Kroran Uyghur Cuisine

During a recent visit to Toronto we decided to give Kroran a try, and I am glad we did. I recommend anyone wanting to try Uyghur cuisine to pay them a visit. Just love the hand pulled noodles. The item I recommend most to try is the Quruq Qorima. This is an excellent dish. Really couldn\'t get enough, but to my sadness it had to end at some point. We also had the Lengmen dish which was good. The seating is pretty limited so you may wait a bit if they\'re busy. The restaurant was clean, and the service was good.

Eugene Lee

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Dec 8, 2025

5

We visited this place for a quick family lunch and it turned into one of those “I need to come back” moments. I was a bit unsure at first since Uyghur cuisine isn’t something you see every day around here, but everything was incredibly well balanced and approachable. The aroma, texture, and quality of the noodles were just outstanding. We shared the Lamb Kawap (lamb skewer with Uyghur seasoning), Kidney Kawap, and Uyghur Chicken. The skewers were absolutely mesmerizing. None of that strong lamb smell you’d find at many other places, just a clean, fragrant flavor with a softer finish. Perfectly grilled too. It was my first time trying kidney skewers, and the texture really surprised me—chewy, meaty, but not heavy at all, and with no trace of that distinct lamb scent. The Uyghur Chicken was another highlight. Well-seasoned, rich in flavor but not overly spicy, and the chicken was tender through and through. Having it with their hand-pulled noodles made the whole experience even better. The sauce was so good I kept dipping the bread into it nonstop. Honestly, this place hits all the right notes. Great flavors, comforting atmosphere, and real craftsmanship in every dish. Definitely coming back soon.