The 38 Essential Restaurants in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland, New Zealand)

"Since its opening in 2003, Xi’An has woven its hand-pulled noodles into the tapestry of the city across a growing number of locations. Known as biangbiang, for the sound that’s made when the noodles are slapped against the counter as they’re pulled, these chewy threads are among the best in the city. The ever-popular number 23 on the menu, noodles with deep red braised pork, is a classic, but there is more to explore, like the rou jia mo (a sandwich, sometimes called a Chinese burger, that’s stuffed with spiced pork) or paomo (an intoxicating lamb soup flavored with star anise and cinnamon, and dotted with torn bits of flatbread). — HE" - Hillary Eaton, Leisha Jones