Jahunger Providence
Asian restaurant · Fox Point ·
Uyghur cuisine with hand-pulled noodles, lamb skewers, and honey cake.
Uyghur cuisine with hand-pulled noodles, lamb skewers, and honey cake.
"A Fox Point eatery showcasing Uyghur cuisine from northwest China, celebrated for chewy hand-pulled noodles, flaky lamb samsas, and a rich honey cake; the chef received national recognition as a James Beard semifinalist for the kitchen’s authentic, skillful preparation. The restaurant offers a distinct regional dining experience that stands out in the city’s diverse culinary landscape." - Ellen Carpenter
"Steaming bowls of bold flavors are constantly flowing out of Jahunger’s kitchen, where cooks spend hours pulling noodles and filling dumplings before the restaurant opens. The restaurant is owned by Johnson & Wales grad Subat Dilmurat; it serves Uyghur cuisine, from the (mostly Muslim) Turkic ethnic minority group in the Xingjiang autonomous region of northwestern China. Try the Jahunger noodles, topped with stir-fried beef and Sichuan peppercorns, or, if you’re a big fan of extra-spicy food, go for the chicken stew. Made with 15 different spices, the labor-intensive dish is made in limited quantities each day and typically sells out." - Jenna Pelletier
"An Uyghur restaurant in Providence where Subat Dilmurat’s signature bowl of chewy, tingly noodles draws enthusiastic patrons, exemplifying the city’s appetite for distinctive ethnic cuisines." - Eater Staff
"Jahunger, a stunning Uyghur restaurant in Providence, has been temporarily closed for many months due to a fire and may be nearing a reopening." - Terrence Doyle
Providence’s Uyghur standard‑bearer serves hand‑pulled laghman and cumin‑spiked lamb in a warm, family‑run space. Recognized by the James Beard Foundation and covered by The Providence Journal, it’s a city essential for regional Chinese food with Central Asian roots.