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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
***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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
1 month ago
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
1 year ago
11 months ago
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
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
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
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
11 months ago
It's extremely delicious. Now, two burger cost only 11 yuan. It's very cost-effective and the taste is authentic. read more
2 years ago
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
***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
4 years ago
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
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
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
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
1 year ago
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
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
3 years ago
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
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
1 year ago
3 years ago
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
11 months ago
this is very delicious and ur guys need to try sooo nice！and I really like it especially the nodlles read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
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
4 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
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
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