Local counter-serve chain offering Xi'an-style Chinese fare, including noodles, soups & sandwiches.
"Xi’an Famous Foods, a hand-pulled noodle chain, had been expanding across New York City with locations in neighborhoods like Flushing, Greenpoint, and Downtown Brooklyn, largely thanks to Anthony Bourdain's endorsement. The pandemic forced the closure of eight locations, but the chain has since reopened new shops in Williamsburg and Long Island City, and returned to Midtown at 60 W. 45th Street. The company, which now owns the building in Midtown, plans further expansion potentially to Philadelphia and Boston. Established in 2005 by David Shi in Flushing’s Golden Mall, the chain became widely popular after being featured by Anthony Bourdain in No Reservations." - Luke Fortney
"The original location of this full-on empire opened in Flushing, and now branches are all over the city, including in Midtown. Go for any of the hand-pulled noodles — the cold-skin ones in particular make for a spicy and hearty midday meal. One word of warning: Midtown outposts get very busy, so expect lines." - Jasmine Ting, Eater Staff
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