Shan Xi Magic Kitchen

The best Chinese food I have had in San Diego. Their hand pulled noodles are chewy, thick, and absolutely delicious. I would recommend their spicy hand torn beef noodle soup. The cumin flavor is prevalent, the beef is tender, and the broth is perfectly salty and spicy. We also got the garlic eggplant and were immediately enamored. Though on the oiler side, it was one of the best Asian eggplant renditions we have ever had. The service is transactional, and the ambience is simple - though very clean. We will be back to try more!

My partner and I really like Biang Biang Noodles so once we figured out this restaurant served it, we had to try it. We come on a Thurusday around 8:45 pm and we were seated quickly. We ordered the Spicy Cumin Lamb Biang Biang Noodles and Pork "Zha Jiang" Hand Ripped Noodles. We also got the Rou Jia Mo or the Stewed Pork Burger. The service was great here! Unfortunately the food missed the mark. The noodles didn't taste fresh, the stew flavoring was ok but the portion of meat was good. Also the Pork Burger, the flavor for the meat was quite light. Overall might not return here.

04-26-2025 The food took a long time to come out. Worse part, they brought out our rice 7 min before bringing out our food. A rule of thump, food and rice need to be served at the same time, food taste better coupled with hot rice. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. Ordered: see pic I especially liked the Fried Pork Intestine. Crispy and tasty! Enjoy your meal y'all!

When we arrived they had been open for maybe 30-minutes. Only one customer was inside and we sat ourselves down. A server came out and laid a tablet on our table and pointed at the menu on it. We thought we had to make our selections on it but it was literally just a menu. Not much communication from staff. I asked if they had hand pulled noodles and they said no, which was a disappointment. We just order Dan Dan Noodles and Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings. The Dan Dan Noodles were not the greatest. Had some spice but lacked flavor. The Xiao Long Bao were good. However, no ginger or vinegar were provided or spoons. So we just used our chopsticks. My daughter ordered waters and they just brought one cup of water. I had to request my own. Not the best experience.

Delicious Chinese food. According to friends that have gone to China, the food is very authentic. I loved the biang biang noodles. I am a wimp when it comes to spicy food, but this was really good and I could handle it. Dumplings were flavorful and juicy. The beef skewers were cooked medium rare and delicious. Parking can be a pain depending on the time of day.

Loved our meal here: cumin lamb hand pulled noodles and stir fry green bean and eggplant. The noodles had a nice bounce, balance, and a spicy kick. Green beans and eggplant gave nice flavor from the wok. I'd recommend these two dishes (they also went nicely together). Great Chinese food!

Prices are very reasonable, portions are generous, and service is quick and friendly. It’s great for both solo meals and group dinners. Highly recommend if you’re craving something authentic and hearty!

We decided to have Chinese food tonight but not your typical Chinese food. We decided to dine at Shan Xi Magic Kitchen, which is known for their delicious hand pulled noodles The dishes were ordered were delicious, and yes, they were all quite spicy. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Ordering was easy since you ordered from your phone. Overall, this was a fantastic experience. 1. Spicy Hand ripped noodle soup 2. Spicy hot oil hand ripped noodle with tomato and egg. 3. Spicy Chili Dumplings 4. Eggplant with Garlic Sauce 5. Crispy Spicy Chicken

Very good place with delicious food. Authentic Shanxi flavors! The handmade noodles were springy and rich, and the steamed buns were soft and flavorful. A must-try spot for real Chinese comfort food.

Food was amazing, service was great, and the environment was super clean and inviting!

We ordered the shrimp fried rice, hand-pulled noodles with cumin beef, and the crispy burger--and everything hit the spot. The noodles? Absolute perfection. You can tell they're freshly hand-pulled--chewy, springy, and soaked up all that delicious cumin flavor like a dream. The shrimp fried rice was packed with flavor, not greasy, and had a great balance of veggies and shrimp. The crispy burger had that perfect crunch on the outside and was loaded with savory, juicy filling. Ordering is super easy--you just scan the QR code and order right from your phone. The staff was really friendly too, checked in to make sure we had everything we needed, and answered all our questions without rushing us. Highly recommend if you're craving something comforting, flavorful, and a little different from your usual takeout spot. We'll definitely be back

Great spot for spicy biang biang noodles. The first time I came, I tried the original and the second time tried the cumin lamb biang biang noodles. Both were great. The noodles are so chewy and the spicy mixture so flavorful! I also tried the sour and spicy dumplings. Dumplings were great though I've had better soup but I would say still really good. Always pleasant service and plenty of parking in the lot. It's very clean and a nice comfortable place to eat with the spacious seating. Solid choice!

Finally made it to Shan Xi Magic Kitchen after months of drooling over pics of their wide, thicc hand-pulled noods (yes, thicc w two C's). Hubby played it safe w the regular brisket noodle soup, while I went full spice warrior mode w the spicy brisket, extra Sichuan peppers and peanuts... yesssss, peanuts in soup!!! The server looked at me like I asked for pineapple on pizza, but that's how we roll in SGV (peanuts in soup), and I stand by it!!! Soups came out lava-hot, just how I like it. We also got their "Crispy Spicy Chicken," aka "Chongqing Chicken" in SGV-speak. It was tasty but lacked that numbing Sichuan punch... we asked for more sichuan peppers, but it still needed extra drama... however, the garlic, ginger, and scallions made this dish very tasty!! Only real complaint? Noods were super thick, like lasagna-sheet levels of bulk. I don't mind the width, but the dpeth was really thick. Tasty, but maybe a touch thinner would've hit the sweet spot. Parking Tip: Classic strip mall situation w those annoying "Scan & Pay" signs, but good news: you get 2 hours free if you're dining in.

My hubby and I went here for lunch in SD before going to the YELP ELITE event at Mosa Tea... Song of the day to play along to this YELP review: The Shanghai Bund Theme ;) BEEF BRISKET with HAND PULLED NOODLES: 5/5 It's tastes healthy and low in sodium. HOT AND SOUR DUMPLING SOUP: 3/5 I couldn't handle the sourness of the soup. The dumplings were basically soaked in vinegar. However, I did enjoy the dumplings by itself. I should have just ordered steamed or pan fried dumplings. SERVICE: A ok. It was there but, it was not super attentive. The staff preferred talking to each other and quite loudly with the chef in the back. I love supporting local businesses even though it may need some minor improvements... It's ROCKN at SHAN XI MAGIC KITCHEN!!!!!!

When you arrive, you put your party's name onto the paper waitlist & wait for your party to be called. We were a party of 3, went around 7 pm and waited about 40 minutes on a Saturday evening. Inside the interior is pretty, but the seating is limited. You order through a QR code & the food comes out shortly after. * Eggplant w/ Garlic Sauce - 8/10 (the eggplant was soft & the skin had a bit of a chew to it. this dish had a sweet flavor to it & was aromatic. the portion is big & good to share. yummy palate cleanser for the night) * Spicy Cumin Beef - 7/10 (same chili oil as in the eggplant. strong cumin flavor. the beef was pretty tender but had a nice chew to it. there were a lot of add-ins such as the onions. this got tiring to eat after a while. the portion is quite big, but we would opt to trying a different meat dish next time to have more variety) * Spicy Cumin Lamb BiangBiang Noodles - 8.3/10 (we really like how the noodle texture was firm, chewy, & super thick. the noodles felt endless. the cumin lamb was seasoned well & there was a great amount. this was just really oily & we wish there was a more unique flavor to the sauce. you can definitely share this between two people)

My boyfriend and I loved the meal we had here. The beef noodles were definitely my favorite. Everything was good. We also got the cucumber salad and a crispy pork dish. We would love to come and try other things.

If you're an avid noodle fan, you have to stop by Shan Xi Magic Kitchen for their Biang Biang Noodles! Biang Biang noodles are thick hand-pulled noodles seasoned with chili, pepper, and tons of garlic- super fragrant, savory, and robust. This dish is dry (no broth) as all the ingredients and aromatics are activated with hot oil. Just give it a thorough mix and slurp away! The noodles were so chewy, bouncy, and seemingly never-ending. They were absolutely perfect! While I got the one with no meat, there's also a cumin lamb version for those wanting a bit more protein.

Super delicious and chewy hand pulled noodles! The biang biang spicy hand ripped noodles had a great texture and picked up the chili oil perfectly. We got the lamb and beef skewers, and I thought the lamb was better, with fattier and more moist pieces. I also tried the beef noodle soup, and it was flavorful but I think the layer of oil was a bit too much. They have a variety of items that I definitely want to come back and try, specifically the meat dishes! You order on your phone with a QR code, which makes the process of getting your food quicker. I think it's a great spot for a casual meal with bold flavors.

Shan Xi is one of our friend's favorites for hand-pulled noodles and Chinese food in SD. We came with a group of 6 around 6:30 on a weekday and waited maybe 20 minutes for a table since we were a larger group. Parking in that complex can be tough - some of us had to park further and walk. But it's nice that there are great tea places in the complex (Yun Tea). We were lucky to come with a friend familiar with the menu who ordered the biangbiang spicy hand-ripped noodles, dry fried green beans, crispy spicy chicken, steamed fish fillet, mapo tofu and sauteed bok choy. Everything was really exceptional - super unique, flavorful and filling. We all took leftovers home, too. My favorites were the hand-ripped noodles, steamed fish fillet and crispy spicy chicken. For 6 people, we paid 171$ or 28.50 per person. Can't wait for my next SD trip to try more of their menu.

Say Shan Xi Biang Biang 5x fast. An absolute mouth full that's tastier than ever! I'm new to hand pulled noodles. It's not something I remember having before so I wasn't sure what to expect. I placed a takeout order for the spicy Biang Biang hand pulled noodles and a cucumber salad. They have a few online ordering platforms but I just called ahead. I dropped by during a weekday afternoon so the parking lot was extremely easy to navigate- a rarity for Convoy. It's located in the same plaza as Yun Tea (one of my favs)! The first thing I noticed was how generous the serving size was. The noodles are very thick and filling. They have the perfect amount of chew. A serving could easily be shared by two people especially if you've got some other plates as well. The noodles aren't too spicy. They have the perfect kick. They are served with beansprouts. You can also order one with cumin lamb if you want a meat as well. The cucumber salad was also a great side. I actually used it as a side for a separate dinner I was making for friends and the portion was very large! Great flavors here with delicious unique dishes!

We came here on a Wednesday evening around 5pm, no wait. I'm honestly surprised no one had raved about the sweet and sour fish! It was the best!!!!!!! I'm definitely gonna come back just for it. The texture of the batter was so unique and air-y! I just ate my leftovers after a night at the bar and OMG!!! They hit even better. It reminded me to make this review :P We also got a dish with beef & noodles (can't remember the name but they are pictured next to the sweet and sour fish) We also got a cold dish with with some squishy hole-y gluten kind of vibe. It was spicy and had lots of sprouts in it. I LOOOOVED IT. If you're looking for a sign to visit this place, This is it! Try something new. All their food looks amazing. Can't wait to try more

What Shan Xi Magic Kitchen does best, is their hand pulled noodles. But before we dive into that, you have to know one important thing. Shan Xi caters mostly and decidedly to what I'd call a "none - typical - American crowd". From staff that struggles with English to dishes, you wouldn't find in what Americans think of as typical "Chinese". That said, you have absolutely got to give this magical Kitchen a try! With lamb being their specialty, you are guaranteed flavorful dishes. Their hand pulled noodles are in fact magical. Perfectly chewy, very long (guaranteeing long life), and amazingly flavorful. Want to try something exotic? This is the place for you. Want to try something familiar? This is also the place for you. If your first timer, get two dishes: Biang Biang noodles, and sautéed cabbage with pork.

Shan Xi Magic Kitchen has been recommended many times since I moved to San Diego. After finally stopping by, I can definitely see why so many people hold this restaurant in such high regard. I came with a couple of friends around 7 p.m. on a Sunday. Surprisingly, the restaurant and the surrounding establishments were not very busy, so I was able to park easily, and my group was seated pretty quickly. I would imagine parking could be a bit of a hassle on busier, livelier days. The inside of the restaurant wasn't super spacious, but there seemed to be plenty of seating. At the table, there was a QR code that led us to a site where we were able to scour the menu, look at pictures, and place our orders. FOOD: BiangBiang Spicy Hand Ripped Noodles (4.5/5) - Spicy, garlicky carb heaven. They have a wonderful chewy texture, and they may be thicker and doughier than most people are used to, but I prefer it that way. The sauce was very flavorful and coated the noodles well. Does not come with meat, but I think this would pair nicely with a separate protein-based dish from the menu. I do wish there were more vegetables to offset the generous portion of straight carbs. Spicy Chili Dumplings (4/5) - My party and I opted for the shrimp, pork, and leek dumplings. They were nice and juicy, but the dumplings themselves were pretty standard to me. The real star of the show was the sauce mixture of garlic, chilis, and green onions that the dumplings were immersed in. Delish! Beef Brisket Hand Ripped Noodles (4.5/5) - We wanted a soup-based dish because it had gotten a little chilly outside, and we definitely made the right choice with this one. The broth was liquid gold... I think I could drink a bowl of just the broth. Despite how it looked, it was not spicy, but it did provide a little tingly numbness. Noodles were thick and chewy, the chunks of beef were super tender, and there were some pieces of bok choy. Like with the hand-ripped noodles, I also think this dish could have benefited from a bit more vegetables. SERVICE: There wasn't much interaction with actual staff members since you place your orders using the QR code. The only contacts you'll really have are when your table is given a pitcher of water and cups, when your food is served after you order, and when you're ready to pay. All exchanges were polite and nothing out of the ordinary, but I can understand how some people may feel as if the staff are neglectful. To me, it was an introvert's paradise, so no complaints here. TLDR// A great place to stop by if you're in the mood for bouncy, hand-ripped noodles. Service may not be everyone's cup of tea, but the food makes up for that. Love all the flavors and will definitely be back to try more. Yum!

Wherever I travel, I always end up seeking out the local Chinese eateries. Even though I lived in California most my life now, SD is one of my least explored areas. I basically only go to SD for a Blacks beach day trip. This place was on the way home so it was also a convenient stop after a long day at the beach. Of course the promising Xi'an cuisine was the main calling. We ordered the beef noodle soup, mapo tofu, beef brisket and potatoes, magic beef fried rice, lamb hand-ripped noodle and the stewed pork burger. Xi'an is known for noodles so you know the noodles will be good here. The soup was good but more chili oil forward but not that spicy. Lamb hand-ripped noodles were bomb. The beef and potatoes were alright, it's basically the same meat from the beef noodle soup. The mapo tofu was good. My favorite item here was the stewed pork burger.The pork was tender, flavorful and juicy and the bread was surprisingly better than the ones I had during a trip to Xi'an, China. Overall, a thumbs up for me! We've been here twice so far.

omg!!! Their cumin lamb noodles are to die for. Ample seating when we came in. Friend got their beef noodle soup - the beef was so tender. You can't go wrong with anything you pick here. Can't wait to come back! Really appreciated that the staff are quick to come by and help as needed. They were attentive and refilled our water / asked if things were going ok.

Ok, first thing ordering on a app?? It was a bit confusing, I was waiting for someone to take our order. I didn't even know this until I flagged down a waiter after a little bit of a struggle Definitely a new concept to me. So we ordered on the app and the food did come out quickly after that. I honestly can't remember what we ordered it was not wow, good yes but not wow.

One of my go-to places in San Diego because it's one of the few places that serves biang biang noodles. The noodles are so perfectly chewy and the cumin lamb that you can order with it is flavorful. It is a little spicy (good spice level, not to the point of sweating or snot running out of your nose), so make sure to order correctly as I think they have a non-spicy version available. It is oily since part of the sauce that makes up the noodle dish is hot oil. I do prefer the flavor of ShanXi's noodle sauce mixture over LanZhou Noodlelicious but they are both solid. Lamb skewers were solid but not super flavorful, on par with LanZhou. Service is no frills. Order using the QR code at your table and the food comes out maybe 10-15 minutes after. Parking lot can get full since it's in the plaza with other popular places like Yun Tea and Olleh.

There are so many different types of Chinese food depending on the region of origin of the food. I wanted to try this place because I've never had food from this region in China and I was curious. This restaurant is located in a small lot filled with other very popular Asian restaurants, so parking can be very challenging. There's another Chinese restaurant next door, so make sure you go to the right one. We put our names on a list and they texted us when they had a table ready. They only have inside seating, but there is plenty of seating. Service is bare minimum, and you can order using your phone. Then they bring a portable card reader at the end for you to pay. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, considering the place was full. The pork burger was crispy on the outside, but the meat was bit dry and could use some more contrasting flavors or textures. The dumplings were really thick but the seasoning was garlic forward and spicy. The hand pulled noodles were the best item we had, and the broth was beefy and flavorful. For the price, it's not bad, but we were not blown away. Definitely worth a try though.

I'm not entirely sure how to feel about this place. I've been here twice now, the first time ordering their lamb cumin noodles, and the second time ordering their biang biang noodles, spicy crispy chicken, and oil braised beef. Id say if you're coming in as a group and sharing dishes, ordering biang biang noodles and getting proteins on the side is fine. But if you're coming alone I would definitely recommend the cumin lamb noodles as it has both protein and the noodles. The flavor on the spicy crispy chicken is good, but there was barely any actual chicken in the dish, we mostly got breading. The oil braised beef was tender, but the spice didn't really provide any flavor, it was more of "just spice". Gonna have to come back to see if this was just an off day, but for now this is where I stand.

This is one of my favorite places on Convoy, which is saying a lot because that street is lined to the brim with delicious restaurants. They specialize in hand-pulled noodles. Their wide noodles are the best - chewy and flavorful. Their mapo tofu is also really tasty. I strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone who's craving hand-pulled noodles.

I have been here multiple times and this restaurant is great. The food is delicious. My daughter loves the hand ripped noodles. Highly recommend #33 and #12. I always get either the green beans or the cucumber salad and it never disappoints. The service is good. The only downside is that the parking lot gets full and parking can be difficult.

Food: We tried the BiangBiang Spicy Hand-Ripped Noodles (4/5)--the noodles were long, wide, and had great texture. The dish was flavorful, but I wish there was an option to adjust the spice level because I love spice and would've loved it even spicier. It also had a lot of bean sprouts a small amount of small bokchoy. It's also a good portion size. I was able to share it and still be full. Overall, it was a tasty dish. Service: Ordering is done through your phone. You check the menu on their website, add items to your cart, and place your order that way. The food then comes out shortly. Ambiance: The restaurant has a nice vibe. It's clean and comfortable.

AMAZING! This place is extremely authentic and reasonably priced, and has a reputation of having Chinese food you can't beat. It was mostly self serve with the QR code and then giving you drinks, so good if you're introverted or need time to look over the menu. A typical casual place to get lunch or dinner, give it a try!

I revisited Shan Xi and I was more impressed with the food this time around than the last time. Our party got the cumin lamb biang biang noodles, spicy oil tomato and egg biang biang noodles, the eggplant dish, and shrimp fried rice. The eggplant dish was surprisingly delicious. A little salty though. The spicy oil tomato & egg dish was really addicting! I would reorder this for myself next time. I actually think I prefer it over the cumin lamb noodles. The fried rice is also one of the best fried rice I've tried in the area. It just suits my personal tastes very well. Definitely an MSG flavor to it, but there's zero problems with MSG and you shouldn't be scared of it!

Pretty good xian food. Easy parking - free for 2 hours. They have all the standards and they are all good. Got the lamb soup, skewers and a bunch of vege dishes. Would come again

Be prepared to wait! This is located in a busy Convoy strip mall and parking can be really difficult to find. We put our names on the wait list and waited a good hour before we were seated. Once seated, you order through a QR code so don't expect great service. The food came out fast and fresh. We ordered the green beans, fried chicken, pulled noodles, and one of the steamed/boiled dumplings. There were a lot of chilis on the dishes but none were overwhelmingly spicy. Portions were decent sized, but definitely come here with more people and go family style so you can try more dishes!

Shan Xi Magic Kitchen is an exceptional Chinese restaurant in the San Diego area. The atmosphere is very classic and welcoming. Ordering is done through a QR code, so there is not much staff interaction. There are a wide variety of dishes you can order here. The biang biang noodles are a must! The noodles are thick and chewy and evenly coated in the sauce, delectable! The green beans are also a hit. Well seasoned and packed with flavor.

A very tasty Chinese restaurant in the convoy district of San Diego. This place is a place I would definitely recommend for people who are in San Diego and want to try some Chinese food. Usually I try to get something new everytime I come here but some staples for me have to be anything with their noodles. They cook their noodles really well and they are the right texture that I'm looking for. I also really like their fried chicken The service is nice everytime I come and one thing that I really enjoy is that they give u a large bottle of water so you can refill your own cups and don't have to wait for anyone else to refill their water. The ambiance of the restaurant is really nice. beware that parking is a bit difficult to find during usual meal times especially on the weekends

Visited on 3.1.25 Came for the hand pulled noods and definitely did not disappoint! First time at this location and was surprised to discover how extensive the menu was. Will definitely be back! Food: Biang Biang hand ripped noods are where it's at! This is what you come for! Amazing texture and taste. Beef skewers, lamb skewers, and chicken wing skewers: tender and delicious. Not the best we've had in San Diego but really good. Would order again here. Crispy spicy chicken: on par with Spicy City. Delicious and addictive. Couldn't stop eating them! This dish came out last, we were already pretty full by this point. But still couldn't stop! Ambiance/Service: I'm used to going to their food court location so this was a change being at the restaurant. Wait staff were nice and attentive.

I've legitimately never had a bad meal here. Be warned that the noodles stick together if you take out but it's all the same in your belly anyways!!! The biang biang hand pulled noodles are always a hit and the cumin beef noodles are great as well. I tried the pork and cauliflower wasn't my favorite, so id opt for the crispy chicken or the green beans instead. Overall fantastic, literally love this place.

The service is good. The actual place is a decent size and clean, parking is a hit or miss depends on when you go. QR code menu and ordering is pretty convenient. The food portions are pretty big and all the good I've tried so far has been good. My favorite is the biang biang noodles and the sweet and sour fish fillet.

It was confusing at first, when we were waiting for someone to take our order. After choosing a few things on their menu and waiting.... Waiting.... And waiting for a sever to come to our table - we finally haled one down and he informed us that we order on the app!?! That's new to me! So we ordered on the app and the food did come out quickly after that. The brisket was a little tough, but the broth was delicious. We sat where there was a very cold draft, so I kept my coat on the whole time. Over all the food was good, the service not the best.

If you are new here: -Either arrive early at opening or come around 2 p.m., after the lunch rush. You run the risk of a 30 minute or so wait. -Go in immediately and either greet the host if they are standing there (unlikely) and/or put your name on the list. -When you sit down, sign the QR code. That is how you order -- via your phone, not with the team. But call the team over if you need help, and know that they are very helpful. And a bit of background: Shaanxi is a Chinese province in the northwestern region. The ancient capital is Xi'an. Here, Shaanxi cuisine is known largely by noodle dishes and also mutton. Many of the dishes will be spicy or very spice-forward. Notably, the use of Sichuan -- which creates an incredible numbing sensation in the mouth and on the tongue -- is popular in Shaanxi-style cooking. The atmosphere is more modern than traditional, bright and airy. You can easily get lost in conversation for an hour or so. It has a lovely ambiance, bustling at times, but seemingly never too loud or overwhelming. Now to the dining experience. You have been warned. If you have a hard time with spice, and particularly Sichuan, you may have a difficult time here. The menu at Shanxi Magic Kitchen is a direct reference to the province's diverse culinary traditions and distinct style. They offer appetizers like Shanxi-style pork dumplings, crispy scallion pancakes, spiced lamb skewers, cucumber salad, stir fried lotus roots, beef in spicy oil and bun-like pork and lamb "burgers". For the mains , Shanxi Magic Kitchen is best regarded for its hand-pulled noodles, known for their springy texture and served with savory broths or rich sauces. It seems everyone in the restaurant orders a noodle dish. Cold-skin noodles, hand ripped noodles and hand pulled noodles seem to be among the favorites. Other entrees include spicy cumin beef, sweet and sour fish, dried fried green beans, eggplant sauce (I need to try that one day), hot and sour soup dumplings (with are absolutely stuffed and tasty), tofu with preserved eggs and crispy spicy chicken (one of my absolute favorites). You will also find lots of vegetarian options, to include dishes with sauteed cabbage, bok choy, shredded potatoes, leeks and bean curd, eggplant and tofu. Pair your meal with a selection from the restaurant's drink menu, which includes imported Chinese teas. Beyond the food and ambiance, it is obvious that Shanxi Magic Kitchen prides itself on attentive but reserved service. I never felt pressed by the team, but they seemed always to know when the table had a request.

I always wanted to try these types of noodles, come Friday night and my two kids in tow, we ended up here! *FULL DISCLOSURE: Before you go, DO NOT I repeat, DO NOT WEAR WHITE HERE. LOL.* I didn't really know what to expect, but I wasn't dissatisfied. The noodles dip soup thing kinda confused me. Lol. Like, what are we dipping ? The tomatoes with egg soup took me to a childhood dish my mom used to make, so I kinda just ate that with a side of rice. The broth it came in was a whole lot bland. The spicy lamb Biang-Biang Noodles: overall, pretty good. It sure had a little kick to it with the jalapeños. The lamb was tender and well flavored, the noodles are long & for sure, you will get a few splatters on your shirt even if you're careful. (This really didn't do to good the next day for leftovers, though.) The dumplings and potato whirls were mostly for the kiddos. They annihilated the whirls, I didn't even get to try none, I did see it had a light dry seasoning, though. The dumplings, they did love the stuffing. Reminds me of the banh baos in Chinese restaurants, minus the doughy part of course. The dumplings were steamed, so they were a little dry without some sort of sauce topping it. The tables did have some soy sauce, some sort of vinegar sauce, hot chili oil, and I think salt. I wish they had little sauce trays on the tables we could've used, though. The Liang Pi Noodles were mostly onions and beansprouts.. luckily onions are my favorite veggie! Lol. But they were the same usual stir-fry noodles. Nothing out of the ordinary. The 1star deduction was because everything came out mostly cold or near cold.. parking sucks in this lot as usual. But the upside we were seated right away before it got extremely busy! We got here around 5pm-ish, I think that was good timing to be seated as quickly as we did.

Huge fan of their beef brisket hand ripped noodles!! Their noodles are on the thicker and wider side. Broth was really flavorful and the beef was nice and tender!! Food is ordered through a really efficient QR code system and food came out fast! Great spot for a small or large group!

I was visiting San Diego and this restaurant's name kept coming up as a gem in Convoy and I had to check it out! I'm so glad that I did because it was one of my favorite meals there. The ambiance is very casual, typical of a Chinese restaurant, same with the service. For food, we got two types of hand-pulled noodles. We got the spicy beef soup with noodles and the dry cumin lamb noodles. They were both FIRE. The noodles are soooo chewy and bouncy. You can tell how authentic the noodles are because they're not even all the same size! The imperfection of the noodles make them perfect. The sauce on the cumin lamb was also delectable and had a great kick to it! The soup warmed my soul and the spices were seeped so well. I'm still thinking about this meal. I want it now.

A big Chinese restaurant in a big plaza in Asian area. Fast and attentive service. The food overall is pretty good. We liked all the dishes that we ordered. Especially the noodle soup and pumpkin cake. I will come back again for more.

TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE SERVICE.....The owner should have a serious talk with the servers.... Not one time did my server stop by to see how we were doing.... 1) No water re-fill 2)everytime I wanted to order extra, no servers to be found... I complained 3 times of lack of service.. Since I complained, the server was RUDE!!... just throwing the foods we ordered.. I was charged a mandatory 18% gratuity....Bill came out to over $200 for 5... Unfortunately, I will never dine here again..

The best hand cut noodles in town!! Love this place - super authentic food and nice staff.

This restaurant is a favorite in our family, bursting with incredible flavors, the handmade noodles are absolutely outstanding, and the green beans--are the best Ive ever had. Every dish we've tried has been fantastic. The tofu is the softest, served in a sauce so good it's tempting to lick the plate. Service is prompt, and we've never experienced a wait. Definitely worth a visit!

Love this place. Ordered beef noodle soup mild spicy and it was so good. Noodles were handmade and so chewy. Beef was perfectly tender with tendons attached (the way beef noodle soup should be), and yummy bok choy. No mustard greens but that might be a Taiwanese version

This place is great! Service was wonderful, ordering food for a group has never been easier just scan the QR code. For drinks the Sour Hawberry tea was so good and refreshing! It is sweet though which I enjoyed. My favorite dishes were the MaPo Tofu and the Hot&Sour dumplings! But everything was really good that we ordered. We were a group of 8 and a baby and the seating worked out great. I would love to come back again and try different dishes.

Food was awesome and delicious. Noodles were incredibly chewy and as they call it QQ ~ ordered one of their signatures biang biang hand ripped noodles, a side of A choy ,2 bowls of extra rice, and stir fried lamb. Not much service since the food is ordered through a QR code into your phone. Parking is difficult in the plaza. The texture of the noodles were on point and is the only reason why I would come back again if I'm visiting SD.

Ordering process to getting the food was pretty quick! Came in hungry with my friends after the arcade and it wasn't that busy thankfully. Food was great! Will definitely come again.

The atmosphere was simple and casual. You order from a QR code. We accidentally used the wrong one which was for takeout but they changed it for us. The food was very tasty. The green beans and eggplant were the highlight. Great taste and texture. We also had the beef noodle soup, shredded pork with smoked bean curd and hot and sour soup with dumplings. The only disappointment was the hot tea. It wasn't drinkable and I'm an avid tea drinker.

Chinese restaurant with a variety of specialties: soup dumplings, handmade noodles, other dishes with beef, chicken, lamb, and vegetables. When we walked in, the instructions weren't clear on how to order. No one came to take our order nor direct us to use the QR code on the table. We figured it out on our own. We ordered the pork black bean "hand pulled" noodles and the beef noodle soup. The beef noodle soup is rich, warm, with a flavorful broth. The flat noodles are nice and thick while the beef was very tender. Melted in our mouths. The hand pulled noodles made me tired to eat because they were very long and chewy, hard to really eat. I'm not sure id like to try again. Service was very spotty, it looked like there was just one guy as the server/bus boy? Didn't seem to stop by often and he was hard to flag down for the check.

This place was highly anticipated due to recommendations from co-workers and seeing it on a list of best eats in San Diego. It didn't quite meet expectations, but the food was decent with a few stand-out favorites. ATMOSPHERE: Very nicely decorated and well layed-out, though it is a tad crowded from how tightly they pack the tables into a relatively small space. The proximity also contributes to how noisy it can get, but nothing crazy. SERVICE: This place follows the modern casual Chinese restaurant model where you sit down, scan a QR code, and order on an online portal. It was difficult to flag waiters at times for menu questions, water refills, and to check on orders, as there were only 2 waiters and we were sat in a corner that they did not look at very often. However when we had their attention, the wait staff were polite and helpful. FOOD: 1. Beef Brisket Hand Ripped Noodle - A very simple bowl of thick and chew hand torn noodles with some beef and bok choy. The soup is delicious, with a slight kick of numbing spice. I wish it came with more vegetables. If you like hand torn noodles, this is great; for those unfamiliar, they are much thicker and doughier than the noodles you might be used to. 2. Beef Magic Fried Rice - The wok flavor (and probably MSG) make this so addicting. While it was pretty tasty, it wasn't anything special and I don't think I would order again. 3. Burst Tofu (spicy cumin) - The burst tofu comes in two flavors: a wet and saucy sweet and sour sauce, or a dry cumin spice rub (the same kind that you get on Chinese skewers). We ordered the latter and asked them to fry it a little extra. These have a little crisp but are not very crunchy despite the extra frying. I do like the bursting sensation of the silky tofu out of the skin. Nothing to write home about. 4. Mapo Tofu Fish - A lot drier than expected; I thought it would be more saucy like a regular mapo tofu. Instead it is more like a glaze on top of the giant cubes of fried tofu and fried fish fillets. Comes with lots of chili peppers that are not quite cooked enough to eat, more just to add flavor. Again, tasty but nothing special. 5. Kung Pao Chicken - Surprisingly, I really liked this. The sauce was very flavorful, salty and a little sweet. Overall, I think I would rather grab take out from their food court location in the Balboa 99 Ranch than dine-in, and I would stick to their noodle soups for which they are best known.