Authentic Xi'an street food & hand-pulled noodles. Bold, spicy flavors w/ amazing value.
This beloved NYC institution brings the vibrant and authentic flavors of Xi'an, China, right to your table. Famous for its hand-pulled noodles and unique street food, it offers a delicious and affordable culinary adventure. The menu features bold, spicy, and savory dishes that have garnered a loyal following across the city.
This restaurant specializes in Xi'an-style Chinese cuisine, with a strong emphasis on hand-pulled noodles and traditional street food. The Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Pulled Noodles are a standout, frequently mentioned as a must-try. Other popular items include liang pi, lamb burgers, and various dumplings. While the majority of feedback is highly positive, some diners have noted that spiciness levels can vary, and certain dishes may have changed or been removed from the menu.
"The Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Pulled Noodles (often referred to as 'N1' or 'A1') are a highly recommended signature dish. Other favorites include Liang Pi (cold skin noodles), lamb burgers, and various dumplings, with the spicy and sour lamb dumplings and spinach dumplings also receiving specific praise."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its authentic and flavorful Xi'an cuisine, particularly the hand-pulled noodles and spicy lamb dishes. While most find it to be a fantastic value, a few have noted occasional inconsistencies in quality across locations or changes in menu items over time.
Important Note
Some users have noted a decrease in the quality or consistency of certain dishes compared to previous years, and some adventurous menu items may no longer be available. Spiciness levels can also vary, and one user found the Mt Qi noodles to be inferior to a now-closed competitor.
"The user is asking for better alternatives to Xian Famous Foods for a specific dish, noting the unique wok hei flavor achieved through oil searing."
Neutral"The mapo tofu from Xi'an Famous Foods is highly praised with multiple "fire" emojis."
Positive"Spicy cumin lamb noodles from Xian Famous Foods are mentioned as a favorite random dish."
Positive"Mapo tofu from Xi'an Famous Foods is listed as a recommended dish."
Positive"The sister restaurant to Traif, Xi'an, is Mexican-inspired and also offers a tasting menu, though the commenter has not tried it."
Neutral"This comment recommends Xi'an famous foods and also Kati Roll."
Positive"Xian famous food on 46th street is recommended."
Positive"Xian Famous Foods was listed among several other restaurants as a good place to eat near Times Square."
Positive"Xian Famous Foods was included in a list of various restaurant recommendations."
Neutral"The spicy and sour lamb dumplings at Xi'an Famous Foods were absolutely loved."
Positive"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."
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