The Most Authentic Xinjiang Cuisine | Mezze Uyghur Cuisine, Burnaby

📍 Restaurant: Mezze Uyghur Cuisine 🏠 Address: 5095 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5E 3N1 (near Deer Lake) 🅿 Parking: Free spots available right outside ⏰ Hours: • Weekdays: Opens at 4:00 PM (Closed Mondays) • Weekends: Open for lunch & dinner 🔥 Why It’s a Must-Try? ✔ Authentic Xinjiang flavors—approved by my husband who studied in Northwest China! ✔ Huge portions—every dish is shareable ✔ Fast service—food arrives in 10-15 mins ✔ Beautiful Uyghur decor (and the lovely hostess is possibly from Xinjiang too!) 🍗 MUST-ORDER DISHES 1. Big Plate Chicken - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • A whole chicken stewed with potatoes & hand-pulled noodles • Super tender meat, and the potatoes melt in your mouth • Huge portion—could easily feed 3-4 people 2. Uyghur Lamb Skewers - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • 4 giant skewers per order, juicy & perfectly spiced • Served with chewy flatbread—soak up the meat juices! 3. Baked Samosa- ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ • Flaky, crispy crust that shatters on first bite • Spiced lamb & potato filling—unlike any regular dumpling • Comes with chili oil dip for extra kick 4. Xinjiang Spicy Rice Noodles - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Fiery red (but not unbearably spicy) • Loaded with tender meat and thick, chewy rice noodles • Addictive sauce—you’ll want to lick the plate! 5. Milk Tea - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • New on the menu! • Matcha & oolong options, both with cheese foam • Rich & creamy—perfect to balance the spice 💡 Final Verdict ✅ Best Xinjiang food in Metro Vancouver—no competition! ✅ Great for groups—order Big Plate Chicken + Lamb Skewers + Naan ✅ Must-try for spice lovers (but not too extreme) #XinjiangFood #UyghurCuisine #BurnabyEats #VancouverFoodie