Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Union Square

Best Xi’an location! We always make the trip from South Jersey just for the liang pi, totally worth it. It’s a small spot, but the noodles here hit different every time. Definitely my favorite out of all the locations!

Popping flavor. This small fast food spot lives up to the hype. I got the spicy cumin lamb ‘burger’ and it was an incredible blend of spice and flavor. The bun soaked up the meat’s juices and the white bag it came in meant my hands stayed clean. I sat inside at the limited seating and thought back to how this same spot (different restaurant) used to be my go-to Chinese take-out 20 years ago. The sleek interior made me feel right at home. If I need a quick bite in Union square, I’m definitely coming back.

Very lowkey spot that packs a punch of flavor. Xians is hands down my favorite spot in the city for noodles. It’s a must for a quick lunch out with friends from town or rainy day meal if you can get home in less than ten minutes upon pickup to maintain the similar experience as eating in the store. No tips since they pay their staff a living wage which is always a W in my book. Photos below of my go tos.

Man oh man, I have been a Xi'an loyal for years. I live in Flushing and have been following this place from the beginning. Now they're in my work neighborhood by Union Square! Stopped in to grab a bite around 8:45pm and ordered at a kiosk. Very pleased to see the Lamb Burger is still only $7! Tossed a Stewed Pork Burger on there for good measure and stood to the side to wait. The place was full (seating for about 7 inside the small, Manhattan space) but cycled through quickly enough that by the time my order had come up, I had already grabbed a spot. Hit with that familiar spicy gamy cumin schezuan pepper flavor I was reminded how hard this place slaps. For $12 this is truly an NYC gem of a deal.

Very authentic hand pulled noodle with chewy texture. And the chilly oil is very flavorful. Good for a quick bite. But the seating is limited and not as comfortable. So most customers choose to take out.

After I tried this place for the first time two weeks ago, I have been getting lunch here at least twice a week! All of their menu items are good and authentic. I really like their Spicy & Tingly Beef Muscle Hand-Ripped Noodles! There’s a lot of meat even though it’s only around 12 bucks. Liang pi and the Stewed Pork Burger are also delicious drooling right now looking at the photos.

The food and service are very good, the space is very small, in a very busy area it doesn't make sense, if you have a lot of customers who love your food.

I want Xi'an to cater my funeral I'm that serious about how much I love their food. Genuinely one of my all time fave restaurants. I wish I could eat their N3. every single day of my life. The service is quick and easy - just order from the kiosk, grab a seat and wait for your number to be called. This particular location has VERY limited seating. I usually order to go and eat in the park nearby. It's gotten more pricey since I first started eating here years ago, and I do wish they delivered to further addresses, but I still love them.

Coming from Boston, I'm comparing this place to our local legend: Gene's Chinese Flatbread. The spicy cumin lamb hand-ripped noodles (N1) are the must-get. For noodles, I think Gene's wins out. Theirs have more of that fresh, hand-pulled aroma and chew. Xi'an's noodles were definitely good, too. For the meat, Xi'an wins. The lamb was so tender and so flavorful. And finally, for the spices and seasoning, Xi'an wins as well. The flavors are much more complex and each bite is exploding with flavor. I recommend getting extra spicy, because for regular spicy they skimp out on the seasoning and aromatics. You'll only have spicy chili oil at the bottom. Speaking of the chili oil at the bottom, there was WAY too much of that. It felt very greasy at the end. We also tried the spicy cumin lamb burger (B2). The lamb, once again, was delicious. The bread was just okay. Definitely one of the best rou jia mo I have had (although I haven't had any in China). They have limited seating, and luckily we were able to grab two seats since people finish eating pretty quickly.

Shop is one of the smaller versions of Xi'an Famous Food that I've been to, tables along the wall around two edges of the storefront with round seats, and two wall-touchscreen ordering kiosks for you to use if the counter is busy. Service is brisk, quite a few folks sitting and eating or waiting on their food, and they don't have a lot of space for waiting. The first order kiosk is also close to the door, so you get in the way of people entering/leaving. The lamb burger came out super hot, but sadly was not as good as before, the spicing was slightly off compared to the past versions... will have to try again at another shop to see if it was just this store version? The liang pi was still good, though, the chili oil is still one of the most authentic, best parts!

Been coming here for years -- my go to when I want something quick and savory. I'm a sucker for a good hand pulled noodle. Xians is the perfect texture of chewy, cooked perfectly, holds the sauce so well so every bite is amazing. My order is always the spicy tingly beef extra spicy!

# Overall: I'll be back at Xi'an to try more items from their menu. If you're not sure about spicy food, I recommend checking out their burgers. # Ambiance This Xi'an's famous foods is one of the smaller franchises that I've visited. There's not too much seating, but it is pretty convenient to order takeout from. There's a self serve kiosk and an area for you to grab your utensils of choice. # Food and Drink Spicy & Tingly Beef Muscle Hand-Ripped Noodles The noodles are the main attraction in the dish. I've had the cumin lamb version before and I prefer that over the beef muscle. The cut of beef here just ends up a little more tough than I'd like to chew. You just can't go wrong with a spicy sauce on some noodles though. Stewed Pork Burger The burger is a great order in its own right. The bun is very dense, but it pairs very nicely with the meat, giving almost and extra level of sweetness to the bite, contrasting with the richness and the saltiness of the pork meat. This burger isn't spicy, but is still a great order whether or not you can handle spice.

Amazing noodles!! I can see the staff making it from the front. Definitely love the texture of it. You can adjust the spicy level. They also sell the whole jar of chili oil if you are interested. Some seats for dining in for mostly a takeout place. I order zha Jiang noodles. Love it! Will come back for more.

Literally always, always hits the spot. I love how one of the lamb noodles can be stretched into two meals with the portion size. The lamb was cooked perfectly with just the right amount of seasoning. Noodles as well. Service was super quick for a Monday lunch. They don't have a lot of space to sit inside so I recommend doing takeout. For $15 you are getting your moneys worth!!

If you're like me and love noodles, dumplings, and some spice then this is the place for you! This location is just off of Union Square and is a bit smaller than other locations (there's maybe about five or six seats available here), so if the seats are full then you can snag a table across the street at Union Square. I ordered the Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles and Spicy & Sour Lamb Dumplings, both with the regular amount of spice and they did not disappoint! The portion sizes were good and I had enough for two meals. You have the option to either order with someone at the counter or at the self-service kiosk, and they also have some grab and go drinks at the counter along with a shelf where you can purchase the XFF cookbook if you want to attempt to make these at home. Considering the fact I live about 5000 miles away from this place, I may actually attempt to make my own noodles until I can come back here, with how delicious the food is was!

This is a very small location. There is someone managing the cash register but you can also order on a kiosk. There were only a few seats along the window/wall, but it felt pretty cramped since there is also people standing waiting for their food. The service was okay, I ordered takeout on the kiosk and had to wait awhile for the noodles. The noodles are thick and chewy, flavorful, and reasonably priced!

They were having a grand opening promotion for their location by union square (though it might be a reopening because I remember seeing xi'an famous foods here previously?) The line moved fast and I think the staff handled the line well. Inside, the owner was taking orders. He was very patient and friendly: giving recommendations and suggestions regarding the menu. I heard him offer to separate noodles and sauce for customers who are going to eat it later. The food came very quickly despite how many people and orders there were. You can see the chef cooking it up in the back. I ordered N3 which is a spicy pork noodles. I heard from the owner that the specialities are 1s and 2s on the menu. Unfortunately, I didn't have the chance to eat it fresh. I tasted it a few hours later, and I enjoyed the flavor and the texture of the noodles. I also reheated it the next day and the noodles and meat were still good. I ordered standard spicy and it was just the right amount of spicy for me. Dish wasn't particularly salty or oily. Some pieces of pork were a little fattier than I like. Other than that, I think it would've tasted even better fresh. A minor concern about the container because I'm not sure if it is actually microwaveable safe. I reheated in the microwave for about 2 minutes and the plastic bowl ended up cracking.

These noodles are amazing! I ordered the Spicy & Tingly Beef Muscle Hand-Ripped Noodles and enjoyed every single bite. It is very oily but very tasty. I chose the regular spicy but should've probably picked extra spicy because I didn't find it spicy at all. I plan to go back soon to try their spicy and sour dumplings. The service was pretty quick and I went during their lunch rush.

This location reminds me of how xian famous foods used to be... food is great, and portions are bigger when compared to other locations. Now they just have to take this location and replicate it at the other locations.

Great food and great service. Always a generous portion and the taste is just unparalleled. I get cravings for the lamb hand pulled noodles dish and the spinach dumplings periodically. Highly recommend!

Quick, affordable food service but not much seating. This location is better for takeout. It gets a little cramped waiting for your food, since there's not a great spot to stand without being in the way of people trying to order. Food is good but not as spicy as I expected.

we ordered on the self-service kiosk and got the spicy cumin lamb hand-pulled noodles, which were amazing! the noodles are so chewy and satisfying to eat, and the lamb was flavored so well and was super tender (not gamey at all!). the food also came out pretty fast! this shop itself is super small but we were lucky to snag some seats by the window. i dream about these noodles all the time and hope to come back soon! 10/10 for sure

Love the noodles and the salad. So unique and tasty, very different from other Asian noodle joints. I'd like to try other items, but I keep going back to the noodles, they are addictive!

I cannot believe I waited so long to try this amazing restaurant! I live less than one minute from here and was ready for something new. OMGoodness! I had the Bourdain favorite, the spicy cumin lamb hand-pulled noodles, with regular spicy! Yum!!! Soooooooo good! And I'll get two meals out of one serving! I feel like this will become a once a week meal for me. Seating is limited, so take to go if you have to. If it s nice enough out, you can eat in Union Square Park.

This place is a must try. Anyone who comes to NY has to try this chain. This location in particular is less spicy though which if u can't easy spicy that well this place is best. The original location in chinatown is way more spicy and numbing. Both are 5/5 though

Great place with amazing service. But I'm taking off two stars for the fuck¡ng lecture I have to listen to over their speakers and printed on their literature on how I'm less of a person for not ordering their spiciest food option. As someone who is a cancer survivor, my spicy days are over. The last thing I need is to be talked down to by a holier than thou obnoxious owner who wants his customers to end up in the emergency room. Seriously, what is this competition men are so obsessed with about ordering spicy food. Back in the day it didn't matter. Now I can't. It is none of your business.

Food is good however their online ordering system is horrible and will leave you with cold food. I scheduled a pick up for 1-10pm. Then I got a text saying it would be ready 110-120pm. Twenty minutes later I got a text saying it would be ready 120-125pm. Then 8 minutes later at 1258pm- I got a text saying it's ready. This is comical because they make a point on their website to state that their food is meant to be eaten fresh right after being cooked.

Very pleasant atmosphere. Very fresh hand pulled noodles. Also dumplings, soups and "burgers". Other locations around too. Get a little spicy on the spiced dishes. Not zero spice. Try to get them to stay. Service was so kind. Generous portions at a great price for heart of Union Square.

Affordable and delicious. Cumin lamb noodles are an absolute delight. My cheeks were red for three days.

I have been to many XFF locations and I was so happy to see one open near where I work. The quality here is pretty much the same as the flagship locations. Always amazing! If your new to XFF, it's important to know it's very oily food. It's supposed to be that way, that's what makes it delicious.

Amazing food - ofcourse the cumin lamb is a must try!!! I ordered The spinach dumplings too - they were ok, a lil too doughy for me I ordered delivery so can't speak for the ambience of the place

Quick service, delicious Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles - I had the regular spicy and it was a great amount of spice. I loved the rock, doughy noodles and finely sliced lamb! We also shared the sweet and sour pork dumplings- they were a bit raw in the middle.

Skip Chinatown, these are the best noodles in nyc. Spicy lamb is the bomb. Hot sauce to go.

I ordered the lamb noodles and it was gross. Too oily and noodles too lengthy. It gives heart burn.

The spicy cumin lamb burger oh god oh god oh god. The spicy cumin lamb noodles are great too and come in generous portions.