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    Tasty Xi'an

    4.2 (115 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Luke L.

    Rolled the dice on the lunch list on a Wednesday and ended up on this place. The restaurant is located in the back corner of the plaza on the first floor. There weren't that many people there when we arrived slightly after 11:30. The front of the restaurant was served by one person. Very large menu with options for individual dishes or family style. We ordered the Shredded Pork with Sweet Paste Sauce, Noodles and Toothpick Lamb. Everything was pretty good and chili and spices were available at the table if it wasn't spicy enough. Portions were pretty good. The lamb was my favorite, and satisfied any craving I had for similarly flavored lamb skewers, especially for its price.

    Meatball dish - so good!  And it comes with four (4)!
    Eliza O.

    Tasty is a good word for the food here. The broth for the beef noodle soup is rich but not heavy and I think the noodles are homemade. My favorite was the meatballs with vegetables. The meatballs were super tender and the sauce was terrific! It came with four meatballs (most places only give three) and even had bok choy - a complete meal for me. It's a nice place with traditional decorations and good space. The lady who took our order was attentive and everything came out quickly. Good food, good portions, and fair prices. I will come here just for the meatball dish - so good!

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    Ariel D.

    Tasty Xi'an is tucked away on Diamond Blvd with cute calligraphic murals lining the walls and pre-Covid price points. Yeah. Service is prompt, attentive and no-nonsense. Overall, charming, low-key, and absolutely not to be slept on. My partner, whose favorite dish is and has always been spicy beef noodles, after one bite officially crowned their Spicy Beef Noodle as his new favorite, dethroning Noodle Street after a 3-year reign. And honestly... Fair. The broth is insanely deep and rich, and the wide hand-pulled noodles are fresh, long, bouncy, and soak up the flavor like they were built for it. As for me, it looks like my hunt for the perfect Spare Ribs ends here. Crisp on the outside (which I didn't even know was a thing for this dish), perfectly tender inside, and coated in a sauce that hits every pleasure center in my brain. I'd go back just for this dish. This and the Braised Eggplant with Green Beans. The Honey Walnut Shrimp was another win: crisp, light, and not cloyingly sweet. We also tried the Cauliflower Dry Pot, which was excellent, and overheard the table next to us raving about their Lamb Dry Pot.

    Watkins L.

    Not too big of a place but both the food and price is good! Been here a few times now and I haven't been disappointed. If you look at the prices they can start off to about $8-$12 for each item, which is usually at least $15 now everywhere else. There is usually 1 or 2 people working and they are usually quite attentive. The place is modern and clean. I tried the "Speciel Hot Noodle" (yes it's spelled that way) and it was just a bowl of deliciousness in each bite of noodle. It didn't have meat, but it was ok because they have some sides you can order which was really good as well. Just note that you have to go order that as I don't really see those dishes on the menu. (Beef tripe. Seaweed, etc.) It seems like everything you order you can pretty much add a cooked egg, so if that is your jam don't hesitate to do so. Can't wait to try other bowls, looking forward to my next visit. Until next time!

    Kath J.

    Tasty Xi'an really lives up to its name. The food is always delicious, comforting, and consistently well‑made. Every time we visit, my partner goes straight for their favorites: the house special oil noodles, the fried fish, and the braised beef soup. The restaurant itself is peaceful, welcoming, and spotless. The dining area is always clean, and even the restrooms are well‑maintained, which says a lot about how much care the family puts into running this place. The food is consistent, the service is consistent, and you can feel the pride behind every plate. It's family‑owned, and you can taste the love in the cooking. Support your local businesses!! Tasty Xi'an has become one of our go‑to spots, and it never disappoints.

    L-R: 42. Braised Beef Noodle Soup, 118. Braised Tofu in Soy Sauce 94. Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Ribs
    Helen D.

    Had this place saved in case we'd be in the area & so glad that we did. It's a small place in a strip mall. Kind like a mom & pop which usually tends to be a hidden gem & this sure was. We ordered the beef noodle soup with thin noodles in a rich, flavorful broth, generous chunks of tender beef topped off with bok choy & cilantro which added the perfect freshness. The noodles were a perfect chew. We also ordered the tofu braised in soy sauce...loved the gravy which we took home to use it for loco moco. The Shanghai House sweet sour ribs was why we chose to come here because we love this Shanghai style better than the traditional American version. We thoroughly enjoyed this little spot & plan to come back

    19. Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup
    Anna H.

    Xi an food is definitely different from mainstream Chinese food so even more reason to try it. We ordered from the specialty section of the menu: the lamb in pita, the hot oil egg and tomato biang biang noodles, the lamb with pita soup and tofu skin skewers. The two soup noodles bowls were huge, delicious and unique! The noodles are big and chewy and I love the lamb flavor! The pita is not your typical Bao or pita so try it! The sauce on the skewers was delightful. If you can't handle spicy, ask for mild. Like the decor as it explains where xi an food came from. On a Saturday night, most tables were taken. Great service and price! So glad we got to try it.

    Food is good and authentic. We had the lamb noodle soup and braised beef noodle soup. Taste good . This is second time we are here. Very consistent flavor.

    Large noodles
    Karen W.

    Authentic beef noodle soup. Mom & Pop restaurant. Great service. Highly recommended

    28. Special Hot Oil Noodle
    Airi G.

    The basin lamb of mutton pita bread soup is now easily one of my top 3 comfort soups of all time. I was told the Chinese name is "mien ge da xian" which is loosely translated to dough drop soup. This makes a lot more sense because by no means do the little cubes resemble pita bread. The texture of the dough is so bouncy and chewy and the broth is so flavorful but in a light, refreshing way. It also comes with a spicy garlic sauce to spruce up the flavor if ever needed by I thoroughly enjoyed it on its own. There wasn't that much lamb meat as I had hoped, but the flavor compensated for it.

    Stir noodle with lamb
    Steven H.

    Great spot for Xi'an food. Very good value for what you're paying. Recommend coming with 2-4 ppl so you can order different dishes to share.

    22. Special Hot Oil Noodle with Tomato & Egg
    Anna C.

    Great option for Xi'an food in the area. We came at 1PM on Saturday and didn't need to wait before we were seated. The handmade biang biang noodles had a great chew and the rou jia mou was bursting with the meat filling. Great portion for the prices and service was fast.

    Jenette N.

    The food is yummy, we ordered and it came out very fast. The inside of the store is open and minimalist.

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    The food was very salty, we will not back to the restaurant again. This place used to be good, but not anymore.

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