As you can see from my two older reviews for this place, I have always been a Xi'an noodles loyalist and still am. Since my last review the restaurant has closed and reopened, and expanded their menu, to now include more dumplings and varieties of noodles. They also now have a very handy duo of ordering kiosks, which you order at prior to sitting down. I found their kiosks easy to use, which isn't always a given. This being my first visit back in a while, I had to get the spicy cumin lamb biang biang noodles. However I had to try some dumplings, so we shared the lamb dumplings, while my dinner buddy had the spicy cumin lamb rice noodle soup (the same kind of noodles you'd get at a ten second yunnan noodle type of place). They also now have a complimentary side dish bar that has seaweed salad, peanuts, and kimci, as well as some condiment type things like scallions and minced garlic. I helped myself to some seaweed salad to nibble on while waiting for our food, and it was good although food comes out quickly enough that you don't necessarily have to rely on it unless you're really chomping at the bit. The spicy cumin lamb biang biang noodles are just as good as I remember. The biang biang noodles here are perfectly chewy, and the rest of the dish has a lovely flavor aside from just spice. They're generous with lamb and cabbage which add a lot of textural variety to the plate. The lamb dumplings were the sleeper hit of the meal, filled with juicy, tender hunks of lamb surrounded by toothsome clearly hand-rolled wrappers. Absolutely do not skip the lamb dumplings. My dinner buddy really enjoyed her rice noodle soup with spicy cumin lamb, which I think would be a great option on a cold day. Everything is pretty much self serve here, so don't expect full service -- although they did stop by to refill our water once. The food here is so good, though, and prices are so reasonable, that I truly do not care that the experience is pretty bare bones otherwise. read more

I went in a couple of days ago for lunch. It did not disappoint. They had self order machines at the front and you would choose what you wanted to order. Then you get to choose where you sit. They brought water and chopsticks if your table didn't have any. There was the self serve sauce bar which was clean and organized. The food was really quick but I did go a little after lunch time. I ordered the spicy and tangy beef biang noodles. I had ordered the regular spice, but for me, I would've chosen the spicer one as I like spice but wanted to be safe. There was lots of really good flavors. The overall space and bathroom was very clean and a great spot for lunch! read more

Xi'an Noodles - Spicy & tangy beef biang noodles - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here right when it opened on a weekday. There's an ipad where you can order yourself. There is a small self serve bar with side dishes which were a nice touch (kimchi, pickled veggies, pickled seaweed). We tried the wood ear mushroom appetizer, biang biang noodles with beef and hot and sour vermicelli noodles (added beef $3). The meat was OK but the hand pulled noodles were tasty; very chewy and thick. The broth was just OK but this place did the spot in terms of an authentic fast casual meal. Prices were reasonable. read more

Xi'an Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I personally don't rlly like hand pulled noodles or rlly thick noodles but this place usually hits. The noodles r pretty long but the soup bases and sauces r always good. The hot oil noodles r so spicy and I'm usually not that bad w spice I'm just average, I'd get less spicy and then just adjust w the sauce they have at the table. Also side note the lighting in here is so good the food pics always come out really good. And service is always nice. read more

Xi'an Noodles - Pulled pork noodles - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I first had biang biang noodles at Taste of Xi'an 2019 leaving a positive impression. I was excited to try Xi'an Noodles in Bellevue when they opened in 2022; it was terrible. I swore them off and did not return to that location. Almost 3 years later, I am at the U District location for the first time. Finally, I experienced what everyone else has been saying - really good Xi'an food from Xi'an Noodles. Xi'an Noodles is located at the north end of the Ave in a different, some newer, cluster of commercial shops. Parking is easier in the stretch. The Xi'an's interior is brightly lit and utilitarianly roomy. Ordering is via the tablets at the front. Knowing what you want facilitates the ordering. Their online menu, with photos, is well structured but some prices are not updated. A lady pointed out to the last booth and started the set-up while we were still ordering. Thanks for that. Our food arrived in sequence, not all at the same time, which I prefer. I want to eat the food while it is hot. Our water was refilled regularly. Prices are reasonable. The Food: Spicy Cumin Lamb Biang Noodles, $14.99 - 4.5 Stars This was the best dish of this meal. Chewy al dente and separated noodles are well mixed with the seasoned lamb and shredded vegetables. I highly recommend ordering this signature dish. The spiciness is adjustable for less, regular, or more. I chose the regular not knowing their levels. I would say it is maybe 2.5 stars type of spiciness. It has a kick without the oiliness. It was a good trade-off, though I can handle spicier. Braised Pork Biang Noodles, $13.99 - 3.5 Stars Hubby doesn't eat as much spiciness and chose this version. Alas, it wasn't nearly as flavorful as it can be. He added hot sauce available at the table to kick it up a notch. The pork is sufficient in quantity but fattier. Probably won't order this next time. The noodles are cooked correctly. Cumin Beef Bun, $7.50 - 4.5 Stars Well-seasoned slices of beef fill this toasty bun. You can see the slices of beef in my photo. The preparation, flavor, and quality are all very good. If a college kid is looking for a simpler bite, this bun (burger?) with a piece of fruit could be a meal on the go. Lamb Skewers, $6.99 - 4 Stars 3 skewers of seasoned lamb pieces are grilled and sprinkled with chili pepper flakes. Because of the small size, the lamb pieces are inevitably a bit chewy. The flavor is good, though. read more

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Xi'an Noodles Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles (without soup) are greasy, filling, yummy deliciousness! I recommend ordering it Extra Spicy which is still not that spicy but I think it is more flavorful than the regular spice. I'm also a fan of their Cumin Lamb Burger. Out of the three burger choices, I think it has the best flavor profile and texture. As a warning, these little sandwiches look more like an English Muffin than your traditional American Burger. If you want a cold drink to wash all the greasy goodness down, try their Mango Smoothie. Just don't sip it too fast as you'll easily get brain freeze!!! If you have time, dine at the restaurant to take advantage of their complimentary side dish station and condiments at the table that are only available to guests while they dine in. read more

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A reliable U-District noodle spot with biang biang noodles. It had solid, thick, chew noodles (think Korean sujebi-level thickness) and prefer the dry noodle dishes more. Quick kiosk service and fair prices, though portions run small. Worth a visit if you're nearby, but not a destination. Orders: - Spicy & Tingly Beef Biang Noodles extra spicy ($13.99) - 4/5. Flavorful meat. Added more spice as we didn't find it spicy enough - Spicy Cumin Lamb Biang Noodles ($13.99) - prefer beef version - Spicy & Tingly Rice Noodle Soup ($11.99) - would skip read more

Xi'an Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very tasty! The wontons in chili sauce were perfect - fresh and full of flavor. The restaurant is clean and bright. The service is on the slower side. You have to put in the order yourself - the place was not too busy, but it took about 20 minutes to get my food. Next time I'll call ahead and just get it to go. read more

Xi'an Noodles - Wonton in Chili Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We loved this! The noodles were very fresh and had the perfect chew to them. We felt like the price we paid was more than worth the amount of food you get. I ordered the hot oil biang noodles and my husband ordered the spicy beef noodles. We also got the broccoli with garlic sauce. Both noodle dishes tasted very good and were packed with flavor with a slight kick. The broccoli with garlic sauce was DELICIOUS! It is served in an oil-based sauce with tons of flavor and garlic, it was perfect! The woman putting together orders realized she forgot our broccoli in our to-go bag, so she went out of her way to call us as soon as she figured out that it was missing which was seriously appreciated. We would definitely come back again! read more

The food was as good as we expected. We ordered the cucumber salad, the cumin lamb noodles, the vegetable noodles, and the braised pork soup noodles. While the cucumber salad and cumin lamb noodles had immense flavor, the other two were lacking and chili oil was needed. The place is self serving - you order at a counter, and the inside was very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. I would recommend it! read more

We came here the other night for dinner with some friends. You order at the kiosk when you enter and then grab a table and they bring out your food as it's ready. The food seemed made to order because everything came out insanely hot. Some things came out quickly and some took a while even though the place wasn't too busy. My husband and I got a few dishes to share, including the cucumber salad, beef bun, pork wontons in chili sauce, chicken Biang Biang noodles, and lamb skewers. Everything was pretty tasty but had too much oil for my liking. I loved the texture of the noodles but some were cut so big that it was really hard to eat. Also the chicken had bones in it so it wasn't the easiest to eat with chopsticks. I loved the texture of the bun itself but wish that it had a more flavorful filling, as the beef was a bit bland. Overall it wasn't bad but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. If they toned down the amount of oil in everything I think it would be better. read more

Xi'an Noodles - Beef bun - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My partner and I were walking around the area and decided to stop by for a snack to share. We ended up getting the lamb cumin noodles (dry), and they were chewy and flavorful. I'm usually a little skeptical about lamb, but I would still recommend anyone to try it here. read more

Xi'an Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped in for late lunch/early dinner on Saturday, very crowded but did not have to wait for a table. We got cucumber salad, Dan Dan noodles in spicy sauce, Bianca Bianca noodles with minced pork, fried spring rolls, and xio long bao pork. I also got the Chinese beef burger. The noodles were pretty mild, with minimal numbing sensation. Soup dumplings were good. The burger was okay, meat marinated with cumin and other spices. Service was great . Food overall good but not as tasty as I anticipated. read more

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We visited Xi'an Noodles as a first foray into the hand made noodle scene around Seattle. This seemed like a good start, given that they have three locations, a sign that that the food served at the restaurant should be pretty good. We walked in on a brisk Saturday afternoon and this place was packed full of patrons slurping on noodles. Ordering is easy, done on a kiosk right in front of the entrance. Given how busy it was, we actually had to wait a couple of minutes for a table to open up after we placed our order. I'm not sure how they determine which table to bring food to - it seems like a guessing game for the server! The food does come out pretty fast and our first dish came out within 5 minutes. Hot Oil Biang Noodles ($13.99) - The noodles are very interesting, quite different from biang biang mian I've had in the past. Instead of slapping the noodles to lengthen, I feel like they cheat a bit by cutting the noodles instead. You can see this quite clearly because the noodles aren't straight; instead, there are corners that only exist if you cut the noodle in a zigzag pattern. This creates noodles that exhibit distinct textural contrast between the corners and the centers - the corners are far thicker. Overall still a good chew, just different. I found the hot oil sauce to be delicious - super savory with a nice pungent garlic flavor that sticks to the noodles very well. They also add bean sprouts to give an additional crunchy textural element. (4/5) Spicy & Tingly Beef Biang Noodle Soup ($14.99) - The biang biang noodles again are quite good and are immersed in a bone broth that I found to be a little undersalted. The chili oil seems to all rise to the top, making the base a bit wan and underflavored. The name says the dish will be "spicy and tingly" but I think they exaggerate a little too much. There is no hint of mala at all, and the "spicy" is barely there. Honestly I found this dish to be quite mediocre in flavor. The restaurant supplies sesame paste, chili crisp, and vinegar to adjust the food to preference. Even after adding a bit to the noodle soup, I still felt like was lacking. (3/5) Note: On the kiosk, when a dish is added, the "Optional add-ons" section says to select at least one but it's not actually required. I feel like this is very unclear and customers can get tricked into adding toppings that are already included in the menu item. I don't think the restaurant does this on purpose, but I think it's something that should be fixed. To be honest, I thought the food served here was good enough, but I feel like there's better places in Seattle. The fact that I enjoy the hand pulled noodle places in Detroit/Ann Arbor over here says something, given the Chinese population is way higher and denser here. At any rate, for anyone craving biang biang noodles, Xi'an Noodles isn't a bad choice. Bathrooms: Two unisex rooms read more

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Xian Noodles is the best eat in the Udistrict Area. It is my go to restaurant and has made me obsessed with hand pulled noodles. The dry noodles are more flavorful than the soup option in my opinion. I usually get the lamb, but the beef is also very good as well. I honestly would not recommend getting the pork and would suggest you just eat somewhere else if you do not like spicy food. I like that if you dine in they have the sauces on the side, so you can add more to your meal. There is a self kiosk ordering station, but the workers are still attentive. However, if you do takeout make sure you eat it soon after or your noodles will get stuck together. read more

Xi'an Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great spot to stop and get some noodles and dumplings. I tried the mouthwatering chicken ($9.99) appetizer with a bun on the side ($3) and BF had the Tingling Beef Hand Pulled Noodles ($14.99). Everything was delicious. The chicken was bone-in so a bit hard to eat, but good flavor and portions. BF commented he wished there was more beef with his noodles but the flavors and noodles were great. The interior is clean, warm, and very cute! Efficient ordering system on to-go pad. read more

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Hand-pulled noodles, legit spice, deep savory flavor. Comforting heat without wrecking you. read more

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Stopped by after a day near UW and was recommended to come check this place out. I am a sucker for hand pulled noodles and so Xi'an Noodles was a perfect option. The service was friendly and quick after you input your order via a kiosk. The interior is clean and has a very modest mom and pop shop. The spicy cumin lamb noodles were delicious! The noodles were nice and chewy plus the lamb flavor was great. I also enjoyed the green bell peppers and onions which added some additional texture for the dish. For the price and flavor this is definitely worth a stop. I also got a mango smoothie which was really great and very refreshing too. If I lived nearby, this would be my definite go-to for hand pulled noodles; no frills and quick+great food! read more

Xi'an Noodles - Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I wanted to support the business and like the food but it was not great. The noodle dishes were bland. The dumplings we got had no flavor. The noodles were either too thick or not cooked thru because you can taste the doughy flavor. read more

Xi'an Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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They will be reopening this Saturday! My favorite hot oil biang noodles will be back, I am happy!

Ordered the hot oil noddles, add beef. And got no beef in the bowl, mind you it's an extra $3. It's good but would have been better with the beef I paid for. Also expect to be ignored for a while when you come in to pick up your order. read more

Xi'an Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I'm a little mad that DoorDash didn't specify that this was further away than the restaurant that I was trying to order from, but the food is so good that I'm not even mad. So I got their spicy beef biang biang noodles with soup, a piece of bread and taro smoothie. I was only a little peeved because of this because I had to get a lime scooter to ride all the way up as I have a short lunch and needed to get all the way back to work and it was a good 3 mile trek. The noodles were so good soft but chewy at the same time. The texture was just amazing to where I can't even describe it, the spice level was not so spicy and I got their default. Next time I might try spicier, but the broth was stunning with or without the chilies because it came separately, and it was a neutral broth because inside the container, they gave me all the chili was on the marinated meat. The meat was deliciously seasoned and marinated. And then I wish it had a little bit more cilantro, because those little pops of it were very bright and I feel like it would've been even more refreshing with just a little bit more cilantro. But the texture of the noodles with the tender, kind of melt in your mouth meat, and finally the bean sprouts as a crunch, was a holy trifecta of amazingness. I wasn't really impressed by the bread because it's very much like an English muffin, when I thought I was getting a bao, but that's probably my bad because I am very blind when it comes to reading. The Taro smoothie was insanely good, not too sweet, perfectly nutty and creamy. I love Taro so much, it really reminds me of eating an Oreo so if you haven't tried Taro and want to, but don't know how it taste like if you really like Oreos, I think you'll like this. I got these to go. I didn't stay inside the restaurant and it was pretty empty but it definitely should have more business because it was so good. Next time I order. I'll probably do deliver instead of pick up, but I was very very lucky that they do not use plastic bags. They use this really nice insulated bag for my order. It's actually really cute and I will be reusing for other things. Which made it very easy to carry and travel with. I'm so happy that I went outside of my comfort zone and regular routine comfort meals to try this place cause I definitely will get it when it gets colder cause I feel like this is places is perfect for winter and autumn meals. read more

Xi'an Noodles - Bag for my to-go order - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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IIIIII absolutely love this place. If I'm ever craving a quality, hearty, comforting meal, this is the first spot that comes to mind. The employees are super attentive and inside is so clean and quiet. The noodles are made quickly and taste so fresh. A texture unlike any other! I usually never sign up for loyalty programs but I did for them, that's how much I love it here ‍ read more

Xi'an Noodles - Stire Fry Tomato Egg Biang Noodle No Soup - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great experience, had to eat long noodles on Birthday. Representing long life. Xi'an hand pulled noodle did just that for my family For dinner. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. No b/c of the food; rather the surrendering. It's overrun by homelessness. Felt unsafe at night for me. read more

Xi'an Noodles - Hand pulled noodle. One strand noodle filled the bowl. Had spicy dumplings, Dan Dan noodles too - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ordered the Hot Oil Biang Noodles with Pork on the side with Spicy Pork Dumplings as an appetizer. Biang Noodles were chewy and delicious. The dish was good but adding the pork enhanced the flavor. The pork itself was bite sized and came in a gravy that was slightly too salty. Altogether, however, the dish was very satisfying. Pork dumplings I wouldn't order again. The broth was too salty and the dumplings themselves had a thin wrapper and were well cooked. Average dumplings. They had a livestream going on of the patrons dining at the restaurant. Odd but funny. Service and ambiance were good. read more

Xi'an Noodles - Hot Oil Spread Biang - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here for dinner on a Friday night around 6:30 with some friends and it was a plesant experience. The food is not spicy at all so I added more chili on it, but it still wasn't spicy. They have freshly minced garlic, some sesame sauce, and vinegar also as condiments for you to add to your dish. I got the dry lamb noodle, but my friend got the noodle with soup and it looked pretty good! There are plenty of seats inside, but there's also parking patio outside that has about 4 tables that can sit up to 4 people and they'll bring out cutlery for those tables outside as well. ~~Parking: It's located on the less busy side of the street, so there's plenty of street parking available. ~~Service: Pretty good. You order by yourself on one of the 2 tablets they have at the front and place the reciept on the clipboard after choosing a seat. The servers will come by to give you water and your meals and that's it. Service is simple and fast. ~~Return: Yes read more

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If you are looking for delicious handcrafted bouncy and wide biang biang noodles in Seattle, look no further than Xi'an Noodles! We came here on a Friday night for dinner around an hour before closing. Surprisingly, it wasn't too busy inside. We ordered the Spicy Cumin Lamb Biang Noodles and the Stir Fried Tomato & Egg Biang Noodles. Spicy Cumin Lamb Biang Noodles (5/5): The cumin lamb noodles punches you in the mouth with a fragrant and earthy cumin flavor, which is integrated into the heavenly spicy chili oil that drenches every piece of lamb and each strand of noodle. The noodles themselves are so satisfyingly chewy and bouncy that I thought they could bounce me to the moon! They also cling onto all that cumin and chili oil well. The lamb meat is a bit dry and chewy, but it's so smothered in that divine elixir of cumin and chili oil that I devoured it howling like a starving wolf who just came across an unguarded pasture of lambs. Stir Friend Tomato & Egg Biang Noodles (4.5/5): A vegetarian option, the noodles are served in a hearty tomato soup with stir fried eggs and plenty of healthy veggies like bok choy, bean sprouts, and wood ear. The tomato flavor is pure and even better with added chili oil. This one definitely exceeded our expectations! However, I have to take a star off for the service. It's kind of no-frills, and they don't have a good way of tracking orders to customers. We had servers come by our table multiple times with a dish asking if this was what we ordered and checking our receipt. Using an order number system would be more efficient and less disruptive. read more

Xi'an Noodles - Spicy Cumin Lamb Biang Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Speechless. Got the wood ear mushroom, lamb soup thing, and pork soup thing (the cubed looking pieces). So delicious. I'm Chinese and I've eaten lots of Chinese food. This is like top 20 experiences. read more

Super easy parking, lots of spots on the street. Farmers market nearby on Saturday morning. Service was extremely fast, you place the order on a digital screen and are able to add whatever extras you want on there. The noodles were perfect; fluffy and thick and very authentic tasting. The broth was great also. There are 3 spicy levels which was helpful. Extra noodles only cost $3 which felt very worth it. read more

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10000/10 food. It's in a quieter spot on the Ave with street parking very close and easy to find. People working at the sweetest and they get the food out so fast. You can order online or in person with the tablets. Plenty of places to sit. Cleanest restaurant by far on the Ave and the food is at a great price. The quality is SO SO yummy. Most def a go to read more

Xi'an Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I found out about this location through a tried-and-true YouTube food vlog channel I enjoy. Picked up an order of Spicy & Tingly Beef Biang Noodles and ate it back at my hotel on my first night in Seattle - I still can't think of a better way to enjoy that evening! The noodles were very satisfyingly chewy and the beef was nicely tender and flavorful. I also ordered a banana milk tea (my first one ever!) because I've always wanted to try it. It was just the sweet treat I needed in the moment. Highly recommend Xi'an Noodles for a chill dinner experience! read more

The first time I tried Xi'an, it was a to-go order so I didn't feel like I could do a proper review. Now that I've tried it in the restaurant, I can honestly say that it was a great experience. Solid noodles. They weren't as clumpy as I remember it being. The soup was good. At first try, I thought it lacked some depth, but the more I tried, it became and better and better. The interior was also nicer- no more boxes and styrofoam everywhere. Ample comfortable seating. Also, I've noticed that the management has changed so I really hope they have a successful business opportunity. This time we also tried the black milk tea. Even though we ordered less sweet, it still was very sweet but the tea flavor was strong- which was fantastic to stand up to the noodle soup dish. Will be back read more

Xi'an Noodles - Black Milk Tea - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Self order and the food came out super quick! The noodles were so soft and chewy and the meat was very flavorful. read more

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Absolutely loved the hand pulled noodles from here! I had the noodles with spicy cumin lamb and cabbage. They were fresh, spicy and filling. Don't sleep on the table side sauces either, I topped mine with some extra chili oil and garlic as well. Also the service was super fast! read more

Xi'an Noodles - Spicy Cumin Lamb Biang Noodles No Soup - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The noodles are amazing! It is not too spicy so anyone would enjoy it here. The noodles are handmade so they feel very fresh. Just tossed in sauce and a little meat/vegetables, they really are the star of the show. The food comes fairly quickly and the service staff were very nice and professional. There was a decent amount of seating so a great place to come if you want to sit in. It has a very modern feel. read more

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Got the wontons and bao and lamb biang noodles and it was soooo bomb. Do yourself a favor and eat here!

This place is absolutely incredible. The freshly made hand pulled noodles are so great, definitely get the cumin lamb noodles, I didn't try the soup one, I tried the one without soup but it had SO much killer flavor. The dumplings were also delicious, everything here had so much flavor. This place may not look like a lot from the outside, but locals know how amazing their food is here. read more

Thank you for being the best server, Rebecca!!! You are the best waiters ever!!! Foods are very good! read more

Xi'an Noodles - Click Cumin Lamb Biang Noodles Soup and Strawberry Milk Tea - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Literally top 2 noodles I've ever had in my life. The noodles are hand pulled and are so chewy, and the flavor from the spice stick so well onto each bite, and combined with the lamb meat (or whatever meat you get), the taste is insane. These noodles are as authentic as it gets, and they revamped the restaurant so it has a much more spacious feel. The food however, is the main focus. I'm so happy I ate here their noodles are so good. read more

Xi'an Noodles - Lamb noodles - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Okay look, the food here was DA BOMB. Literally some of the yummiest noodles I've had in a minute. But the service was really bad. The wait staff made us order at a kiosk, but then didn't let us know when a table was ready. So we sat there for 30+ minutes (after being told it was a 5-10 min wait) just for us to have to ask someone if we could sit somewhere. The table was dirty, sticky, and an awkward length away from the booth we were sitting at. But I digress. Just know the food will be good, the service/ambiance, meh. read more

Xi'an Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington