Xinjiang Lamian
Melbourne CBD · $$ · Central Asian / Uyghur
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74.0/100
Authenticity
1/1
Taste
1/1
Vibe
1/1
Value for Money
1/1
Recommend
9.0/10
About Xinjiang Lamian
Victor Zhang's compact Xinjiang noodle house on Elizabeth Street, directly across from Emporium. Zhang grew up in Urumqi and puts a personal spin on north-west Chinese cooking in a small, unassuming room with wooden tables and an open kitchen where diners can watch hand-pulled lamian, charcoal lamb skewers, da pan ji (big pan chicken) and dumplings come together. The house specialty is long, hand-pulled noodles that feel like the dish everyone comes for; service is relaxed, so it’s an easy walk-in lunch or dinner.
From diners
I’ve dined here a few times now, and I always go back to my favourite combo of signature noodles and lamb skewers. The flavours are really satisfying, and I didn’t even realise this was Uyghur cuisine.
Rated 12 July 2026
