This Xinjiang restaurant has become so popular (and, consequently overpriced) that reservations are necessary almost every night of the week. The primary dish is lamb, served in any number of styles—as roasted kebabs (yang rou chuan), roasted and stir-fried (chao kao yang rou) or served with chopped noodles and vegetables (chao mian pian). The lamb tends to be spicy, so those with sensitive palates should choose stir-fried, rather than roasted, dishes. Dinner becomes a real event after 7:30 pm, when the resident Uighur musicians pick up their instruments. They're joined on stage by gyrating Uighur dancers. Be warned: Afunti is difficult to find. A taxi is the best way to get there. English menus are available. Daily for lunch and dinner (last order 10:30 pm). Reservations recommended. $$. Most major credit cards. 2 Houguaibang Hutong, Chaoyangmennei Dajie, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Phone 6525-1071.
