Xi'an Famous Foods
Noodle Restaurant and Chinese Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
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"Spicy cumin lamb noodles will unchain your soul from your body!!"(15 Tips)
"Can't get enough of the lamb dumplings doused in the house"(7 Tips)
"The spicy lamb noodles are a must."(5 Tips)
"Pulled noodles of lamb and of pork had lots of flavor/cumin."(5 Tips)
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SiettahFebruary 8, 2015The cumin lamb noodles (ordered spicy) were delicious but I may take the spice down a notch next time. I love hot food but I wasn't expecting it to be this hot. Definitely helped to clear my sinuses!
eifehSeptember 27, 2016If you're looking for authentic-ish Chinese street food, Xi'an Famous Foods fits the bill. The noodles are chewy and good. Try the spicy and tingly beef noodles. Not super spicy, but has some spice.
Ernesto GutierrezJuly 4, 2016One of those places you want to come back to try all the dishes. Simple Chinese street fare dishes with a delicious spicy oil. The noodles are here are very tasty.
James H.January 4, 2020Interesting place for simple delicious noodle dishes. The hand cut noodles are made in shop and the meats are perfectly done ask for the amount of spicy you want. Selfserve. Try dumplings and burger.
- Chris WeberJune 13, 2019The spicy lamb noodles are a must. I mean a little bit too spicy maybe but still amazingly delicious! Had the dumplings and this great Hitachino Japanese beer.
Stephanie ManwaringMarch 28, 2017Never been able to find anything quite like Xi'ans! The N9 (beef noodles) are my go to. Dumplings are also amazing. Pro-tip -- if you are not into spicy just ask to get "mild" or "no spice".- Yoni ZloczewskiAugust 25, 2015Great to have in the area - love that they don't water the spice level down for the neighborhood either - I'm looking at you UWS location of HAN dynasty! - I digress - the lamb noodles are legit.
ZenFoodsterJanuary 15, 2019Happy this N. Chinese hand-pulled chain is part of the UES. Try their Spicy & Tingly Beef Noodle, the Oxtail Noodle & my fave are their Spicy & Sour Spinach Dumplings.- Jessie CatanaSeptember 18, 2015Get the spicy & sour lamb dumplings. They're perfect. Also, don't miss the spicy cumin lamb noodles and douse it in black vinegar sauce. It's a party in your mouth
SiobhánNovember 18, 2018As always, a fine Xi'an experience with lamb noodles and the lamb burger. I get it with the hawberry tea though be warned that you may want milk instead for how spicy it is.- Kenny KhuuAugust 15, 2018Pretty good for fast food. Pulled noodles of lamb and of pork had lots of flavor/cumin. Noodles were nice and chewy; meat was sparse but the lamb was good. Pork was off to me. 3.5/5
Ilia MNovember 28, 2015The dumplings are amazing. Don't forget to ask for not so spicy it get without broth if you're not ready for serious heat.
- Jessie CatanaSeptember 29, 2015Can't get enough of the lamb dumplings doused in the house black vinegar. I have dreams of those dumplings.
Spicy cumin lamb noodles (N1) and a can of Apple Sidra. Done.
Incredibly tasty food. Eating on the spot highly recommended; do not get it to go (see attached picture)
Svetlana KadomskayaMay 18, 2021Actually I’m fond of Chinese but this can be better. Are lamb burger & lamb dumplings. Dumplings were great!
Serious EatsFebruary 11, 2015Score a baguette from nearby Orwasher's and fill it with Xi'an's cumin lamb for the best sandwich on the UES.
Russell HirschornFebruary 1, 2015Hearty and delicious noodles, burger was a bit dry, noodle soup was great. If u are offended by the service, dnt go to china.
- Serious EatsFebruary 10, 2015Score a baguette from nearby Orwashers and fill it with Xi'ans cumin lamb for the best sandwich on the UES.
Sapana KulkarniAugust 5, 2015The cumin lamb noodles and dumplings are the best. I love adding the black vinegar on top, too.
Brad KleinMarch 14, 2016Lamb dumps were fun as many advised. Also got Rice cake w Honey which was alright, tho the sweet + salty mix w lamb was good
Regularly spicy is the way to go! Extra spicy can overwhelm the other flavors
Clara EloyDecember 15, 2023Only had the dumplings, good but not amazing, the oily sauce is a bit much
Ed LipkinsDecember 23, 2016The lamb dumplings were awesome! That and the cucumber salad might be future go-to
Sandra RubinchikAugust 9, 2015More seating than some other locations. All the better to enjoy your dumplings.
- Cumin lamb burger is awesome. So is the sour hawberry tea.
Worth it regardless of the passive-aggressive signs.
- Just opened two weeks ago. So empty and nice unlike the midtown locations.
Jonathan CohenJanuary 18, 2015High ratio of passive aggressive signs to customers. Almost everywhere you look.
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www.xianfoods.com
Open until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- Noon–9:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–9:30 AM
(212) 786-2068
View menu on https://www.xianfoods.com/#menu-section
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