Xi'an Cuisine
Chinese restaurant · Greektown ·
Authentic Xi'an cuisine, hand-pulled noodles, and Chinese sandwiches
Authentic Xi'an cuisine, hand-pulled noodles, and Chinese sandwiches
"This spot on Cermak has some great noodle dishes, and that’s what you should focus on when you’re here. Particularly the lamb soup with hand-stretched noodles or the biang biang noodles with pork, tomato, egg, and beef, both of which have a lot of flavor and just the right amount of spice." - adrian kane, john ringor
"With locations in Chinatown and West Loop, Xi’an Cuisine is not just about the menu, but the talent in the kitchen to properly execute it. That means fried dishes are crispy, not scorched. Sauces are seasoned appropriately and chicken isn’t served overcooked and stringy. There’s both a more traditional X’ian menu section with noodles and an American Chinese section. Curiously, there’s a special stir-fried beef dish called the Moshe Moshe, named after the True West Loop Facebook group moderator. It’s a crispy, sweet, savory mix that’s worth ordering. Owners say it’s more labor-intensive than other dishes, hence the extra few dollars. It’s worth it." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
"Food from Xi’an (the region of China that inspires this restaurant) often uses a cumin-heavy chili blend that gives a special kick to the meats, soups, and flatbreads. The delicious flavor definitely makes an appearance in the lamb noodle soup from Xi’an Cuisine. It also features fresh noodles that absorb the hot broth quickly, so eat your bowl as soon as possible." - adrian kane, courtney sprewer
"Head to this small spot in Chinatown for a casual lunch or dinner with some excellent Xi’an food. Whether it’s a solo meal or you’re hanging with friends, start things off with some tender and smoky lamb skewers or rou jia mo. These flatbread burgers are stuffed with either beef, pork, or lamb, and always have a crispy crust and pillowy inside. But as tempting as it is to load up on appetizers, don’t. Save room for the main event: spicy, cumin biang biang noodles that are hand-pulled and have an incredibly bouncy chew that makes them fun to eat." - john ringor, adrian kane
"Chinese sandwiches get top billing at Xi’an Cuisine, which also operates a Chinatown location. Constructed from fresh flatbreads stuffed with savory marinated pork and cumin lamb, they’re a delightful on-ramp for newcomers to the street food of China’s northern region. Other favorites include chewy biangbiang noodles and lamb soup." - Naomi Waxman
