Hand-pulled noodles
Freshly made lagman-style noodles are the standout, with reviewers praising their chew, sauces and distinctive texture.
International City
Zam Zam Suyi is a Uyghur cuisine restaurant in International City, known for freshly made hand-pulled noodles and hearty Xinjiang-style dishes. Reviews highlight the beef lagman, lamb-filled baked buns and generous portions, with both dine-in and takeaway options available.
Source: Google Maps
Freshly made lagman-style noodles are the standout, with reviewers praising their chew, sauces and distinctive texture.
The lamb-and-onion baked buns come out crisp outside with a juicy filling and are repeatedly singled out as exceptional.
Several diners found the portions substantial enough to share or take home, making a full meal easy to stretch.
Reviewers describe patient menu guidance, warm welcomes and attentive service, including help choosing unfamiliar Uyghur dishes.
Complimentary tea is a recurring welcome, with lemon-and-mint and orange tea both receiving specific praise.
Diners familiar with Chinese and Xinjiang food describe the flavours as distinctive, fresh and close to regional cooking.
Takeaway orders can be packed with noodles and sauce separately, which helps preserve the dish during the journey.
One reviewer specifically found the setting suitable for families, with another noting a cosy Chinese-Arabic atmosphere.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Uyghur Restaurant Dubai | Zam Zam Suyi | Dubai's Best Hand Pulled Noodles, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“We got the beef buns, beef noodles and lamb kebabs. Everything was super delicious and we ordered the buns twice! Perfect food to suite this weather.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We got the beef buns, beef noodles and lamb kebabs. Everything was super delicious and we ordered the buns twice! Perfect food to suite this weather.”January 2025
“Really nice Uyghur food and full of spices the meat was amazing tender and kidney also didn’t get the samsa it takes time to prepare overall it wort it”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Really nice Uyghur food and full of spices the meat was amazing tender and kidney also didn’t get the samsa it takes time to prepare overall it wort it”September 2025
“I tried the lamb cubes and the kidney and I liked them both.”September 2021
“Manti, shashlik, and of course samsa, the taste is super authentic, exact how it should be. I don’t have many photos just because food was so good that we finished it super quickly.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Manti, shashlik, and of course samsa, the taste is super authentic, exact how it should be. I don’t have many photos just because food was so good that we finished it super quickly.”September 2025
“Recommend their samsa and muer mashroom sauce, and pilov. Lagman was decent too.”September 2025
“4. Baked buns with lamb and onions – surprisingly good. Crispy on the outside with juicy lamb filling inside. 5.0/5”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“4. Baked buns with lamb and onions – surprisingly good. Crispy on the outside with juicy lamb filling inside. 5.0/5”May 2026
“The food was incredible especially the beef lagman and the manti dimsums.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was incredible especially the beef lagman and the manti dimsums.”August 2025
“We got the beef buns, beef noodles and lamb kebabs. Everything was super delicious and we ordered the buns twice! Perfect food to suite this weather.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We got the beef buns, beef noodles and lamb kebabs. Everything was super delicious and we ordered the buns twice! Perfect food to suite this weather.”January 2025
“We also tried the black mushroom, it was unique.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We also tried the black mushroom, it was unique.”June 2024
“Their staff is polite and their food is too good. Like their Kao Bao Zi (Oven Baked Minced Meat Buns), Te Se Gan Bian Chao Mian (Hand Made Spicy Dried Noodles with meat and veggies), Kao Yang Pai (Grilled Meat Cubes), Te Se Su Cai (Stir Fried Veggies with Walnuts), Gan Gou Zhua Fan (Meat and Carrot Pulao), Bo Pi Bao Zi (Steamed Buns with Minced Meat) and Hu Pi La Zi (Stir Fry Egg plant).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their staff is polite and their food is too good. Like their Kao Bao Zi (Oven Baked Minced Meat Buns), Te Se Gan Bian Chao Mian (Hand Made Spicy Dried Noodles with meat and veggies), Kao Yang Pai (Grilled Meat Cubes), Te Se Su Cai (Stir Fried Veggies with Walnuts), Gan Gou Zhua Fan (Meat and Carrot Pulao), Bo Pi Bao Zi (Steamed Buns with Minced Meat) and Hu Pi La Zi (Stir Fry Egg plant).”February 2023
“The chicken mince noodles, the sauce is very nice and the noodle is a little chewy, fantastic taste!🍜”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The chicken mince noodles, the sauce is very nice and the noodle is a little chewy, fantastic taste!🍜”September 2025
“They served an amazing chilly paste ( to die for)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They served an amazing chilly paste ( to die for)”March 2023
“Cucumber salad is super refreshing, kabeb is tasty too.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Cucumber salad is super refreshing, kabeb is tasty too.”September 2021
“Their staff is polite and their food is too good. Like their Kao Bao Zi (Oven Baked Minced Meat Buns), Te Se Gan Bian Chao Mian (Hand Made Spicy Dried Noodles with meat and veggies), Kao Yang Pai (Grilled Meat Cubes), Te Se Su Cai (Stir Fried Veggies with Walnuts), Gan Gou Zhua Fan (Meat and Carrot Pulao), Bo Pi Bao Zi (Steamed Buns with Minced Meat) and Hu Pi La Zi (Stir Fry Egg plant).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their staff is polite and their food is too good. Like their Kao Bao Zi (Oven Baked Minced Meat Buns), Te Se Gan Bian Chao Mian (Hand Made Spicy Dried Noodles with meat and veggies), Kao Yang Pai (Grilled Meat Cubes), Te Se Su Cai (Stir Fried Veggies with Walnuts), Gan Gou Zhua Fan (Meat and Carrot Pulao), Bo Pi Bao Zi (Steamed Buns with Minced Meat) and Hu Pi La Zi (Stir Fry Egg plant).”February 2023
“AMAZING FOOD!!! Some of the best food I’ve had in UAE, the Gosh Naan was AMAZING and a MUSTTTT try if you visit”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“AMAZING FOOD!!! Some of the best food I’ve had in UAE, the Gosh Naan was AMAZING and a MUSTTTT try if you visit”January 2026
“THE BEST! My favorite dishes are Guru Laghman (pic attached) and the spicy stir fried noodles. Their noodles are homemade and always fresh. Highly recommended.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“THE BEST! My favorite dishes are Guru Laghman (pic attached) and the spicy stir fried noodles. Their noodles are homemade and always fresh. Highly recommended.”May 2024
“We just can't have enough of the Hand Pulled Dry Noodles. The beef is succulent, well complimented by Noodles & Sauce.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We just can't have enough of the Hand Pulled Dry Noodles. The beef is succulent, well complimented by Noodles & Sauce.”September 2024
“Their staff is polite and their food is too good. Like their Kao Bao Zi (Oven Baked Minced Meat Buns), Te Se Gan Bian Chao Mian (Hand Made Spicy Dried Noodles with meat and veggies), Kao Yang Pai (Grilled Meat Cubes), Te Se Su Cai (Stir Fried Veggies with Walnuts), Gan Gou Zhua Fan (Meat and Carrot Pulao), Bo Pi Bao Zi (Steamed Buns with Minced Meat) and Hu Pi La Zi (Stir Fry Egg plant).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their staff is polite and their food is too good. Like their Kao Bao Zi (Oven Baked Minced Meat Buns), Te Se Gan Bian Chao Mian (Hand Made Spicy Dried Noodles with meat and veggies), Kao Yang Pai (Grilled Meat Cubes), Te Se Su Cai (Stir Fried Veggies with Walnuts), Gan Gou Zhua Fan (Meat and Carrot Pulao), Bo Pi Bao Zi (Steamed Buns with Minced Meat) and Hu Pi La Zi (Stir Fry Egg plant).”February 2023
“Their staff is polite and their food is too good. Like their Kao Bao Zi (Oven Baked Minced Meat Buns), Te Se Gan Bian Chao Mian (Hand Made Spicy Dried Noodles with meat and veggies), Kao Yang Pai (Grilled Meat Cubes), Te Se Su Cai (Stir Fried Veggies with Walnuts), Gan Gou Zhua Fan (Meat and Carrot Pulao), Bo Pi Bao Zi (Steamed Buns with Minced Meat) and Hu Pi La Zi (Stir Fry Egg plant).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their staff is polite and their food is too good. Like their Kao Bao Zi (Oven Baked Minced Meat Buns), Te Se Gan Bian Chao Mian (Hand Made Spicy Dried Noodles with meat and veggies), Kao Yang Pai (Grilled Meat Cubes), Te Se Su Cai (Stir Fried Veggies with Walnuts), Gan Gou Zhua Fan (Meat and Carrot Pulao), Bo Pi Bao Zi (Steamed Buns with Minced Meat) and Hu Pi La Zi (Stir Fry Egg plant).”February 2023
“The Kao Baozi - buns stuffed with lamb and onions are a good way to start the meal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Kao Baozi - buns stuffed with lamb and onions are a good way to start the meal.”June 2026
“Their staff is polite and their food is too good. Like their Kao Bao Zi (Oven Baked Minced Meat Buns), Te Se Gan Bian Chao Mian (Hand Made Spicy Dried Noodles with meat and veggies), Kao Yang Pai (Grilled Meat Cubes), Te Se Su Cai (Stir Fried Veggies with Walnuts), Gan Gou Zhua Fan (Meat and Carrot Pulao), Bo Pi Bao Zi (Steamed Buns with Minced Meat) and Hu Pi La Zi (Stir Fry Egg plant).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their staff is polite and their food is too good. Like their Kao Bao Zi (Oven Baked Minced Meat Buns), Te Se Gan Bian Chao Mian (Hand Made Spicy Dried Noodles with meat and veggies), Kao Yang Pai (Grilled Meat Cubes), Te Se Su Cai (Stir Fried Veggies with Walnuts), Gan Gou Zhua Fan (Meat and Carrot Pulao), Bo Pi Bao Zi (Steamed Buns with Minced Meat) and Hu Pi La Zi (Stir Fry Egg plant).”February 2023
“The chicken and sauce on the laghmian and dapanji banmian is perfect (spicy lovers only).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The chicken and sauce on the laghmian and dapanji banmian is perfect (spicy lovers only).”March 2021
“Recommend their samsa and muer mashroom sauce, and pilov. Lagman was decent too.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Recommend their samsa and muer mashroom sauce, and pilov. Lagman was decent too.”September 2025
“I tried the lamb cubes and the kidney and I liked them both.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried the lamb cubes and the kidney and I liked them both.”September 2021
“We got the beef buns, beef noodles and lamb kebabs. Everything was super delicious and we ordered the buns twice! Perfect food to suite this weather.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We got the beef buns, beef noodles and lamb kebabs. Everything was super delicious and we ordered the buns twice! Perfect food to suite this weather.”January 2025
“3. Lamb plov – very good. The meat was tender and the rice was fragrant with just the right texture. 4.5/5”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“3. Lamb plov – very good. The meat was tender and the rice was fragrant with just the right texture. 4.5/5”May 2026
“Manti, shashlik, and of course samsa, the taste is super authentic, exact how it should be. I don’t have many photos just because food was so good that we finished it super quickly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Manti, shashlik, and of course samsa, the taste is super authentic, exact how it should be. I don’t have many photos just because food was so good that we finished it super quickly.”September 2025
“The food was incredible especially the beef lagman and the manti dimsums.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was incredible especially the beef lagman and the manti dimsums.”August 2025
“Dumplings were great plus their Mix Chinese noodles..... complimentary tea were great 😍😍😍👌👌 nice place for families”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Dumplings were great plus their Mix Chinese noodles..... complimentary tea were great 😍😍😍👌👌 nice place for families”May 2024
“Recommend their samsa and muer mashroom sauce, and pilov. Lagman was decent too.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Recommend their samsa and muer mashroom sauce, and pilov. Lagman was decent too.”September 2025
“Recommend their samsa and muer mashroom sauce, and pilov. Lagman was decent too.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Recommend their samsa and muer mashroom sauce, and pilov. Lagman was decent too.”September 2025
“We had the Rou Nang which is like a Beef and Onion Pie (28aed). It was quite good. Slightly overwhelming with the onion taste at the beginning. But the crust was quite good -- chewy and crispy at the same time. It needed a bit if dipping sauce and the chili oil made it more balanced.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had the Rou Nang which is like a Beef and Onion Pie (28aed). It was quite good. Slightly overwhelming with the onion taste at the beginning. But the crust was quite good -- chewy and crispy at the same time. It needed a bit if dipping sauce and the chili oil made it more balanced.”July 2023
“Manti, shashlik, and of course samsa, the taste is super authentic, exact how it should be. I don’t have many photos just because food was so good that we finished it super quickly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Manti, shashlik, and of course samsa, the taste is super authentic, exact how it should be. I don’t have many photos just because food was so good that we finished it super quickly.”September 2025
“2. Spicy fried noodles with beef – nice flavor and well-seasoned. 4.0/5”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“2. Spicy fried noodles with beef – nice flavor and well-seasoned. 4.0/5”May 2026
“The spicy fried noodles with berg and chives was good but you need to ask them to make it extra spicy if you want to get the taste of chilli.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The spicy fried noodles with berg and chives was good but you need to ask them to make it extra spicy if you want to get the taste of chilli.”June 2026
“THE BEST! My favorite dishes are Guru Laghman (pic attached) and the spicy stir fried noodles. Their noodles are homemade and always fresh. Highly recommended.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“THE BEST! My favorite dishes are Guru Laghman (pic attached) and the spicy stir fried noodles. Their noodles are homemade and always fresh. Highly recommended.”May 2024
“And their tea with orange is so yum also, plus the kebab and we got the sweet stuff with caramel inside which was very good as well 😋 Will always come back to this place.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“And their tea with orange is so yum also, plus the kebab and we got the sweet stuff with caramel inside which was very good as well 😋 Will always come back to this place.”March 2025
“Their staff is polite and their food is too good. Like their Kao Bao Zi (Oven Baked Minced Meat Buns), Te Se Gan Bian Chao Mian (Hand Made Spicy Dried Noodles with meat and veggies), Kao Yang Pai (Grilled Meat Cubes), Te Se Su Cai (Stir Fried Veggies with Walnuts), Gan Gou Zhua Fan (Meat and Carrot Pulao), Bo Pi Bao Zi (Steamed Buns with Minced Meat) and Hu Pi La Zi (Stir Fry Egg plant).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their staff is polite and their food is too good. Like their Kao Bao Zi (Oven Baked Minced Meat Buns), Te Se Gan Bian Chao Mian (Hand Made Spicy Dried Noodles with meat and veggies), Kao Yang Pai (Grilled Meat Cubes), Te Se Su Cai (Stir Fried Veggies with Walnuts), Gan Gou Zhua Fan (Meat and Carrot Pulao), Bo Pi Bao Zi (Steamed Buns with Minced Meat) and Hu Pi La Zi (Stir Fry Egg plant).”February 2023
“Their staff is polite and their food is too good. Like their Kao Bao Zi (Oven Baked Minced Meat Buns), Te Se Gan Bian Chao Mian (Hand Made Spicy Dried Noodles with meat and veggies), Kao Yang Pai (Grilled Meat Cubes), Te Se Su Cai (Stir Fried Veggies with Walnuts), Gan Gou Zhua Fan (Meat and Carrot Pulao), Bo Pi Bao Zi (Steamed Buns with Minced Meat) and Hu Pi La Zi (Stir Fry Egg plant).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their staff is polite and their food is too good. Like their Kao Bao Zi (Oven Baked Minced Meat Buns), Te Se Gan Bian Chao Mian (Hand Made Spicy Dried Noodles with meat and veggies), Kao Yang Pai (Grilled Meat Cubes), Te Se Su Cai (Stir Fried Veggies with Walnuts), Gan Gou Zhua Fan (Meat and Carrot Pulao), Bo Pi Bao Zi (Steamed Buns with Minced Meat) and Hu Pi La Zi (Stir Fry Egg plant).”February 2023
“The tian pin had caramel inside it and was just the right sweetness to end the meal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The tian pin had caramel inside it and was just the right sweetness to end the meal.”June 2026
“The noodles ( tube noodles)were much better than the Indian Chinese noodles that we get.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The noodles ( tube noodles)were much better than the Indian Chinese noodles that we get.”March 2023
Only neutral feedback
“1. Braised lamb chops with onions and leeks – flavorful, though the meat was a little tough. 3.0/5”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
“Food is so so delicious especially the noodles and dumplings. And the Tashkent Tea is so great and shouldn't be missed out.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food is so so delicious especially the noodles and dumplings. And the Tashkent Tea is so great and shouldn't be missed out.”December 2024
“I tried the Tashkent tea which contains lemons, mint and honey, and it was amazing.”September 2021
“And their tea with orange is so yum also, plus the kebab and we got the sweet stuff with caramel inside which was very good as well 😋 Will always come back to this place.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“And their tea with orange is so yum also, plus the kebab and we got the sweet stuff with caramel inside which was very good as well 😋 Will always come back to this place.”March 2025
“The grilled marinated lamb chops needs to be hot as it was a bit chewy when it got cold.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The grilled marinated lamb chops needs to be hot as it was a bit chewy when it got cold.”June 2026
“but the reason why I am giving three stars is because we ordered mutton dim sum and the wrapper was thick and chewy felt like the wrapper didn't get steamed well the meat had absolutely no flavor to it and when we complained and told them we didn't want it as it wasn't good they said we will still need to pay for it even though we didn't want to take it home pictures.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“but the reason why I am giving three stars is because we ordered mutton dim sum and the wrapper was thick and chewy felt like the wrapper didn't get steamed well the meat had absolutely no flavor to it and when we complained and told them we didn't want it as it wasn't good they said we will still need to pay for it even though we didn't want to take it home pictures.”May 2021
Request spice. Ask for extra spice with the fried noodles if you want a stronger chilli flavour.
Order samsa early. Samsa may take time to prepare, so order it early rather than adding it at the end.
Separate takeaway. For takeaway lagman, ask for the noodles and sauce separately to help maintain the dish on the journey.
Try the tea. The complimentary tea is worth accepting; reviewers mention lemon-mint, orange and Tashkent versions.
Allow time. Some made-to-order dumplings took around 20 minutes, so allow extra time if ordering them.
Street parking. Free street parking was reported near the restaurant, which is useful when visiting International City.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
A takeaway customer paid for two kebabs but received only one, described as leftovers.
One review reports that a packed delivery arrived carelessly handled, despite the food itself receiving full marks.
Lamb chops and some pilov meat were reported as tough or chewy, especially once the chops cooled.
One diner noticed flies around the table, which affected the meal despite praising the noodles and service.
A regular customer reported a 20% price increase alongside portions becoming 25–35% smaller.
The Bottom Line
Zam Zam Suyi is a strong pick in International City for Uyghur and western Chinese food, especially if hand-pulled noodles are the reason for your visit. The beef lagman, chicken mince noodles and Da Pan Ji Ban Mian all receive specific praise, while the lamb-and-onion baked buns are repeatedly described as crisp, juicy and exceptional. Shashlik, samsa, manti and pilov give groups plenty to explore beyond noodles.
Portions are often described as generous, with reviewers saying there was enough takeaway to last for days and that dishes worked well for sharing. The restaurant also suits diners new to the cuisine: servers have patiently explained the menu and helped guests choose unfamiliar dishes. Complimentary tea is a recurring touch, and the setting has been described as cosy, clean and suitable for families.
Free street parking was reported nearby. There are a few reasons to order carefully. One takeaway customer received only one kebab instead of two, while another reported careless packing.
Lamb chops can become chewy when cold, and samsa may take time to prepare. Ask for extra spice if you want real chilli heat, and request noodles and sauce separately for takeaway. Price feedback is mixed: one recent regular reported higher prices and smaller portions.