Dolan Uyghur Restaurant

Dolan Uyghur Restaurant 3518 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 My daughter has recently moved to the D.C. area and is determined to try as many different types of cuisines from the many cultures that call this area home. I was more than pleased to try Uyghur cuisine recently. Parking was found around the corner on the street. There is an upstairs and downstairs with cozy areas to sit and dine. Large glass windows in front offer a nice view of the activities of this eclectic neighborhood. Our first foray into Uyghur cuisine was a delight and introduced a delightfull mix of different flavors of well prepared foods. We started with a large French press style carafe filled with one of the most delicious teas I have had in a while. They have their own blend of Dolan Gul Chai which is

We ordered original doghap, mango doghap, goshnan, royal laghman, and the sutlach for dessert. The doghaps were pretty good with nice flavor, a bit heavy as you continue to drink it. The goshnan was the perfect bite size pieces with the condiment that came with it. The star of the show was definitely the royal laghman. The hand pulled noodles were cooked to perfection and excellent chewy/bounciness. The sutlach was great as well. Similar to a rice pudding but a creme brulee on top. Highly recommend and would definitely return. Service was A+ from beginning to end.

Dolan is such an amazing and unique restaurant! If you have never had Uyghur cuisine before, I highly recommend! The food is very warm and comforting, great for a cold day! I’m not vegetarian, but my friend was and she said the vegetarian options were great. Great food, great atmosphere, great service :)

As someone who hasn't had Uyghur food before, I was extremely pleasantly surprised by the flavour these dishes had. All three were slightly spicy and sweet, slightly hotter than mild. The staff and service was quick and we had their Honey cake to finish the meal which was delectable. Highly recommend giving the restaurant a try if you are on the edge about Uyghur cuisine

Dolan serves amazing Xinjiang food! Everything tastes authentic, but the Big Plate Chicken is an absolute must-try — flavorful, generous portion, tender chicken, and delicious noodles. The atmosphere is cozy and the service is great. Highly recommend!