Welcome to Eerkin’s Uyghur Cuisine
Eerkin’s Uyghur Cuisine invites you on a culinary journey to Xinjiang, showcasing the rich flavors and traditions of Uyghur culture. Nestled in Washington D.C., this vibrant establishment offers a delightful fusion of Chinese, Russian, and Central Asian influences. Guests are greeted by a warm atmosphere adorned with cultural decor, transporting them to the heart of Uyghur heritage. The menu features a variety of signature dishes, including the beloved laghman noodles and mouthwatering kebabs, all prepared with authentic spices and ingredients. Eerkin’s combines tradition with modern convenience, offering reservations, delivery, and vegan options, making it a welcoming spot for everyone.
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2412 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20007 United States Hotline: (202) 333-3600
Welcome to Eerkin’s Uyghur Cuisine: A Culinary Gem in Washington, DC
Located at 2412 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, Eerkin’s Uyghur Cuisine is more than just a restaurant; it's an enchanting escape into the heart of Uyghur culture. Stepping inside, you’re greeted by an inviting ambiance adorned with traditional decor that beautifully showcases the rich history of the Uyghur people. As you ascend to the dining area, the warm colors and authentic furnishings transport you straight to Xinjiang, making every meal an experience beyond just food.
Eerkin’s menu offers a delightful fusion of Asian, Middle Eastern, and Russian flavors, with dishes that highlight the unique culinary traditions of the Uyghur region. From their signature laghman noodles, which boast thick, hand-pulled noodles drenched in savory sauces, to the flavorful lamb kebabs, each dish promises to tantalize your taste buds and evoke a sense of familiarity paired with exotic flavors.
- Authenticity at Its Core: Each recipe is crafted with care, ensuring an experience that resonates with the authentic tastes of Xinjiang. Customers have remarked on their nostalgia for traditional Uyghur food, praising the quality and preparation.
- Variety to Satisfy Every Palate: The extensive menu features numerous options, including vegan dishes, allowing everyone to enjoy the culinary artistry at Eerkin’s. Highlights include the Samsa (flaky meat pastries) and the rich Big Chicken dish.
- Unparalleled Beverage Selection: Eerkin’s isn’t just about food; their thoughtfully curated tea selection, including Moroccan Mint Green Tea and Vanilla Chai Black Tea, complements the meals perfectly, offering soothing and refreshing options.
Guests have raved about the generous portions and the excellence of the service. Friendly staff ensure that your dining experience is comfortable and memorable. Notably, the restaurant is equipped with amenities like outdoor seating, catering services, and even accommodates pets, enhancing the welcoming atmosphere for families and groups alike.
With its unique offerings and commitment to quality, Eerkin’s Uyghur Cuisine stands as a beacon for those seeking a distinctive culinary adventure in the bustling city of Washington, DC. The rich flavors, welcoming ambiance, and deep cultural roots make each visit not just a meal, but a journey into Uyghur heritage.
Don’t miss the chance to explore Eerkin’s delightful dishes. Whether you’re craving the spicy warmth of their kebabs or the comforting embrace of their noodles, your taste of Uyghur culture awaits!
Hey everyone. Decided to have a small lunch here by ordering a single dish - laghman and a Coke. Surprisingly it turned out to cost more than 25 bucks. The quality of good and service was good, but still it seems to overpriced in overall terms (interior, location, etc)
This is one of those escapes from the hustle and bustle in DC. When you walk in it looks like a takeout restaurant and you walk upstairs and are transported to Xinjiang, the home of the Ugyhur people with traditional furniture and aesthetics. The food was amazing to boot! It's very similar to Chinese cuisine but with a mild Russian flavor. For example we got pierogi style dumplings along with this chicken dish called "Big Chicken" that was incredible! Highly recommend this oasis
I've been looking for a restaurant like this in the US for a long time! Incredibly delicious, although a bit expensive. I'll definitely come here more often.
The food was extremely delicious it reminded me of Uyghur food back in XinJiang. This restaurant is very authentic!!! I will definitely come again. The service is also good and friendly!!!
The restaurant does validate parking, and there are plenty of parking spots available. In the restaurant, there are a lot of pictures and beautiful decor that make me want to learn more about Uyghur culture. The food is also really good! The dishes we ordered were fresh, the meat was tender, and everything tasted homey. I even went back after a few days to get the lamb kebab again. I would definitely recommend checking this place out.
4.4 I can't believe this place isn't packed. Great prices and really good food. I got Samsa which was so soft and flaky and on the inside it had some flavorful ground meat. The Butter Naan was perfect It had perfect amount of butter and it was so soft and delicate, I could eat 100 of them. For the entree I got lamb kebab and it was good as well. It was tender and decent flavor, just a lil more flavor would make it perfect. I also tasted the whole fish from my friends plate and that was really good, flaky and flavorful umami taste. The cake had a good taste even though it's not my type of cake. I like moist cakes instead of dry. The employees were very attentive and helpful, my friend was allergic to butter and he made sure they accompanied us. The inside was really nice with the huge paintings and cultural decor. I can't wait to try more dishes.
I highly recommend this restaurant, the food is FANTASTIC! Not to mention the atmosphere is great as well, the restaurant is very traditional Uyghur style. They have both normal dining area as well as a traditional Uyghur style dining area. The service is also great, the employees were so nice I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the D.C Area or visiting
Mouthwatering food Healthy portions Repeat-eligible Surprisingly delicious seafood for such a landlocked nationality. Nice decor, great flavors, adequate pricing, and quaint location. The Uyghur salad was so good, I had it for an appetizer and then again for dessert. My whole family was thrilled from start to finish with every dish we ordered. The restrooms could use some TLC, but everything else was top notch.
First time trying uyghur food! Everything here is halal, and they serve lamb, beef, chicken, or veggie options. If you're looking to splurge, they also cook a whole lamb or goat for $850 (order a day in advance). The laghman noodles were the traditional Chinese thick noodles with a lot of sauce and peppers. Goyro laghman had more sauce and mu'er (wood ear mushroom). I think the best noodle dish was the gambian soman because the noodles were coated in a sauce that made it more flavorful. It was slightly saltier though. All of us got noodles and it was really filling. The chicken in the laghman was also cooked really well, better than the beef. I would recommend gambian soman if you were to get one noodle dish, if you don't mind a saltier brown sauce. Otherwise, get the chicken goyro laghman which comes with mu'er mushrooms. They also sell mango lassi for $9.95, buy one get one free. I think uyghur food tasted to me like a blend of chinese, indian, and turkish cuisine. They were also playing a lot of turkish and hindi songs in the background. There's also a nice seating area on the floor, if you choose (shoes off). All the dining is upstairs so you have to go up the stairs from when you first enter. Service was a bit slow, took them a long time to give us our checks. I think it was because there was only one waiter on the floor.