Dolan Uyghur Restaurant

Dolan Uyghur Restaurant brings the rich culinary traditions of East Turkistan to Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington D.C. Named after the ancient Dolan tribe that lived in the Taklamakan Desert during the Qing Dynasty, this restaurant serves as a cultural ambassador for Uyghur cuisine in the heart of the DC metro area. The menu features an impressive array of handmade noodles, including the signature Laghman – stir-fried noodles with beef and vegetables in a savory sauce – and cold egg noodles tossed in spicy sesame, peanut, and chili oil. Chef-prepared specialties include Kawa Manta, fluffy steamed buns stuffed with pumpkin and bell peppers, and Piter Manta, beef-filled dumplings seasoned with house spices. Every dish follows traditional Uyghur recipes using fresh, Halal-certified ingredients. The restaurant also offers Dolan Gul Chai, a unique floral tea made with dried goji berries, rose buds, lavender, and chrysanthemum – a 100% natural, caffeine-free blend that has been perfected over generations. With a rating of 4 stars from 86 reviews, Dolan Uyghur Restaurant welcomes diners to experience authentic Central Asian hospitality, catering services, and a membership program for regulars. Open for lunch and dinner, located at 320 23rd St S Unit 50 in Arlington's Crystal City neighborhood.