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Xi’an Famous Foods began as a 200 square foot basement stall in the Golden Shopping Mall in Flushing, N.Y. The original location, established in late 2005, was the first restaurant to bring the little-known cuisine of Xi’an to the United States. Since then, it’s become a beloved local fast-casual chain, with locations spread across New York City, as well as locations in Boston, Philadelphia, Virginia, etc. As a family-owned business, Xi’an Famous Foods looks to reintroduce the world to the unique western Chinese cuisine of the founder’s hometown through some classic dishes: liang pi “cold-skin noodles stewed pork burgers, wide hand-pulled “biang biang” noodles, and more, all in their most authentic forms based on family recipes.
Local counter-serve chain offering Xi’an-style Chinese fare, including noodles, soups & sandwiches.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 60 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 786-2068
Website: http://www.xianfoods.com/
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Reviews
Julie T
First time to try Xi’An famous foods. We got N1-lamb noodles, F8-Pork Dumplings & B2-lamb burger. After the lunch both ppl stomach have been grouchy for the rest of the day! It seems like the flavor/sauce was full of preservatives and additives. Not particularly healthy ingredients.
Store was clean and organized.
… moreStore was clean and organized.
Jon W
Xian Famous Foods is a must go to restaurant whenever we visit NYC. We had spicy cumin beef hand-ripped noodles, spicy cumin lamb and pork hand-ripped noodles in soup, and spicy/sour spinach dumplings.
The food is tasty, spicy, extremely flavorsome, and reasonably priced.
This is a limited seating restaurant where you order first and pick up at the front counter when ready. You can pay at the counter or on two freestanding touch screen tablets at the front waiting area.
… moreThe food is tasty, spicy, extremely flavorsome, and reasonably priced.
This is a limited seating restaurant where you order first and pick up at the front counter when ready. You can pay at the counter or on two freestanding touch screen tablets at the front waiting area.
Vay Van
Xi’an Famous Foods is one of those places you hear about so much that by the time you finally go, you expect the heavens to part, chili oil to rain down, and a cumin-scented angel to hand you a steaming bowl of noodles. Instead… I got slapped in the face with mediocrity and a side of regret.
This chain went from a tiny shop in Flushing to 18 locations across NYC, which is impressive. But after eating here, I think they expanded faster than their flavor did. Honestly, the food tasted like someone hit the “mute” button on what Xi’an cuisine is supposed to be: bold, sour, spicy, and unapologetic.
Let’s break it down:
Liang Pi Cold-Skin Noodles: Traditionally, this dish should be tangy, nutty, garlicky, spicy. Basically the life of the party. Mine was bland, boring, and about as refreshing as a room-temperature glass of tap water. Sesame paste? Garlic? Chili oil? Missing. It was like the noodles showed up but forgot to bring their personality.
Hand-Ripped Chicken Noodles: The famous biang biang noodles should be thick, chewy, and glorious but the flavor was all jalapeños and no balance. Spicy? Yes. Tangy and complex? Nope. It felt like the cook ran out of vinegar and just said, “Eh, throw in some green peppers, they’ll never notice.” Spoiler… I noticed.
Spicy & Sour Pork Dumplings: Finally, something that worked. Thick chewy skins, juicy filling, a sauce that actually made me smile. If this meal were a talent show, the dumplings were Beyoncé and everything else was a failed juggler.
Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger (Rou Jia Mo): The star dish of Xi’an, hyped on every TV show and food blog. I was ready for fireworks. Instead, I got dry flatbread and lamb so overcooked it could’ve doubled as jerky. The cumin… the whole point of the dish was MIA. It was like ordering a margarita and getting a Capri Sun. Truly offensive.
Ordering here is touchscreen easy, the space is fast-casual, and I don’t mind that. What I do mind is food this famous tasting this… forgettable.
Maybe I’m just spoiled coming from California, where Asian food actually smacks. But in Midtown, Xi’an Famous Foods felt like the “lite beer” version of Xi’an cuisine: all the calories and carbs, none of the buzz.
Final verdict: Save your hype for something else. Unless you really, really like dumplings, or want to practice disappointment in a controlled environment.
… moreThis chain went from a tiny shop in Flushing to 18 locations across NYC, which is impressive. But after eating here, I think they expanded faster than their flavor did. Honestly, the food tasted like someone hit the “mute” button on what Xi’an cuisine is supposed to be: bold, sour, spicy, and unapologetic.
Let’s break it down:
Liang Pi Cold-Skin Noodles: Traditionally, this dish should be tangy, nutty, garlicky, spicy. Basically the life of the party. Mine was bland, boring, and about as refreshing as a room-temperature glass of tap water. Sesame paste? Garlic? Chili oil? Missing. It was like the noodles showed up but forgot to bring their personality.
Hand-Ripped Chicken Noodles: The famous biang biang noodles should be thick, chewy, and glorious but the flavor was all jalapeños and no balance. Spicy? Yes. Tangy and complex? Nope. It felt like the cook ran out of vinegar and just said, “Eh, throw in some green peppers, they’ll never notice.” Spoiler… I noticed.
Spicy & Sour Pork Dumplings: Finally, something that worked. Thick chewy skins, juicy filling, a sauce that actually made me smile. If this meal were a talent show, the dumplings were Beyoncé and everything else was a failed juggler.
Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger (Rou Jia Mo): The star dish of Xi’an, hyped on every TV show and food blog. I was ready for fireworks. Instead, I got dry flatbread and lamb so overcooked it could’ve doubled as jerky. The cumin… the whole point of the dish was MIA. It was like ordering a margarita and getting a Capri Sun. Truly offensive.
Ordering here is touchscreen easy, the space is fast-casual, and I don’t mind that. What I do mind is food this famous tasting this… forgettable.
Maybe I’m just spoiled coming from California, where Asian food actually smacks. But in Midtown, Xi’an Famous Foods felt like the “lite beer” version of Xi’an cuisine: all the calories and carbs, none of the buzz.
Final verdict: Save your hype for something else. Unless you really, really like dumplings, or want to practice disappointment in a controlled environment.
Devin Singh
Restaurant was great. Staff was quick and efficient with giving out the food. Extremely tasty and worth the price(12 bucks for a bowl including tax). Nice seating area with benches and tables right outside next to the place. Grab n go lunch
… moreVictor Martinez
Great value and flavor! Totally stop by if looking to have a great meal that won’t break your wallet. Spent $11 and split the Pork “Zha Jiang” Hand-Ripped Noodles dish among 2 people.
… moreSummer Rainbow
The lamb noodle dish completely amazed me
normally I don’t eat lamb, but this one was perfect
No strong smell, just rich, delicious flavor
Fresh, soft noodles and fast service
Must-try!
… morenormally I don’t eat lamb, but this one was perfect
No strong smell, just rich, delicious flavor
Fresh, soft noodles and fast service
Must-try!
Mike German
Got a number 1. I would’ve given 5* if there was more meat. It’s like a halal cart version of hand pulled noodles. Kind of close to something more real but lacking a bit for some reason. The location to have seating in the back, a clean bathroom, kind staff, and good vibes. But for $15, I’m probably being way too bitchy
… moreJia Sun
A nice option to have in midtown, can be a bit crowded during lunch service. Cleqn spot, kiosk ordering. Spice levels toned down for the local clientelles.
… moreGrace Zhang
you order at the kiosk and eat your food in the dining area in the back which was really convenient. seating can be a little hard to get when it’s busy. ordered N1 (spicy cumin lamb noodle) and the stewed pork burger, the noodles were really chewy and well-textured and had a great numbing spice. the flavor of the stewed pork was also really good but the bun was a little drier. would def come back for the noodles
… moreMarcel McKenzie
Very generous portions. I had the spicy lamb hand pulled noodles and a strawberry tea. Absolutely delicious spicy and authentic. Easily tasted like and had the and quality of a dish twice the price.
A long bench for standing and eating and a back area for seated eating.
Not much of an “atmosphere” with bright lighting. More of a fast food restaurant feel but for the quality of the food and price it’s not a big deal.
Would recommend.
… moreA long bench for standing and eating and a back area for seated eating.
Not much of an “atmosphere” with bright lighting. More of a fast food restaurant feel but for the quality of the food and price it’s not a big deal.
Would recommend.