Hand-pulled noodles
The hand-pulled noodles are praised for being fresh, chewy and full of flavour, with laghman a consistent favourite.
Intizar Leziz - Best uyghur laghman in dubai 天山美食
Al Barsha
Intizar Leziz is a Uyghur restaurant in Al Barsha, serving regional favourites such as hand-pulled laghman noodles and plov. Reviews also point to generous portions, fresh-made dishes and a relaxed dining room suited to family or group meals.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
376 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Several reviews describe the portions as big; one diner found servings generous enough to share more carefully.
Fresh cooking
A review specifically notes that the dishes are made fresh, which adds appeal for diners seeking handmade noodles and traditional dishes.
Family tables
The restaurant has big tables and has been described as comfortable for family gatherings and larger groups.
Parking nearby
A reviewer says RTA parking is directly opposite, a useful detail when visiting the Al Barsha branch.
Calm atmosphere
One review describes the Al Barsha dining room as calm, clean and attractively designed rather than purely functional.
What to Eat at Intizar Leziz - Best uyghur laghman in dubai 天山美食 How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Intizar Leziz - Best uyghur laghman in dubai 天山美食, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Intizar Leziz - Best uyghur laghman in dubai 天山美食 got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Lagman Net +7
“One of the most delicious food I've tried in Dubai! Lagman was so good and kabab was tender, juicy! Portions are quite big, great for a big family.Were served super fast 👌Salads were mouthwatering, would recommend spicy sliced beef and green beans.”
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“One of the most delicious food I've tried in Dubai! Lagman was so good and kabab was tender, juicy! Portions are quite big, great for a big family.Were served super fast 👌Salads were mouthwatering, would recommend spicy sliced beef and green beans.”December 2023
“Best restaurant for uyghur lagman in Dubai. Especially Said is really helpful everytime. Service and Food amazing”June 2026
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Samsa Net +3
“And I'm just delighted with samsa, as well as with the service of a manager named Said.”
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“And I'm just delighted with samsa, as well as with the service of a manager named Said.”July 2024
“Amazing And Clean Uyghur Restaurant In Town I Mostly Like Intizar Plov... Kabab And Samsa One More Thing I Like They Make Everything Fresh And The Service Is Also Very Good I Recommend To Every One To Try Intizar Food ❤️❤️❤️”April 2026
Honorable mentions (17)
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Ayran Net +1
“I would highly recommend getting a Ayran with your meal if you’re a spice novice.”
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“I would highly recommend getting a Ayran with your meal if you’re a spice novice.”January 2026
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Baked sesame bread Net +1
“The baked sesame bread was a great accompaniment.”
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“The baked sesame bread was a great accompaniment.”December 2025
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Barbecue sticks Net +1
“Most tastiest lagman ever! You must to try it, also barbecue sticks amazing and fresh, good location in Al Barsha, parking available in opposite side.”
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“Most tastiest lagman ever! You must to try it, also barbecue sticks amazing and fresh, good location in Al Barsha, parking available in opposite side.”November 2024
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Chinese noodles Net +1
“I ordered Chinese noodles and dumplings soup, Both were delicious and the taste is authentic.”
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“I ordered Chinese noodles and dumplings soup, Both were delicious and the taste is authentic.”October 2025
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Crispy fried lamb chops Net +1
“We also loved the crispy fried lamb chops, crunchy on the outside, tender inside, with just the right kick from the chopped peppers.”
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“We also loved the crispy fried lamb chops, crunchy on the outside, tender inside, with just the right kick from the chopped peppers.”December 2025
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Dumplings soup Net +1
“I ordered Chinese noodles and dumplings soup, Both were delicious and the taste is authentic.”
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“I ordered Chinese noodles and dumplings soup, Both were delicious and the taste is authentic.”October 2025
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Fried lamp chop Net +1
“Very nice service and delicious food the best lagman in Al Barsha 1 The fried lamp chop are delicious 🤤 and full of flavor. specially the lagman — it was amazing.”
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“Very nice service and delicious food the best lagman in Al Barsha 1 The fried lamp chop are delicious 🤤 and full of flavor. specially the lagman — it was amazing.”June 2026
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Gong bao chicken Net +1
“Amazing food. Gong Bao chicken is recommend.”
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“Amazing food. Gong Bao chicken is recommend.”April 2026
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Hand-pulled noodles Net +1
“The hand-pulled noodles are honestly the best I’ve had anywhere in the UAE, super fresh, chewy, and packed with flavor.”
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“The hand-pulled noodles are honestly the best I’ve had anywhere in the UAE, super fresh, chewy, and packed with flavor.”August 2025
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Hand-pulled stir-fried noodles Net +1
“The highlights for us were the hand-pulled stir-fried noodles — perfectly chewy, loaded with wok aroma, chilli, and greens — and the spicy cucumber salad, which was crisp, tangy, and super refreshing between bites.”
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“The highlights for us were the hand-pulled stir-fried noodles — perfectly chewy, loaded with wok aroma, chilli, and greens — and the spicy cucumber salad, which was crisp, tangy, and super refreshing between bites.”December 2025
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Lamb skewers Net +1
“One of the best Uyghur restaurant came in Barsha now. Lamb skewers & Lagman noodle you must try.”
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“One of the best Uyghur restaurant came in Barsha now. Lamb skewers & Lagman noodle you must try.”November 2023
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Mutton soup Net +1
“Wow, the plov and the mutton soup were full of flavours, which took me back home and right back to Dubai to continue and finish off these delicious dishes.”
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“Wow, the plov and the mutton soup were full of flavours, which took me back home and right back to Dubai to continue and finish off these delicious dishes.”August 2024
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Oil rice Net +1
“Surprisingly the Xinjiang food here is good especially the oil rice and handmade noodles”
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“Surprisingly the Xinjiang food here is good especially the oil rice and handmade noodles”February 2025
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Shouzhuafan Net +1
“Also Shouzhuafan is really good and big portion.”
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“Also Shouzhuafan is really good and big portion.”October 2024
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Spicy cucumber salad Net +1
“The highlights for us were the hand-pulled stir-fried noodles — perfectly chewy, loaded with wok aroma, chilli, and greens — and the spicy cucumber salad, which was crisp, tangy, and super refreshing between bites.”
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“The highlights for us were the hand-pulled stir-fried noodles — perfectly chewy, loaded with wok aroma, chilli, and greens — and the spicy cucumber salad, which was crisp, tangy, and super refreshing between bites.”December 2025
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Spicy noodles Net +1
“I love their spicy noodles and lamb chops. But everything is goooood!”
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“I love their spicy noodles and lamb chops. But everything is goooood!”April 2025
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Stir fried chicken (gan bian zi ji) Net +1
“The food is quite good, we tried a couple of the chicken dishes and all tasted delicious, especially the Stir Fried Chicken (Gan Bian Zi Ji). One important thing to keep in mind is that it seems by default they put too much salt in the food, remember to ask them to put less salt..”
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“The food is quite good, we tried a couple of the chicken dishes and all tasted delicious, especially the Stir Fried Chicken (Gan Bian Zi Ji). One important thing to keep in mind is that it seems by default they put too much salt in the food, remember to ask them to put less salt..”February 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Chicken fry with noodles Net −1
“I would like to express my disappointment with my recent visits. I have been eating the chicken fry with noodles at Intizar for the past four years. We even used to travel from Barsha to International City because it has always been our favorite. When you opened in Barsha, we ate almost every weekend. However, recently the food quality has not been consistent. One time, it was too dry. On another visit, it was very salty. During our last visit, too many spices were added, which made our tongues numb and we could not even taste the food. 😡”
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“I would like to express my disappointment with my recent visits. I have been eating the chicken fry with noodles at Intizar for the past four years. We even used to travel from Barsha to International City because it has always been our favorite. When you opened in Barsha, we ate almost every weekend. However, recently the food quality has not been consistent. One time, it was too dry. On another visit, it was very salty. During our last visit, too many spices were added, which made our tongues numb and we could not even taste the food. 😡”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Request less salt. Ask for less salt when ordering, since one reviewer found the default seasoning too salty.
Manage spice. If you are new to spicy food, consider ordering Ayran with your meal; a reviewer specifically suggested it for spice novices.
Allow extra time. Build in a time buffer for busy or understaffed visits, as one customer waited far beyond the expected preparation time.
Confirm bookings. For a large family booking, reconfirm the arrival time in writing before setting out; one group reported a mismatch over a 1 pm reservation.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha - Dubai
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:15 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long waits
Some visits involved very long waits, including one where a single cook was blamed for delayed food and no preparation estimate.
Delivery delays
A delivery customer waited well beyond the estimated time and received no clear update about the delay.
Salt and spice
Reviews report food arriving too salty, overly spiced or hotter than requested, so seasoning may need checking.
Inconsistent quality
A long-term customer said the chicken fry with noodles was dry on one visit, salty on another and excessively spiced later.
Booking confusion
One family booking ended in a dispute over the arrival time, with the group reporting an unpleasant welcome despite showing booking messages.
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The Bottom Line
Intizar Leziz is a Uyghur restaurant in Al Barsha that draws diners for hand-pulled laghman, plov, samsa and kebabs. The strongest recurring theme is handmade noodles: reviews describe them as fresh, chewy and packed with flavour, while plov and lamb dishes also receive warm mentions. It is a useful choice when you want filling regional food rather than a formal, small-plate meal.
The setting suits groups. Customers mention big tables, a calm and clean dining room, and enough space for family gatherings. RTA parking is reported just opposite, which makes the Al Barsha branch easier to reach by car.
Portions are often described as generous, so sharing or asking about serving sizes may be worthwhile. There are some important caveats. Several recent reviews describe unusually long waits, including one visit with only a single cook on duty, and a delivery order arrived well after its estimate without an update.
Seasoning can also run salty or very spicy; ask for less salt and be clear about your heat preference. If you are booking a large group, confirm the time in writing, as one family reported a disagreement over a 1 pm reservation.