Shan Xi Magic Kitchen
Chinese restaurant · San Diego ·
Hand-pulled noodles, soup dumplings, and more in a modern space
Hand-pulled noodles, soup dumplings, and more in a modern space
"At Shan Xi Magic Kitchen, the focus is on scratch-made, hand-pulled noodles. From the dining room, customers can watch the team stretching and ripping the wide noodles, which come out chewy and bouncy. Make sure to try the popular biang biang spicy hand-ripped noodles topped with spicy cumin lamb or beef brisket, as well as the sweet and sour “exploding” tofu, and the eggplant dishes. The Convoy District location has dedicated seating, while Shan Xi’s second outpost is in the food court in 99 Ranch on Balboa Avenue." - Helen I. Hwang
"This Convoy strip mall joint does one good magic trick: it’s so good that you won’t mind having to order via QR code. If you haven’t had Chinese food from the Northwest of the country, it means plenty of lamb, hand-ripped noodles, and tart aged vinegar. The chewy hand-pulled noodles with (wonderfully fragment) cumin lamb is a must-order, while the eggplant with garlic sauce is deeply savory with a kiss of spice. The burst tofu might be the sleeper hit, so sweet, sour, and punchy that you’ll fantasize about it afterwards like a teenager with a crush. Order more than you can eat––you’ll want to take a little Shan Xi magic home with you." - candice woo, cora lee, candice woo, cora lee, candice woo, candice woo, candice woo, cora lee, cora lee, candice woo, candice woo, cora lee, candice woo, cora lee, candice woo, candice woo, cora lee, candice woo, candice woo, candice woo, cora lee, candice woo, cora lee, candice woo, candice woo, cora lee, team infatuation
"This Convoy strip mall joint does one good magic trick: it’s so good that you won’t mind having to order via QR code. If you haven’t had Chinese food from the Northwest of the country, it means plenty of lamb, hand-ripped noodles, and tart aged vinegar. The chewy hand-pulled noodles with (wonderfully fragment) cumin lamb is a must-order, while the eggplant with garlic sauce is deeply savory with a kiss of spice. The burst tofu might be the sleeper hit, so sweet, sour, and punchy that you’ll fantasize about it afterwards like a teenager with a crush. Order more than you can eat––you’ll want to take a little Shan Xi magic home with you." - Cora Lee
"The Shanxi region in northern China is known for its knife-cut noodles and vinegary flavors, and this establishment stays true to the traditional cooking methods. With a toothsome, bouncy texture, the housemade noodles are what make this spot special. Biang biang spicy hand-ripped noodles is the star dish, and can be ordered with spicy cumin lamb or beef brisket." - Helen I. Hwang
"Listed among the more than 30 local restaurants at Chowbus's San Diego launch, Shan Xi Magic Kitchen is available on the app, which focuses on independent and mom-and-pop spots, conducts blind taste tests before adding restaurants, and provides photography and marketing help. I can order from Shan Xi Magic Kitchen alongside other eateries with no extra fees for multi-restaurant orders, choose delivery within the current service area (Poway to National City) with fees from free to $4.99, or pick up via takeout with a readiness notification. Chowbus Plus members receive free delivery on orders over $15 and other benefits." - Candice Woo