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Top 20 Light Bites in Kashgar [2025]
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Kashi Ai Li Zha Ti Mansaf
4.6
/5
86 reviews
Xinjiang Cuisine
From TWD 152
1.9 km from downtown
Address: No. 6 Tawuguzi Road
Highlights:
A must-try street food: pilaf with a sweet aftertaste and rich meaty flavor
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This restaurant is really worth the money, because the pilaf is free and can be refilled. The food tastes especially good, the thin-skinned buns are also very delicious, and the jelly has its own taste.
This pilaf restaurant is really crowded with customers. On the first day we went there in the afternoon, it was closed. We asked the store next door and they said that they usually serve customers until noon and then they close. They also said that they only serve breakfast and lunch, and they are not open for dinner.
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Azimaiti Baked Lamb Bun Restaurant
4.0
/5
7 reviews
Snacks
From TWD 43
760m from downtown
Address: No. 99 Kumdaerwazha Road, Ga'er Old City Scenic Area, West of Centennial Tea House.
Highlights:
A small eatery that wins on flavor, with hand-wrapped baked buns made to order, their aroma filling the air.
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The small baked buns are just out of the oven, crispy and fragrant, and must be eaten while hot!
Attractions:
1. Id Kah Mosque - the largest mosque in Xinjiang, built in 1442.
2. Wustang Boyi Road - the craft street outside the legendary Shule Palace, which is said to have a history of a thousand years.
3. Gudi Teahouse - a traditional teahouse that not only provides cakes, but also music and dance performances.
4. Centennial Teahouse - a landmark teahouse, frequented by local elders and tourists.
5. Aileremu Meat Naan Baked Buns - provides delicious baked buns, suitable for purchase as dry food.
6. Grandpa's Grandpa's Dad's Nang - a popular shop, suitable for taking photos, with many flavors of naan.
7. Aizimaiti Baked Buns Shop - a baked bun shop popular with locals.
8. Taha Lane Tour Photo Street - there are many travel photography shops and beautiful scenery on this street.
9. Photo Spot - there are many residential houses and arches with ethnic patterns in the ancient city of Kashgar for taking photos.
10. Rainbow Alley - a popular camera position.
11. Budai Alley - another popular camera position.
12. Meet Kashgar Panzimen - another popular camera position.
13. Kashgar Ancient City Wall - a place where few tourists go, but you can see the life style of the people along the way, children playing, and the elderly chatting at the door.
14. Mill Alley - a street, there may be some historical mills.
15. Kumudaierwaza Artisan Street - a gathering of many handicraft workshops and stalls, mainly providing services to local residents.
16. Gaiziniqi Lane Homestay Street - there are many beautiful scenery, such as the old pillars of the mosque.
17. Atles Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum - displays Atles silk and colorful Uyghur traditional costumes.
18. Oil Painting Street - there are many art shops, suitable for taking pictures.
19. Aigezi Erik Road - an antique street with various old objects for viewing.
20. Zahra Cake Shop - Sells local specialty cakes with rich nuts.
21. Tugongyang BBQ Shop, Aini Pure Sheep BBQ Shop - Two BBQ shops, the mutton kebabs in Kashgar are delicious with the quality of the meat rather than with seasonings.
22. Gugu Bingshan Special Ice Cream - Provides ice cream of various flavors.
Please note that there are always surprises around the corner in the ancient city, so the article suggests not to rely too much on the map, and explore the maze-like streets of the ancient city of Kashgar! #LieInTheThousandWatersAndMountains
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凯麦尔丁蓝鸽子
4.6
/5
31 reviews
Snacks
From TWD 170
1.1 km from downtown
Address: East of the south side of the intersection of Yumulak Xiehai'er Road and Seman Road
Highlights:
The signature pigeon set menu is unique, and the pigeon meat is tender and not dry.
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Kemerdin Blue Pigeon tastes good, the taste is excellent, the pigeon is delicious, the chickpeas are especially delicious, the pigeon is also tender, the environment is also good, clean, tidy and hygienic, it is a good choice.
The taste is very good, the environment is good, the location is good, and it is very close to the old city. The boss is Uyghur, but he speaks Chinese very well and is also very friendly. The pigeon meat is fragrant and not greasy, the meat is crispy and soft, the pigeon soup is very nourishing, it is simmered over low heat, and the pigeon noodles are very refreshing. Highly recommended.
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亚瓦格古老凉粉凉皮店
4.0
/5
14 reviews
Snacks
From TWD 39
944m from downtown
Address: 吾斯塘博依街道解放北路与亚瓦格路交叉口南50米路西
Highlights:
A popular liangpi shop serving authentic cold noodles you'll never get tired of
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Many locals eat at this Liangfen Liangpi restaurant. Xinjiang Liangfen Liangpi may not have anything to do with red oil, but it is still spicy. Try it and see how other people eat it by putting naan in Liangpi.
The following is a guide to Kashgar food:
✅Must-eat food
🔷Baked naan: Flour is the main raw material, mostly fermented noodles, with salty, sweet, neither salty nor sweet flavors, and large and small, round and flat shapes. Common ones include oil naan, nest naan, sesame naan, meat naan, dried fruit naan, etc. Baked naan is finely made, with exquisite ingredients, brown skin, crispy and delicious, rich in nutrition, and is one of the staple foods of the Uyghur people. There is a saying that "you can't live without naan for a day".
🔷Baked buns: Uyghur is called "Samusa". The bun skin is rolled thin with dead dough and folded into a square shape on all four sides. The filling is made of diced mutton, diced sheep tail oil, onion, cumin powder, refined salt and pepper powder, etc., and a small amount of water is added to mix well. Stick the wrapped raw buns in the naan pit and bake them in more than ten minutes. The skin is bright yellow, the skin is crispy and the meat is tender, and the taste is fresh and fragrant.
🔷Ganzi meat: The most primitive and simple cooking method is used. It is a smaller version of the clear-boiled mutton soup, which retains the unique flavor and nutrition of Kashi mutton. When it is cold, drinking a cup of hot soup, eating a few bites of ganzi meat, and paired with naan bread is very comfortable.
🔷Pilaf: It is cooked with fresh mutton, carrots, onions, clear oil, mutton fat and rice. The rice is mellow and delicious, the mutton is tender and delicious, and the carrots serve as a wonderful embellishment. If you add some raisins, the taste is better and rich in nutrition.
🔷Ramen: Also called ramen, it is hand-pulled, flexible and slender, bright in color, round and smooth, full of strength, paired with stewed vegetables, sour and spicy, rich in soup, and unique in flavor.
🔷Barbecue: Cut the fresh mutton evenly, string it up, and put it on the grill to roast. Sprinkle chili powder, refined salt, cumin powder and other seasonings while roasting. The roasted mutton skewers are brown and shiny, slightly spicy, with a perfect combination of fat and lean, fresh and delicious, not greasy or smelly.
🔷Nangkeng barbecue: The ingredients are very particular, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, delicious and tasty. Cut the fresh and tender mutton into pieces about the size of a fist, mix it with more than a dozen seasonings and spices such as eggs, turmeric, pepper, cumin, salt, and high-quality flour into a paste, evenly apply it on the meat pieces, marinate for an hour, then string the coated meat pieces together, stick them to the wall of the hot naan pit, and simmer and roast for about half an hour until they are cooked. The meat is not mushy or burnt, fresh and tender, and can be eaten with shredded onions.
🔷Thin-skin buns: White and shiny, thin as paper, tender and oily meat, accompanied by the rich sweet flavor of Xinjiang onions. Made with the best mutton as the stuffing, it is usually eaten with naan and pilaf. To eat with naan, first put the thin naan into the steamer to steam a little, then put the buns on the thin naan; to eat with pilaf, put the steamed buns on the pilaf, and sprinkle some pepper powder to enhance the flavor when eating. Among them, the thin-skinned pumpkin buns are the most famous. The steamed pumpkin buns have a paper-thin skin, crystal clear, tender meat and rich juice, and a perfect blend of sweet and salty.
🔷Pigeon soup: It is a local delicacy in Kashgar, with fine workmanship, simple and unpretentious, rich nutrition and economical. The soup and meat are separated, and the soup is placed in a small white bowl alone. A whole pigeon is placed on a plate, and chickpeas are dotted under the plate. A portion of naan or noodles can be served next to it. The pigeon meat is steamed, fragrant, tender and soft, and delicious. There is a saying in my country that "one pigeon is better than nine chickens". Pigeon meat has the effects of nourishing the liver and kidney, replenishing qi and blood, clearing away heat and detoxifying, and quenching thirst.
🔷Dry stir-fried noodles: You will never get tired of eating it, it is delicious and slightly spicy. The noodles are fried with mutton, vegetables and other ingredients, with a rich taste and delicious taste.
🍲Food Street
🔶Khan Bazaar: It is the iconic food street in Kashgar, right at the main entrance of the old city's east district, with a very large sign. Although it is the most touristy food street, there are also many locals who come to patronize it. The taste and price are almost the same as those of restaurants in residential areas. The variety is very complete, and you can eat all kinds of Xinjiang night market snacks.
🔶Cattle and Sheep Bazaar: In addition to the market for buying and selling live livestock, there is also a very lively food street outside. In terms of authenticity and affordability, the food here is definitely the best in Kashgar. However, since most of the customers are Uyghur grandfathers with a tight budget, some of the food may not taste as good as the slightly more expensive small restaurants in Kashgar city. Naan pit barbecue, grilled liver, baked buns, etc. are all worth recommending.
🔶Kuruk Tiereke Lane 2: The whole street is full of very homely small restaurants. Compared with the snacks sold in Khan Bazaar, the food sold here is more substantial "meals", such as Yizihar eggplant ramen, white ram barbecue, happy pepper chicken, and naan king.
👉🏻Restaurant recommendation
🔺Ailizati pilaf: The most famous local pilaf restaurant, open very early.
🔺Aizmeti baked buns shop: Opposite the century-old teahouse, it will show every step from making buns to baking, and you can eat freshly baked buns.
🔺Golden Rooster Big Plate Chicken: Recommended by the tour guide of Xiangfei Garden, a small shop full of locals.
🔺Shache County Muqam Hometown Restaurant: A must-visit pigeon restaurant in Shache, often visited by locals, with a wide range of pigeon-related dishes.
🔺Yawag Ancient Liangfen Liangpi Shop: A Liangpi shop recommended by a friend.
🔺Qishi Grand View Garden: The best restaurant in Kashgar, with magnificent decoration, often used by local wealthy people to hold weddings, and the price is slightly more expensive than the small shops outside. #The best city to eat #One of the food in Kashgar
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麦麦提沙吾提师傅的儿子抓饭店
5.0
/5
10 reviews
Xinjiang Cuisine
From TWD 61
2.6 km from downtown
Address: Dorett Bagh Road
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A Southern Xinjiang restaurant that often has long lines, where the pilaf is frequently in short supply.
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The pilaf tastes good and is large in portion. The meat is beef, and you can get more for free if you don't have enough rice. The meat pilaf is 12 yuan, and the vegetarian pilaf is only 2 yuan. It is the cheapest pilaf I have ever seen! I went there with a fellow ethnic brother, and we were full without even having to get more rice.
When I arrived in Kashgar, I came to this restaurant to eat pilaf. It's in a restaurant in the community. Except for the slow waiting time, the taste and quantity are sufficient.
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Ai le re Roast Lamb Naan Steamed Buns
5.0
/5
12 reviews
Snacks
From TWD 30
785m from downtown
Address: Opposite to Centennial Teahouse, Wusitang Boyi Road.
Highlights:
A snack shop recommended by locals, with baked samosas considered a classic
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The freshly baked buns are delicious, with a crispy aroma and a fragrant filling.
Come and dream an exotic dream 💫
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📜 A Living Millennium Ancient City
This is the soul of Kashgar, China's only World Cultural Heritage site centered around a complex of earthen buildings! Wander through the maze-like alleys, where terracotta walls intertwine with patterned wooden doors. Children run, craftsmen clatter, and the aroma of baked naan fills the air—it's as if time has passed, leaving only pure poetry and distant horizons. This is Kashgar Ancient Village ❤️
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✨ Must-See Highlights
1️⃣ [Id Kah Mosque]
The largest mosque in Xinjiang, its yellow brick dome and crescent tower gleam in the sunlight 📸! Listening to the call to prayer echo in the morning is instantly soothing!
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2️⃣ [Century-Old Teahouse]
Sitting cross-legged on a colorful carpet, enjoying a pot of rose milk tea and a piece of honey naan, listening to Uyghur elders play and sing rebab 🎵—this is the quintessential slow life of the Western Regions! ·
3️⃣ [Artisan Bazaar]
A paradise for handicraft lovers! Bronze Alley, Flower Hat Street, Carpet Workshops... artisans pass down millennia-old skills with their hands. Buy a handmade pottery bowl as a souvenir!
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4️⃣ [Internet-famous Rainbow Alley] & [Bag Alley]
A fairytale world awaits you around the corner! Rainbow walls and narrow alleys lined with flowery bags create exotic photo opps 📷 (wear a long white dress!)
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⏰ Best Time
✅ Spring and Autumn (April-June/September-October):
Comfortable temperatures of 20°C+, apricot blossoms and grapevines shading the earthen walls, and the soft light creates stunning photos! ❌ Summers are hot and sunny, while winters are cold and lack traditional activities.
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🚌 Transportation Guide
▪️ Air: Directly fly to Kashgar Airport, then take a taxi to the Old City.
▪️ Bus: Take Tourist Line 1 to Id Kah Station to experience the slower pace of life. 🚎
▪️ Tip: Walk through the Old City; wear comfortable shoes.
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🎫 Admission & Access
🆓 Free! (Mosque admission is 30 yuan)
⏳ Open all day, recommended to visit before 10 AM or after 7 PM.
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🍢 Foodie Spots
1️⃣ Aile Remu Rou Naan: Lamb gravy wrapped in crispy pastry.
2️⃣ Ailizati Zhuafan Restaurant: Yellow radish pilaf with yogurt, each grain of sticky rice is distinct! 3️⃣ Old Iceberg Cream Ice Cream: Hand-made milk ice cream with nuts from a herder, with a rich, milky flavor 🍨
4️⃣ Grilled Eggs & Pomegranate Juice at the Night Market: Charcoal-grilled eggs sprinkled with cumin, paired with freshly squeezed pomegranate juice, a sweet and sour balm!
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💭 In Kashgar,
I understood the phrase "for you a thousand times over"—
It's for the wrinkles in the corners of the old man's eyes when he smiles in the teahouse,
For the ever-burning flame in the coppersmith's hands,
For the warmth in every "Yaksi" (hello).
This isn't a tourist attraction, it's a scorching hot world~
#The Place Where Moments Got the Most Asked Questions
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爷爷的爷爷的爸爸的馕
4.2
/5
87 reviews
Snacks
From TWD 17
878m from downtown
Address: 老城景区
Highlights:
Popular naan shop with a rustic and artistic style; its rose naan is sweet and delicious
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Grandfather's grandfather's father, six generations, a family focusing on one naan, true craftsmanship!
It's not a shop, just a shed in the corner, a naan pit inside, and a chopping board outside. When they see someone taking pictures, they will cooperate very friendly.
There is only one rose naan left, so I ate it as soon as I got it. It was full of rose filling, fragrant and crispy, and tasted the same as the rose cake in Yunnan, but much bigger than it. Such a big one is only 3 yuan, which is really a conscience price. The original naan is freshly baked, and it is many times more delicious than the Afanti naan in Urumqi Grand Bazaar, and the price is only one-third of it.
I stayed in Kashgar for three days, and this place can definitely be ranked first on the food list.
There are many sheds and big kangs that locals like along the wall opposite for waiting diners to rest, and free tea is provided.
Come to the popular check-in place to check in
Grandpa's grandpa's father's naan
Just by hearing the name, you can tell that it is a family craft
It's delicious and not expensive, 3 or 4 yuan per piece, and the business is very popular
Food is also one of the motivations for self-driving tours
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古城阿布力米提缸肉烤肉店
5.0
/5
5 reviews
Xinjiang Cuisine
From TWD 135
457m from downtown
Address: 亚瓦格街道恰萨路与阿热亚路交叉口
Highlights:
A hidden gem highly recommended by foodies, known for its plump, fresh, and tender lamb skewers.
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Authentic Xinjiang cuisine, the lamb skewers are really delicious!
Take this guide with you to travel in Kashgar easily
Travel to Kashgar in autumn, plan your food, accommodation, transportation and clothes in one step
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Come to Kashgar, the western border of the motherland, and experience the fairy tale from autumn!
This is a complete guide for Kashgar autumn travel, for those who want to come to Kashgar
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How to enjoy autumn in Kashgar:
D1: National-Kashgar
D2: Kashgar Old City-Oytak Red Valley-Panoramic view of Baisha Lake-Muji Volcano-Baisha Lake
D3: Baisha Lake-Muztag Glacier Park-Snow Willow Tree Cave-Taheman Wetland-Golden Grass Beach-Stone City-Ta County
D4:Ta County-Panlong Ancient Road-Bandir Blue Lake-Karakul Lake-Kashgar
D5: Kashgar-Zep Golden Poplar Forest-Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park (If not open, it will be changed to Old City Cultural Center)-Amanisha Khan Memorial Mausoleum-Shache
D6: Shache-Tutao Village-Xiaodao Village-Kashgar
D7: Kashgar-Various places
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Kashgar weather in autumn:
The temperature is between 15°C and 32°C, with an average of about 25°C.
The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, warm during the day and cool at night.
Most of the time it is sunny, with occasional cloudy days.
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Dressing guide:
It is recommended to wear light long-sleeved shirts and long pants during the day.
It is recommended to bring a thin coat or sweater at night to prevent the chill.
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Travel essentials list
1. Personal documents: ID card, passport (plan to go to the border area)
2. Clothing: long-sleeved shirts and long pants, thin coats, comfortable shoes, hats and scarves, rain gear.
3. Sun protection products: sunscreen, sun hat
4. First aid kit
5. Mobile phone and charger, power bank
6. Cash and bank cards
7. Toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo and shower gel, lip balm and skin care products
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Kashgar autumn travel precautions:
1⃣️Kashgar may have windy and sandy weather in autumn, it is recommended to bring wind and sandproof hats, scarves, masks, etc.
2⃣️ Do not drink hot tea immediately after eating fruit, otherwise it is easy to cause gastrointestinal discomfort or even diarrhea.
3⃣️ Kashgar is a place where ethnic minorities live, with unique culture and customs. When visiting religious sites such as mosques, you must observe religious etiquette, remain quiet and solemn; when communicating with local residents, you must respect their customs and beliefs.
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There are more charming scenery in Kashgar waiting for you to unlock. If you want to know more strategies, feel free to ✉️ me! Let's embark on a wonderful trip to Kashgar together~
#新疆旅行 #新疆旅游攻略 #卡什旅游 #冬去去玩
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NANBEG
5.0
/5
3 reviews
Xinjiang Cuisine
From TWD 161
2.2 km from downtown
Address: Facade along the street, Group 3, Village 3, Xamalebag Town, Kashgar, Xinjiang
Highlights:
A well-known naan shop, the spicy naan is thin and crispy with a unique texture
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Walnut kernel naan contains nuts, which become more fragrant the more you chew it.
Kashgar is so delicious!! These restaurants are a real showdown! 🥹
📍Han Bazaar
Recommendation: Make sure you eat your fill before you go! There's so much delicious food you might not be able to contain yourself!! The photos here are also super photogenic 📸
🥩Chef Aini's BBQ
Must-orders⭐️: Grilled shank, grilled lamb chops, grilled tenderloin
Amazing item🌟: Whole roasted pigeon! The cumin powder and chili powder combination is incredible🌶️
Soup tip: The pork broth is slightly tangy, but the meat is incredibly tender! I ate there two days in a row!!
🍚Ailizati Zhua Restaurant
✔️Yellow radish pilaf! The rice grains are distinct.
✔️The 3 yuan jelly is a must-try.
This internet-famous restaurant is run by a 90+ year old grandfather! There were a ton of locals lining up! 👴
Personally, I thought it was a bit bland, and the pickled garlic was just average.
If you want to experience the atmosphere of a traditional shop, go for it~
The most unique afternoon tea! 🍵
Must-order: mint tea and naan
Listen to the rebab while watching Uyghur dance 💃
I'm completely relaxed~
🔥BBQ Guy
The aroma of the charcoal fire is so intense! ⚡️
Highly recommended: Pepper and salt lamb meatballs and lamb chops
Grilled pigeon skewers (warning: biu sauce) 💦
🌶️Kaimin Big Plate Chicken
The spicy chicken is absolutely amazing!
Must-learn: Ask the boss to put the belt noodles directly into the wok.
Group purchases are even better deals 💰
🥯Nan King
The freshly made naan is so fragrant you'll stomp your feet!! Much better than the internet-famous "Grandpa" 😋
Fresh figs for 1 yuan are refreshing and refreshing. Buy it, buy it, buy it!
A must-try after visiting the museum!! Unlimited refills of pigeon soup 🥣
The spicy sauce was so fragrant I licked the bottom of my bowl like crazy 🤤
Super convenient location to the airport~
🍻Tuna Café Bar
The craft beer is average, but the ambiance is amazing!
There's a live performance at night 🎤
Watching the ancient city lights and the music creates a truly magical atmosphere~
#KashgarFood #XinjiangTravel #Must-EatList #RoastedPigeon #CulturalKashgar
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卓记米粉(喀什分店)
4.5
/5
2 reviews
Snacks
From TWD 65
1.6 km from downtown
Address: 6 West Avenue, 8th
Highlights:
A rice noodle shop that wins on flavor, with delicious chicken fried rice noodles packed with ingredients
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Zhuoji Rice Noodles (Kashgar Branch) tastes good! It has its own characteristics, a large portion, a lot of cover, and is appetizing. The soup is fresh and delicious, and it has the authentic Xinjiang flavor. It is worth recommending to everyone. It really feels good.
I have eaten this rice noodle before, it tastes good, but I rarely eat it now!
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