Mississauga: Authentic Xinjiang Cuisine That'll Make You Order Twice!

This weekend, my Urumqi-born friend took us to the real deal—a Xinjiang restaurant so good, we added dishes mid-meal! Every bite was a flavor explosion, and the best part? Everything was under $30 per person! 🍽️ Must-Order Dishes ✔️ Xinjiang Yogurt – Thick, stretchy, and topped with honey & raisins (unlike any yogurt you’ve tried!) ✔️ Medium Plate Chicken with Noodles – Tender chicken + QQ hand-pulled noodles soaked in spicy broth ✔️ Grilled Lamb Kidneys – No gamey taste, just smoky, crispy perfection ✔️ Baked Lamb Buns – Flaky crust with juicy minced lamb inside ✔️ Salty Milk Tea – Creamy with a hint of sea salt (surprisingly addictive!) ✔️ Spicy Braised Lamb Trotters – Fall-off-the-bone tender, packed with collagen-rich stickiness ✔️ Numbing Spicy Chicken – Tingly Sichuan peppercorns + chili = next-level ✔️ Watermelon Slush – Iced, refreshing, and the perfect finisher 📍 Urumchi Uyghur Cuisine 1014 Burnhamthorpe Rd E, Mississauga 💰 ~$30/person (insane value for the quality!) 🔥 Why It’s Special Legit Xinjiang flavors (no watered-down "fusion" here) Generous portions (we left stuffed) Perfect for groups – share everything family-style #TorontoEats #XinjiangFood #MississaugaHiddenGems