Laghman Express

Had an amazing experience here. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and took the time to explain the entire menu to us, which we really appreciated. I ordered the Taskent Style Plov with lamb, and wow — super tasty and full of flavor. The rice had pumpkin pieces in it, and the lamb was unbelievably tender and perfectly cooked. My friends tried a few other dishes: the Ladziao Rou Lamb was delicious and seasoned just right, the Spicy Chicken with Rice was good but not actually spicy according to my friend, and the Guyurou Laghman with beef was also really tasty. We shared the naan too — huge, crunchy on the outside with black sesame, and soft like a bagel on the inside. Definitely enough for the table. The interior is modern and clean, and the whole dining experience felt warm and welcoming. I’d absolutely come back. The hype is real. Easy 5 stars.

Truly, one of the few places that deserves 5 Stars across the board. I came with a party of 5 for braking my fast and dinner and the atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. They provided dates and water and timed our meals to arrive as soon as we had broken our fast. The Plov, the French Fries with Meat and Vegetables, The Dapanji, all of the meals were delicious. Truly authentic with a great flavor. We ended up getting the Moroccan Tea as well which may have been the best tea we’ve ever had. The Honey Cake dessert was a great blend of sweet and fluffy. Overall one of the best restaurants in Atlanta.

Love this Central Asian Uzbek spot. We were lucky to snag the last table for six. The menu is fairly limited, but we ended up ordering nine dishes to share—and not a single one disappointed. The food came lightning fast. First out were the fried dough and crispy eggplant. The eggplant was a standout: perfectly crisp on the outside and meltingly soft inside. Then came the mains—stir-fried lamb with cumin, hand-pulled noodles with minced meat, Tashkent-style plov, lula kebab, and manta filled with lamb. Every dish was well-seasoned, hearty, and deeply satisfying. The surprise highlight was the lamb shank soup. The semi-clear broth was rich and comforting, with a natural sweetness from the vegetables. We finished with the honey cake, which was absolutely delicious—light, sweet, and the perfect ending to a fantastic meal.

Absolutely loved this place. It’s the best Central Asian restaurant I’ve been to so far. Everything tasted very authentic, and I tried beshbarmak for the first time in my life — such a great experience. The flavors and spices were just perfect. On top of that, the staff was incredibly friendly and made us feel very welcome. I’ll definitely be coming back.

We've been visiting this place every other week and enjoyed every single visit. The stuff is really friendly and attentive. They are always ready to help with the menu and recommend something nice. Seems like we have tried half of the menu already, and everything tastes so delicious and flavorful. We were especially fond of manty, samsa, lagman and spicy chicken with rice. Also their lemonades are amazing. And they make a great raf coffee, which is really hard to find. I totally recommend this place for visiting, you won't regret it!

If you’re looking for something new and delicious in Alpharetta, I’ve got a gem for you: a modern Central Asian restaurant that completely surprised me—in the best way. I tried it yesterday and couldn’t wait to share. The first thing you notice is how clean, elegant, and thoughtfully designed the space is. Every table even has a freshly cut flower, which instantly gives the place a warm, upscale feel. Honestly, I walked in thinking, “Uh oh… this is going to be pricey.” But nope! Main dishes start at just $14.99, which is such a pleasant surprise for the quality and presentation you get. A quick note for my friends who can’t handle spicy food: Some dishes are labeled “spicy,” but trust me—they’re super mild. Totally safe. And if you do want more heat, they’ve got a tasty sate you can add to your dish. I tried the Shawarma Plate with chicken and Ladziao Rou, and both were genuinely delicious. The flavors were balanced, the meat was tender, and I really loved their sauces. The Naan and Baursak were also on point—fresh, warm, and perfect for dipping. Overall, this spot is clean, elegant, affordable, and full of great flavors. You should definitely give it a try.

Most people go to restaurants for food. What we found was an entire experience. From the moment we sat down, everything felt intentional—expert service, calm atmosphere, and dish after dish of beautifully balanced food. Nothing heavy, nothing overdone. Just confident flavors that didn’t need to shout. Standouts: the warm citrus tea, crispy eggplant salad (unreal), hand-made noodles with perfect chew, tender lamb shish kebab, and a honey cake that closed the night perfectly. Even the tea to-go felt like part of the story. Quiet but warm. Relaxed but precise. This is dining done right.

My boyfriend is from Kazakhstan and it’s very rare that we get to eat some authentic cuisine. This place was great, amazing customer service, atmosphere, and food. We visited Atlanta for the weekend from South Carolina and are really happy that we were able to find Laghman Express. We will definitely come back again and make the 2 hours drive!

My friend and I arrived on a busy Friday evening and everyone was so kind and hospitable. It was our first time and our first time at a Uzbek restaurant, so our server took the time to explain the menu and a few popular dishes. Everything tasted great -- noodles and dumplings had a nice bite to them. You can tell they were made fresh. Everyone was so proud of serving their food and sharing their culture with newcomers. Everyone was so welcoming. We'll definitely be back.

****4.5 stars**** Ahhh Laghman Express might be one of our new halal favorites!! The inside was super cute too!! This was our first time experiencing Uzbek food and culture, and we loved it! We got fried wontons to share, Tashkent Plov and the special of lamb chops. Everything was sooo good. They also had a wide variety of mocktails, drinks, and milkshakes. I got the classic mojito, which was delicious. We wanted to get dessert and a milkshake after dinner, but unfortunately it got very busy and our server did not come back for a while. When she did come back, we got the check. Hope to try their napoleon and snickers milkshake next time! Overall had a good experience

Guyurour laghman recommended was spot on with deep umami from the tomato and spices, a great gateway to start your venture into the Central Asian cuisine. Remind you of the Uyghur noodles that Northern Chinese cuisine displays as their own. That doughy, uneven cuts of noodles proved it was handmade. Definitely will revisit as long as I am in the area. Good job, oila!

Amazing food and service! Even though they were very busy, our server checked in with us regularly and our food came out fast. You can really tell that the owners and staff pour their heart and soul into this place. Highly recommend!

One of my Uzbek co-workers took a bunch of us here for lunch, and we had a really good experience. The space looks small from the outside, but it's quite large inside. They've done a nice job of making a modern decor. They start out the meal with complimentary rolls, which were very tasty. For my lunch, I tried the dry noodles were chicken, and I really liked that dish. They made their noodles in-house every day. The dish didn't have any spice to it, but there is a very good spicy oil you can sprinkle on top. There is a varied menu, and my Uzbek co-worker said the dishes are authentic. The only other location of this restaurant is in Brooklyn, so I think it's pretty cool they chose Alpharetta to open in. Service was great also, and there is plenty of parking in the shared lot.

We like the ladziao rou the best. Overall their meat dishes are great - very flavorful. The cucumber salad is more like large slides of cucumber vs what the name suggests "smashed", but flavor wise it is good. It came out last, so we took it home and chilled it in the fridge for a day. The next day, the cucumber absorbed all the sauces and it tasted even better. The dry fried noodle is not too memorable, just a typical Chinese stir fried lomien.

Such a great add to the ATL metro area! I love Uzbek food (one of my favorite cuisines), so I was so excited to hear a new place opening up! Laghman Express delivered The interior is really clean, bright, and nicely decorated with lots of seating. We tried the dry fried noodles, spicy chicken (surprisingly tender and flavorful!), and the samsa (beef was soooo tender). Absolutely delicious food - a great balance of spices like cumin and black pepper with good seasoning. Nothing we tried was super spicy, rather just well flavored. They did offer chili oil on the side to add spice if you wish. As an establishment opened just over a week ago, as expected there were some issues with service. However the staff is super friendly and seems to be trying their best, so I'm sure there is a learning curve still in progress. Hope to be back to review again!

Atlanta's first Uzbek restaurant! It's my first time trying Uzbek cuisine, I'm `pretty impressed! They are known for halal dishes and hand-pulled noodles, i really like Guyurou Laghman and Dapanji Noodles. The fried manty is a must-try for lamb lovers.

Just when you start thinking everything tastes the same, central Asian cuisine shows up. This is Laghman Express' second location, coming out of Brooklyn. Why Alpharetta? I dunno, but I'm grateful to be able to try something new. With the name Express you probably think fast casual. It's not. It's full service. The cuisine varies with great range and flavor. Some things like the spicy lamb is spiced very well, but others were a little bland like the lamb schwarma. The dumplings and Laghman noodle soup were tasty. I'm looking forward to trying other stuff like their fish. Can't say enough good things about the seating. Super comfortable and modern. They run the bill table side so eating with a group is super convenient. Gotta check this place out!

Lots of open space parking available. Outdoor was very cute with the white table cloths and pretty flowers. They had a fan with mist on outside which doesn't settle well with the white cloth table setup. Coming in there was no receptionist standing at the desk but someone approached promptly with a smile. Inside was well lit and clean. I felt like I walked into Central Asia. Food was amazing , limited selection but that's not going to stop me from coming back and introducing others to the first central Asian restaurant in Atlanta. The bread was unforgiving, salad hit the refreshing spot and the meat was well cooked. Service was alright, they could tighten up a bit maybe pour glass of water, check up on the customer sooner than later. If you're into trying new cultural cuisine, this should be your first stop. I could see this turning big. Congrats on the opening!

I used to live in Uzbekistan and it's hard to find Uzbek cuisine anywhere! I ordered a lot of food just to taste and reminisce and it did not disappoint! Get the plov! It's the national dish and it's legit!

Sixteen of us stopped tonight for dinner. Even though we thought they knew we were coming, they didn't. Space was quickly provided in their outside dining area - which was very pleasant. Several of us needed boxes to take our leftovers home. Service was excellent! A variety of drinks were ordered, while several of us drank water. Numerous chicken, lamb, and beef dishes were on the menu along with several vegetable choices. Central Asian cuisine was well received!

A wonderful experience, no rushing, very friendly and helpful service. The food was delicious, we had dry fried noodles and the honey cake. The most outstanding was the moroccan mint tea, it had citrus and other fruits in it and was outstanding!

The food was good . It's a bit similar to the food in Xinjiang. I like that fried noodles!

Amazing food, service was excellent. We loved everything we ordered, the Samsa was incredible, the dry fried noodles (with hand pulled noodles) were some of the best I've ever had. And that honey cake, perfect way to finish an amazing meal.

My husband and I were delighted to discover this new Central Asian restaurant in Alpharetta. The hand pulled noodles with beef were wonderful and fresh, so was my husband's entree with lamb. We also had dumplings with fresh pumpkin, a salad and fresh fruit compote (juice). All of the dishes were fresh and lovingly prepared. Ambiance is very pleasant, and the restaurant is new and sparkling clean. All of the staff seemed to be young and energetic, mostly from Central Asia. We look forward to returning often and introducing our friends to Central Asian cuisine!

I've been here twice and had similar experiences both times. Walking in, it feels like there's no real reception area, no welcome, but they have the space to make this happen. They are very busy during peak times, so plan on a short wait. The service is friendly and good. The menu is very limited for a restaurant of this type. I would like to see more soups and salads selections, maybe some green borscht. The quality of the food is good, but the freshness is hit and miss, I'll explain. If you order Samsa, it could be fresh or it could have been sitting out, ready to serve for awhile. I'm sure they do this to improve the speed of service, but I prefer ALL my food be fresh made, when I order. This is the same for anything baked or fried, hit or miss. The cold selections are good and have authentic flavor, best part of the menu. The kabobs are good, but not great, which is a big letdown. The pieces of meat need to be bigger and cooked slower. I think this menu is built for speed instead of comfort. I know they want everyone to enjoy their food and experience their restaurant, but if they just slow down a little bit, I think everything would improve. They're okay now, but they could be great. I really want them to succeed and be the best restaurant, because there are no other restaurants like this in the area. I'll update this when I see a change. I forgot to take more pictures, but here's a couple.

If you're craving an authentic taste of Central Asia without the 14-hour flight, Laghman Express in Alpharetta is an absolute gem! What We Tried: Crispy Eggplant Salad - Fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced. Lamb Soup - Comfort in a bowl. A fragrant, clear broth filled with tender lamb, carrots, and herbs. It was the perfect start to our meal . Mixed Grill Platter - A carnivore's dream. Juicy lamb kebabs, chicken, and beef, all perfectly grilled. The addition of sautéed vegetables and fresh onions elevated the dish beautifully. Tashkent Plov: Absolutely outstanding! The rice was fragrant and fluffy, with tender beef, sweet carrots, and a delightful mix of spices. The green onions added a fresh crunch. A must-try. Dumplings: They were soft, juicy, and packed with flavor. Ambiance & Service: The setting is casual yet charming, with warm hospitality that makes you feel like family. The food presentation was rustic and beautiful--especially the mixed grill served on a carved wooden platter. Highly recommend: everything is delicious but my favorites are Tashkent Plov, crispy eggplant, crispy chicken dry noodles.

Had a lunch with few friends and food was amazing. The tea was great. We tried several dishes and all of them were just perfect alhumdulillah Restaurant is clean and very friendly staff and owners.

Second time at this restaurant just so we could have plov and it did not disappoint. Get the plov!!!! Delicious! While you're at it get the seabuckthorn tea because my entire table loved it. I'm so happy this place is open.

The food is excellent! The service is delightful! The space is charming and very clean. And yes, it's easily worth the drive. I live in N DeKalb and I've been multiple times. Go. Seriously. Go.

Nice new restaurant in Alpharetta. Service and food were exceptional. First time having Uzbek food, but will definitely be back. Started with the fried eggplant and tomatoes with citrus chili dressing. Had a samsa while waiting on entree. Wife ordered a pitcher of Moroccan tea. Had the cumin fried lamb as the finale. Everything was really good and would eat again. A little off the road, so you would never find it by accident. Larisa was our server and is highly recommended.

What a gem this place is! Delicious food, clean, bright and open feel to the restaurant and impeccable service. We will definitely be back!

Went to is Uzbec central Asian Halal restaurant that has recently opened in Alpharetta. The food was busting with flavors, the cumin lamb and the dry beef noodles were amazing, the service was quick and very nice cute ambiance. I would definitely recommend this place, although Atlanta had a bunch of international cusine this is the 1st Uzbek restaurant here. The chain is from Brooklyn NY and it did not disappoint, meat lovers paradise

My experience tonight was awful. The first time I came here service was the reason I downed my stars but tonight.... The food was terrible. It wasn't that busy so it really didn't make sense but the rice was cooked in some weird stale butter/oil it was TERRIBLE. I got home and immediately felt like I needed to yack. The lamb dish was WAY too chewy. Everything was disgusting. Super disappointed, won't be returning here.

We liked it. Not the best place to visit on weekend nights though - they seem to be having more customers than they can comfortably handle. Shawarma dish was bland and appeared stale, but the rest was very high quality. We will be back.

Mouth watering flavors, gorgeous teas, excellent service! Worthy of a Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction, IMO.

One of the worst food experiences I've had in years. Not only was the bread stale and the service kind of clueless, but my dish never arrived after almost an hour of waiting. The waitress brought out a basket of lukewarm stale doughnuts while I waited and then told me that if I was willing to wait another 15 minutes, I could have my meal. And then we get the bill and we were charged for everything. Yeah, no thank you. Avoid at all costs.

So delicious!!!! 10/10 recommend we all loved our foood! So flavorful!! I will be coming back and bringing more friends.

Every dish was bursting with flavor--absolutely delicious. Service was prompt, professional, and made us feel truly welcome

Insanely delicious food, salad with eggplant won us over. Very pleasant atmosphere in the cafe itself. Attentive staff. We were served by Alsu, she found an approach to children, recommended dishes for them, they were satisfied. We will come back again and again.

Such a welcoming and comforting place! The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented! Our server Alsu was incredibly helpful and attentive from the moment we sat down. Alsu made sure we had everything we needed. Her warm and friendly energy made us feel genuinely cared for!

Excellent food - quality is top notch. Highly recommend the dry noodles very flavorful. They do get a bit crowded so I'd recommend a reservation. We got take out and it was efficient. It was also raining so I went to pull my car closer and the host/owner ran out to my car with my order so I wouldn't have to get out again. Very nice and thoughtful!

I really enjoyed the eating experience here today. The ambience was very pleasant and especially clean. Service very good, but most importantly the food is excellent. 6 stars if I could. Thank you for the delicious meals for my family.

The food was amazing and the servers were kind and accommodating. The restaurant itself is a wonderful environment. It looked really clean and well decorated.

Amazing food, very authentic atmosphere and excellent customer service. I will come back.

Truly authentic and tasty Plov!!! Great Laghman. I did not like Samsa, they need to improve it!

I went there for lunch and was thoroughly impressed by the quality of both the food and the service. The restaurant was spotless, and the ambiance was excellent.

Great food. Excellent service and welcoming staff. We will try the teas and shakes next time.