Xi'an Noodles

"For a Chinese meal that's just as quick as it is great, Xi’an Noodles should be on your shortlist. There’s a ton of variety here, be it noodles and soups or dumplings and sandwiches. We’re fans of it all, especially their cumin lamb noodles that can be so spicy that they'd probably kindle a bonfire. If you’re a total wimp when it comes to heat (and even if you’re not), you’ll want to spend some alone time with the stewed pork burger and an order of dumplings." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"For a quick Chinese meal, Xi’an Noodles should be on your shortlist. There’s a ton of variety here, from noodles and soups to dumplings and sandwiches. We’re fans of all of it, especially their famous cumin lamb noodles that are so spicy that they could probably kindle a bonfire. If you’re a total wimpy baby when it comes to heat (and even if you’re not), you’ll want to spend some alone time with the stewed pork burger and an order of dumplings." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"Local students have long flocked to this University District restaurant for noodles, especially the biang-biang variety. These wide, hand-cut noodles are delightfully springy, and the simplicity of hot chili oil showcases their texture best, though meat and vegetable toppings are also available — spicy cumin lamb is a notable option. In addition to the original University District location, there are branches at Seattle’s Westlake Center and Bellevue." - Jay Friedman

"Diners come from around the city to Xi’an for one thing: wide, chewy biang biang noodles, made by hand every morning, at their best when adorned simply with chili oil. The pork dumplings and cucumber salad also make for excellent starters." - Mark DeJoy, Eater Staff

"Xi’an Noodles has been slinging some of the city’s best Chinese food since it opened on the Ave in 2016, with success bringing more recent expansions to downtown’s Westlake Center and Bellevue. Bowls of wide, hand-pulled biang-biang noodles are made from scratch every day. They’re delightfully springy, and the simplicity of hot chile oil showcases their texture best, though meat toppings like spicy cumin lamb are also available." - Jay Friedman