La cuisine ouïghoure, avec sa saveur unique, sa diversité et sa diététique est la meilleure cuisine d’Asie centrale. La cuisine de Dolan est pleine de saveurs et tout est fait maison.
Overall, reviews of DOLAN Uyghur Restaurant paint a picture of authentic Xinjiang cuisine served in a warm, family-run setting with beautiful decor and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu shines with staples like big plate chicken, lamb skewers, pilov, laghman, manti, samsa, naan, and bean curd salad, with many diners calling the dishes flavorful, hearty, and generously portioned. Diners frequently praise the fragrant spices, chewy handmade noodles, and tender meats, especially the lamb dishes, and note that tea and other beverages complement the meals well. The service is consistently described as friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with staff often going the extra mile, though occasional comments mention longer waits during busy periods or a few dishes that were a touch salty or greasy. Several reviewers say the dining room and atmosphere heighten the experience, describing it as cozy, authentic, and culturally rich, and many express that the price offers strong value for the quality and portions. Taken together, the reviews suggest a memorable, comforting introduction to Uyghur cuisine that invites return visits to try more dishes.
Tried this cuisine for the first time & perhaps I picked the wrong things but the food did not hit expectations (chicken tough, noodles bland & mantu meat tough). The waiter also was unable to provide any guidance whatsoever despite trying to ask questions & input. Maybe an off- night.
Nice decor.
We came to Atlas Uyghur Restaurant on a Sunday for dinner. We arrived at 5:30 & ordered a Big Plate Chicken (large size), Lamb Qordak (large size), Lamb kebab (×2) & a Pilov all for takeout. The food took them a really long time to prepare. We were told 30 mins but even after 40 mins we checked in & it wasn't ready at 45 mins. Therefore, I recommend for takeout order from home ahead of time, & then come to pick up.
The food was absolutely delicious! The Lamb Qordak & Lamb Kebabs were our favourites. The Qordak was tender, slow-cooked lamb in a delicious curry that practically melted in our mouths. The stewed vegetables, too, were soft, savory, & soaking up all the luscious flavors from the curry base. This dish came with the Uyghur version of naan which was so tasty! The bread was soft & fluffy & it had nuts in it! The crunch kinda surprised us at first. The Lamb Kebabs were perfectly grilled, but yet the meat was juicy inside. Every bite was deeply satisfying.
We also loved the Pilov (forgot to take a picture), that reminded us of Indian & Pakistani pulao. It had a similar mix of fluffy rice, spices, & tender meat, all blended into a dish that was both hearty & mildly spicy.
The restaurant was decorated beautifully too & they had music playing in the background which was nice. We would definitely return, but we would dine in next time or order ahead of time.
Excellent service, great food, fair prices. The family really enjoyed visiting the restaurant & meeting the owners. This was our first time trying Uyghur food & we came away impressed.
Well , our visit today made our weekend marvelous.
Quiet & clean restaurant , professional service ,delicious western Chinese food especially the meat dumplings . Pleasant & attentive staff .
Five star .
28 June 2025 7pm .
Jun 28, 2025
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Tasty & authentic Chinese cuisine 🧑?🍳
The portions were very generous & the service great !
Only feedback: the menu can be a bit confusing for people who are not familiar with this cuisine. For instance, we ordered an item & it was just sizzling meat with no rice or vegetables. If we knew we would have preferred something else on the side.
Other than that it was a great experience & we'll definitely come back !
Stir fry beef & the noodles were amazing, it's a family owned restaurant, the decorations & atmosphere is lovely & authentic Uyghur, i would recommend it although the prices are a little high, it is worth it & the meat is halal
My second time trying Uyghur food & I had a great experience! My friends & I had the Atlas Uyghur Laghman, Petir Manta, Samsa, Lamb Qordak & Lamb Kebabs, My favorite was definitely the Petir Mantas, they were juicy & flavorful & is packed with flavors, a combination of beef & lamb that is incredible. The naan that comes with the qordak paired perfectly with the sayce as well, making you full for a long time for a great price!
Jun 27, 2025
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It deserves 5 star+, & the plus is for a reason: the best chef for Uyghur cuisine in Montreal! All the dishes were so delicious & the price was very reasonable. We will be sure to be back!
Absolutely incredible place! The best I have ever had. Everyone is friendly & work very hard. You can tell a lot of love went into this place. You need to go!
Very lovely place. Food is delicious, service on top level, perfectly clean. Guys admitted us half hour before closing & served food very quickly. Eastern design, 100% recommend.
Jun 21, 2025
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Amazing Uyghur food in this family restaurant.
First, service by Mohammed was wonderful. He was kind, patient, attentive even while having many other tables, & explained the menu to us. Second, food that was heartfelt & tasty. Atlas Laghman noodles are homemade & so chewy! Lamb skewers perfectly spiced & grilled. The lamb soup was rich & hearty. We never had saffron tea before. It was a light tea that made you feel like you were glowing a golden hue after drinking it. Third interior decor & music was welcoming. Come check out this restaurant for a great experience!
What a wonderful experience. From begining until end Every single dish we ate was an experience. I highly recommend the lamb shank with cumin & salt! Wishing you & your entire family continues success.
