Xinjiang Fanzhuang 新疆饭庄

Attached to the autonomous region government’s hotel, the boisterous Xinjiang Fanzhuang is where Uighurs go for a special celebration. The television plays Uighur music and songs, adding to the cheerful atmosphere. You should bring a large crowd to fully experience a wide variety of Uighur specialties – portions are generous – and be sure to try the phenomenal lamb kebabs. This is one of three restaurants in the hotel complex; the government-owned Xinjiang Fanzhuang is the most authentic and the largest, right next to the lobby. The two smaller restaurants (Xinjiang Islam Restaurant and Hanteng Geli) to the rear are privately owned.