"The secret has long been out about Xian’s wide biang biang noodles, made from scratch every day at the restaurant’s original U District location. But this year, Xi’an entered expansion mode, opening up a new outpost at Westlake Center Downtown, raising the hand-pulled noodles’ profile even higher. Must-try dishes include the spicy cumin lamb or simply the hot chili oil offering." - Gabe Guarente