Xin Jiang Restaurant/Halal西域食府.清真

Came back to this place after a strong recommendation from a friend. Xinjiang cuisine turned out to be greasier than I expected, and most dishes had the same mix of onions and bell peppers—whether it was the stir-fried lamb tripe, mushroom dry pot, or the lamb meat wrap. The lamb skewers were a bit tough to chew and had too much fat, so I wouldn’t recommend them. We ended up getting a membership card because of the discount, but it was quite inconvenient—the discount is only applied if you physically bring the card. Simply providing the phone number or a photo of the card doesn’t work, which makes things unnecessarily complicated. Aside from the food and the membership issue, the service was pretty good overall.

We are always impressed with the food here. However, the service can be disappointing at times. We had to request tea multiple times before it was finally served. Even getting takeout boxes is a hassle—they’re extremely stingy with them. Instead of providing enough from the start, they bring half a box, then make you ask again for another. It’s frustrating, especially considering how much money we’re spending. Expecting us to fit a beef burger and skewers into the same box is just unreasonable. On top of that, our dumplings never arrived. We finished all our food, yet they still hadn’t been served. When we asked the waitress, she insisted they were coming, but it was clear from her reaction that they had been forgotten. Overall, while the food is fantastic, the service leaves a lot to be desired.

For over seven months, we’ve been regular patrons of Xin Jiang Restaurant, dining there at least once every two weeks. Each visit reaffirms our appreciation for both the exceptional cuisine and the outstanding service. Michelle, in particular, has consistently enhanced our dining experiences. Despite our non-Chinese background, she has always been exceptionally friendly and polite, treating us with the utmost respect. Her efforts to guide us through the menu have been invaluable, ensuring we make selections that suit our preferences. Our go-to dishes include the beef squares, lava squares, hot stir-fried potato, and cold stir-fried potato. Each is uniquely flavorful, with the meats always fresh and tender. The consistent quality of these dishes keeps us coming back. Overall, our experiences at Xin Jiang Restaurant have been outstanding. We’ve recommended it to many friends, who have also come to love it. For those seeking delicious halal Chinese cuisine paired with exemplary service, this restaurant is a must-visit.

If you are someone looking for Halal Chinese cuisine, this is the perfect place for you. If you are not sure what to order, just order the items that I ordered and thank me later; but yes I like spicy food so be mindful of that. Each and every item were super flavourful plus perfectly cooked; exactly the way I like it. Whenever I visit GTA, I make sure to visit this restaurant. If you like spicy food, then must try the chicken cartilage; if you like fat, then must try lamb ribs; if you like juicy meat, then must try lamb skewers and beef tendons. I can literally write poetry expressing my feelings about eating their foods 😝.

This is the BEST of the best Xinjiang restaurant in Ontario compared to dozen of other similar I've tried. Price is reasonable, and quality of food is a lot better than all others. Many similar restaurants over priced and quality not even close. Strongly recommend this place if you love Chinese BBQ beef/lamb.