Turpan Restaurant sits at the northern entrance of Niujie Street in Xicheng District, one of Beijing's established Uyghur eateries taking its name from the historic Xinjiang city of Turpan, the inspiration behind its authentic cuisine. The menu features classic Uyghur dishes, most notably grilled kebabs, pan-fried sliced lamb, spicy chicken with potato, and whole roasted leg of lamb. The restaurant is also known for polo — pilaf cooked with lamb and carrots — and da pan ji, a shareable "big plate chicken" braised with tomatoes and potatoes, alongside hand-pulled laghman noodles, one of Xinjiang cuisine's most famous dishes. Dense Uyghur-style decor fills the dining room, transporting visitors to the atmosphere of the Silk Road and making it a distinctive stop for lovers of halal Central Asian flavors in the heart of Beijing.