Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant

Authentic, inexpensive and delicious
Popular plate: Their lamb skewers - well seasoned, sizzling chunks of meat - are of the best in town, but be sure to try their sweet home-made yoghurt to dollop on your meat.

Word to the wise: The staff here are known for being notoriously temperamental. Let's hope you catch them on a good day.
China's Muslim cuisine comes primarily from the north-westerly province Xinjiang - at the heart of the Silk Road - and is revered for its lamb chuan’r (skewers) rubbed in chilli and cumin and chewy, sesame encrusted Nang bread.

Crescent moon is the real deal, both in terms of decor and flavor. It has to be said, though, that it’s hardly relaxing; you’ll fight to hear yourself over the Arabic music and clattering of dishes, and the mixture of hookah and barbecue smoke is overpowering, if atmospheric. On the other hand, their freshly made yoghurt, charred and stewed meats and thick noodle soups are utterly delicious so you won't leave complaining.