Best Dishes at Etles
Lagman Noodles
NoodlesA Uyghur classic featuring hand-pulled noodles in a complex, spiced sauce. Reviewers note it's a signature dish that shows the Turkish-Chinese fusion cooking style. The noodles are chewy and the sauce clings to them with bold flavours.
Lamb Kebab Skewers
MainsReviewers consistently praise the lamb kebab skewers as smoky from the grill and generously seasoned with chilli flakes. The meat is tender and packed with the bold spicing that defines Uyghur cooking. Typically served as a sharing plate with bread and salad.
Big Plate Chicken
MainsOne of Etles' signature humongous sharing dishes. Reviewers highlight this as enormous enough to feed a small family—crispy chicken pieces tossed with hand-pulled noodles, onions, and a spiced sauce. The portions are genuinely large; reviewers often mention sharing between multiple people.
Chöchürä Dumplings
AppetizersDelicate handmade dumplings in the Uyghur style, filled with seasoned meat and herbs. Often served as part of a mixed starter plate. The filling is boldly spiced and the wrappers are soft and pillowy.
Chicken Kidney Kebab
MainsFor adventurous eaters, the chicken kidney kebab offers organ meat cooked Uyghur-style—smoky, charred, and heavily spiced. Reviewers who try it praise the bold flavour profile. It's an authentic dish that sets this restaurant apart from standard kebab shops.
About Etles
Opened in 2017 by husband and wife Ablikim Rahman and Mukaddes Yadikar, Etles is London's sole dedicated Uyghur restaurant. The cuisine blends Turkish and Chinese influences from Xinjiang, drawing from ancient Silk Road trading routes. Reviewers praise the bold, complex flavours, family-run warmth, and massive sharing plates. It's tiny and requires booking; BYOB-friendly and entirely halal.
Top 5 dishes at Etles:
- Lagman Noodles – 85% recommended(Signature)
- Lamb Kebab Skewers – 90% recommended(Signature)
- Big Plate Chicken – 88% recommended(Signature)
- Chöchürä Dumplings
- Chicken Kidney Kebab
Details
- Cuisine:
- Uyghur
- Price Range:
- ££
- Phone:
- +44 20 3620 6978
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Takeaway, Delivery, BYOB
Hours
- Friday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Monday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Tuesday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Wednesday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Thursday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Saturday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
It's tiny and gets packed. Book ahead or call first. Walk-ins risk a long wait or no table.
BYOB-friendly. Bring your own wine or beer if you want alcohol. The restaurant has none available.
This is Silk Road cuisine—Turkish meets Chinese. If you only know one type, you're in for a revelation. The flavours are bold and complex.
Everything is designed for sharing. The portions are humongous. Come with friends and order multiple plates to share.
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