Vancouver's Best-Kept Secret: Authentic Uyghur Cuisine at Mezze
š Location: 5095 Canada Way, Burnaby (5 min from Deer Lake Park) š° Price Range: $15-25 per person ā° Service: Takeout only (efficient packaging for picnics) š„ Why Foodies Love It ā Genuine Silk Road flavors - One of few authentic Uyghur spots in Metro Vancouver ā Xinjiang-born chefs - Traditional cooking methods preserved ā Perfect picnic partner - Grab your order to enjoy at scenic Deer Lake š“ Signature Dishes You Can't Miss 1. Big Plate Chicken āāāāā ā¢ Fall-off-the-bone tender - Slow-cooked in aromatic spices ā¢ Star ingredient: Buttery-soft potatoes that melt on your tongue ā¢ Comes with hand-stretched noodles to soak up the rich sauce 2. Spicy Rice Noodles āāāāāØ ā¢ Unique thick noodles - Chewier than typical Asian rice noodles ā¢ Adjustable heat level - Their "medium" packs serious fire ā¢ Loaded with chicken and crisp vegetables 3. Lamb Pilaf āāāāš ā¢ Sweet-savory balance - Plump raisins + caramelized carrots ā¢ Best served hot - Ask for yogurt sauce to complement the lamb ā¢ Hearty portion - Filled with purple cabbage and tender meat 4. Traditional Naan Bread āāāā ā¢ Perfect vessel for scooping up Big Plate Chicken sauce ā¢ Sesame-crusted - Light crispness with fluffy interior 5. Ayran Yogurt Drink āāāāš ā¢ Creamy and effervescent - Like a yogurt soda ā¢ Natural palate cleanser - Cools spicy dishes perfectly š” Insider Tips 1. Spice scale - Start mild if you're sensitive (their "medium" = most places' "hot") 2. Picnic perfect - Order the Big Plate Chicken combo for lakeside dining 3. First-timer pick - Lamb pilaf + ayran is the ideal introduction #UyghurFood #AuthenticXinjiang #VancouverHiddenGems
