“ We had a party of six thinking it would be difficult to get a seat and it technically was. We arrived at 12:30 and it was relatively empty but people really started coming in around 1pm and it was completely packed by then. We got lucky that we beat the wave. We ordered a few dishes to start including the tripe, their bread, dumplings, and mushroom salad. Tripe and salad came out in about 10 minutes but dumplings took 30 minutes before we finally asked where it was and apparently the waitress put in the order. The waitress didn't write anything down when she took our order but she pointed to everything to repeat our order and it was correct so she didn't repeat it back to the kitchen correctly. That was annoying especially since she didn't write down the order. If you can't get it right just write it down? Anyway, the woman at the counter apologized and ended up putting in the order for us and gave us complimentary fried dough dish. We actually had already ordered the fried dough dish so they gave us another one on top, which was overkill but I appreciated the gesture and apology. In between us waiting we actually ordered more dishes. The beef and fries, the milk tea, the lamb cumin dish and the stir fried fish. These items were not particularly good: the lamb cumin was so poorly done and it took forever to come, it was not worth the wait. The beef and fries were also not worth the wait. This dish was for a child so it was pretty frustrating that they didn't get their dish until everyone was already done. Plus it was not worth the wait. The lamb and beef were not done well, very disappointing. The dumplings finally came and they were also not my cup of tea and not worth the wait. For the good: the tripe and mushroom salad were good. The fried dough was good. The milk tea was good. The stir fried fish was good. I noticed only one high chair. They had a ton of people working in the kitchen but only one wait staff in the front. It was rather chaotic and uncomfortable. I think they couldn't keep up with the orders even though they had a ton of people in the kitchen but they were a FULL house. We didn't get to try their noodles but I'm not sure if id come back because only half the dishes were good and the service was really slow. Some flavors were really good, but if have kids in your party, this would be a difficult lunch. ”

“ This place is a hidden gem. Don't come expecting high end plating or frills. It's a small place with limited seating. A true casual eatery serving up the best of western Chinese Uyghur cuisine. Everything was made fresh to order and came out piping hot. Stand outs were the dry noodle, fried wontons, and spicy chicken. I personally would've liked more spice, but they do provide chili oil on the table so diners can add spice to their liking. The staff was incredible. Our waitress helped us order and was even kind enough to film videos of the food being prepared in the kitchen for our friend who has a food business. This place is worth traveling for if you enjoy this style of cuisine. ”

“ Love Love Love everything about this place! We came across Laghman Express after driving past it and saw that it was super crowded so we figured the food was good. We haven't ate at the establishment yet, only done take out orders. We got the laghman, chives with egg, spicy chicken, and dumplings. All of it tasted so fresh and it wasn't as heavy as similar Chinese dishes. We cannot wait to come and eat at the restaurant itself. ”

“ My first time to visit laghman express and I'm very happy with the food, service, cleanness, decoration and the ambiance. Best Manty in NYC, I like all the food but I can't remember the right name for all the dishes, the traditional dish with soft meat and boiled potatoes served over pasta with chives and onion was amazing, Morocco's tea was outstanding. Server Kamilya and Ruobina did a great job. The Chef/ Manager is a great host and very professional. Hopefully in God weals I'll come again next Monday. Respectfully, Mostafa ”

“ This is a hidden gem where every dish is packed with flavor! It serves central Asian halal food. I highly recommend the dapanji which literally translates to big plate of chicken - the meat is so tender and there is a slight kick of heat. The noodles soak up the sauce so well. If you are looked for an appetizer, the dumplings are amazing - super juicy and filled with meat! The staff are so nice and the place is minimal, but clean. The dishes are served in plastic containers or paper plates, but the food is so good that it really doesn't matter. ”

“ This small unassuming restaurant serves different and flavorful food from what I normally eat. They serve central Asian food (according to website) and there aren't many restaurants around the area that do. Ive gotten take out from there twice already and food has always been good. The place has seats for sit in, but it's quite small, not ideal for large parties. The person taking our order was very nice and showed us some of their popular recommendations. I've tried 2 different noodles so far and they were both good but If I had to pick 1, I liked the dry fried noodles more. Its extremely flavorful and has a bit of a spicy kick to it. My 3 yo kid enjoyed it. I also tried the guyurou laghman and it's good as well. Stir fried lamb with cumin- delicious. I recommend everyone to order this. So much flavor, and does not taste gamey at all. My favorite dish out of everything ive tried. Black fungus salad- yummy, slightly sour. I love black fungus and its good for people with high blood pressure. My 3 yo liked it as well. Overall, i recommend coming here if you're in the neighborhood for some quick and delicious eats. Not a fancy restaurant but good soothing food, perfect for winter. ”

“ This place is such a hidden gem! I found out about this place because of a friend's recommendation. Now I want to share it with fellow yelpers as well! Every item we've tried here has been amazing. The pictures don't do justice. Every bite is packed with flavor and the portion sizes are quite generous as well. This was my first time trying Uyghurs cuisine and now I'm hooked. Their noodles are the perfect texture. Meats are the perfect amount of seasoning and tenderness. The dining area is a bit small, so you might have to wait a little if you have a larger group. The three times we've visited, we always managed to grab the last table. (Lucky) This place is very causal, they serve your food in paper plates so you can just toss them after dining. Honestly I want to make it a goal to try everything on the menu someday. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurant in Brooklyn. Items we've tried: - Dan ban Ji (saucy stew chicken with noodle - Guyurou Laghman (beef stir fry noodle) - Beef dumplings (sauce is amazing) - Lamb with scallions - Lamb with cumin - samosa - Naan bread - black fungus mushroom salad ”

“ Walked by this place last Saturday and instantly knew I wanted to try their food. Happened to be in the neighborhood again today, so I stopped in for a late lunch. Place looked really clean upon walking in, there was no line but plenty of people already seated enjoying their meals. Was pleasantly greeted immediately and order taken right away. I decided to try the shawarma on a plate, comes with rice, lightly breaded and fried chicken/lamb and a salad. Very nice portion, enough for 2 meals. The rice was perfectly cooked, nice and fluffy, not hard or mushy, salad was crisp and fresh and meat perfectly fried, nice and toasty. Came out piping hot (love that) with a side of their salsa and white sauce, both yumm. Tables are equipped with chilli oil, chopsticks, forks, napkins and some other condiments, wasn't sure what they were. Once a I was ready to go, asked for a lid and a bag for my bowl (very convenient). If I could critique one thing, the after taste is a bit salty, not so much so that I wouldn't eat here again. I find to to be an issue with a lot of restaurant food. Overall enjoyable, I'll be back :) ”

“ In early May, our group of five came for lunch after I'd passed by and was intrigued by A) the restaurant's cozy and unassuming space and B) the name. I'm such a sucker for laghman. Luckily we were able to snag a table, since a few were already taken, and an employee was occupying half the restaurant for a photo shoot with the dishes. Very fun to get a peek behind the scenes. We ordered a bunch of things: smashed cucumber salad, spicy chicken, suirou lagman, dry fried noodles, manti, and naan (this Central Asian bread cooked in a clay oven is always a must). I also got the cold noodles with lamb cumin to go. My favorites were the dry lagman, with its fresh and slightly chewy noodles, and the refreshing, garlicky cucumbers. I could probably do without the manti on a return visit. But overall, everything was hearty and delicious. I also ordered a tea with lemon and sugar, and while I thought it was a cup, it was actually a whole pitcher. Such a great deal for the $4 price tag! They gave us an extra pitcher for free, which was so kind of them. The tea was deliciously sweet and soothing on this cool and rainy day. ”