Handmade Lagman
Handmade Uyghur lagman, including Qaurma Lagman, is the standout order for many returning customers.
Intizar Restaurant
International City
Intizar Restaurant brings Uyghur and Xinjiang-style cooking to International City, with handmade lagman noodles at the centre of its appeal. Customers also return for kebabs, generous portions and an atmosphere that feels closer to Central Asia than a typical Chinese restaurant.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
451 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large Portions
Large noodle portions can leave leftovers, and several reviews describe the serving sizes as generous for sharing.
Authentic Flavours
Reviews describe the food as traditional Uyghur and Xinjiang cuisine, with a China-meets-Central-Asia atmosphere.
Spice Choice
You can choose between spicy and less-spicy versions of dishes such as lagman.
Kebabs
Kebabs are repeatedly praised, with one customer calling them delicious, fresh and the best they had tried.
Family Friendly
A long-term customer describes the restaurant as clean, comfortable and family-friendly, with a welcoming sense of familiarity.
What to Eat at Intizar Restaurant 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 Restaurant, 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 Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Lagman Net +9
“Its food is very good and tasty. The meat is very well cooked. I like its lagman very much. Very good.”
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“Its food is very good and tasty. The meat is very well cooked. I like its lagman very much. Very good.”April 2025
“One of the best lagman ( uygur noodles) in Dubai 👍👍👍👍👍”November 2021
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Lamb skewers Net +2
“The lamb skewers were the highlight! Must try when you are here.”
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“The lamb skewers were the highlight! Must try when you are here.”November 2021
“Come here for the food. Mega tasty. Lagman. Lamb skewers. Brocilli. Roce. Great food at very reasonable cost.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (11)
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Beef noodles Net +1
“The beef noodles was delicious.”
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“The beef noodles was delicious.”November 2021
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Beef with noodles with soup Net +1
“Delicious food Try beef with onion, beef with noodles with soup”
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“Delicious food Try beef with onion, beef with noodles with soup”December 2021
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Beef with onion Net +1
“Delicious food Try beef with onion, beef with noodles with soup”
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“Delicious food Try beef with onion, beef with noodles with soup”December 2021
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Brocilli Net +1
“Come here for the food. Mega tasty. Lagman. Lamb skewers. Brocilli. Roce. Great food at very reasonable cost.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Come here for the food. Mega tasty. Lagman. Lamb skewers. Brocilli. Roce. Great food at very reasonable cost.”November 2025
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Cucumber salad Net +1
“Lagman is a must have together with a meat soup and the cucumber salad. Everything we ordered tasted good. Also didn’t feel any grease, quite easy eating.”
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“Lagman is a must have together with a meat soup and the cucumber salad. Everything we ordered tasted good. Also didn’t feel any grease, quite easy eating.”January 2026
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Längmän pulled noodles with lamb Net +1
“The star dish and certainly the must-order is a bowl of Längmän pulled noodles with lamb or beef.”
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“The star dish and certainly the must-order is a bowl of Längmän pulled noodles with lamb or beef.”April 2022
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Meat soup Net +1
“Lagman is a must have together with a meat soup and the cucumber salad. Everything we ordered tasted good. Also didn’t feel any grease, quite easy eating.”
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“Lagman is a must have together with a meat soup and the cucumber salad. Everything we ordered tasted good. Also didn’t feel any grease, quite easy eating.”January 2026
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Mutton stew thing Net +1
“Also the mutton stew thing was excellent.”
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“Also the mutton stew thing was excellent.”August 2022
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Pasta Net +1
“The food was incredibly delicious. We opted for the pasta, and it was absolutely the right decision.”
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“The food was incredibly delicious. We opted for the pasta, and it was absolutely the right decision.”January 2026
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Qaurma lagman Net +1
“Their Qaurma Lagman is on another level – the taste, the freshness, the spices… absolutely unmatched anywhere else in the world.”
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“Their Qaurma Lagman is on another level – the taste, the freshness, the spices… absolutely unmatched anywhere else in the world.”November 2025
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Tongue meat Net +1
“I’ve never thought, the tastiest lagman and tongue meat, I’ll eat in Dubai!!! Pure Uighur cuisine! There is no chance, you’ll leave anything on the plate!”
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“I’ve never thought, the tastiest lagman and tongue meat, I’ll eat in Dubai!!! Pure Uighur cuisine! There is no chance, you’ll leave anything on the plate!”December 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Off-Peak. Go outside peak hours if possible, since busy periods may lead to rushed preparation and less consistent food.
Ask Clearly. If you avoid beef, confirm the meat type before ordering and seek a clear answer from the staff.
Order Lagman. Start with lagman; reviews specifically pair it with meat soup and cucumber salad.
Share Portions. Consider sharing a large noodle order, as two diners reportedly had leftovers from one large portion.
Plan Parking. Allow extra time for parking; one reviewer found parking challenging near the restaurant.
Expect Spice. If you prefer milder food, ask for the less-spicy version rather than assuming every dish will be mild.
Plan the visit
Practical details
11th St
Warsan First - Dubai International City, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 1:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven Service
Several reviews report rude or unwelcoming staff, including arguments and insensitive handling of dietary concerns.
Peak Rush
At busy times, preparation may be rushed and the result can be less consistent.
Meat Confusion
One visit involved conflicting answers about whether a kebab was beef or mutton, a serious concern for customers avoiding beef.
Price Increase
One recent review says prices rose enough to make the restaurant feel overpriced.
Limited Seating
Reviews mention limited seating, crowding and waits for a table.
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The Bottom Line
Intizar Restaurant is a Uyghur and Xinjiang-style spot in International City, especially appealing if you want handmade lagman rather than standard Chinese dishes. The menu’s strongest calling card is lagman: reviewers mention both the regular and spicy versions, as well as Qaurma Lagman. Lamb skewers, kebabs and beef noodles are other recurring favourites.
Portions are a practical reason to come with company. Two diners ordered a large pasta portion and still had leftovers, while another reviewer called the thick chewy noodles huge enough to share. Lagman is also suggested with meat soup and cucumber salad, and the food is often described as flavorful, authentic and not especially greasy.
Spice levels can be adjusted between spicy and less spicy. The experience is less consistent when the restaurant is busy. Customers mention limited seating, waits of 10 to 20 minutes and rushed preparation at peak hours, so an off-peak visit may be more comfortable.
Parking can be challenging too. Service reviews range from quick and friendly to openly rude; if you avoid beef, confirm the meat type carefully, as one table received conflicting answers about a kebab being beef or mutton. A past review put one large plate at 25 to 28 derhams, though another customer says prices have recently increased.