I came a long way to visit this place. With all the empty seats and spaces in the restaurant, the waiters told me all the tables were fully booked! Really? I still could see people walking in without making reservations. What was the logic behind this?! Anyways, I left without saying anything, but a one-star review was surly made!
Samina M.
I've been eager to try Eerkin's Uyghur Cuisine for a few months now! My pal and I ventured to the Fairfax location and were excited to try out a variety of Uyghur specialties. The ambiance of the restaurant was quaint and cozy. From the checkered table cloth to yellow walls, I loved how simple and classic all of the decor was alongside Uyghur artifacts. You can really tell Eerkin's is a lively establishment that embodies pieces of Uyghur culture everywhere you turn. I'd also like to applaud the ability for this restaurant to bring together families and friends from all cultures - absolutely beautiful to witness! The service was incredible! Our servers made sure to give us accurate wait times for our food to be ready. They ensured that if a table was available they would let us know and they did just that! We decided to eat the food out of the to-go boxes to save on cleanup, but they were so kind and offered to provide us with additional plates if needed. We started off with two Lamb Kebabs and Samsa, a bun with minced beef, onion, and seasoned with black pepper. The kebabs were tasty bites sprinkled with cumin/house spices that were a great start to the meal. The Samsa was a bit on the heavier side with a strong meaty and onion flavor. Think a meat pie with great spice! We then got the Homemade Laghman - hand-pulled noodles with stir fried lamb and an assortment of onions and peppers. I really enjoyed how the juices from the lamb was essentially the sauce that bound the peppers and onions. Phenomenal! To finish off, we got the Khhazan Lamb Kabab with naan. I really loved the cut on this lamb and thought it paired perfectly with buttery, soft Uyghur naan. The lamb was slightly spicy and packed a great flavor that submerge throughout the naan. Very unique taste that was delectable. The meats were divine! Eerkin's spice mix of a spicy red chili and cumin that was savory in the best way possible. Each were bursting with flavor, incredibly juicy, and were cooked just right. Amazing, quality food and I cannot wait to come back to try more. A fantastic introduction to Uyghur Cuisine - a new favorite of mine!
Ahmet Sami
Very nice environment, everything was delicious, friendly staff and fast service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Home Made Laghman
Tram N.
Super surprisingly pleasant!!! We got some pan fried noodles, lamb and kabobs. The kabobs definitely the best would 100% recommend. We finish it so fast I before I remember to take a pic . Server is super friendly and helpful, answer all of our question and help us pick the best dish.
Phillip S.
Kabobs were awesomely tender and juicy. The atmosphere is definitely casual. We ordered a noodle dish and it was mildly seasoned but I attest that to regional difference as Uyghur cuisine has middle eastern influence rather than full on Chinese influence of say Sichuan cuisine. Overall a niche spot and glad I tried it.
Ahmed I.
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Amy D.
Cozy little local place, simple decor, everyone knew one another. Cool place to try authentic Uyghur dishes. I loved the Samas! The dumplings were very plain, just meat inside. The staff gave us some black vinegar and spice mix to dip them in when we asked.
Ramy Zeid
Maybe the best restaurant we ever ate at! The food is fresh and tasty and the staff are nice and accommodating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Home Made Laghman
Rami Lajin
This is my happy place! The food is amazing. The best lamb that I had in the entire dc metro area. Tender properly seasoned and cooked. All kabobs are top quality. Same level of hospitality and food quickly every time I visits this restaurant.Parking: Plenty of free parking nearby.
This place has the worst Kebab I have ever tried in my life. They don’t salt and marinate the meat at all, they just grill the regular plain meat and they just season it with some peppers. Both their lamb and chicken kebab is the worst, it even smells really bad.
Rishi Mohess
The food is amazing. The lamb is unbelievable good. Must try the dessert. Also the soup hits the spot!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Uyghur Usa
Bulap put itVegetarian options: There is not much
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Sohana Tasnim
Loved this place ... service was excellent... employees are very
I came a long way to visit this place. With all the empty seats and spaces in the restaurant, the waiters told me all the tables were fully booked! Really? I still could see people walking in without making reservations. What was the logic behind this?! Anyways, I left without saying anything, but a one-star review was surly made!
I've been eager to try Eerkin's Uyghur Cuisine for a few months now! My pal and I ventured to the Fairfax location and were excited to try out a variety of Uyghur specialties. The ambiance of the restaurant was quaint and cozy. From the checkered table cloth to yellow walls, I loved how simple and classic all of the decor was alongside Uyghur artifacts. You can really tell Eerkin's is a lively establishment that embodies pieces of Uyghur culture everywhere you turn. I'd also like to applaud the ability for this restaurant to bring together families and friends from all cultures - absolutely beautiful to witness! The service was incredible! Our servers made sure to give us accurate wait times for our food to be ready. They ensured that if a table was available they would let us know and they did just that! We decided to eat the food out of the to-go boxes to save on cleanup, but they were so kind and offered to provide us with additional plates if needed. We started off with two Lamb Kebabs and Samsa, a bun with minced beef, onion, and seasoned with black pepper. The kebabs were tasty bites sprinkled with cumin/house spices that were a great start to the meal. The Samsa was a bit on the heavier side with a strong meaty and onion flavor. Think a meat pie with great spice! We then got the Homemade Laghman - hand-pulled noodles with stir fried lamb and an assortment of onions and peppers. I really enjoyed how the juices from the lamb was essentially the sauce that bound the peppers and onions. Phenomenal! To finish off, we got the Khhazan Lamb Kabab with naan. I really loved the cut on this lamb and thought it paired perfectly with buttery, soft Uyghur naan. The lamb was slightly spicy and packed a great flavor that submerge throughout the naan. Very unique taste that was delectable. The meats were divine! Eerkin's spice mix of a spicy red chili and cumin that was savory in the best way possible. Each were bursting with flavor, incredibly juicy, and were cooked just right. Amazing, quality food and I cannot wait to come back to try more. A fantastic introduction to Uyghur Cuisine - a new favorite of mine!
Very nice environment, everything was delicious, friendly staff and fast service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Home Made Laghman
Super surprisingly pleasant!!! We got some pan fried noodles, lamb and kabobs. The kabobs definitely the best would 100% recommend. We finish it so fast I before I remember to take a pic . Server is super friendly and helpful, answer all of our question and help us pick the best dish.
Kabobs were awesomely tender and juicy. The atmosphere is definitely casual. We ordered a noodle dish and it was mildly seasoned but I attest that to regional difference as Uyghur cuisine has middle eastern influence rather than full on Chinese influence of say Sichuan cuisine. Overall a niche spot and glad I tried it.
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Cozy little local place, simple decor, everyone knew one another. Cool place to try authentic Uyghur dishes. I loved the Samas! The dumplings were very plain, just meat inside. The staff gave us some black vinegar and spice mix to dip them in when we asked.
Maybe the best restaurant we ever ate at! The food is fresh and tasty and the staff are nice and accommodating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Home Made Laghman
This is my happy place! The food is amazing. The best lamb that I had in the entire dc metro area. Tender properly seasoned and cooked. All kabobs are top quality. Same level of hospitality and food quickly every time I visits this restaurant.Parking: Plenty of free parking nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Salad, Thawa Lamb Kabab
Best Uyghur food in town. Great and friendly service. Tried many selections and all are delicious. Thank you
Restaurantji Recommends
This place has the worst Kebab I have ever tried in my life. They don’t salt and marinate the meat at all, they just grill the regular plain meat and they just season it with some peppers. Both their lamb and chicken kebab is the worst, it even smells really bad.
The food is amazing. The lamb is unbelievable good. Must try the dessert. Also the soup hits the spot!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bulap put itVegetarian options: There is not much
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Loved this place ... service was excellent... employees are very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Noodles, Goyro Laghman, Uyghur Chicken Kabab
Wow. Wonderful. Way exceeded my expectations in all
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Home Made Laghman, Uyghur Chicken Kabab