Fiery Xi'an street food & hand-pulled noodles, inc. spicy cumin lamb. A true NY classic.
This popular chain specializes in authentic Xi'an cuisine, particularly their famous hand-pulled noodles. Customers rave about the spicy cumin lamb, liang pi, and various noodle dishes. It's a go-to spot for quick, flavorful, and affordable meals, often described as a classic New York experience.
Specializing in Xi'an street food, the star of the menu is their hand-pulled noodles, with the spicy cumin lamb variation being a crowd favorite. Other highly recommended dishes include liang pi (cold skin noodles), lamb burgers, and various dumplings. While most feedback is positive, a minority of reviews mention occasional inconsistencies or reduced spiciness in some dishes.
"The spicy cumin lamb hand-pulled noodles are frequently cited as the signature and must-try dish. Liang pi (cold skin noodles) and lamb burgers are also highly recommended, often paired with their refreshing cucumber salad."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic and flavorful Xi'an cuisine, especially the hand-pulled noodles and spicy cumin lamb. While a few mention recent price increases or past inconsistencies, the overall sentiment is highly positive, emphasizing value and unique taste.
Important Note
Some users have noted that certain dishes like lamb face salad and oxtail are no longer on the menu. There are also a few mentions of the spiciness level decreasing or inconsistencies in flavor across different locations or over time.
"This user believes Xi'an Famous Foods offers the best, most flavorful, and overall great value meal in NYC."
Positive"Xian's Famous Foods offers Liang Pi for under $10, which this vegan user considers their favorite value meal and a favorite bite overall."
Positive"The commenter recommends the Xi'an noodle place, highlighting the '4-in-1 noodles'."
Positive"This user is obsessed with the dumplings from Xi'an Famous Foods and provided a link to their website."
Positive"This user was looking for biang biang noodles similar to those from Xi'an Famous Foods and was interested in making them at home."
Neutral"This user mentioned that Xi'an Famous Foods offers meal kits that include biang biang noodle dough, allowing for fresh, hand-pulled noodles at home."
Positive"This commenter mentioned Xian Famous Foods is good, but suggested skipping it if the user already has good Xian-style handpulled noodles in Philly."
Neutral"Instead of Xi'an Famous Foods, consider the New World Mall Food Court in Flushing for a potentially better experience."
Negative"The commenter 'updooted' Xian Famous Foods, indicating a positive experience, and noted they frequented it when living in Chelsea."
Positive"Xian Famous Foods is listed as a recommendation."
Positive"The user mentioned Xian Famous Foods in the context of restaurants that are part of a chain with 20 or more locations, which are legally required to post calorie counts and provide nutrition information upon request."
Neutral"Local chili crisps/oil from Xian Famous Foods was recommended as a take-home souvenir."
Positive"The commenter agrees that the Number 1 (likely referring to a specific noodle dish) and the lamb burger are a perfect combo at Xi'an Famous Foods, noting the burger has a good amount of lamb."
Positive"The commenter is unsure if portion sizes for the lamb burger vary by location, noting a possible difference between the 8th Ave and Williamsburg branches. They find it to be a great bargain for its price and taste."
Positive"The commenter suggests pairing the Liang Pi noodles (cold, crunchy noodles with seitan) with a lamb burger from Xi'an Famous Foods, describing it as a great combination."
Positive"The original poster highlights Xi'an Famous Foods, particularly recommending their lamb dishes like the lamb noodles and lamb burger due to the quality and value. They also mention the lamb burger is a good size and cost-effective."
Positive"Xian Famous Foods is considered one of the overall best options for a quick bite near Lincoln Center."
Positive"The commenter recommends the spicy lamb noodles at Xian Famous Foods, located on 74th and Amsterdam."
Positive"Xian Famous Foods is listed as a recommended restaurant that is a 10-15 minute walk from Times Square."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a place to repeat."
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