I love authentic Chinese food and seek it out when traveling. So, when in the area recently I did some research and this place came up as being probably the most authentic in the Buffalo and Niagara areas, so I went for lunch. Sure enough, their menu is legit, filled with many of the recognizable delicacies you won't find at the ordinary Chinese-American joints. Entering the place is odd, they have a weather barrier (those plastic slats) hanging from the door after you open the glass door - very odd placement of them. Inside is rather small and simple, not decorated much, it's truly a carry-out place that provides table service too. Service was decent, far from fancy. I decided to try their cumin beef and an order of scallion pancakes. The cumin beef came out first and though I asked for it to be spicy, it most definitely was very mild. The flavor was a little bland overall and this is typically a dry-wok'd type of stir fry with more oil and less sauce, but mine was slightly saucy and lacking flavor completely. The scallion pancakes looked and tasted decent. Perhaps if I ordered something different I would have enjoyed the food more. I still recommend stopping in if you're seeking authentic Chinese, I'm sure they have some great dishes here. read more

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Firstly, the prices may seem high, but quantities are for hungry families: Figure four meals per order. Secondly, white rice is ordered separately: It is not included in the cost of the dish. The owner handily takes orders (table service as we were alone and I was senior to her); the chef had my order on the table in just five minutes!! Lamb with cumin: Absolutely delicious! The side of rice was just the right degree of sticky to absorb the lamb juices! I plan to stop here every time I shop for groceries at the Asian Market (it's right around the corner). read more

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Sought this place out after learning about Xi An cuisine earlier this year. This seems to be underrepresented type of Chinese cuisine in the USA, but it was everywhere in Ireland. We chose two vegetarian dishes that seemed to be the most unique compared to typical American Chinese restaurants - the Youpo Noodles and the Chili and Sour potatoes. We were advised the eggplant dish had pork and directed to to fried tofu and vegetables for another vegetarian dish. The youpo noodles have powdered chili and spices on top and then hot oil is poured over the spices (in the kitchen) to activate the dried spices. We were told to stir the dish before serving ourselves. The noodles were delicious. The potatoes were also good and very different from anything we have tried before. The tofu and veggies was good, nothing special, but having some protein and veggies to round out the meal was good. Rice is $1.50 extra, but we had enough carbs on the table. Didn't realize there was green tea in the heated carafe. The window outside the restaurant says Biang Biang noodles, but they aren't on the menu. Might just be a generic window poster. read more

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I FINALLY found authentic Chinese food in Buffalo. It only took me 6 years...I'm so happy I found this place. I'll be back over and over again. read more

Xi An Gourmet - 38. Grilled Lamb with Cumin and 13. Sliced Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

It's a hole in the wall place, but with Biden gym Great food. we had lunch here this week, enjoyed all the noodles ordered, shrimp fried rice, shred pork Chinese burger. They have great flavor and spicy. Will return to enjoy more authentic Chinese food! read more

This restaurant has the authentic Xian food. There are a few dishes we always order, the cumin lamb -a little spicy, the Chinese burger with beef, the Lamb soup with bread. The soup comes with coriander in it and the cumin lamb has onions, but not enough vegetables for a balanced meal, so today for lunch, we added the stir-fry Shanghai bokchoy for vegetable. All were very good. This small restaurant is in a small plaza with parking spots in front. Most customers were Chinese. Looked like a lot of take out business. Not a place for fancy meals but a good choice for authentic family style Chinese food. read more

Food is DELICIOUS!!! I was nervous about ordering- I heard it's very authentic Chinese and wasn't sure what to get. So I just "went for it". They were very friendly and helpful on the phone. The food was delightful. read more

The calamari was perfection!! I don't normally order it out because it's ALWAYS OVER COOKED.............NOT THEIRS!!!! a very nice shocking choice!!!! Highly recommend!! read more

Really good food with decent prices. I haven't tried too much here, but the chicken in garlic sauce, hot and sour soup, and egg drop with seaweed soup are fantastic. Small dining room, but the food is definitely tasty and worth many return trips! Simple menu but flavorful and a nice variety. read more

I've been eyeing this place for a while on Yelp and finally gave it a try! It is a small hole-in-the-wall place sandwiched between a deli and hair salon. There are only 5 tables and a counter with a few stools. When I came on a weekday night, it was pretty busy. Every table was taken. I knew I had to order the Chinese burger with pork. It was absolutely delicious!! The pork was like a pulled pork consistency, and it was very flavorful. The bread was crispy and added a nice texture. I would've preferred more meat though. I felt that it was a little lacking in size. My fiancé and I also ordered the beef noodle soup, stir fried tomato and egg, as well as the double cooked pork with leek. Flavors were on point and not too oily. Portions were huge so we had plenty to take home. Give this place a try!! The service was excellent. Also, there is self serve water and hot tea. read more

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Here is another Buffalo authentic Chinese restaurant awaiting your discovery if you aren't already a devotee. I ordered one of the traditional lamb dish from Northwest China, Cumin Lamb with onions; it was absolutely delightful, the lamb was quite tender, fragrantly cumin spiced and absolutely delicious. The veggie rolls were an added bonus to an overall wonderful takeout dining experience. read more

Xi An Gourmet - Vegetable rolls - Chinese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Decent service(fast). The food was really good but I didn't try too many things. Got the beef noodle soup and the bun with pork. Both I would recommend having together. I would say don't eat there cause it's too quiet. Ambiance is kinda bad and isn't the cleanest. Prices were pretty cheap. Would go back. 4.1 star experience Tip: eat there for a better food experience but eat at home for comfort. read more

Call for pickup the place is always packed - food is fresh and delicious & very authentic.

This is a small restaurant that mainly serves takeout. That said, there are several tables and the hostess is more than willing to also be a waitress. The flavors and the food were phenomenal. The dumplings had a light texture with just a hint of crunch on the wrapping. The chicken with chilis is lightly fried without much oil, and the chili flavors are strong, flavorful and memorable. We also ordered a side for my daughter of chicken fried rice. This was also very tasty and not oily. If you're in the area, give this place a try. read more

Xi An Gourmet - 10 Piece Fried Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Truly a hidden gem in Buffalo. It is a bit cold in here and it's not very big, but the food makes it worth it. Have a free cup of tea too while you're waiting. My favorite dishes are the youpo noodle and beef with cumin. The youpo noodle is a flat, thick noodle that has a kick of spice to it but is not too spicy. The beef with cumin has an interesting flavoring that I can't exactly describe but would definitely recommend to anyone no matter how high or low their spice tolerance is. The Chinese burgers are also a unique dish I haven't found elsewhere in the area, and my boyfriend and I devoured them pretty quickly (apologies for no photo -- I forgot to take one) I thought the sliced beef noodle soup, fried dumplings, and scallion pancakes were good but not really mind-blowing to me. All in all, I would definitely recommend this place. My top two recommended dishes are the youpo noodle and beef (or lamb) with cumin. read more

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This place is a small, hole-in-the-wall I wanted to try because I love hand-pulled noodles. Once as walked in, we were seated and given menus. The cleanliness of the menus bothered me... there was dried sauce/food on the menus. We ordered the scallop pancakes, chicken fried rice(forgot to take pictures!), the spicy hot oil-seared noodles (N8). Overall, the food was very bland and everything was a bit oily. :( Unfortunately, the inside of the restaurant wasn't very clean either with some of the tables not wiped down. Doubt we'll come back unless they make some changes. read more

Xi An Gourmet - Chinese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The ambiance was quiet and relaxed - a little different from the chaos that ensues from typical Chinese restaurants. Maybe a little too quiet - I lowkey felt like that made my chewing sound loud LOL. A little music never hurt anyone! The place is clean and you're free to help yourself to water and hot green tea throughout your dining experience. I ordered two dishes - the youpo noodles and beef with cumin. Those seemed to be popular recommendations from other Yelpers. The waitress brought them out promptly and the first thing I noticed was that they were extremely aromatic! Maybe it was because I was starving (they say hunger is the best spice) but I inhaled them. However, as I continued I realized that they were both actually extremely salty. So much so that I poured a little bit of tea into my noodles. So -1 star for that. Besides that, they were good! Would definitely like to try other dishes in the future. read more

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One of my favorite places to eat in Buffalo!! I always get the cumin lamb or beef, youpo noodles. I've had the fried dumplings, a pork burger, and mixed vegetables. I highly recommend the cumin lamb or beef, youpo noodles, or fried dumplings if it is your first time at this restaurant. I've been here 3-4 times now and every time, my stomach is very happy. The restaurant itself is small, hidden, and not well insolated, but honestly, I don't really care unless the service is good and the food is outstanding. The cashier is also a server, so she takes your order, brings you your order, and cashes you out. So they do have hot tea and water that is self serve. I live about 30 minutes away so this place is a huge treat when I'm in the area. I will definitely try more dishes when I can. I would recommend getting 2-3 dishes if you have a party of 2 people. There's plenty of food for a great value! Expect a $30-40 meal for two if you get shared dishes! Love this place! read more

Xi An Gourmet - Cumin beef - Chinese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I have been very excited about this place as this is the namesake of Xian Famous Foods in NYC (not the same chain). Xi An gourmet is supposed to be a take on Chinese street food (e.g. the Chinese burger). Unfortunately, this place falls short in flavor compared to many similar places around town. Here are some pros and cons: Pros: + great variety of vegetarian dishes + fast service + clean and new space + private parking lot Cons: - lacks the flavor punch - the burger was positive tasteless. Just had a slab of meat and a toasted rice bun. No condiments. - only offers water and soda - some foods were under seasoned read more

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Yum! Awesome lill spot tucked away on willow ridge. As soon as you walk into this place it smells soo yummy. I immediately thought ooo good decision! So we ordered : a pork burger, a beef burger , the lamb with cumin and Spicy chicken and potatoes for a total of about $45. Now the chicken dish costs $19 but it's huge and comes with noodles. It's also pretty spicy with hundreds of chilis and peppercorns swimming around in there. But it is darn tasty if you can stand the heat. The lamb was my fav part of this order absolutely bursting with flavor! Also the pork burger was pretty yummy and the only thing I probably wouldn't get again is the beef burger and thats mostly because the meat wasn't as plentiful as it's pork twin. Overall totally a place worth checking out if you are in the area! read more

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My family and I have gotten our Chinese food here ever since the opened. It's my favorite Chinese take out in the area and everything is always so fresh. I've never dined in but it seems to be a very clean small place with maybe about 2 tables and they are very efficient. Highly recommend! read more

Chinese taste, good choice for trying real Chinese taste. Done in and to go. The best ever

This place is amazing! The dumplings are amazing. The general Tso's and fried rice. I also loved the pork Chinese burger. I never had this before and I loved it. The soups are amazing too. Their broth is the best I've ever had! read more

Food is great! After getting drenched at Niagara falls, you'll want to pick up some hot and sour soup here. Also super friendly service. read more

Xi An Gourmet - Hot and Sour soup - Chinese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This place is pretty great. Don't come if you're looking for American Chinese! But if you're looking for great Xi'an style food or just something different, this is a place to try! My absolute favourite is the shredded beef with hot peppers! I can't even with how good it is! The Hunan lamb is delicious, the spicy chicken is crunchy and spicy and good. The chicken and potato dish had a nice flavour and excellent broth. I really enjoy the food. Insofar as Chinese goes, it's one of my absolute favs in all of Buffalo! Get in here, give 'em some business and get some delicious eats! read more

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I passed by this place so many times but never tried. I finally did the other week. I got the flat noodles and the pork burger. The noodles was good but not enough flavor and it was a little bit on the oily side for me. I would've liked the burger better if the bread wasn't so hard. The pork inside was good though. It is a little different than other Chinese restaurants. It was worth a try! read more

Xi An Gourmet - Chinese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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A friend and I came here lunch one weekend. He'd been there a couple of times and this was my first time so it was interesting. It is small to say the least but they have a few tables for dining inside. We luckily got a table and we figured out what we wanted for lunch. They do have a good selection for their menu so variety is great. My friend ordered stir fried noodles and a scallion pancake (he ordered some lo mein to go) and I got the spring rolls and shrimp lo mein. The portions were large for the price and the food it was delicious. I will have to come back to order takeout from them in the future just to see what they offer. read more

Some of the most fresh Chinese food you can find around here! The chicken dishes & vegetable rolls are always delicious. I will have to try the soup next time. read more

I had high expectations for this little mom/pop restaurant that serves Xi An style Chinese food - I believe a first for the area! Located just 1 street light north of the new Asian Supermarket (at the Home Depot on Niagara Falls Blvd), Xi An Gourmet is in a little plaza. The decor is minimal. There's self-serve hot tea and a friendly hostess/waitress who doesn't speak much English as I tried to ask her if they had leg of lamb that day. I had the homemade bread and lamb soup which was too salty for my taste and disappointingly stingy with the meat. Imagine a large bowl of soup with Chinese vermicelli noodles and precious few slices of lamb. Traditionally, you break up the pieces of bread and drop it into the soup - sort of like giant oyster crackers. I kept thinking I'd rather enjoy a big pho. As an 'appetizer' I tried the Chinese hamburger which was an interesting, crispy, crusty English muffin type of bun with pulled beef slivers. The table had an assortment of chili oils to amp off up the spiciness, but overall the food was OK. It's interesting to try different Chinese cuisines - most North Americans have experienced Cantonese food. Szechuan is a distant second. So the novelty of Xi An food is the use of bread, noodles and lamb. I'd go back to try something else, but my first lunch there wasn't particularly exciting. read more

Xi An Gourmet - Chinese beef burger - Chinese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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My daughter and I order from here, time-to-time, and it's perfectly authentic and delicious every time. She loves dumplings and General Tso, I love the sping rolls and everything I've had. There's no indoor dining. Delivery and pick up available and the staff where masks. The restaurant is very clean from the storefront and very nice. Will continue to patronage. read more

It's a tiny place but the food was pretty good. Ordered the Chinese hamburger & spicy chicken pot (both specials). The food was kinda pricey but looking at the portions I can understand why. I wish I realized how big the chicken dish was!! It can easily feed 2-4 people. The food was pretty good, very flavorful & spicy. Another thing, if you're in a rush I would order in advance. Or maybe order, do some grocery shopping, some errands....and come back in an hour. It took like 30 minutes for my dish to arrive, which may be due to the size, but I wish they told me sooner so I wasn't waiting there for so long. read more

Xi An Gourmet - Spicy chicken pot (to go) - Chinese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Food was great for the price! Pretty authentic definitely coming back. Try their pork burger!

Probably the first Xi'an restaurant in this area. Homestyle, comfort food. Notes: They accept ONLY CASH and their egg fried rice means ONLY egg & rice (Lol). read more

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A solid four star restaurant. Kind of out of the way, seemed like a cool place to eat in though we ordered takeout. The food was hot and fresh just the way I like Chinese food. Best menu tip concerned the jellyfish, "if you are not familiar, you probably shouldn't order"! Definitely my new favorite for Asian dinner. read more

The service is very quick, And the people are very nice, it is a very free restaurant and overall it is very nice. The food is excellent and served quickly, very comfortable and communitive. The ambiance is nice jt is very clean and although the restaurant is small it's very nice and perfect for eating lunch. read more

Great Chinese in the Niagara Falls Blvd area of Amherst. Now our first choice. We did takeout but there are 6-7 tables and they were full. We did various items including scallion pancakes, lo mein fried tofu and pork fried rice. All excellent. We will return soon read more

Definitely one of the better Chinese restaurants in town. The pork sandwich and lamb with cumin were both really good. I liked the crispiness of the sandwich. The flavor of the lamb dish wasn't like anything I've had before with Asian food but it didn't take me long to warm up to it. The beef sandwich was the only negative, as the meat was dry, relatively bland, and in short supply. More hits than misses. read more

Xi An Gourmet - Lamb with Cumin - Chinese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This is my new favorite restaurant! Hands down! The chinese burger is one of the best burger I have ever eaten (even at bigger places like NYC, Singapore, etc.) The buns are toasted so they are crunchy on the outside and packed with delicious pork & beef in the inside. The lamb soup is perfectly cooked. read more

Xi An Gourmet - Chinese burgers, lamb soup, double sautéed pork, mapo tofu - Chinese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I tried this for the first time last night and was pleasantly surprised at how food and spicy these dishes were. I loved them but with eating with my Mother I recognized that some dishes can be too spicy for some so use caution when ordering for others. We tried the stir fry spicy chicken and it was dynamite. The spices were wonderful . The Pepper and beef was very spicy and delicious. This is not for those who have a meek palate. Lastly, had the shredded beef fried rice and absolutely loved it. I'm very well traveled and versed in the quality of food. I have to say, this place is a winner and cannot wait to try one of their lamb dishes. Big thumbs up! read more

This is amazing... I went there once and can not stop thinking about the food since then. The 大盘鸡 is very delicious and authentic.. also the 肉夹馍 is very crispy outside and tasty inside. 水煮鱼很香， 尖椒肉丝很下饭... I apologize for the Chinese names cause I don't know the English translation. But check out the picture! Oh I love this restaurant so much! read more

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