Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant 弯弯的月亮
This clean, atmospheric neighborhood dive is possibly the best in town. From the homemade yogurt (RMB 3) and the all-Uighur staff to the king of mutton chuan’r (RMB 5), this courtyard-nestled gem is as authentic as it gets.
Location
- Dongsishitiao 东四十条
- 16 Dongsi Liutiao (alley number six, 100m west of Chaonei Beixiaojie), Dongcheng District
- 东城区东四六条胡同
- Daily 9am-11.30pm
- 6400 5281
- Parking available
User reviews of Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant
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Review of Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant
Neighborhood dive doesnt really describe this place well. It is clean, well kept, and attracts a higher class clientele.
The atmosphere is good with a central asian feel. The persian influenced dome looks a little strange in the hutong but once inside the effect is very nice.
The food is pricy. Yangrouchuanr are now 6 kuai, nang is 5, suan nai is 8, and many dishes are over 40 kuai, but it is well worth it.
The style is very traditional Xinjiang, Uigur. You wont find things dressed up with a lot of extra hot pepper. The pollao (shuozhuafan) is quiet good and not just the "house fried rice" as it is in many pretender Xinjiang places.
