Old Xi’an
164 Pearl St #10, New York
(212) 797-5338
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I got the pork buns when I first visited, and they were almost sweet and had a very jarring flavor profile as someone who loves pork buns!
The second time, I tried it again and tried the hand pulled spicy beef noodles. They were delicious. Honestly, if you like hand pulled noodles, this is probably your place! But I probably won’t try the pork buns again. Great service and wonderful atmosphere. Love the self order kiosks and the homey atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
Today 3/24 I ordered Vegetable Hand-Ripped Noodle In Soup. Sub for rice noodles.
I've added pictures, one from their website of what I ordered vs. what I received (my photo).
This was just completely disappointing! The taste did not make up for the presentation either.. 😣
Food: 2
This is the best cafe with dumplings. It's just a godsend. We come here every other day. Thank you for your hospitality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was a huge disappointment. We were in the area and saw this place and was very excited to give it a shot. I am a big fan of Xian Famous Food and was hoping for something similar. First of all the noodle was not even chewy. It was big, flat, soft and just boring. Did not taste the hand pulled noddles at all. We ordered the spicy beef noodle soup and the vegetarian noodle soup and both were extremely disappointing. The vegetable one was especially bad. It lacked in flavor and just bland and boring. We also ordered the spicy cumin lamb burger and the beef burger. And both were way too salty and lack flavor again. The chicken dry noddle was also bad...
Really a shame...the place is cute and we really had high hopes. But a complete copy cat of Xian Famous food that failed. People who thought this place is good really don't know Chinese food..there I said it...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
The burgers did not taste authentic at all.. soft and spices aren't right. They're not bad but I'm just disappointed that it's not the flavor I was expecting
Food: 2
Very delicious. I was on a business trip in New York. It was very cold and very authentic. The food was served very quickly. There is hot soup in winter, which is really heartwarming. Recommended: I forgot to take pictures while eating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodle Soup
Solid experience with the food at a great price! Broth in the soups is a labor of love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This noodle is not chewy at all. I don’t know how to make noodles. It’s definitely not noodles that are pulled out or pulled out.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Nice pork buns and scrumptious kelp salad
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing noodle soup - complex, flavorful broth, hand pulled flat noodles, fresh crunchy veggies, delicious lamb in an overall cumin flavored, savory, mouth-wateringly spicy broth.
Spartan interiors are nicely decorated with Chinese lanterns - not sure if the decorations are seasonal or permanent, but I loved the ambiance. Ordering is through a kiosk. Handful of small tables to sit and eat, and minimal staff running around serving, cleaning, helping with orders. High efficiency setup.
Best news for diabetics - I have a continuous glucose monitor, and was thrilled to see my sugar did not cross 150 in the hours that followed. Shows that the broth and noodles are free of spike-causing ingredients like corn starch and enriched white flour. It’s like a cherry on top of this already superb food joint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: In Soup, Spicy Cumin Lamb
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This was my go to spot for a long time. Unfortunately, I went to it recently and it was infested with flies everywhere. Poor management please work on cleanliness!
It is a small restaurant, you order at the kiosk. The price is affordable for today's date. The beef noodle had a nice flavor but the noodles were a bit thick and hard to eat. The lamb sandwich was nice. They weren't busy for a Saturday, so if you need a place with a group to go this would be it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Got the spicy beef noodles. The noodles are nice and thick, and have a good bite to them. The flavor of the beef was good, and the spice was just right. Homemade Thai tea was also good. Overall, a fan. Def want to come back and try some dumplings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is a small restaurant, you order at the kiosk. The price is affordable for today's date. The beef noodle had a nice flavor but the noodles were a bit thick and hard to eat. The lamb sandwich was nice. They weren't busy for a Saturday, so if you need a place with a group to go this would be it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Awesome food. Really tasted. Price really good. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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