Laghman, a traditional Uyghur dish consisting of hand-pulled noodles with vegetables, beef and gravy ($19.99), and samsa, hand-held lamb pies ($8.99), at Halal Street Xinjiang Cuisine & BBQ in ...

The Uyghur-style dumplings come in portions of 15 per order. Each wrapper — which can be filled with lamb, beef or chicken — is hand-pleated with the precision of a Savile Row tailor.

As China continues to suppress Uyghur identity in Xinjiang, preserving and sharing these traditions matters more than ever. This is more than just a food video—it’s a story of culture ...

The Uyghur-style dumplings come in portions of 15 per order. Each wrapper — which can be filled with lamb, beef or chicken — is hand-pleated with the precision of a Savile Row tailor.

The introduction to Uyghur culture continues beyond the statue of Afandi out front. Alongside the menu’s list of beverages is a primer on Uyghur cuisine.