Afanti Barbecue (阿凡提烧烤)

Afanti Barbecue (阿凡提烧烤) is a Xinjiang-style skewer restaurant in Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, about 240 m south of the intersection of Huajing Road and Lujing East Road. The name refers to Afanti, a folk figure from Uyghur storytelling, and signals the halal Xinjiang cooking of China's northwest, which differs from the Cantonese food usually associated with Guangdong. The restaurant is known for lamb skewers and also offers vegetarian skewers. Lamb skewers are threaded with cubes of meat and fat, seasoned with cumin, chilli and salt, and grilled over charcoal or heat until the edges char, a street-food classic throughout China. Vegetarian skewers use vegetables, mushrooms or tofu and give non-meat eaters something to share at the table. As a halal barbecue venue, it does not serve pork, which makes it a practical option for Muslim visitors. No Michelin recognition or chef lineage is confirmed. The dining room is a casual barbecue eatery, and the atmosphere is informal and social, with groups sharing skewers, bread and cold drinks; noise levels can be high at peak times, and dress is casual. Tea and soft drinks are typical, and because halal venues may not serve alcohol, visitors should check the policy. Reservations are not usually required, and the restaurant operates mainly on a walk-in basis, though large groups may wish to call ahead. Opening hours have not been verified, so check Dianping. Spending is modest, about CNY 50-90 per person (roughly USD 7.50-13.50), depending on the number of skewers ordered. The location is south of central Chancheng and away from the main temple area, so visitors usually arrive by taxi or ride-hailing app and can search for the Chinese name in a map app. Barbecue is best eaten in the evening, when the grills are busiest. Ordering skewers in rounds keeps them hot, and asking for a mild seasoning helps diners who dislike chilli.