward rice dish. Both of us really enjoyed our orders--they were flavorful and the noodles, especially, we could tell were made from scratch because they were super bouncy. For the vegans/vegetarians: The menu does indicate what ingredients are used per dish, but the menu is not specifically labeled with a plant sign for anything vegetarian friendly. I do wish they would come up with a specific vegan entree though that also included a source of protein. I didn't get the impression that the vegan version of any noodle option included a protein, so that is a bummer. Service wasn't the fastest or most attentive, as we went on a busy Saturday and there was only one server on duty. But it was kind and they really let us dine for a while without rushing us to leave. The interior is brightly lit, clean, and has cushy seats. The parking situation in that plaza is fairly chaotic--it's a large plaza with plenty of parking that somehow is not enough for the amount of restaurants it holds. So you'd likely be better off parking across the street at the supermarket.

Everything was delicious!! It's been a long time since I've had Uyghur food, back when I was in XiAn. The service is friendly and the restaurant gets quite busy, even on a weekday. The lamb kebab is so flavorful. The meat pie is delicious but also very juicy. My favorite dish was the hand pulled noodles, sooo yummy. They even gave us table scissors to cut them. We also ordered the baklava which I've never been a fan of but my friend really liked it!

I've been here couple times and it never let me down. I believe it's under the new ownership which makes it better from before. I don't have a favorite dish cuz they are all delicious. Even the salad, lol, sorry no picture of it cuz it was too good and we finished it very quick. Oh, please try their salted milk tea. It's their specialty, I love it very much. And the yogurt for sure. The servers are very handsome, and friendly. The whole restaurant is very clean and it's located in the same plaza with boiling crab. Lots of Parking space. Will definitely come back soon again

The inside is so nice and modern looking. Definitely an upgrade from their Alhambra location, which is so refreshing to see. I ordered the beef Laghman, but I got it with the flat noodles instead and the flavor was PERFECT! The noodles were a little less tender than I would have liked, but still pretty good. The flat noodles at Ma's Kitchen are still my favorite, but the beef and seasoned broth is better here. I feel the service could have been better. The guy taking my order seemed annoyed and more interested in watching the news or whatever sport he was watching behind the counter. I was trying to order something that was labeled beef on the menu, but I know a lot of Uygur cuisine has lamb, so I asked if it does and changed my mind when I learned it has lamb. He told me, "That's what gives it flavor," in a semi-rude tone. Yeah, maybe if you like lamb, but it ruins it if you don't. It would have been nice it if was labeled as beef AND lamb on the menu, I could have saved him the trouble of having to answer.

Delicious food and great service! We stop by this plaza often since they have Chicha Sanchen, Sun Nong Dan and Boiling Crab and we always look at this place. Finally tried it today and I can only say I wish we came sooner! We got the samsas, tiger salad, lamb skewer, and lamb soup. The samsas were so crispy and perfectly salted, the lamb soup was their secret recipe and the lamb skewers were perfectly seasoned. My favorite was the Tiger Salad. It was an assortment of bell peppers, onions, cucumbers and tomatoes dressed in the perfect sour and spicy sauce. The meal ended with complimentary yogurt. DELICIOUS! We will definitely be back.

The lamb in the hand-pulled rice was incredibly tender, and the salad was super fresh. So satisfying!

This was our first visit and it definitely won't be our last. Everything was so flavorful and tasty. We got these meat pies for an appetizer and they were amazing. The dough was the perfect amount of flaky and the beef was super flavorful. Everyone got different noodle dishes and everything was a hit. Korma Chop -dry noodle dish. Super flavorful and contains a lot a little bit of spice. I wished there was a bit more meat but overall, super flavorful. Northwest Rice Noodle (med+ spicey) - I didn't try this but sweat beads were rolling. Was told this was "so good". Our meal came with homemade yogurt dessert that was scrumptious. I really wanted to try the honey cake but they had sold out. Definitely excited for our next visit.

We tried almost everything on their menu already. Our favorite is the big plate chicken and the pearl noodle dish. Kabobs are great, and the beef-filled pastry is too. However don't leave without trying their homemade yogurt with honey and walnuts! So good... Service is great and I love their decor, it pulls you in and want to learn more about the culture. We will be back.

Lamb and chicken are soft, juicy, and tasty. Will definitely come back. Loved the samsa as well. Service was good, clean interior, and relaxing background music.

first time trying Uyghur cuisine - it was similar and a good mix of mediterranean and chinese cuisine. we ordered lamb and chicken kabobs and those were very good, the small plate chicken (came with noodles and were VERY BIG- can comfortably feed four people, they were very good and is a popular dish from them), samsa (which is my favorite along with their chicken dishes), the goshnaan meat pie (reminded me of the chinese beef pancake- theirs is very juicy but i did wish for it to have some more flavor or would be better paired with some sauce at least to me), the uyghur tea (VERY good, has a beautiful aftertaste), and bird's nest for dessert (not much to it, just kanafeh/katafi with syrup and a few pistachios on top). we had a LOT of leftovers because the serving size were so good! and you can also tell theyre known for their lambs, they were good and tasty and not at all gamy! we didnt have a reservation and thankfully had an empty table for us during dinner time. the servers were so kind, approachable, and knowledgable of the dishes and brought a very welcoming vibe to the experience. aesthetic inside was also homey. would definitely come back!

Every single dish is super delicious ...love the salty milk tea(don't try if you are not ready, not everyone will like the taste) don't blame me though...decorations on the wall are beautiful truly elegant place to hangout with Halal food lovers

Dolan's is always a must-visit when in the LA area and my friends had never had Uyghur food before, so I HAD to take them! This was my first time coming to the Rowland Heights location and I love how it's surrounded by so many food spots. We looked like the first customers and were immediately seated. The Pearl Noodles and Big Plate Chicken have always been a must-order for me! The Pearl Noodles always hit for the spot and the Big Plate Chicken is always so tender, and I love how it comes with noodles and potatoes. The cucumber was a nice starter to the heavier food. This was my first time ordered the samsas as well and I thought they were tasty. Highly recommend this spot and I know I'll be back!

My friends and I had a late weekend lunch at Dolan's before their 3pm closure. I'm a fan of the original Alhambra location, and I will probably stick to that one moving forward. - Big Plate Chicken ($19.95 for small + $5.95 extra noodle). The "small" portion was huge and big enough for our party of 5 to share. Unfortunately, the sauce was extremely salty. Even the plain noodle could not tone it down. I was missing the warm cumin flavor that used to be abundant in this dish. Everything else was objectively great: the boneless chicken was tender, the noodle was thick and chewy, and the potato was cooked through and creamy. Spice level was fine, and the flavor of Sichuan peppercorn came through. - Laghman ($13.95 + $5.95 extra noodle). Velvetized beef was stir fried with onion, tomato, wood ear mushroom, and green bell pepper in a mild tomatoey sauce. Thinner hand-pulled noodles soaked up the sauce. Together, it almost tasted like Italian fusion. I thought the dish was on the bland side upon first bite. After having the salty Big Plate Chicken, the sweeter sauce of the Laghman was a welcome change. - Quyash Qatlima ($20.95). We tried this crispy flat bread stuffed with ground beef, onion, and cheese. It ended up being my favorite item that day. The filling was umami, but the bread was bland. It made for a mild tasting bite until I added the yogurt(?) that it was served with. The condiment amplified the flavors of onion and cheese; it was fantastic! - Honey Cake ($7.75). I love the cake at the Alhambra location, so I was most disappointed by this one. The layers were uneven with gaps, and the crumb was extremely dry and stale. Though the cake still had flavor (similar to graham cracker), I barely tasted the honey. Even the icing was uneven and dry to the point that it lacked sweetness, which is not the case at the other location.

Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine in Rowland Heights is undoubtedly a restaurant worth experiencing! This place brings the traditional Uyghur cuisine of Xinjiang to Rowland Heights, offering a feast for both culture and taste buds. Known for its rich flavors and unique cooking style, the restaurant's dishes are filled with the aroma of spices, especially their skewers and pilaf, which are highly popular among patrons. The restaurant boasts a warm and inviting atmosphere, providing a homely feel. Additionally, the service is attentive and friendly, making every guest feel truly welcome. Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine in Rowland Heights is undoubtedly the perfect choice for discovering and enjoying Xinjiang cuisine!Especially their oil-fried noodles with meat, big plate chicken, naan fried with meat, crispy baked buns, thin-skinned dumplings, meat naan, and more.

Order: Dolans special tea Big plate chicken Tiger salad Manta Fried cabbage Samsa Braised eggplant Pearl noodles Cucumber w garlic Lamb kabobs Laghman noodles

Parking can be challenging around dinner time but lunch time is fine. Restaurant is nice and spacious and has a lot of interesting cultural decor. Server was attentive and helpful especially when she saw us having trouble with the tea pot. Loved every dish we ordered and will definitely come back to try the rest of the menu. Dolan special tea was nice and floral with a hint of honey. Definitely a must with every order. Even better that it came with endless refills of hot water to keep brewing the tea. Even after 5 refills of the hot water the tea did not taste like it got diluted at all. Shredded potato dish was nice and had a decent amount of spice to it. Samsa was super flaky and filled with a well seasoned ground beef. Paired well with the pickled cabbage. This is what I wish the Porto's meat pie tasted like. If they sold this frozen I would buy a dozen just so I can make it at home. Fried naan and beef was good. Honestly was more naan than beef. In our order it was around 5 percent beef and 94 percent fried naan and 1 percent veggies. Dish was good but wish there was more beef. Big plate chicken was a very generous portion but we did feel that it was a bit on the salty side. Chicken was cooked perfectly and the hand pulled noodles was delicious. Very filling to say the least.

First time trying dishes from this region. As someone who prefers bland food, all the dishes are too flavorful and salty for me. I chugged down two bottles of water after the meal LOL. The meats and noodles are really tender, I can tell they use pretty decent material to make their food. The service was ok and the inside is decently decorated.

We visited Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine on Friday night for dinner. We were seated right away since there were only two groups of customers. Dolan's offers authentic Uyghur cuisine. Before Dolan's opened, I had tried two other restaurants in the same spot that served similar Uyghur cuisine. I'm not sure if they have the same owner. The restaurant had undergone renovations since my last visit when it was a different different restaurant name, but some of the wall decor seemed familiar. We ordered the Small size Big Plate Chicken with Bone ($19.99), which should be their signature dish, and it was great. Even though it was the small size, it was still big enough for two people to share. The spicy stir-fried chicken was very tasty with good hand-pulled noodles. I always tend to order the Big Plate Chicken dish in any Uyghur restaurant. We also tried their Lamb Kebab ($3.95), which was very good. The lamb meat is less fatty than in most other restaurants I've tried. The Uyghur salad ($10.95) was decent. Dolan's Special Tea ($8.95/pot) was particularly special to me; it smelled and tasted very strongly of floral and sweetness. I really liked the tea set. The baklava ($4.5) was very good, although it was a bit sweeter than I prefer, but the sweetness tasted very natural. The Bird's Nest ($4.5) both looked and tasted great! The Lamb Soup (Small: $13.95) was okay, but I found it had too much white pepper for my taste. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner at Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine and will come back to try other dishes.

Unfortunately located in one of the worst plazas in Rowland Heights (unless you park across the street at the 99 Ranch), we ordered our dinner to go at Dolan's. I know that they have other locations too, but I was glad that one opened close by. I'm just a bit disappointed in what we ordered and how extremely oily the food was. We got the: 1) Samsa (4 pieces): -Large oven baked savory pastries. Exterior was delicate and flaky and the ground beef and onion filling was moist and delicious. Reminds me of a Vietnamese pate chaud but with beef. -Only issue was that the bottom of most of the samsa was charred black and we had to just scrape this off. 2) Laghman: -This is their traditional thin hand-pulled noodles served with stir-fried vegetable and beef. -The noodles themselves were pretty good. Loved the chewy texture and consistency. The portion was a nice amount too. -My main issue was with the stir-fried vegetable and beef. Not much sliced beef, small amount of stir-fried vegetables (unless we were supposed to also use our sides of salad with the noodles), and the main affront was that this was literally in an ocean of oil that was already separating when we took our food home. -Even with just scooping the food out of this vat of "oil soup" it was insanely oily. I understand that some Chinese dishes can be oily, it's just their nature, but this was excessive and unpleasant to the dish overall, unfortunately. -It was so oily that my parents couldn't finish their dishes and actually politely asked me not to order from this restaurant again... 3) Uyghur Polo: -In other words, we got their mutton (lamb) fried rice. -This is their traditional braised/fried rice with lamb, carrot, onion, raisins, and chickpeas. -Easily the favorite dish of everything that we ordered. -Mutton meat was nice and tender. Not too gamey tasting and there was a generous amount of chunks in the rice. -The rice itself was uniquely a bit sweet and savory tasting and the inclusion of raisins was something that I've never had with a savory rice dish before so that was neat. -Just wish we had more of this since the noodles were so disappointing. 4) Uyghur Milk Tea (1 cup): -This is a hot salty milk tea. -I've had salty milk tea before and this was just a bit more salt than what I would have preferred, but with a little milk at home this was easily adjusted. Had some flavor akin to chai as well after the salty first notes of taste wore off. -Interesting and unique. Each of our main entrée dishes came with a can of Coke and a side of their Tiger Salad. The Tiger Salad is freshly sliced capsicum, onions, tomato, bell peppers, and cucumbers, with a spicy vinaigrette dressing. The portion sizes of the salads were huge and much more than our actual entrees. My mom ended up just using these salads to create stir fry with some meat we had at home for another dish, since even as a salad, this was a bit much. Didn't have the greatest dining experience with what we ordered, so I think the best bet is to stick to their rice dishes and potentially baked items.

I've always wanted to try Dolan's and was so excited to find out they opened a location in Rowland so I don't have to drive far to get it! Standout dishes: Laghman - The sauce is like crack, and the noodles are so delightfully firm. I'd bring home the sauce itself and put it on rice. Samsa - Fluffy, flakey puff pastry filled with savory and well-spiced meat. Definitely recommend! Special tea - So warming, nicely floral, and not too sweet. Honey cake - Eat this with the special tea! Since neither are not too sweet but have relatively light flavors, they go REALLY well together. Service has been decent, and of course, I need to mention that the plates and tea cups are really well-designed. Definitely love this place!

The restaurant was being excessively stingy. I ordered two milk teas to go, but they only gave me half of a cup holder, which caused both drinks to tip over completely in the car.

This was my second time at Dolan's (separate locations). I came here the night before Eid to celebrate, and it was just as delicious as I remember it. There's a giant parking lot, so parking shouldn't be an issue for anyone. Inside, there's a handful of tables, so if it gets busy, you might be waiting for a bit. The service was excellent from the start, with staff being very welcoming and hospitable, and even giving us two different delicious baklavas on the house. Both were crisp, rich, with an abundance of sweet. For drinks, I'd ordered Dolan's special tea for the table. It was one of the best and most unique teas I'd ever had. It was just the right amount sweet, with a taste of rose that really made the drink satisfying with every sip. I had about 5 servings of these served in small, beautiful, ornate tea cups. We'd ordered multiple dishes; the Laghman, Uyghur Polo, and Quyash Qatlima. The laghman is incredibly savory and delicious. The pulled noodles have the consistency of udon, absolutely loved it. The veggies and beef are marinated very well. The Uyghur polo is fantastic. It's a mix of chunks of lamb, braised rice, raisins, onions, and garbanzo beans. Very comforting and the flavors blend well. The Quyash Qatlima is a crispy pie filled with cheese, tomatoes, and ground beef. It's a fun take on a calzone that you can pick apart a bit better. Very savory and shareable, filled with cheesy goodness. Will definitely come back for more!

Server was really helpful in recommending dishes!! The food itself is good and very protein focused. Definitely a must try!!

Dolan is a nice restaurant to visit. We wanted any iced milk tea but only hot milk tea is available. Lamb dishes are very authentic: we recommend boil lamb and kebab they're served with raw onions. They are very tasty together. Uyghur polo is absolutely delicious carb for your lunch with a good portion perhaps good for three. We're mostly surprised by the fried cabbage: even if the portion is not large, it's very authentic northern Chinese style with chili and vinegar. If you like the crunch but not hard to chew texture, you should definitely give it a try. Carving it now while typing out this review... The decor is unique with the art having the touch of Uyghur music and culture. Don't leave the kebab cold you'll have to eat them quickly! Check it out!

Love uyghur food. I've got a pretty good spot near my place in SJ but this spot has a lot of stuff I haven't tried before. Food was so good. The taranchi laghman was really good. Loved the chewiness and flavors of the noodle dish. The quyash qatlima was really unique and one of the must trys on the menu. Lamb skewers were par for the course. Only thing I didn't love was the beef mantas which is kinda like an xlb or dumpling without the soup/juices. I just couldn't get over the flavor of the spices in the meat. It was too weird for me since I'm so used to traditional Chinese dumplings but don't regret trying it. Overall, if you've never had uyghur cuisine, you can't go wrong with this restaurant as your first time

Was in Southern California and wanted to try lamb kabob l, lagman. Really delicious food. Had a very cozy restaurant with beautiful authentic music instruments. As for the service the gentleman that prepared the food and served it to us was very kind respectful and really just heartwarming and individual to be around with don't do that. I highly recommend eating here.

Didn't know what to expect when I first came here but I'm pretty satisfied with my experience. Keep in mind there's no pork options and most items are either beef, lamb or chicken, however there's a few vegetarian options! Also, if there's any chili listed next to the dish on the menu, it's pretty spicy even for 1 chili pepper so people sensitive to spicy ~ BEWARE. My family ordered: sweet tomato, quyash qatlima, large boneless chicken plate, northwest rice noodles and lamb kebabs. Honestly, I would not order the sweet tomatoes again cause it literally tasted like sugar sprinkled on raw tomatoes. Aside from that, everything was sooo good! I would recommend ordering just a small of the boneless chicken plate if you're a small party, but definitely add in more noodles because that was really delicious but was not enough. The lamb was really tasty and cooked well. Our favorite dish was the quyash qatlima, it was last to come out as it may have taken longer to cook since it needed to be baked. The yogurt dip on the side was bomb and both paired together really well. It was like a quesadilla but with more flavor and filling. Would definitely come back again!

The food was served fresh and quickly right after ordering. The waiter was very friendly and polite with much consideration to dietary restrictions and allergies. The whole interior of the place made me feel like I was in another country with a lot of unique decoration and videos of the country's food. Overall a great experience and I would come back here again.

This was my first experience of Uyghur cuisine. Dolan's has their original location out in SGV area. They were pretty busy on Saturday night. We ordered two dishes. First one was a noodle dish called Laghman. It was really good! hand pulled noodles with vegetables and beef. The taste was great. A little sour, which I enjoy. The texture of the noodles are amazing. Very chewy and taste. The other dish we got was goshnaan. It was meh. I wasn't too big of a fan. It's suppose to be naan filled with beef, lamb, onion and other spices. I didn't like the taste. Not sure if it was the lamb or the spices. I only tried lamb like once before this and didn't like it, so it may have swayed my opinion. However the dish was a little watery and too moist. Quite hard to eat. Would not get again.

Food is so delicious . Service is good .Lamb kebab is the best one I never had before . I think I will come often.

Fabulous food and a great ambiance. The service was great and the tea - yes tea! - was the absolute star of the show for us. We will absolutely be back.

Very clean Great service Delicious food! Got their lamb skewers Vegetarian pearl noodles Kava manta The uyghur milk tea was interesting. Too milky for me. And it was interesting that it was a bit salty

Delicious halal food! Great service. We ordered: Dolans special tea -- love the tea pots and cups!! (5/5) Big plate chicken (large 5/5) Tiger salad (5/5) Manta (5/5) Fried cabbage Samsa (5/5) Braised eggplant (4/5) Pearl noodles (3.5/5) Cucumber w garlic (3/5) Lamb kabobs (5/5) Laghman noodles (5/5)

The quality at this location has slowly diminished and was not the same experience I had 7-10 months ago. Most of the dishes were still super tasty thankfully, but there were a few that weren't good. Hits and highly recommended: * Big plate chicken (boneless) * Laghman noodle - best and my fave noodle! * Lamb kebab * Stir fried green beans * Dolan's special tea (herbal!!! So good) * Homemade Yogurt - a smooth and rich yogurt topped with honey, crushed walnuts and raisins - absolutely delicious. I wish they would sell this by the quart. * Honey Cake - my favorite!!! Misses: * Tofu with chives (bland, cold and not chives - they were actually scallions) * Quyash Qatlima (something about it did not taste fresh and the cheese * Table cleanliness Would I come back again? Maybe. I have loved Dolan's for many, many years and would need to see that they've stepped it up since yesterday's dinner since cleanliness was a factor that needs to be addressed. I've always had positive experiences at the Alhambra location so that would probably be my first choice if I was craving Dolan's again.

Dolan Uyghur Cuisine blends Central Asian flavors with beautifully presented dishes like hand-pulled noodles, grilled skewers, Uyghur Lamb Pilaf (Polo) Bold spices, fresh ingredients, and tender lamb shine, especially in the chewy laghman noodles and perfectly charred kebabs. With its authentic flavors, warm atmosphere, and excellent service, Dolan is a must-visit for those craving the rich, complex tastes of Uyghur cuisine.

I have been here twice. Unique Uyghur cuisine. A lot of their dishes are rarely found in other restaurants.

This was my first time trying Uyghur food. I didn't think I was going to like it as much as I thought I would! Everything was cooked to perfection. I think they really nailed down the flavors or Uyghur cuisine, and it made me want to try more in the future. The lamb was very tender, the soup was flavorful, the salad was fresh, and everything was good! The restaurant itself was very clean as well and the presentation was nice. The server was also friendly. Overall, I had a great time and I am excited to go back (:

We haven't been back here since Covid started... oh boy. This place is so good. Their noodles are handmade in house! The sauce is delicious. We ordered dumplings too and it's so juicy. All their meat are all HALAL... it's a plus for Muslim. Their milk tea is also very good and creamy. I think they have a new management and he was super friendly and welcoming. Definitely will be back when we're in town.

Haven't tried Chinese Halal (Xinjiang Province, China) cuisine yet? You're missing out, imho. For some interesting insight, Chinese halal food blends the original Middle East flavors with traditional Chinese dishes, creating its own style. Wheat food and products are eaten more frequently than rice, and various dishes and snacks are made from wheat flour. Sweet flavors take an important role, perhaps related to Arabian Muslims' preference for a sweet taste. Beef and mutton are also widely eaten. Dolan's used to be Tian Shan, changed ownership or changed branding. Both were and are good. This place is well known for its Big Plate Chicken dish and their roasted lamb dishes. They are great, but I am simple and especially like the cold garlic cucumbers, broccoli dish, cold spicy noodles, and their fried naan! There are a few beef dishes on the menu like the naan filled beef pie, but remember that you definitely won't see pork on the menu! Service was great, the place gets so busy, and food comes out pretty quickly usually! The place looks much newer and upgraded, but I don't know when they changed owners/reopened after remodeling. I think it was fairly recently. To the left of Boiling Crab to-go. Lots of parking, but gets very congested.

I really enjoy the fusion of flavors and the combination of spices that they use in the rice and chicken dish that we ordered. Everything was really delicious anf flavorful. I love how everything was wonderfully seasoned. They're also known for their hand-pulled noodles and lamb dishes, so I highly recommend trying those for sure. We also tried their special tea and it really goes so well with the desserts, especially the Honey Cake. I like the taste of their hot milk tea, it wasn't too sweet and was comforting.

One of my favorite restaurants in the world. The food is delicious, no matter what you pick on the menu. The staff is friendly, quick, warm and welcoming and this place feels like home in many ways. I recommend for everyone to give it a try, my only regret is that I didn't find it sooner!

Big plate chicken is good. That was small size for 3 adults. A lot more chicken than Noodle. I wish they give more Noodle. Food is pretty good. Food comes out quick.

Very nice place to dine in with friends and family! Highly recommend! Deserts are beyond delicious and the owner is very friendly!

So yummy! I don't eat lamb normally, but this lamb soo good! I could eat a lot! The environment clean and pretty! The Uyghur music make me like to stay here to have food

These days, the glitz and bustle of Rowland Heights is enough to make you wonder whether you had taken the 57 South too far and landed at Disney. The eastern San Gabriel Valley city, with a population of 48,000, contains several plazas with more interesting restaurants than entire cities of even greater size. A nighttime cruise across Colima Rd is a dizzying spectacle of lights and signs in Hangul and Chinese script. Your head swivels as you panic breathlessly at the daunting prospect of which spot to choose. Tonight, however, you will be staying away from the inner heart of Rowland. In the hinterland of Mandarin Plaza, wedged between the 60 fwy and South Pacific RR tracks, is Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine. Along with its other locations in Alhambra and Irvine, it provides the only offering of the Turkic food of China's Xinjiang province. The Uyghurs are an ethnic minority in China and subjected to the opprobrious treatment from their government, even by Chinese standards. It's setting along the Silk Road was perhaps the greatest force in shaping its cuisine. They offer dumplings called manta. Afghani's call their dumplings mantua. In Nepal they have the momo and Koreans do mandu. Uyghur kitchens make breads called naan, similar, but different to that found in Punjabi bistros. However, it is not the naan, but the goshnaan that you will want to order: a hubcap of flaky pastry, crimped around the circumference, and stuffed with a blend of beef, lamb and onions. From the condiment caddy you can grab a dried chili spice mix and black vinegar; apply these flavor enhancers generously or meanly, allowing your taste to dictate. Before plowing away at the big plate chicken, a mass of noodles, bell peppers, potatoes, scallions, and fowl swimming in a lake of spiced red sauce like so many tyrants and murderers in the River Phlegethon, admire the decor. The mural of medieval Turks gathered around a campfire playing lutes and smoking long pipes, the ceremonial textiles adorning walls and other surfaces. Then, with the obligatory "taking in" of your surroundings behind you, go ahead and dig into the big plate chicken, know in Mandarin as da pan ji and in the native tongue as qong texse toxu qorumisi. Like many another noodle dish found in Asia, this is the co-production of itinerate Chinese workers, specifically from neighboring Szechuan. Szechuan migrants were craving a dish to remind them of home. Left without their beloved peppercorns, they turned instead to star anise and cinnamon. Voila! Dapanji! Also try the less flaky, yet more crispy meat pie called quyash quatlima, which requires twenty minutes to prepare, but along with minced meat comes mozzarella cheese.