Stumbled upon the lunch special, which is a pretty good deal! $18.95 for an appetizer, main and soda. Also, love how they have bibs at the restaurant so you don't get sauce on your work shirt. Shredded Potatoes w/ Vinegar: I've eaten a lot of potatoes over the years, but this style is quite unique. It's like vinegar noodles, but with supple slightly crunchy potato threads. Lots of tangy goodness to cleanse the palate between bites of the main dish. Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand Ripped Noodles: Just perfect. House made fresh noodles that are so much more chewy and delicious than the dried kind. Flavorful spiced lamb, which is a such a treat when most Chinese restaurants just focus on the big 3 of beef, chicken and pork. Plus such a nice sauce with a good tang; so thankful for that bib! read more

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I've walked by Old Xi'an a few times, going next door for sushi. I was meeting a coworker for lunch, and I remembered that Old Xi'an was nearby. We visited around 12:30pm on a random Thursday and was able to snag a table. You order on the machine and then grab a table. They'll bring your food out to you when it's ready. I had cold noodles with a side of steamed bao. My friend had hot noodles, but the spicy ones. They were both excellent and we both agreed that this was defintitely going onto the rotation. read more

Cute neighborhood spot! I had the beef noodle soup with wide noodles, and the noodles were nice and chewy. The broth was also flavorful yet light! You order on a kiosk and they bring out the food to you-- service is quick. Well decorated interior, and plenty of seating! read more

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TLDR: great lunch spot for a cold chilly day in Manhattan. Noodles will definitely warm you up from the spice and soup is very hearty. Decided to try this place on a cold winter day and it was extremely worth. The stewed pork with hand ripped noodles were amazing. The pork had a perfect combination of lean meat and fattiness. The noodles had a very nice bounce and the soup was EXTREMELY fragrant. I came in around 1PM at peak lunch hours and ordered at one of their kiosks. I got my food extremely quick so I was pleasantly surprised. All in all, an expensive but very worthy meal. read more

Old Xi'an - Stewed Pork Hand-Ripped Noodle - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I came here Sunday afternoon after Thanksgiving and it was quiet as usual downtown weekend. It looks traditional but clean with old style tables and benches. The place was pretty empty so we just self select a table. We are to order at station if pay by card or from the staff/owner at the counter top. Since it was very cold, we had to order the noodle soup. Bro went with lamb & I went with beef noodle with soup. Free appetizer or drink if order $25 or more. Nice bonus. Each bowl runs about $15+. We asked for dumplings. The food came quickly. Meat & broth were both delicious... Totally got the spot and got the warm fuzzy feelings. Noodles and skin off the dumpling were inconsistent in chew & some doughy. I enjoyed the food and like to see the consistency of the make & cook of noodle that would really elevate the whole bowl. I would try another appetizer when have a choice. read more

Old Xi'an - Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand Ripped Noodle In Soup - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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This place was a huge disappointment. We were in the area and saw this place and was very excited to give it a shot. I am a big fan of Xian Famous Food and was hoping for something similar. First of all the noodle was not even chewy. It was big, flat, soft and just boring. Did not taste the hand pulled noddles at all. We ordered the spicy beef noodle soup and the vegetarian noodle soup and both were extremely disappointing. The vegetable one was especially bad. It lacked in flavor and just bland and boring. We also ordered the spicy cumin lamb burger and the beef burger. And both were way too salty and lack flavor again. Really a shame...the place is cute and we really had high hopes. But a complete copy cat of Xian Famous food that failed. I'm sorry but people who liked this place really don't know Chinese food..there I said it. read more

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Yummy cumin lamb noodles! I got the soupy version, and I really enjoyed the broth! I've also gotten their dry cumin lamb noodles and thought it was very flavorful. I actually like the lamb meat more here than Xian Famous Foods, and thought the broth for the soup version was good and fairly comparable. I don't like the noodles here as much though, they're very thick (vs pulled very thin) and lack the bounciness that makes the dish. It's well priced, and I've only ever had it for takeout so I can't speak to the ambience but the service and delivery has always been quick, and the food is well packaged. A super solid spot in fidi! read more

I thoroughly enjoyed this place. The spicy noodles were delicious and the chinese hamburger was good too. I wouldn't say it was particularly life changing as I've had really good Chinese food in the past. What I would give this place is that I think the menu is unique in that they don't do the usual dishes that you'd expect from a Chinese restaurant. The service was friendly and the place was clean. It could be a little hard to find as it's not on a busy street and there is currently (June 2024) scaffolding covering most of the signage. Still I'd recommend this place. Especially, on a cold day. read more

I ordered chicken hand-ripped noodle soup for $14. The photo clearly shows bock choy, mushrooms and lots of vegetables. What I got, was a soup with dark meat chicken, 2 pieces of broccoli, noodles and chopped iceberg lettuce. I got the impression they were saving money by leaving out the best ingredients and replacing with cheap broccoli and iceberg lettuce. I did complain and they tried to convince me that what I wanted was vegetable soup, not chicken soup. They then brought me a bowl of the missing vegetables. Total bait and switch. Not going back there again. read more

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This spot fits perfectly into the local scene. The food quality deserves the highest praise. My experience was genuinely enjoyable! The workers demonstrate warmth also. The prices are justified by what you receive. read more

***2 1/2 stars*** This just wasn't my cup of tea. After enduring yet another dreary Friday morning with no sunlight (almost every Friday has been like that for the past month or two), I decided the appropriate lunch to have was dumplings. After pondering and seeing a few nearby options, my Skipper and I decided this was the best of the bunch. She was already a fan from prior experience, and I had a vague memory of stopping here for a to-go order months ago. As soon as I saw the Irish bar outdoor seating next door (it involves a refitted dark green bus I think), I remembered that I wasn't crazy about the dumplings here because they had something crunchy in them - possibly chives - so I reversed course at the 11th hour and got something else. These days/lunches happen. They can't all be gems, even when you do the prep work. It's a cute interior with exposed, dark brick and a lot of big screens separating the tables. Definitely feels like some leftover COVID infrastructure in here (though it doesn't affect the experience). The dining situation here is pretty interesting. It's a hybrid of a takeout establishment and a sit-down restaurant; regardless of whether you intend to stay or not, you order on a giant iPadish device and don't really have any interaction with the staff beyond receiving the food from someone. When we were done, we just got up to leave since we'd already paid at the kiosk. I decided to get one of the more popular dishes here, the spicy cumin lamb entree with hand-ripped noodles (about $15). It arrived insanely quickly - within probably a minute or so. Huge points for that, and it made the lunch hour much more manageable. Aside from a Thai dish or two, this was one of my first times dealing with these types of noodles, and I'm just not a fan - they're heavy, cumbersome and for me impossible to eat with the provided chopsticks. They did have some plastic forks available for poor souls like me though. Also as a palate preference, there were chunks of peppers, etc. that I just wasn't into - I focused exclusively on the lamb meat and the noodles (which probably tells you I'm not the target demo for this type of food). It may be unfair to compare it to the aforementioned Thai food, but I just didn't think it tasted as zesty as that - it was more soy sauce-ish, which I don't find as flavorful (it comes with pretty much every sushi roll I've ever gotten and I ignore it). I'm certainly not going to claim this is a bad restaurant; I could easily envision someone who likes this type of food more than me having a solid meal here. And the price point/service (intangibles for sure) were very good. But I'm more likely to wander into the neighboring Irish bar than coming back here to battle the hand-ripped noodles. read more

Old Xi'an - Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles. - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I stopped by for lunch since I was in the neighbourhood and looking for something Chinese to eat - it's a pretty lowkey, hole-in-the-wall-esque place, and when I came by around 2pm, there was only one other person eating inside. Their ordering system is totally automated now, via two kiosks, and after ordering, I got my food (in takeout containers) quickly. I ordered the spicy beef hand-ripped noodles - noodles were nicely cut and cooked, and the sauce was unexpectedly spicy, which was definitely a plus. Beef pieces were really tasty, too - tender and juicy in every bite, with quite a generous helping. The steamed dumplings, on the other hand, were not great - definitely overpriced, and the fillings were just dry and bland. Shredded potato was fine-ish (I really do adore most potato dishes in all shapes and sizes), but for the price I'm also not sure I'd order it again next time. Generally, not a bad experience albeit a bit expensive, and I think it would be nice to come again to try some of the other many noodle dishes - but I'd probably steer clear of most of the smaller side options. read more

Old Xi'an - Spicy beef hand-ripped noodles, steamed pork dumplings, shredded potato - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I really like Old Xi'an's cold noodles -- I recommend everyone give them a try! The bun is great too. Big support for Old Xi'an -- the front desk staff is super kind. She even gave me two free dishes just so I could try them. I'll definitely be coming back for my Old Xi'an zoe read more

Spicy wontons and cold cucumber salad. For lunch. The cucumbers were fine; the wontons were meh - not enough flavor/spice.

Came here for lunch on a Sunday. The place is self order (ordering done at one of two kiosk screens) and self seating as far as we could tell. Items we ordered as of 7/2022: - Beef burger - $6.95 - Very tender beef and the buns itself was also nice and fluffy. Definitely wouldn't call this a "burger" though. - Chicken Hand-Ripped Noodle in Soup - $13.95 - Missus loved this one. She chose the "Spicy" level and says it was just perfect. Noodles are tender BUT there is a lot of it and due to the thickness it can be quite heavy carb wise. Loved the soup however! - Steam mini pork buns - $7.95 - Not bad but nothing mind blowing. Buns itself had a slight sweetness to it which paired well with the soy dipping sauce it came with. Probably wouldn't get this again. - Beef Hand-Ripped Noodle - $13.95 - Same beef as the beef burger above and same hand pulled noodles. The beef again has great flavor and tenderness. Noodles are good but will get quite filling quite fast due to the thickness to them. Can't compare this to the Xi'an Famous Foods locations since they were closed but overall we were satisfied with our meal here. read more

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The ambiance and decor was nicer. Casual place with quick service and a good amount of seating. You can order at the kiosks and get your food quite quickly. The noodles didn't hold flavor well, but that's also the nature of the dish. The chicken was nicely seasoned and tasty. Overall, my meal felt average, and with the noodles, I had to really fight to make them taste like anything. read more

Old Xi'an - Grilled Cumin Chicken Hand-Ripped Noodles Tray - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I've been craving this since I got to ny. This was close enough to my destination. You order on a machine. You can custom the spice level of the soup and what vegetables you want or if you want to add more of anything. The dumplings..I was surprised that it was kind of sweet. I'm not used to having a more sweet pork dumpling. Either way I think if you are in the area it's worth trying. Plus they have plugs lol charge things while you eat. The soup was very filling. read more

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The flavor of the foods is good. The portion isn't too large and they serve super fast. I think everything is premade there. The thing is really the service. They still expect you to tip them, but you order foods yourself and you clean and put away dirty dishes yourself. The only service they offered was bring you the food. That just shows the tipping culture in the US is crazy. Oh, did I mention two of the three dishes we ordered they brought the wrong food? read more

Old Xi'an - Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles Tray Pork noodle soup Pork sandwich - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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This my place I dont want to miss whenever I visit NYC. Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand Ripped Noodles is my favorite.

this is very delicious and ur guys need to try sooo nice！and I really like it especially the nodlles read more

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- overall rating: 3.5 - recommend: hand pulled lamb cumin noodles - I've only ever ordered take out for lunch (it's by my client office) so I can't speak on the restaurant itself - food is usually ready in 5-10 min - personally prefer xi'ans famous foods but in a fix, this place works - decent portion sizes - "extra spicy" is moderately spicy at best - less oily than xi'ans famous foods and the sauce is slightly sweet read more

Food was so delicious! I had the beef noodle with rice noodles. I ordered it spicy and it was perfect. The noodles were chewy, the beef was so tender, and the sauce was so tangy and delicious. They were so sweet too -- I got too excited while I was eating and breathed in some sauce and started coughing uncontrollably and they gave me a free bottle of water! read more

Old Xi'an - Spicy Beef Hand-Ripped Noodles Tray - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Wow, Old Xi'an. 5/5. I'm still salivating looking at my photo. I braved the cold/rain/snow/sleet for this pick up lunch meal and it was WORTH IT. I ordered the spicy cumin lamb noodles and I devoured the entire thing. It was chewy, flavorful, and everything I needed in a noodle dish. It was perfect. I am grateful that this place is near my office. I'll be back again soon for sure! read more

Old Xi'an - Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious Chinese traditional noodles, rich broth, and friendly service. A true hidden gem!

Szechuan/Chinese in FiDi! The pork buns ($7.95) were nice and juicy! No crispy bottoms though so not your typical sheng jian bao. The Hand Pulled lamb noodles ($14.75) were nice but I thought they could have used more punch/flavor/spice and the noodles could have been softer but still overall solid! Also ordered the pork dumplings ($6.95). Loved the black vinegar/chili oil dipping sauces. Interior was cozy and clean, ordering system was cool, order on a pad and they bring it out to you. read more

Old Xi'an - Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles ($14.95), Steam Pork Dumplings/8pcs ($6.95), Pork Buns ($7.95) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

A good alternative spot for handmade spicy cumin noodles if xi'an famous foods is not near you. Portions here were generous and delicious! If you're looking for spicy noodles, I recommend going for their spiciest option. Their spicy is not very spicy for me personally. While the food was yummy, a star was docked as i unfortunately found a hair in the food. Otherwise, a solid, affordable place for noodles. read more

Old Xi'an - Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles Tray - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

The noodle soup was very aromatic and lots of flavor! Came to this spot for lunch with coworkers. The place has a few tables to eat but it's first come first serve. You have to order your food at the counter beforehand and then grab a seat so if you plan to eat at the place I would suggest finding a seat first and then ordering. The prices are typical for fidi I ordered noodle soup and boas for about $30 Service isn't friendly as people don't greet you our really talk to you at all. Tables were clean and workers work hard trying to keep the place clean. I hate that they put everything in take out containers even if you opt to dine-in, they still put everything in plastic and it makes me feel so wasteful. They should definitely get some bowls they can use and wash. read more

Solid fast casual place if you want a fix! I enjoyed the spicy beef hand pulled noodles although I'm not sure how hand pulled they are. Not all the noodles were coated with the sauce but they did hit the spot. I enjoyed the beef as it had some chew to it and was perfectly tender. Good solid gem. Nothing too fancy but it satisfies the craving for something spicy and warm. read more

After the Monet exhibit, we were looking for food. We checked out the food courts but decided to come here. I got the lamb burger and my friend got the lamb dumplings. We ordered at the kiosk to go and each was about $8. The bun was fluffy and good amount of lamb but pretty saucy. The dumpling skin was doughy and came with a sweet dipping sauce. The noodles looked good and I would go back to try those. read more

Old Xi'an - 15. Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger (1 Burger) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Food came out quickly that is about the only reason to try this place Food was bad. Ordered lamb noodle and it had several tiny pieces of meat. Maybe my friend ate lamb meat while I was not watching. Noodles weren't too soggy but they were not chewy either. We ordered mild flavor and the chili-oil had no depth. Dumpling skins were very tick and dumpling were cold. They serve food on plastic containers whether you dine in or take out. They are environmental wasteful and not intended for "hot" food. Inside was humid with very weak AC. And a giant trash can sitting right in front of water fountain. read more

Short wait time Spicy beef hand ripped noodles A lot of noodles, little amount of veggies Taste is good Texture and flavoring of meat is amazing Slightly spicy read more

Old Xi'an - Spicy beef hand ripped noodles - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Noodle soup here is here legit - deep in flavor, aromatic, all of it. The burger was fine - nothing to write home about. But the service is not great here. I didn't know the protocol of ordering at the kiosk and taking a seat. I walked up to the lady working there who was packing orders, asking where I can sit, she just hollered "order at the screen." The plasticware and bowls are just inadequate and awkward for sharing food. There wasn't really a bowl if two people wanted to go halvsies on a noodle soup. There was no knife to cut the burger into two so I had to poke at it with chopsticks, making a perforated line to tear it in half. No one working there can be bothered to help. The food came down to like over $35 for lunch. Kind of pricey for what it was at the end of the day. read more

It hurts my heart and soul and taste buds that Old Xi'an has lost their way! Their noodles and food options used to top notch! I raved about their food to all that would listen. I haven't been back since the pandemic so when I saw they survived I was ecstatic! I ordered the old faithfuls, cucumber salad and lamb cumin hand pulled noodles. Unfortunately they didn't live up to expectations. The cucumbers looked old and wilted, they lacked flavor and spice. The cumin lamb noodles lacked flavor although I asked for medium spice. The noodles themselves were not what I expect w/ "hand pulled" They were thick and cut, instead of pulled. I am sad and throughly disappointed! I'm off to find a good noodle spot in the FIDI district! read more

Ordered a spicy and very spicy lamb cumin noodle and I'll say they are not "Asian" spicy. I'll recommend the very spicy but may try the next level for a good kick. Lamb meat is pretty generous, tasty and worth its price. Highly recommend read more

Ordered take out for lunch. Appears to be an independent shop not affiliated to the Xi'an Famous Food chain in NYC. The plus side is that you have the option to sit in and enjoy your meal at the restaurant. Cons: they do not have economies of scale on their side, so everything costs more compared to Xi'an Famous Foods in terms of pricing their menu items. I ordered the Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles ($17), which is great! I advise wearing a napkin on your shirt as the spicy oil will splash everywhere. FYI, it's about $4 less at Xi'an Famous Food. I also ordered the Mini Pro Bun ($3.50), which includes 2 pieces. Not really worth it as there was barely any meat inside. Overall, it's a pretty solid spot if you're not looking to venture too far and live/work in this area. read more

Not sure if I came on an off day considering the review I previously wrote for this restaurant, but the noodles were very unsatisfying that day. The restaurant was pretty empty on a Friday night and so it was easy to order on the kiosk. The food was done really quickly (maybe five minutes or so) which was great, but there was certainly a reason why. I ordered the Spicy Beef Hand-Ripped Noodles and the noodles had no chewiness and were a bit soggy. The flavor of the beef was good though. For the price and quality of the noodles, I probably won't be returning. read more

Really great cumin lamb burgers and noodles!! Tastes just like home cooking (my family is from Xi'an). Very fast and friendly service. The indoor seating has comfortable and spaced-out tables with nice artwork. read more

Old Xi'an - Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Hands down best pulled noodles ive had! The spicy beef pulled noodles in soup is really good. Just be mindful when you do order online to pick up because sometimes people will accidentally grab your order. Either way the customer service here is really good they have never been rude to me. I have yet to eat there but the area seems chill read more

Pretty on par with the fast food hand-pulled/hand-ripped noodle restaurants in NYC. The small restaurant is sort of hidden on a quiet street in the FiDi. I think most people probably come upon it when walking to another destination, but don't underestimate this little noodle shop. Like many hand-pulled noodle shops, the menu will look familiar to those who have frequented similar restaurants - noodle soups, hand-ripped noodles, cold noodles, a few rice dishes and small "burgers" or Chinese meat sandwiches, which look like pitas. I ordered the Spicy Beef Hand-Ripped Noodle, medium spice. The great thing about the restaurant was that they offered different spice levels for the dishes. The order was a reasonable size and what really surprised me was the amount of beef cubes in the dish. I loved that with every bite of noodle, I had a fair amount of beef with it. The beef was very tender, well-seasoned and flavorful. Since it was medium spice, the order had a good kick to it, but it was easily bearable for someone like me who loves medium spicy food. My philosophy has always been that too spicy and it'll take away from the dish, but not enough spice will result in lack of flavor. Like the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the medium spice was jussssst right. The noodle was also very good too and when drowned in the spicy oils with cilantro mixed in it was noodle bliss. I have yet to try anything else from Old Xi'an, but it wouldn't surprise me if everything else was just as tasty. read more

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If you're looking for a quick, fast-food style meal - this is a solid place. I went on a weekday evening so there weren't many people there. I ordered a Spicy Beef Hand Ripped Noodle and Steam Mini-Pork buns on a kiosk and they brought it very fairly quickly, nice and warm. I ate indoors and didn't have any issues with it. Was in-and-out in less than an hour. Nothing of fine-dining quality but it does the job and I'd definitely come back. read more

Old Xi'an - Steam Mini-Pork buns - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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