Jahunger Providence

I knew it would be good with its James Beard Award nomination, and it did not disappoint. The food was flavorful and just the right amount of spice. The honey cake and coffee ice cream was a sweet ending. It's a small cozy space. The servers were friendly. I will be back for more!

Honestly, I was expecting to be blown away due to the recent buzz from the Cambridge location. Loved the location and service. However, there is definitely room for improvement. Food: bold flavors for sure but could you perhaps ease up on the salt content? 🙂 Lamb skewers were well-flavored, tender, but overly salted. 7/10 The fillings in the lamb dumplings was a bit on the mushy side. Though the flavor and texture if the skin were decent. 6/10 Jahunger noodles were flavorful. Noods were quite al dente, perhaps a little too Al dente. Beef slices were chewy sirloin pieces which could benefit from some tenderizing. 7/10 Eggplant dish was flavorful but a bit on the salty side. 7/10 Will try other dishes at the other location sometime.

Last night I met a stranger at a bar in Providence. We started talking about food, as one does, and the moment he said “My favorite place here is Jahunger,” we were immediately friends. Jahunger is one of those places where I’m pretty sure everything is good. I say “pretty sure” because I’m stuck in a long-term relationship with the same dish I ordered last time and have been craving ever since. I don’t even know how to properly explain it, because it’s the kind of place you really just have to experience. The chicken stew is cozy and perfectly spiced. Their signature Beef JaHunger noodles come with fresh, house-made noodles that actually have bite and texture. And the lamb dumplings?...Forget about it! But seriously, Jahunger hasn’t just fed me well, it’s given me, and everyone I’ve dr

The food here is very good and large portions. They have a large variety of options and the lamb skewers are incredible. I would recommend this to anyone in the area.

Unexpectedly good Uighur food in Providence. I ordered the laghman and lamb skewers. The noodles must have been handmade: they were extremely springy and al dente (Q弹 is the Chinese term), just the right texture. The lamb was cooked perfectly. A bit too much salt in the seasoning, but otherwise, the flavor was perfect. I'd be a regular if I lived nearby.