Silk Road Murat: A Hidden Gem of Uyghur Cooking in Southern Saitama

Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

Eli Huxur puts the finishing touches on Uyghur naan before baking. (© Kumazaki Takashi)

A plate of polo, a dish found in various forms across Central Asia. (© Kumazaki Takashi)

Baking naan fills the restaurant with an enticing aroma. (© Kumazaki Takashi)

Aytursun Tohti holds cooking events and other gatherings introducing Uyghur culture. (© Kumazaki Takashi)

Laghman is one of the best-known dishes of Uyghur cuisine. (© Kumazaki Takashi)

The exterior of Silk Road Murat. (© Kumazaki Takashi)