Reviewers describe Le Taklamakan as a small, welcoming spot delivering authentic Uyghur cuisine with generous shareable portions and a focus on handmade noodles and pilaf. The flavors are praised as deeply authentic and often compared with the best Uyghur offerings in Montreal, with many diners enjoying big dishes for sharing and highlighting the housemade cheesecake as a standout. Service is consistently described as friendly and knowledgeable, and takeout receives high marks for reliability and quality. Some criticisms appear alongside the praise, including a lamb dish that was tough or dry, a kebab that could be bland and lean, and noodles that arrive lukewarm; a restroom in one review was noted as dirty. Overall the reviews frame Le Taklamakan as a hidden gem and a top choice for authentic Uyghur cuisine in Montreal, with many patrons planning to return to sample more items.
Our first time to experience Uyghur cuisine . It was a splendid surprise. Small restaurant. Great service. Delicious food. We shared Samsa (stuffed with lamb), which was good but slightly dry, a dip option would have preferred. Then we got this chicken dish with noodles, potatoes & bell peppers. It was so good, & slightly spicy (if you are tolerant). It was a huge dish, perfect for sharing. I definitely recommend this lovely place.
Jan 26, 2026
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Absolutely one of the best Uyghur food in Montreal ,the best of the best! The flavors are incredible & deeply authentic.
The staff, especially Adil, are super friendly & gave us perfect recommendations. We ate until we could barely move everything was so delicious! We didn't have room to try it all, so we'll definitely be back soon.
Chaleureux, original & excédant nos attentes à chaque visite, le Taklamakan est une véritable pépite. Je recommande vivement leur pilaf ouïghour qui est le meilleur de Montréal.
Dec 6, 2025
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J ai commandé un plat hier soir a base de viande d agneau que j ai récupérer & je dis que je suis déçus car elle elle était dur a mâcher au point que j ai eu mal aux gencives, désolée je ne vais plus commander au miveau de ce restaurant.
Oct 3, 2025
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Ordered lamb kebab & special leghmen. The kebab is purely lean meat, no fat at all, thus dry. It's so bland, I had to ask for some table salt. The noodle was lukewarm at most, not sure how it's possible.
Delicious fresh food. Comfortable unpretentious space. We will be back Lamb skewers delicious Dry fried noodle also great Samsa great Will be trying more of their menu
