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Xi’an Famous Foods

4.1 (388 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese, Noodles

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Mallory C.

Epic spot for noodles! I've always known Xi'an has the best noodles, but I had always wanted to try. I took my dad here while we visited Tangram Mall. I got the cumin lamb noodle, the famous dish they're known for, and my dad got the beef and noodles in soup, along with the lamb burger. The food was amazing! The service was pretty quick during the week and there are plenty of places to sit around the restaurant.

Spicy tingly beef muscle hand ripped noodles in soup
Samantha J.

Ordered to go because I had to rush back to work. Service was fast. Food was delicious. Had the Spicy Tingly Beef Muscle hand ripped noodles in soup. Really hit the spot on a rainy day.

Dining on my favorite noodles mid day
Robert Z.

Excellent food quality as usual. This time around we walked there from Forest Hills; they typically close around 8:30PM so we were happy to get there around 7:45 for some NS2 (Spicy Tingly beef with noodles in soup) and N2 (Spicy Tingly beef noodles) and some delicious lamb burger. Everything was made fresh and hot so we were able to enjoy it in the restaurant before they closed down. I love to dip that burger into my soup. There was plenty of meat in both the soup and the burger and the jalapeno adds a nice heat and pairs very well with the cumin. Service was great, got our food pretty quickly and the restroom was generally clean. Ambiance was like a quick sit down ramen shop vibe so there were seats and counters to enjoy the food. Its clean up after yourself mode so don't leave your mess behind. Amazing food quality as always, I love these and can eat them daily.

Slade N.

The lamb burger was well seasoned spicy and out of this world. The lamb was tender and melts in the mouth. The bun was crisp

N1: spicy cumin lamb hand ripped noodles   Ig: feed_ally
Allyson B.

My favorite place to get fresh noodles. we ordered: - f5 spicy & sour lamb dumplings in soup -N1- spicy cumin lamb hand-ripped noodles 2 cokes =$30.59 it is sharable i got mild since I can't tolerate spicy food I would definitely recommend. Staff is nice and the 1st floor is only open right now.

Beef noodle soup
Jasmine Y.

The food was excellent here! I've been to a different location before but the stuff here tasted better than I remember. Got the liang pi, beef and pork sandwiches, and beef noodle soup. Clean and small spot. Luckily we were able to find a seat. Lots of competition in the area, or else I fear this place would be overrun.

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Andrew C.

Stopped by on a early weeknight and it was not busy. This location isn't the OG location which was a stone's throw from here (underground mall) but is relatively large with tables and a bathroom. Ordered my usual the cold liang pi (chewy, light, flavorful), which I think is still best in a competitive neighborhood. Pricing is higher than others but I think is fair. Place is clean. Note regular spicy is spicy but always get regular spicy. I believe prices are lower here and at the Woodside location (vs other Xi'an) to remain competitive.

Stewed pork burger
Ashley J.

Easy to order, there's a pos and the service is really fast. I always get their burgers, they have lamb and pork, it's pretty cheap around $5-$7. It's good and it fills you up fast. The seating is cute but I usually get it to go.

Stewed pork hand-ripped regular spicy
Eileen H.

Ordered the Stewed pork hand-ripped and regular spicy. Photos were bit deceiving and the entree was SALTY! VERY SALTY. SPICY YES BUT SALTY like high blood pressure salty! Never had thick noodles before, first time experience. I took a few bites but the sauce needs to be watered down a notch for me to even finish it. DO appreciate the crunchy bits of vegetables (cabbage/asparagus?/etc)- wished there was more! Only one lady is working, she does the cook, packs/serves the food, and calls your ticket number. There's a self service machine to take your orders and you pay by credit card. Dining in is spacious. Ended up getting it to go, lady was kind enough to let me pack it. What HELPED - drain out all the sauce, make a stew pork sandwich w/white bread (helps a bit but ended up tossing it in the garbage), GALLONS OF WATER!!!!!!, and noodles was less salty! Honestly if this ONE entree was THIS SALTY, I can't imagine how salty the other dishes are! Won't be coming back - thank you for your service.

Pork "Zha Jiang" Hand-pulled Noodles.
Cindy Z.

Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed with this spot being such a popular NY staple. We stopped by for dinner and the space is modern and clean. You can order on the kiosk, which is convenient. We ordered the Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger ($7), Spicy & Sour Pork & Cabbage Dumplings ($9.75), Pork "Zha Jiang" Hand-pulled Noodles ($12.75), and Chrysanthemum Tea ($3.25). The burger was lackluster and the bread was tough. For the dumplings and noodles, the texture was too thick for my liking, which made it very chewy. We couldn't finish any of our dishes but the dumplings; and even that we were barely able to. Sadly, the best thing we got here was the chrysanthemum tea. Definitely get the drink, this was so refreshing and reminded me of childhood from the boxed teas.

N1: Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles (孜然羊肉乾扯面). Take-out.
Harris L.

BLUF: A New York institution. Xi'an Famous Foods (西安名吃) found mainstream success in New York City with notable help from Anthony Bourdain (among others); and grew from a basement stall in the long-gone Golden Mall in Downtown Flushing to several locations across New York City. This location is about a block away from the original location; Golden Mall is now a Teso Life location. We typically get the "N1" -- "Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles". The noodles are wide, thick, with a great chew; and are combined with a chili oil coating to make a deliciously addictive, satisfying experience. The lamb is chewy and dry, but flavorful because of the chili oil coating. We recommend the "Regular Spicy" version of this dish. There are less spicy and no spice versions available, but this dish depends heavily on chili oil for flavor. Conversely, we found it difficult to appreciate the Extra Spicy version of this dish, because the heat drowns out the other flavors. Other Dishes We've Tried: - "F4" -- "Spicy & Sour Lamb Dumplings". These dumplings share the thick chewy dough and spicy profile of the aforementioned noodles, with a slightly sour taste that somehow seems to work. The lamb inside the dumplings is a little dry, but the dish comes with plenty of sauce. - "B2" -- "Spicy Lamb Cumin Burger." Meh. Both the bread and lamb were too dry. Service follows a fast-food model. Order, pay, and wait for your food at the counter at the back of the restaurant; then find your own seating. Xi'an Famous Foods is closed on Sundays; and sells meal kits online for those who don't live in New York City.

Spicy Beef Noodles
Ricky K.

Omg. This place hit so hard immediately when I tried it. The taste to the freshness to the portion size, I loved it. Xi'an Famous Foods has been on my list from many people's recommendations and to finally try it out was such a blessing. I ordered two things. The Cumin Lamb Bun and the Spicy Beef Hand-Pulled Noodles. The Lamb Bun had so much meat and flavor to it. And the cumin flavor was delicious, and it didn't taste overpowering at all. I did wish that the meat from the bun was cut up a bit more. Even though the taste was delicious. The pieces of meat were a little chewy and some were big pieces so it became a little bit of a hassle to eat. The spicy beef noodles were really good too! Man, if I had to rate the noodles, it would have been perfect. The texture of it right as it came out was extremely fresh, soft with that bit of chew to it, and the overall flavor just sold it to me. The meat was okay. Similar to the lamb, the beef was a little chewy and I did wish it was a bit more tender. But this place was fantastic, and I would totally come back again!

Pork Zha Jiang Hand-ripped noodle
Jason L.

Had ordered a pork hand-ripped with dry spice, in extra spicy flavour. It was dry and spicy. The noodle has to be bitten in parts. The service was okay. The menu change constantly. Fewer options than last year. Store environment is in good condition.

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Ask the Community - Xi’an Famous Foods

Is there indoor or outdoor dining at this spot?

They have plenty of indoor seatings, no outdoor seats available

People seems to be pointing out that there are vegan markets on the menu but I can't see them, which items are vegan?

If you go to their website and look so the menu section, you can filter it. There is one where you can see the vegan items. They have 4 items. But you should get the cold skin noodles because they are vegan and pretty good.

Can I call and place an order for pick up?

Yes you can!

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