Jacques I.
Yelp
I was happy to learn that Xi'an Noodles opened a spot in Bellevue, as I'm a fan of the University District location. You can't go wrong with hand-pulled noodles, so my friend and I had to check out this eastside spot just for that.
We visited Xi'an Noodles on a Saturday right when it opened at 11am, and had no problem getting a table. I will say though that the parking lot quickly filled because people were going to neighboring Boiling Point, which also opened right at 11. By the time my friend and I left, the place was packed; and as soon as we stood up to leave our table, someone snatched it up. It's poppin'!
Ordering was very simple. You can order on the touchscreen and pay through there, but there was also staff that can take your order and answer questions and so forth. The menu was straightforward, with more than a handful of hand-pulled noodles dishes, dry or in a soup, as well as other items, like dumplings. There was also a a sauce bar.
I ordered the spicy cumin lamb noodle soup, which was solid. I ordered it at normal spicy level, and personally didn't think it was that spicy. If you like spice, amp up that spice level, which you can easily do when you order. The noodles were cooked perfectly, with a good amount of lamb. I enjoyed the broth too.
Although we will miss dining in at Facing East (since I think they're only takeout now), it's nice to have Xi'an Noodles in my neighborhood. Come here for a casual dining experience where the hand-pulled noodles are a must.