About this place

Xinjiang Autonomous Region forms the northwest part of China and represents a culture quite different from that of the Han Chinese. The Xinjiang Flavor Restaurant (loosely translated) serves tasty dishes that demonstrate just how different the Islamic Uyghur culture of Xinjiang is. Any foreigner living or traveling in China has not truly tasted ‘yang rou chuan’ （lamb-kebabs）, until they have tried them Xinjiang style. For only 1 Yuan each, large lamb skewers are served en masse and with a smile from the friendly, although sometimes pushy Uyghur staff. Be sure to wash down the lamb with some fresh Naan bread, prepared on location, and some Xinjiang style fried rice which includes small lamb chunks and carrots.
 
There is no English spoken at the restaurant and no English on the menus. It is not a big problem though, because there are only four main items to worry about, and three of them are prepared out front in plain view of the patrons, so a basic pointing charade will do the trick for those who do not speak any Chinese.
 
羊肉串，yang rou chuan, lamb kebabs
囊饼，    nang bing, Xinjiang sesame bread
手抓饭，shou zhua fan, Xinjiang fried rice with lamb chunks
大盘鸡，da pan ji, ‘big plate of chicken’ – spicy chicken with assorted vegetables
 
One recent meal for 8 of us cost 68 yuan. Another meal for 10 of us cost 76 yuan. The restaurant is certainly affordable. I really enjoy eating here if you couldn’t already tell.
 
How to get there: The Xinjiang Flavor Restaurant is located in the ZongBei neighborhood, just off of Kehua Beilu and due south of Sichuan University’s south gate. The restaurant is at the corner of Guojiaqiao Beijie and Kehua Jie.  Buses 6, 55, and 110 head south on Kehua Beilu. Get off the bus just before the south second ring road (at the plaza with Le Cafe Paname), cross the road, and head straight down Kehua Jie.