西安名吃 Xi'an Famous Foods

"With a dozen mostly takeout-oriented locations, this restaurant named for the city in northwestern China has come a long way from its start as a small Flushing stand. But it remains most famous for its juicy lamb seasoned with cumin and given a peppery kick, used in bun-like “burgers” as well as the sublime hand-pulled noodles, which come out with an al dente bite and slicked with chile-flecked oil. Get both, available here and at additional locations around the city." - Paul Schrodt

"The New York-grown chain most known for its noodles also sells vegetarian dumplings with an addictive spicy and sour sauce doused over it. The giant, spinach-filled dumplings have a green wrapper that’s thicker than the ideal dumpling, but they’re worth ordering as a precursor to noodles or as a meal on their own. The lamb version is also good. Note: The 45th street location does not sell the dumplings." - Eater Staff, Serena Dai

"Pioneering Xi’an Famous Foods is one of the earlier hip, Chinese restaurants to open in the neighborhood, with a tiny takeout location debuting here in 2010. A combination of hip-hop on the speakers, a sleek space, and loud flavors still draws crowds at the local chain — with recipes from patriarch David Shi and business savvy from his son Jason Wang." - Serena Dai, Stefanie Tuder