Shan Xi Magic Kitchen
$$ • Chinese, Noodles, Seafood Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Shan Xi Magic Kitchen
Customers' Favorites
Sliced Beef in Hot Chili Oil 水煮牛肉
Stewed Pork Burger 腊汁味肉夹馍
Biangbiang Spicy Hand Ripped Noodle
Hot & Sour Soup Dumplings
Dry Fried Green Beans
General TSO's Chicken
Biang Biang Noodles
Spicy Tripe Skewer
Spicy Cumin Beef
Cucumber Salad
Shan Xi Magic Kitchen Reviews
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The noodles for Beef brisket noodles soup and cold noodle soup were fabulous. Mild spicy for the noodle soup was enough spice for a kick without being overwhelming. Beef was very tender. The cold noodles was a favorite. The noodles were chewy and paired with a sesame sauce. The lamb stir fry (not pictured) was ok. Lamb meat was tender but did not expect the greens to be all cilantro.
I had a pretty good experience here. The food came out hot and the portions were enough to fill you up without feeling overly heavy. I really liked the fried rice and the chicken had a nice flavor to it. The staff was friendly and checked on us a couple times, which was nice. The place was clean and had a relaxed atmosphere, nothing too fancy but comfortable. There was a little wait for the food, but honestly it wasnt a big deal. Overall, solid Chinese food and I’d come back...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 4:30 - 10PM 11AM - 3:30PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 3:30PM 4:30 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 - 10PM 11AM - 3:30PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 3:30PM 4:30 - 10PM |
| Friday | 4:30 - 10PM 11AM - 3:30PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 - 10PM 11AM - 3:30PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 3:30PM 4:30 - 8:30PM |
Shan Xi Magic Kitchen is a popular Chinese restaurant in San Diego known for its large menu of flavorful dishes, some of which are very spicy. Customers highly recommend the eggplant with garlic sauce, biang biang noodles, and hand-pulled noodles, which are made from scratch and offer a different taste and texture compared to dried noodles. The hot soy milk with jujube is also a favorite. The restaurant features a modern, open-concept layout with a contactless QR code ordering system that is quick and convenient, though traditional table service is also available. Recent reviews praise the delicious hand-torn noodles with beef, the bouncy biang biang noodles, and the savory Hot & Sour Soup Dumplings with Shrimp, Pork, and Leek. The portions are generous, making it easy to share larger dishes. Prices are a bit high, but the large servings balance out the cost. The staff is friendly, and customer service has improved recently. While the casual ambiance and parking during peak hours can be challenging, the flavorful dishes and efficient service keep many customers returning. Overall, Shan Xi Magic Kitchen is a must-visit for delicious Chinese cuisine in San Diego.