Jiang's Kitchen 疆湖 - Halal Chinese Food

I went here while visiting NYC and it was amazing. The lamb skewers (their special) was the best skewers I ever had anywhere. The hand pulled noodles were good, but I recommend choosing extra beef to make it better. Hope to be back if I visit NY again. There's also nice Asian dessert places on the same street

We like this place. The xinjiang big plate Chicken is very good and has a great amount. For a party of two, a half portion will suffice. They use noodles instead of pita for the bottom but it still tastes pretty good after the noodles are fully soaked in the soup of the chicken. The baked buns are xinjiang special. The lamb kidney doesn't have the bad smell. This place also has a hotpot menu. Make sure you ask for it as usually they only bring the dish menu. Will definitely go again to try out other dishes.

The food is definitely 5/5! DELICIOUS! Best Chinese food I have had in a LONG time. This is not your take out Chinese place. The food is curated fresh with hand pulled noodles! It’s from northern china and the flavors are out of the world! Anddd you don’t feel stuffed or bloated after eating the food! If you are in NYC it’s a MUST try

Never had halal hotpot before so I was very excited to try this restaurant. This is primarily a halal Chinese restaurant and hotpot is a secondary experience you can opt for. They bring a portable burner cooktop to your table and use that to heat up the hotpot base dish. There is a good assortment of proteins and vegetables to choose from. The spicy broth base and the chicken broth base were both delicious. The spicy broth was especially spicy but very flavorful. Service was great and pricing is reasonable for such a great hotpot experience. We also tried the sizzling cumin rice with shrimp, it was very good with a unique authentic flavor. The decor and design is relatively standard, nothing fancy. There is a good amount of seating space.

Very taste northern style chinese food. Tried the shumai, spicy cumin lamb, big plate chicken and wood ear mushrooms. All were really good. Also loved the hand pulled noodles, which came with the big plate chicken! Service was awesome, very attentive and friendly staff. Would def come back next time when in the area!

Absolutely fantastic experience at Jiang's Kitchen! From start to finish, the service was top-notch—attentive, friendly, and quick. The highlight, of course, was the food, which was nothing short of amazing. We indulged in a variety of dishes, and every single one was packed with flavor and perfectly prepared. The hot and sour cucumber was refreshing with the right amount of tang, and the diced crispy chicken with red peppers had a wonderful balance of heat and crunch. The sautéed lamb with cumin was beautifully spiced, and the lamb kebabs were tender and juicy. The Xinjiang noodle with traditional sauce and hand-rolled noodles was a standout—authentic and full of depth. The sautéed Shanghai bok choi added the perfect touch of greens, and the spicy dry pot chicken and lamb ribs brought all the heat we could ask for without overwhelming the dish. As a halal Chinese spot, Jiang's Kitchen truly nails the flavors and the quality. Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and perfectly cooked. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for delicious and authentic Chinese cuisine with exceptional service! Definitely a five-star experience.

Came here for the halal hot pot. The chef apparently leaves at 9 so make sure to get here beforehand. Got the hot pot and idk what people like about this experience. Didn’t enjoy it at all. Just raw meat you cook in water? Very bland. Nothing special. Sweating due to the heat . I don’t get this concept. Minimum of $50 for the hot pot. Barely at the hot pot but good thing I got the general tsos chicken and that was a great save. Now their general tso chicken was amazing. Sad thing that if doesn’t come with rice so had to order that separate. Come try their food, not the hot pot.

The food is delicious and staff are very friendly and fast. I ordered sizzling beef and lamb Shumai from the “appetizers” menu and it was so much food. The entire menu is halal. Prices are very reasonable.

Delicious food and great service! All of the dishes were flavorful and the meet was perfectly tender. My friends dropped their chopsticks (lol) twice and the server noticed quickly to replace. We never had to struggle to get water refills or the waiters attention, which I'm finding is not that common in NYC. Prices were expensive for Chinatown but cheap for overall new york. The restaurant was not too crowded, but was buzzing enough where we could comfortably catch up!

Ordered: Wood Ear Mushrooms (~$7) Steamed Beef Shumai (~$10) Sizzling Rice with Beef (~$16) General Tso's Chicken (~$20) Sautéed Lamb with Cumin (~$34) Arctic Ocean Mandarin Soda (~$4) Aya's take: Jiang's Kitchen is a Northern Chinese restaurant with a full halal menu. Many dishes are rich in cumin flavor and were inspired by Uyghur and Mongolian cultures. Considering it was our first time here and not being too familiar with Northern Chinese cuisine, it would've been great if the waiter explained the menu a bit to us and told us what the highlights or popular items were. He only came by once we were ready to order and drop off food. The Wood Ear Mushrooms had a very punchy flavor - it was citrusy and gingery which was a nice contrast from everything else we ordered. The Steamed Beef Shumai were a great try because it's rare to find halal shumai in NYC. The beef filling was nicely seasoned but the dumpling wrapper definitely needed to be steamed for another 1-2 minutes as the top was dry and hard making it less enjoyable to eat. I enjoyed the Sizzling Rice with Beef - it's very cumin and onion forward but savory and satisfying nonetheless. When the Sautéed Lamb with Cumin entree came out, it literally looked like a larger version of the Sizzling Rice we got. Had I known that, I would've just gotten 2 orders of that with beef and lamb for ~$18 less. I will say of the two, the lamb is the superior choice. Moving on, I never knew you can mess up General Tso's Chicken until now. Don't get me wrong, it was beautifully crisp, nicely coated with sauce, but it's almost entirely breading. There is barely any actual chicken in each bite. I was extremely disappointed by that. I love supporting Muslim-owned/run businesses and I really wanted to like Jiang's Kitchen but I left wanting more and with my craving of good Chinese food unsatisfied. Maybe there are better standouts on the menu but there was nothing for me to write home about.

Located on St. Marks but not in the popular section between 2nd and 3rd, this is an excellent Northern Halal Chinese spot specializing in Xinjiang/Uyghur style food with a few dishes from other parts and a few Shaokao/BBQ skewers. I've been here twice with a group and both times we shared a bunch of dishes having lamb mostly. The food is well flavored with plenty of cumin of course. In terms of hot meat appetizers, the best of the bunch is the Lamb Shumai. They are plump and super juicy with plenty of meat inside. They come with 6 per order and they have the usual slightly sour sauce with them. Also tasty are the Lamb Buns which is the Uyghur version of samsa; a meat filled bun found all across Central Asia. The crust is a little bit different than samsa being almost more buttery and thicker but still tasty. Just like with them, there is plenty of meat along with a bit of cumin though I would say that they aren't as juicy as there aren't enough onions compared to some other spots such as Farida's. I would still recommend them though as they are still tasty and worth the price but the shumai are better. For vegetarian dishes, the Hot + Sour Cucumbers are tasty. The sauce has a nice sourness and a hint of heat with a good amount of garlic. If you like them from Szechuan places, you'll like it here. In terms of other veggies, we have also got the Shredded Sour Cabbage. The portion size was nice and similar to the cucumbers, they were lightly pickled and went well with the rest of the food. The Sizzling Glass Noodles With Cabbage is a slightly more filling version of the prior dish with a new texture from the noodles and were also tasty and would be a filling vegetarian dish. The Sauteed Shanghai Bok Choy was probably my least favorite of the vegetarian dishes being just a little bit too bland but the portion size was decent. For larger plates, the BBQ Lamb Ribs are the most expensive thing here but for good reason. The dish comes with plenty of large very meaty lamb ribs and is good for sharing. Otherwise on the plate, there's some chili powder, cumin, and salt for dipping as well as some pita on top of some lettuce. The meat falls off the bone and is extremely well flavored and I think 2/3 could share this along with another dish or two and leave happy. The Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken/Dapanji is also very tasty. This is available both in a smaller and larger size as well as with or without bone. The meat was slightly sweet with a good amount of cumin like most dishes and the potatoes in there were delicious as well having soaked up the same sauce. The only complaint compared to some other spots would be the noodles on the bottom which were fine but lacked some of the chewiness but this is a really solid version overall and an absolutely massive portion size. There have been a few other main dishes we have ordered such as the Fried Hand Rolled Noodles With Spicy Minced Beef from the northern noodle specialties section. Compared to the noodles in the other dish, these had a much better texture having good chewiness. There was plenty of beef on top but it could have been a bit spicier but the portion size again was good and the flavor was very tasty and I would recommend it overall. There was also one of the signatures, the Crispy Cumin Pancake With Lamb which was tasty. The lamb again was tender and the crispy pancake consisted of chunks of lightly fried bread with a good amount of cumin of course on top. Finally, the Sizzling Rice With Cumin Lamb was also tasty though I preferred the other dishes as I liked the texture more from the bread and noodles compared to the sizzling rice but again it was solid. In short, there are a couple definite standouts such as the excellent shumai and the food in general is just good. Nothing really felt like a throwaway which is rare for a menu this size. I'll go back here again either by myself or with a group to share more of their tasty menu. I can imagine them being quite more crowded if they were a block away but at least their location means I can always stop in here and get some excellent northern Chinese grub. Mid 4 for the general value and flavor.

Absolutely fantastic experience at Jiang's Kitchen! It's a very cozy spot and the inside is beautiful. From start to finish, the service was top-notch--attentive, friendly, and quick. The highlight, of course, was the food, which was nothing short of amazing. We indulged in a variety of dishes, and every single one was packed with flavor and perfectly prepared. The hot and sour cucumber was refreshing with the right amount of tang, and the diced crispy chicken with red peppers had a wonderful balance of heat and crunch. The sautéed lamb with cumin was beautifully spiced, and the lamb kebabs were tender and juicy. The Xinjiang noodle with traditional sauce and hand-rolled noodles was a standout--authentic and full of depth. The sautéed Shanghai bok choi added the perfect touch of greens, and the spicy dry pot chicken and lamb ribs brought all the heat we could ask for without overwhelming the dish. As a halal Chinese spot, Jiang's Kitchen truly nails the flavors and the quality. Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and perfectly cooked. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for delicious and authentic Chinese cuisine with exceptional service! Definitely a five-star experience.

Was seated quickly, the lighting is good and the food is very cumin-y :) As seen in the pictures, we ordered the BBQ Lam Ribs, the Noodles with Chicken, and the Sizzling Plate with beef. Everything tasted fantastic, I will say that the BBQ Lamb Ribs my favorite taste-wise, but I felt it was overpriced.

Great prices and great flavors. Menu is Halal-friendly! The service was a bit slow but that might have been to not rush this. Will return sometime soon to try their hotpot (although it's a little pricey for hot pot). It's a pretty casual place but great for friend or casual date.

My friends and I decided to stop by here around 2 pm on a Friday - the place itself is super spacious but I believe it does get busier during the night time. You can make a reservation in advance if you do have a large group and plan to come during dinner time. One of my friends does eat halal and this place has been on her list for a while so we decided to come here. We decided to go with the hot pot option - you do have to ask for the menu separately. The hotpot menu does come with a $50 minimum. I will say the hot pot menu is really small - they have a limited amount of veggies and meat. The meat was really fresh though. We decided to get the split pot of clear soup and spicy soup. The spicy soup was quite delicious if you like to eat spicy foods. The clear soup was really lacking in flavor though. You also have to pay for sauce which I was not expecting since I'm use to going to the AYCE type of hot pot. We also ordered the lamb siu mai - this was actually flavorful and delicious. I think that next time I would want to come back for their other dishes - their noodle and rice dishes looked and smelled amazing. I did not think that the hot pot was worth it though - I would prefer to go to AYCE hot pot instead.

Didn't know a halal hotpot restaurant exists in Manhattan. You have to ask for the hotpot menu, otherwise, you'll get the regular menu. The min order for hotpot is $50 & it's not all you can eat. This place is also closed from 3:30-5 on weekdays. Anyway, we got steamed beef shumai (6pcs for $10) & sizzling beef rice ($16). The shumai is scalding hot, so beware unless you want a burnt tongue. This is basically like xiao long bao btw. It's good, I liked the flavor. The sizzling rice with beef has a very strong cumin smell, meaning it smells like armpit. Once you get over the smell, the beef is actually pretty good. It's flavorful. I just wish it had less onion & more beef. The beef to onion ratio is off. It was mostly onion with rice.

I really wanted to love this spot. Halal hotpot is so hard to find !! Unfortunately their hotpot has very limited options. I was able to get my usual sliced lamb and fatty beef which was great but the vegetables were very limits. No corn, broccoli, bock choy, enoki mushrooms or udon noodles. They did have vermicelli noodles which wasn't bad but not preferred for hotpot. Felt like all I ate was meat and potatoes which didn't do much to satisfy the hotpot craving. What I also didn't like is the options for the sauce. You pay an extra $5 for a few sauces. It wasn't the usual hot pot sauces. No hoisin, fish sauce, soy sauce or even siracha. Like I previously stated the hotpot options here were very limited and not as enjoyable. The general tsao chicken wasn't bad. The portion was nicely sized. Not sure if I'd go back but it was okay for a one time experience.

Coming here exceeded my expectations and I was truly satisfied with how delicious my meal was. I chose the Northwest dishes selection, where I had Rice noodles with traditional sauce, beef as protein, and a medium level of spice. The result was amazing with a great kick of spiciness with soft and tasty noodles, my taste buds were having a good time with every slurp and bite. I definitely see myself coming back here to try other dishes and enjoy the amazing taste of Jiang's Kitchen. I came here around 5:30 pm and it was very chill and calm but people started coming in not too long after. The place is family-friendly and the whole menu is Halal which is amazing. The waiter provided great service.

A solid find for quality halal Chinese food in the city. We got the lamb dumplings and sizzling beef on my first trip. The dumplings were steamed just right and the meat inside was cooked and seasoned very well, I would come back again just for the dumplings 10/10. The beef was impressive in presentation with the sizzling, in terms of taste it was a 7/10. Although not pictured, I got the general tso chicken, lamb and beef skewers, and stir fried noodles on my next visit. The lamb skewers were seasoned so well and very tender, I could taste the cumin distinctly, could have ate an entire skewer myself honestly. The general tso chicken was okay, 6/10 a bit too sweet for me personally. The noodles were a 10/10, I practically inhaled them. Service was very quick and the decor basically no frills. Overall a great staple to have in your rotation for Chinese food

We came here to try the lamb dishes. My favorites were the lamb ribs and the sautéed bok choy with garlic. I didn't care for the lamb skewers and kidney skewers which were dry and tough. We were the only table here at a rainy weekday during lunch so the service was good. The lamb dumplings had thin skin but flavor was just ok. I would return just for the lamb ribs and the sautéed bok choy.

This was a recommendation from my best friend's friend who both had at halal, and my goodness what a fine! We got the siu mai (which were more like soup dumplings without the soup), the hand rolled noodles with beef, the lamb cumin, and the crispy chicken dish. Everything was out of this world, mainly the entrees but even the dumplings had a different taste than normal Chinese dumplings. You could taste an extra hint of spice and a kick from them. My favorite dish was probably the chicken - it's so crispy and flavorful. Not dry, Just very well done. The lamb and hand noodles both were also well seasoned and delicious. Definitely coming back again.

We ordered takeout from Jiang's Kitchen on a random Saturday afternoon and we were excited to try it. My brother has mentioned Jiang's on multiple occasions but for one reason or another we never came. We ordered the big plate chicken, two chicken skewers and a lamb skewer. We went not impressed. There was too much potatoes in the big plate chicken and it left a gritty texture on the whole dish. It was also more salty that what I'm used too. The skewers, in general, were really overpriced ($4 for chicken and $6 for lamb) The chicken skewers were very dry and the lamb was tough. I will probably not be coming again

I enjoyed the food with my girlfriend and shared both dish which made her and I full. I believe the chicken comes with free white rice just ask to double check. The place quality of floor and tables was neat and clean which I assume prices were going to be higher than I paid. $22 for chicken, $44.64 total

Fantastic halal Chinese restaurant in downtown. We've been there several times and I can finally get to leaving a review. I'm told by my Chinese wife this restaurant serves somewhat fusion food rather than authentic northeastern Chinese food but I still think it's worth visiting to satisfy your Chinese food cravings or to diversify your list of ethnic restaurants you like visiting in NY. We had oxtail soup, lamb meatballs winter melon soup and sizzling rice with beef. Winter melon soup was a bit too spicy for us but all the food was awesome. The atmosphere was very nice and the waiter was also very attentive despite the restaurant being relatively full.

Never thought this place would be so packed! I walked by many times prior, and thought it was a quick take out spot but I was wrong! If you like spice, this spot is for you. I came during Eid with my friends, and all the food was so delicious. The noodles were flavorful and very spicy but the enjoyable spice. There were many different types of noodles to choose from and they all make the dish completely different. Can't wait to go again!

Visited on weekday evening without reservation. Was able to be seated right away by the window. It was a little cold, but they brought a portable heating fan for us. They speak both english and Mandarin. Food was great. We had woodear salad, big chicken plate and lamb. Portion was good, and flavors are well balanced. Woodear salad - spicy, fresh, not salty. It goes really well with meats. Defintely recommended Big chicken plate- this was my favorite. Flavor is not too strong. Noodles are soaked with flavor well. Very unique Lamb - no lamb smell. It was well cooked. Comes with three flavor. Im not too sure what they are called but all of them were great! Also comes with 4 slices of pita Overall, i really loved the restaurant!

Really loved the unique western Chinese food here. The cumin skewers, woodear mushroom, and spicy beef noodles stir fried were fantastic. The spice level was right on the edge of tolerable.

First time trying a halal hot pot and wasn't too bad. It was a relaxing atmosphere but we were cold (space heaters weren't doing much!). Our waiter did mix up an item (we ordered the minced beef noodle but instead received the rice noodle w traditional sauce) but he didn't bother to change it. He did get it right for takeout order though. Points to be noted: - needs additional waiters especially on weekends - place needs to be warmer especially when the temperature outside is in the single digits (visited on 2/3/23) - base for hot pot was mediocre; definitely lacked salt and was very bland A place to try once especially since it's halal but no more that that.

Wow, the BBQ lamb ribs are awesome. So juicy and flavorful, the meat is tender and the spices they give you are perfect too. We came with 2 kiddos and I appreciated that they put the spices on the side (the red was too spicy for the kids). The skewers were also delicious. We saw people eating oxtail at the table next to us, which looked appetizing and a few tables ordered hotpot. Overall everything coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled great, the service was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant was comfortable. The interior is pretty casual, not too upscale, and the prices are reasonable. Can't wait to come again!

The ambience/ the set up is nice. The waiter was polite and inattentive to me the patron. I understand they had a large take out order he should have expressed that before l placed an order to dine in. The General Tsoi Chicken l ordered was absolutely disgusting and not worth 20.00. Some portion cuts of white meat and dark meat. I was given three stalks of broccoli and some water. I was so disgusted. I lost my appetite in the midst of the disgust. I could've received better at No Potk on My Fork in Brooklyn. Sorry but l must tell the truth. The waiter said a tip at the time of departure. A tip. He was not going to allow me to leave without asking for a tip. Really. I said nothing and gave a tip. I was the only person there in the restaurant. I don't know. l am just disappointed. I would kindly like to be refunded but it was a lesson learned. I must continue to patronize eateries l know where the food will be succulent and worth my hard earned money. Perhaps the big order got in the way of my having a good afternoon meal.

Ok, I didn't want to rain on the parade because it is a HALAL hotpot restaurant but 1. the food is not worth it for the price. we ordered 3 meats and some veggies and the total came out to 160$ ‍ 2. charging us for sauce- 5$ and some pickled garlic for 5$ (we didnt even ask for the pickled garlic) ‍ 3. 7$ for a few leaves of cabbage?! lmao worst hotpot ive been to ever. not worth it. food is mediocre.

Jiang's kitchen deserves all the hype! We haven't had such a satisfied Xinjiang cuisine for a while. N we can't wait to come back for another try. We had their special hand made noodle. Their Da PAn Ji n sizzling beef rice. Everything is perfect. Each one is season well great with flavor n reminds me of how good Chinese cuisine has been developed over the years. Overall: a must try. It's not expensive. They have a huge portion size where it can feed 4 people with 3 dishes. N it only costs 70 dollars in this inflation period. Go enjoy Jiangs's kitchen.

Excellent find! Service was great and the food yummy! Will deffo be back to try their hotpot as we got there too late to try it this evening.

the pickles man.... they're too good. we also got hand rolled noodles, another lamb noodle dish, 2 cabbage dishes (one was orange and the other had glass noodles) and some lamb shumai

The old Jiang diner couple blocks away closed down and relocated to this location with new name. I came with high expectations but didn't leave satisfied. Me and my friend came for restaurant week which is really good deal for $29 choose from 3 courses. Overall all the dishes are a little blend, compare to authentic XingJiang food. The restaurant week price is lower also they cut down the portion, the BBQ lamb ribs only came in 4 ribs small size. Shumai also only 4 pieces instead of normal order of 6. The big tray chicken is prob the worst I had in New York. There's no bold flavor, more like just low sodium soy braised and the noodle is soggy no texture. There's only one man running the whole place, service got a big slow and hard to get his attention to get water and check. Honestly I won't come back again, would go to flushing for a better quality at a cheaper price

Had this last week. It was great! If you like spicy and food that has a homemade feeling to it, Jiang's kitchen is your place. The waiter mentioned that their original store (the owner is the chef!) was from fifth street. Nevertheless, my sister love this place and she is super happy to see them back to business!! The leftover tastes good too.

This is my review for which could be skewed because I did delivery. I ordered the lamb skewer and sizzling lamb over the rice and it was really average. The dish was fine but I was expecting to be blown away since I believe this spot specializes in lamb. I've had better Xinjiang lamb around the city than this. Wouldn't recommend you take a trip but if it's close to you, sure why not

This a great spot for authentic Northeast Chinese cuisine. The noodles are fresh, the sauce was full of cumin and chili. They also other great options on the menu including "dough with tomatoes" - a dish often eaten by monks in rhe Qinghai province of China. The space is spacious and low-key, a nice place relax and unwind. A great spot in the St. Marks Place area. I've travelled to China 28 times and have been to this region twice in rhe late 90s. Everyone deserves to experience another delicious cuisine in the Chinese culinary landscape. This place is Halal-friendly as well.

Delicious halal Chinese Uyghur food, although prices are a bit on the high side. We had the lunch specials which came with a simple clear chicken soup. The sauteed noodles in traditional sauce is delicious and a bit smoky in flavor! The spice level can be adjusted. There is few options for the noodle type. I chose the hand rolled noodles since it was unique. The lamb shank was a bit too salty. Not a big fan. The lamb bun was good but I had tastier. The lamb kebab was delicious! I recommend the lamb kebab and the noodles.

If you are looking for a cozy dining experience in the east village, you should check out this place. It has a warm and welcoming atmosphere to it that you don't find a lot in other places. I ordered the cumin beef and rice, and it was amazing. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked and the dish had a good amount of vegetables in it. You could literally smell and taste the cumin in the dish The service was also excellent. The food came out quickly, and the waiters were friendly and attentive. They made sure we had everything we needed.

This hole in the wall on St. Marks was actually insanely good value for the food. We got the crispy chicken, lamb skewers, ribs, and a few other bites. Everything was delicious - the lamb was perfectly cooked and had the right amount of spices/garnish to compliment the meat, and the chicken was awesome with the seasoning/crunch. Service was also prompt and friendly. My only issue with this place is how bare bones the interior is and relatively unwelcoming the outside is. If this place got a modern interior and exterior facelift and pitched itself as a new/modern twist on uyghur food, it would be SWARMED with people (rightfully so, the food is outstanding). If you guys get that right, you have a winner here. 1000% coming back regardless of the decor.

Really flavorful dishes, a lot more lamb than the regular chinese restaurant - so i think it is their speciality. Our waiter was really nice in helping our group choose a variety of their best dishes - and we got a mix of lamb dumplings, lamb stir fry, beef noodles, and a mushroom salad. The meat in all dishes were tender, juicy, and well-seasoned. The AC here was extremely cold though, something to keep in mind. Good value for a solid meal.

This place has some of the MOST FLAVORFUL dishes, and I'm specifically talking about the baked buns topped with stewed lamb. Everyone in my group was blown away with the tiered level of tastes within this dish. The general tso chicken was also pretty good and the beef shumai was wonderful. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes!! The staff is very sweet and friendly and there's plenty of seating with cute decor around. Overall, if you're looking for delicious Chinese food with clean ingredients, look no further!!

Super underrated halal Chinese spot! They specialize in northern Chinese cuisine and have something for everyone. The restaurant itself, though located in East Village, is quite spacious and would be good for large groups. It also usually isn't too crowded and is easy to get a spot last minute. All the staff is very nice. Our favorite things to order: Appetizers: BBQ skewers - both beef & chicken - we tried the chicken for the first time during our last visit and I actually preferred it to the beef! Beef dumplings - sometimes a hit or miss, we don't get these every time but will if we're craving dumplings Beef wonton in sour soup - w got this last time and really enjoyed it! The soup is sour, tangy, and very vinegar-y so just be prepared for that but the wontons/dumplings with the soup make for a great combo! Entrees: Sizzling cumin lamb - This is actually listed as an appetizer but it's perfect to share for 2. I seriously crave these some days! That perfect season, delicious sauce/marinade, served with rice. Noodles in traditional sauce with beef or chicken - we usually get it with rice noodles - the noodles and sauce are addictive! I will admit that it's slightly on the pricey side but I do think that it's a very unique halal option and in the city which somewhat justifies it! The restaurant itself is also very clean, they have prayer mats in a small corner in the back where we were able to pray, and the bathrooms are clean as well. They also have hotpot that I've heard is delicious and can't wait to come back to try!! Definitely recommend if you're looking to stay in or visit the city and need a good halal option for dinner!

After one visit this is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Manhattan! I tried 10 dishes and was impressed with all. When everyone at the table is raving about the sauce in spicy cucumbers or the shredded cabbage, I knew the rest of the meal would be great. Lamb was the focus of our protein so Lamb buns and lamb shumai rounded out our starters. Lamb with rice and lamb with croutons were also unexpected revelations of flavor. Even the glass noodles with cabbage had a compelling flavor profile. But the star of the night was the bbq lamb ribs. Cooked to absolute perfection, I can't imagine going there again and not ordering them. So many other dishes on the menu I can't wait to return to try!

This place is so good, highly recommend. For a place on saint marks, there is never a wait and bonus points for being BYOB for now. The stir fried noodles are so flavorful. - beef shumai was a bit dry - sour cabbage had sesame oil, hot oil and vinegar flavors and was refreshing - fried cumin lamb noodles was the best dish we got - baked bread with lamb rib was not my favorite, the bread was really fresh and crunch however the lamb was a bit bland in a stew form. the dish was a bit pricey but enough to feed a few people - lamb skewer- delicious seasoned well

Usually not a fan of boba but this locations was yummy. The lamb buns reminded me of empanadas.

This place is awesome. We got the cumin beef and the sliced dough with lamb and tomato, and they are both amazing. It's very much in line with Uyghur food, combining the best of North Indian, Persian, and Sichuan and Xian cuisines The sliced dough is basically flat noodles/dumplings. Music is great, late 00s early 10s pop. When you pay, you have to go up to the counter, they don't bring the check.

We came late on Sunday. We ordered the spicy noodle's with beef and the lamb skewers. The noodles although overcooked were tasty. The lamb flavorful. Now it goes down from there. I believe the lamb was not fresh because I felt so I'll when I left that I literally passed out. I and my boyfriend had diarrhea and I threw up the lamb. I was in bed the entire next day. I was throwing up yellow bile. I really wanted to like this place. The people were friendly and the service was good. I feel that they didn't handle the food properly. I had taken home leftovers and the next day couldn't stand the smell of the food. I rarely write reviews like this but when my boyfriend had the same issues, we both knew it was the food. Since we were the last diners, it is very possible that the lamb was not fresh.

I was a big fan of Jiang Diner (their old restaurant), which factors into my decision. On a visit for 4 we ordered the big plate chicken, sauteed beef with cumin, hand rolled noodles with mixed vegetables, and 2 lamb kidney skewers. They seemed a bit understaffed, so service was slow (1 hour to get all the food out despite 75% of the dining room being empty) but still very welcoming. The lamb kidneys were a bit overdone and smaller than we'd expect. The hand rolled noodles and cumin beef were cooked and flavored well. The big plate chicken was under seasoned. Portions were huge as usual - we left very full and still had lunch for 2 the next day.

The food was decent We ordered the Big Plate Chicken and Lamb dumplings. Portions were surprisingly generous. I was afraid this wouldn't be enough food for two- but we were surprisingly full at the end. The Big Plate Chicken was pretty saucy and salty. We got the bone in and while some pieces were tender, we found a lot of the meat a bit tough. The noodles that came with it were also not very chewy and fell a little soggy. More noodles also would have been nice to balance out the sauciness. The skin of the lamb dumplings were delicious- very chewy and perfectly thin. The filling was also pretty good but also found it to be a bit salty. I also wished it was a bit more flavorful. Still a pretty decent meal all things considered and service was very nice!

MOLDY FOOD + BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE Never come to this place! We found a Moldy bun they served as shown in the picture. OMG, this is not the worst. We talked to their waiter and their cook came out and called me "B* word, what do you want?!" the cook didn't even care about food SAFETY and said "it's just a MOLD". Totally speechless about what happened to us as customers here and its Just totally ruined our day.

Absolutely love Uyghur cuisine! my new favorite in NYC. We got the fried lamb with cumin powder. My first time ever having deep fried lamb but wow the hot sauce it came with was superb. We also got the BBQ lamb ribs which was dripping with fat. I mean a lot of fat. The baked lamb bun was ok, I've had better. Bok Choi is a delicious garlicky must. My favorite dish was the sautéed noodles with lamb in cumin flavor. This can easily replace Xian Famous Foods hand pulled noodles for me as a halal alternative. I wish they had cumin lamb skewers. Used to have these all the time in China and I miss em! Also wish there was more obvious halal branding.

Fav place on st marks I'm addicted to the spicy minced beef w hand roll noodles. Must get ALL THE WAY SPICY ! also love their cucumber salad, wood ear mushroom, general Tso, any lamb dish, buns.. I don't think we've ever ordered anything we didn't like Always super quick, good service, I love going here with groups so we can share

Me and my friend came when this restaurant had their soft opening. They offered 15% off the total bill. I loved their original location at Jiang Diner and loved it here. The portions are massive, the food is hearty and delicious. The bbq lamb was phenomenal. The cumin rub on top was so tasty. I love the restaurant and look forward to be being back. I can't wait to try more of the menu.

We were hungry and in the neighborhood when we saw Jiang's Kitchen and their soft opening sign in the window. (They are running a little promotion right now until before Thanksgiving.) After a quick glance at the menu, we were excited to go in and honestly a really amazing meal. The interior is deceptively spacious for a spot you could easily miss if you walked past with plenty of seating inside and modern but cozy. The menu isn't terribly long but we still had trouble narrowing it down to what we wanted to try this first visit. The three of us ended up getting: + Hot & sour cucumber - we were actually a little surprised by how much we loved this? I love Chinese cucumber appetizers and make a version at home all the time, but this one had such an incredible sauce, not too spicy, not too sour, a little bit sweet, a wee bit of savory to really pump up the flavor. Don't sleep on this one, it's so refreshing and good! (It was one person's favorite thing we ordered!) + Big plate chicken - got the smaller size, which is a HEFTY portion for one person, and it is a generous amount of incredibly succulent and juicy chicken and some veg (potatoes, bell peppers) coated in a savory sauce served over some wide noodles that looked hand-cut? Really tasty, if a tiny bit saltier than I was expecting, but super tasty and really satisfying. I'd definitely recommend getting the large if you have someone to share with, and the boneless comes at an extra charge but is very convenient for just shoveling into your mouth + Hand-rolled noodles with the tomato sauce and lamb, medium spice - please note these are hand-ROLLED and not hand-pulled, which means the form factor for these are individual pieces that are rolled, so more like a shorter pasta than a long noodle. I really love hand-rolled noodles because they hold a lot of sauce the middle, and the tomato sauce was my personal favorite of the ones we tried. For folks familiar with Chinese tomato dishes (like tomato with egg), this is a familiar flavor that was still surprising for us because it had more depth than the simple tomato-egg flavor while still retaining that very tomato-y flavor and the freshness of it. I liked that it was a bit sweet and very umami and this is kind of my favorite sauce right now~ + Rice noodles with spicy minced beef sauce and beef, medium spice - admittedly, there was not as much beef in this as we would have liked but the sauce was still (chef's kiss). This one will feel more familiar for folks who haven't had much northwestern Chinese food and will not disappoint Our server was also very kind and attentive, bringing us new water bottles before we even poured the last cup from our old one. We're really really excited to come back! Congrats on the opening!

food was amazing and tasted super authentic. general tsos wasn't what i expected -- came out as fried pieces of cubed chicken but it was still so good. also ordered noodles with beef and loved those too. such a delicious and satisfying meal! loved that it's halal too. i will definitely be back and will definitely be recommending this place