Hwa ShooShoo Xinjiang Fried Rice Noodles

Loved this spot in Flushing! The yogurt (original, mango, and Yangzhi Ganlu) was rich and not too sweet, with a super creamy top layer. The chicken rice noodles were flavorful, and the beef skewers were juicy. Definitely coming back!

I tried the Xinjiang stir fried rice noodles from Hwa shooshoo, and it was absolutely amazing! The rice noodles were perfectly chewy and soaked up all the rich, spicy flavors. The beef was tender and generous in portion, and the veggies added a nice crunchy balance. The sauce was fragrant and flavorful with just the right amount of heat, addictive but not overwhelming. Every bite was packed with aroma and wok hei. The portion size was great too, super satisfying! The restaurant is clean, the service is friendly, and the food comes out quickly. Overall, delicious, bold, and worth every penny. Hwa shooshoo Xinjiang stir fried rice noodles are definitely going on my repeat order list!

I didn't get a picture of the food, but they specialize in beef rice noodles and skewers. It was really good. Very saucy. Beef was good quality. I didn't get to eat enough because we wanted to try other things, so i went back to bk to dunhuang rice noodles for dinner, and it can't even compare. The skewers were good too. Well seasoned and again, good cuts of meat. They had a milk skin dessert that’s basically a yogurt, and it was also very good.

This is a corner stall in the Tangram Food Court. It was our third stop for this weekend’s food crawl. We had lamb skewers earlier at Eat Up, so we thought it would be a good comparison. Well, this one was a big letdown. First, the notification didn’t work. After orders from the kiosk where there was only one person ahead of me. I waited for 15-20 minutes and still no text. I saw the person in front of me also went up because his order also wasn’t served. He couldn’t believe it’s taking this long either. The amount of protein in the skewers was simply pathetic, feeling like one segment too short. One piece was completely fatty, and another segment was part of a bony cartilage which I had to spit out. We also tried their milk skin yogurt. It was pre-packaged in a cup. The texture was nice and silky. It was slightly sweet and not sour at all as I had feared. But at $5.50 that’s an expensive cup of yogurt.

Hwa ShooShoo specializes in Xinjiang-style fried rice noodles, rooted in the Uyghur culinary traditions of China’s northwest. On my visit, I ordered the Beef Xinjiang Fried Rice Noodles, Lamb Skewers, and Steamed Milk Yogurt. The Beef Xinjiang Fried Rice Noodles had a pleasant chew, but the flavor was muted compared to what this dish is meant to deliver. Traditionally, Xinjiang fried rice noodles 炒米粉 are stir-fried over high heat with wide, chewy noodles, beef or lamb, garlic, chili peppers, onions, and vegetables like celery and bell pepper. The seasoning is heavily influenced by the spices of Central Asia, especially cumin, chili flakes, black pepper, and sometimes star anise or Sichuan peppercorn for added depth. The balance should be smoky, spicy, and savory, with the meat and vegetables absorbing the heat of the wok. At Hwa ShooShoo, however, the seasoning leaned mild, and the beef portion was noticeably small for the price, making the dish feel less satisfying than versions found elsewhere in Flushing. The Lamb Skewers 羊肉串 are one of Xinjiang’s most famous culinary exports. Historically, skewered lamb cooked over open fire was a staple of Uyghur street food culture, and today, it has spread across China as one of the country’s most beloved snacks. Traditionally, the skewers are marinated with a mixture of ground cumin, dried chili flakes, garlic, sesame seeds, and salt before being grilled until smoky and charred. At their best, they are juicy, fragrant, and layered with heat. At Hwa ShooShoo, the skewers carried the right notes of cumin and chili, but the portion size was modest, and they lacked the smoky richness that comes from grilling over charcoal. The surprise highlight of the meal was the Steamed Milk Yogurt. Dairy plays an important role in Xinjiang cuisine because of the region’s nomadic heritage, where herding sheep, goats, and cattle has long been central to daily life. Yogurt, cheese, and milk-based desserts are staples of Uyghur dining traditions. Hwa ShooShoo’s version was creamy, tangy, and lightly sweet, providing a refreshing balance to the heavier noodle and lamb dishes. It felt like the most authentic and memorable part of the experience. The overall dining experience was affected by a long wait for food, which made the smaller portions and milder flavors feel less worthwhile. While the restaurant introduces diners to Xinjiang staples, it does so with a lighter hand reducing the boldness and intensity of spices that make the cuisine so distinctive. Flushing is home to a wealth of Xinjiang restaurants, many of which offer larger portions, stronger flavors, and a closer reflection of the cuisine’s true character. Hwa ShooShoo is not a bad place to try, particularly if you are curious and want to sample their Steamed Milk Yogurt, but it is not the best choice for affordability or for those seeking the full, spice-forward experience of authentic Xinjiang cooking.