Shan Xi Magic Kitchen has been on my Yelp Want To Go list ever since my brother and SIL told me…read morethat they really enjoyed a Chinese restaurant in Las Vegas and were told that a similar restaurant existed in San Diego. After their experience in Vegas, they tried Shan Xi themselves and glowingly talked about the delish food there. Today, 3/4s of my fam ate here and we definitely concurred with my brother and SIL's favorable assessment. 4.5 stars because their grub was amazing, but it could be more customer friendly where one of the staff checks to see if we need help ordering instead of ordering from the QR code menu. Shan Xi Magic Kitchen is located in the ultra competitive Convoy Asian District specifically on Convoy Street within the Convoy Village shopping center. The restaurant is next to our fave Asian drink place called Yun Tea, it's next to Olleh KBBQ, next door to Szechuan Chef, and a short walk to BB.Q Chicken. This is a popular strip mall, so it could be challenging for you to find parking. Parking is free for 90 minutes, but you'll have to pay after that time ends. Shan Xi is nice inside with gray brick on their walls, decorative lighting surrounded by rattan, Chinese dolls on a shelf, Chinese inspired figurine art on another wall, and a beautiful curio/screen containing Chinese knick knacks. Seating consists of tables/chairs and a long leather bench. Our servers were friendly, but to me having to order from a QR code is impersonal. I'd rather talk to a person, so that I can ask what they recommend. Plus, if diners aren't familiar with this type of cuisine, I'm sure they would have a bunch of questions. From Shan Xi Magic Kitchen's website, "Bringing the bold flavors of Northwest China to San Diego, Shan'xi Magic Kitchen serves authentic regional specialties. Our restaurants specialize in hand-pulled noodles, savory bread-based dishes, and traditional Chinese comfort food prepared with time-honored techniques." After being told that Shan Xi was similar to their positive dining experience at a different Chinese restaurant in Vegas, my brother and SIL tried Shan Xi and they were impressed by what they ate here and told us that we needed to eat here ourselves. Since my wife and I were off midweek, we invited our son to join us for lunch. We ordered the following dishes and feel free to mimick what we ordered: spicy cumin lamb burger, hand pulled noodle with cumin beef, beef magic fried rice, dry fried green beans, and a side of white rice. My brother and SIL love the lamb burger as a appetizer and we really thought it was tasty too. If you're not a spicy fan, this might not be for you, but the lamb was tender. The pita bread needed to be softer. Their hand pulled noodle with cumin beef was stellar, chewy, and delectable. Loved their beef magic fried rice and it ate really well by itself. The fried green beans were addicting, garlicky, and just yummy. I'm a fan Shan Ci and can't wait to try their other entrees. My brother and SIL were spot on with their positive reviews about Shan Xi Magic Kitchen. It was a blessing to have a spontaneous meet up with 3/4s of my fam and grub on some memorable Chinese food.

Came around 7pm on weekday. There were about 5 groups ahead. Waited about 15 minutes. Food came out…read morequickly and service was great. 1. Liang pi cold noodle with sesame: good 2. Lamb pao mo: soup very good 3. Stir fried sliced lamb with scallion: too salty 4. Dry fried green beans: too salty 5. Ox throat skewer: ok 6. Lamb skewer: dry 7. Rinse tripe: ok 8. Hawvberry tea: tastes like berry punch Overall 3.5. Some of the dishes were too salty to dry.

The food here is worth parking lot nightmare, you'll probably have to park nearby and walk, which…read moreisn't so bad because the waddle back will help with the fullness! The menu is so long it's almost overwhelming in the best way. The Walnut Honey Shrimp was addictive and my favorite dish! The shrimp was huge, fried perfectly, and the sauce was sweet. The beef rib noodle soup had a broth that tasted like it could heal your soul. The orange chicken was the perfect sweet and spicy protein! The house seafood chow mien was not good because the basil was overpowering and the noodles needed more sauce. They were too chewy and bland. The soup dumplings were the second best thing we ordered and they were a close second. The dumpling filling was literally bursting with flavor and made me forget everything wrong with my life. The pan fried bao buns had too much sesame for my taste personally, so I wasn't a fan. I'm letting all the bad stuff slide because of how delicious the honey walnut shrimp was 5/5 fasho

Noodles were amazing... we got two different types of noodles. I forgot their names…read more One was a noodle with like a Shanghai style. The other noodle was black pepper. The noodles literally taste homemade. Their service was great at the beginning, but then the lady at the counter yell yelled at me for some reason... the vibe was really chilling there

I love that it's a family restaurant and they always have good service. I loved coming here before…read morewhen it was called Nood bar too. It's more the mom's dishes now on the menu which I have enjoyed. The ambiance it's also nice and I love the decor. So definitely will be back.

Nood Bar renamed to Hom Mali, right next door to The Friendly! Very good service, and the portions…read moreare pretty decent. Prices are a little bit on the high side but what isn't nowadays? Lol The inside is very cute, super clean. Lots of seating too. Not much of a wait since it looks like most people do to-go orders.

I came in person recently with 9 friends. They were able to accommodate us even though we were just…read morewalking in. The woman was super friendly even though it was a little chaotic. At first, she said the order only could be done on 1 bill. And then later she compromised with 2 bills, 5 people per table. That was nice of her! I just had 2 coffees before entering so I decided to skip ordering Thai tea. But they had a large drink menu, of fruit teas and more. My friend had the lychee tea which was very large and looked super refreshing! They also came by often to top off our waters which was nice. To eat, I ordered the $16.99~, Cashew Chicken Stir Fry with White Rice. It came with onion, green onion, carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and cashews. The carrots were beautifully cut, but a little too crunchy for me to properly enjoy in the stir fry. Everything else was delicious! I think this could definitely be shared between 2-3 people. It was a lot for me, even after a large hike. The sauce was flavorful and not overly salty. I didn't ask for any spice level, but I think I'd choose mild or medium next time. My friends ordered-- - $12.99, Dirty Fried Chicken: This had a blitz coating of lime, mint, and spices. And it was decorated with thinly sliced green onions with a side of sweet chili sauce. The chicken was hot and plump, not dry, and very much mouthwatering! Would recommend. - $14.99, Thai Grilled Chicken Salad: Grilled Chicken Breast on a bed of mixed green salad, carrots, and cucumbers with peanut dressing. It reminded me a little of chicken satay~ it smelled and looked incredible. I think I might order it next time, when I want something light and fulfilling after a hike. - $11.99, Cream Cheese Avocado Wontons (6PC): These came out piping hot and when you took a bite they were oozing. It was very creamy and when you dip into the plum sauce it's a delectable bite. A nice appetizer to share with the table. - $16.99-$19.99 (depends on what protein you get), Pad Thai: This proportion was manageable for one person. The restaurant used thin rice noodles, but it didn't clump excessively compared to other restaurants. The prices are what you'd typically see at a Pan-Asian restaurant, a few dollars more than what you'd want to spend. But these kinds of restaurants, in my opinion, are for enjoying with others. So, if you're sharing food and all that-- the price is worth it (esp with the quantity that is given). Next time, I would probably order one of their noodle dishes rather than rice. Oodles by the Noodbar has such a large and diverse menu so I would highly recommend coming in to try them out.

Experience was fantastic start to finish. Service was quick and friendly. The two women in the…read morefront seemed very busy yet keeping it all together. The restaurant's interior is clean and aesthetic, but very lively and popular. I ordered the mi goreng, which was extremely good and the spice levels don't play. My girlfriend got the garlic noodles which came with a large portion of good quality meat. The avocado cream cheese wontons were soooo good as well. I'm from out of town but I would come back.

I've been to Tim Ky Noodle many times, and my family really likes it. Our usual orders are the…read morestir-fried noodles with bean sprouts, chives, shrimp, pork, and beef; wonton and shrimp dumpling noodle soup; and bò bía. The noodles are fresh, chewy, and have a nice texture. The staff here are very kind, friendly, and helpful. I don't live close to this area, but whenever I have a chance, I stop by and even order catering from them. The food may not be extremely outstanding, but it is very different and definitely better than many other places around the area. The restaurant is not very big, but it is clean and well-kept. Sometimes the service can be a little slow, probably because they are short-staffed, but overall, this is a good spot with consistent flavors and food that my family enjoys.

Tim Ky Noodle or "TK" noodles as my friends call it, serves Vietnamese and Chinese fusion dishes…read more If you're able to come when there is no line, service is extremely fast and you can get your dishes to table within 10 minutes of ordering. At our most recent visit, we ordered three takeout dishes. - Wonton Noodle Soup: (4/5) was OK. The noodles were a bit clumped together, this dish is probably best enjoyed in restaurant. - Fried Shrimp Lettuce Wrap: 5/5 the star of the show, incredibly crispy and juicy shrimp. - Pork Fried Rice: 3/5 was OK. The pork was a bit tough and the rice lacked uniform flavor between bites. My takeout experience was overall 3 stars out of 5. The big winner was the fried shrimp lettuce wrap which I will 100 percent get the next time I am here.

Great service and amazing food! Visiting from LA, and was…read morerecommended this place. Great music and quiet environment. Definitely worth the money and time:)

good food, nice workers, good deals. the chili wontons and the spicy cold noodles are the best.read more

A legendary place family owned and operated. You will be…read moremissed... If you folks read these reviews.. I will remember you your place always..

I've been coming here for about 4 years. I love that the staff speaks Khmer, Vietnamese, and…read moreseveral Chinese dialects. The food is always hot and fresh, and the service is consistently great. My only frustration is that sometimes they close without notice and don't pick up the phone. I'll drive over thinking they're just busy, but nope! They just decided to take the day off with no explanation. And the cilantro I keep forgetting to remind them to not put it on the plates and have to remove it with fine, precise surgical tools. :-) For sure will be back!

First time eating at this spot on cable street, and happy I was able to find parking as it seems it…read moremay be a bit tough on weekends/busy nights. 10/10 spicy garlic wings for me!!! I asked for the most spice possible and my server brought a side of the sauce, and it's indeed spicy in the perfect way :) the sauce is a bit cooked into the skin, so it's not a "saucy" wing, but I personally love that & it was cooked perfectly! The margarita fell a bit short but I didn't mind, the wings and dive-vibe this place gave me enough joy :)

Wonderful dinner last night. The place is loud as hell but a super fun atmosphere and the window…read morewalls were all pulled open allowing in fresh air. Service was pretty good all evening except for a late dish being served. Great people watching, delicious food, an expansive menu and they have their legendary peanut butter whiskey. Delish! My crispy noodle pork and veggie dish was wonderful and I paired it with my favorite beer on the planet. They have Pliny the Elder (IYKYK) at $10 for a pint. Amazing stuff.