Urumchi

«Urumchi» is a Uyghur food corner at the Backyard food market on Alexander Nevsky Square, at 43/12 Khersonskaya Street in St. Petersburg. Here they cook dishes rarely found on a regular restaurant menu: samsa, manty, beef lagman, and pilaf. Shashlik and kebabs made from three types of meat are grilled to order. As for drinks, «Urumchi» offers ayran, compote, and tea — classic accompaniments to an Eastern meal that go well with the hearty hot dishes. The average check here is around 800 rubles, which makes Uyghur cuisine an affordable choice for a quick lunch or dinner in the food market format.