World Dining Adventures

February's World Dining Adventure is the Dolan Uyghur Restaurant located in Rockville just one block off Rockville Pike where Beall and Maryland Avenues meet.  The restaurant is fairly new and replaces the Peter Chang restaurant that had been in the location for several years.

The Uyghur people are a Turkic-speaking, predominantly Sunni Muslim group that traditionally inhabited the East Turkistan region of Central Asia. “Dolan” is the name of an ancient tribe of Uyghur people who lived in the Taklamakan Desert. Today, there are an estimated 15-20 million Uyghurs living in the region which China has designated the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. 

Dolan’s owner, Hamid Kerim, escaped from East Turkistan (AKA Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region), emigrated to the United States and created this restaurant to raise awareness about the mistreatment of the Uyghur people. 

The unique character of Uyghur cuisine is a result of local products, traditional cooking methods, and recipes that have been passed down through generations. Uyghur food reflects the influence of neighboring cultures such as Greek, Persian, and Arabic cultures, yet its food culture is uniquely its own. Dolan Uyghur Restaurant is one of the first Uyghur restaurants in the DMV.

At Dolan, there will be hand-pulled noodles, chicken stew and other soups, handmade dumplings, kebabs, and many more delicious dishes, all prepared with fresh ingredients, authentic recipes, and cultural pride.   The restaurant does not offer alcoholic drinks, and boasts large dessert slices that might tempt many even after a full meal.

Register at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/world-dining-adventure-dolan-uyghur-restaurant