Because it is common knowledge that the greatest pleasure lies in the anticipation, guests at Ye Li Xia Li readily accept the waiting time until their table number is called. The food from Xinjiang, the autonomous Uyghur region in far northwestern China, is particularly delicious, exotic, and authentic. In terms of appearance and flavor, the juicy lamb skewers, the refreshing “tiger salad,” and the homemade yogurt are all slightly reminiscent of Turkish cuisine.