Xi'an Famous Foods

4.8 (83)restaurant

129 2nd Ave

Famous for chewy hand-ripped noodles and spicy cumin lamb, this NYC staple delivers the bold, numbing flavors of Xi'an.

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What began as a single street cart is now a family-run fixture celebrated for its authentic Xi'an-style recipes. The menu extends to spicy cumin lamb burgers, dumplings, and a proprietary chili oil made with over 30 ingredients. While the intense, numbing heat defines many dishes, reviews note that the default spice level can sometimes mask the underlying flavors; fortunately, the kitchen allows diners to dial down the heat to a milder level. Filling beef noodles and cups of chrysanthemum tea offer a reliable way to round out the meal.


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