LEGIT. Every time I come here, it's just for that lamb noodle soup (羊肉泡馍). Also, the fried green beans are amazing--those dishes have GuoQi, the magical Chinese smoky char I almost never get in the US. That taste really feels like back in China. I wish the Bay Area had this kind of flavor, but unfortunately, we don't. 牛逼！ read more

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I tried the szechuan style chicken w. Potatoes. The food came out hot, the portion was HUGE, and it had great flavor. I would definitely order it again. read more

Xi’an Cuisine - Szechuan Style Chicken w.Potatoes - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pretty decent hand pulled noodles in a no frills setting. Service was a little spotty but understandably so given one waitress for almost a full restaurant. Potstickers: Nice thin skins, good crunchy pan fry on the bottom, slightly underseasoned filling. Sautéed bok choy: Crispy and light with a hint of garlic, easy and healthy. Biang Biang noodles: Interesting mix of strong flavors, which weren't quite my favorite. I found it to be a touch too salty, and I was surprised by the tomato. Trialing the thin noodles was probably the wrong move; the thick hand pulled ones would've stood up to the savorineas much better. Large portion. Beef noodle soup: The thick hand pulled noodles were homey and delicious, just the right texture with some alternating thin and thick chewiness that reminded me of home. The beef noodle soup was quite light without any real beef flavor, though comforting nonetheless. Some pieces of beef were chewier and not completely cooked through while others were tender and melt in your mouth. I'd return when in the mood for a bowl of thick hand pulled noodles and maybe some healthy sauteed vegetables. read more

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I've been wanting to try X'ian Cuisine for a while and I'm glad I was finally able to get there. We just wanted a light lunch so we shared an order of tofu skins and got 2 flatbreads aka rou jia mo, a popular Shaanxi street food that isn't always easy to find here. The tofu skins were just okay. The hot oil really wasn't but there was a faint hint of Sichuan peppercorn. The flatbreads were much better. I got the marinated beef in a crunchy flatbread. The contrast between the hot bread and the cold filling was nice. The bread was crispy and flaky. On the whole, it was like a Chinese roast beef sandwich. The pork, on soft flatbread, was equally good. Service is fine and the decor is showing its age somewhat but nothing that distracts from the food. I'm looking forward to trying more of the X'ian menu. read more

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I've ordered from this place about three times in the past month, so I've really been enjoying it for Chinese food. My last order was good also, but the ribs were super dry and almost in edible. I also had the Japanese hibachi noodles with chicken, which are always great, and the biang biang noodles. The latter were very soggy. Will definitely not rule out this restaurant for future delivery orders, but didn't have the greatest experience this time around. read more

Xi’an Cuisine - BBQ Rib(APP)-() - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had a cumin lamb flatbread, lamb and beef skewers, and stir-fried garlic. Also sampled some of the cold noodles. Everything tasted great. Food came out quickly. Will definitely return the next time I am in the area. read more

This is one of the few Chinese restaurants not in Chinatown that serves Biang Biang noodles! However, my favorite thing to get here is the Hand-pulled lamb noodle soup. It's the perfect winter dish and so comforting. I love the texture of the noodles as well. Decent amount of seating inside and an above average amount of TV's in the dining area as well. They were mainly playing kids movies which was fun entertainment. Overall, this is one of my go-to spots for authentic, comforting Chinese food. read more

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I want to like this place soooo much because I live very close but I have been disappointed with the food everytime. The biggest standout to me is the chicken entrees. Each one has included VERY fatty pieces of chicken thigh with a LOT of breading. The last one I got I had to cut apart my chicken pieces to actually get chicken. We have ordered the dry chili chicken a few times which has been consistently good, and the last order came burned so was nothing but crunch and we had to throw it away. The side items such as fried rice, egg rolls, etc have all been decent, but very greasy. We have officially ruled this one out in our household. read more

Had a very pleasant lunch experience here! Super considerate servers took good care of us and our little toddler. We got lamb bbq skewers, biang biang noodles, hand stretched noodles w hot sauce, pork flatbread and beans stir-fry. Everything was delicious and we would recommend all of them for those first timers. read more

Xi’an Cuisine - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Unfortunately this place has gotten progressively worse over the last 6 months. It used to be our go to place for ordering Chinese. Our last order included Szechuan chicken and potatoes. The order was swimming in oil making it almost inedible. We also ordered the Hibachi beef in garlic butter. The beef was unrecognizable and sparse. The cucumber sesame salad we ordered was swimming in a dressing that had no flavor. We were so disappointed. Especially given the cost of the order. read more

Xi’an Cuisine - Szechuan Spicy Chicken w.potato- Large Hibachi Beef Noodle-() - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really extensive menu! They have sushi, Chinese American dishes, Szechuan, and Xi'an food. We shared 2 pork rou jia mou's, a spicy fish soup, biang biang noodles, and a spicy chicken. Everything was flavorful, fresh and delicious! I highly recommend the spicy fish soup. There was a lot of pieces of fish and the soup was filled with bean sprouts and cabbage as well. Service was friendly and prompt. Parking is definitely a bit of a challenge. You'll need to find street parking which costs about $14 for 3 hours. The bathrooms are clean and there's plenty of seating inside the restaurant. Definitely a great place for Chinese without having to go into Chinatown. read more

Xi’an Cuisine - Biang Biang Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yum such a solid Asian spot. For the price, the portion sizes are huge! I could barely finish my dish. The hand pulled wide noodles were soft and chewy. I got the noodles with lamb soup and the broth was flavorful and not super salty. There was a decent amount of protein as well. The mapo tofu was also good, the numbing spice wasn't overpowering so it was just the right amount of spiciness. Overall a good Chinese restaurant. The service was good too. I would come again read more

Xi’an Cuisine - Mapo Tofu (Spicy) Hand Stretched Noodle Soup with Lamb (bottom) - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They busy with a lot of takeout orders but servers are still attentive. Pretty easy to get a seat. The food comes quickly unless they warn you it may take longer (like our pork trotters). The portions here are hearty and I usually end up taking some home. The zhajang noodles were great. Love their in house wide noodles. Plenty of sauce to coat the noodles. Braised lamb flatbread soup I liked more than the plain lamb flatbread soup because it had some more flavor from the spices in the braised lamb. It was a bit on the salter end but the size of the dish is worth it. The flatbread soaked in the soup has a fun texture. They also include some thin vermicelli noodles and plenty of lamb meat. We also got lamb skewers. I love their dry seasoning on their skewers. The pork trotters were delicious. Chewy and gooey without being too rubbery with some crispy bits and a ton of dry seasoning and good balance of soft, boiled interior and a grilled, crispy outer. read more

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I have to be honest I wanted noodles and I didn't want to go out... so I got it delivered!! Hand made noodles were so good and still hot when they arrived! I didn't realize that these noodles came with so much meat! I thought you had to select what you wanted but it comes with meat even though it says add meat! I had so much protein! The noodles were phenomenal!!! I highly recommend! The hand pulled wide thick noodles were fantastic!!! read more

Ordered Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Pepper (which turned out to not be spicy, to my relief) Guo Bao Pork, String Beans (without spicy), Hot & Sour Soup. All were good but liked the crispy Guo Bao better between the two pork dishes. Will try the Hong Sue Pork that was recommended to us next time. The soup came out late because they were apparently making it from scratch because they ran out. Nice to see a diverse mix of people eating here. read more

Xi’an Cuisine - Pork with pepper, Guo Bao pork, string beans (taken after we ate some so portions are larger than this) - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely delicious, authentic and comforting. Every and any dish will cure what ails you. Friendly service, cute and constantly busy little room. A bit pricey but quality is worth it. Interesting wine and tea choices. Might try carry out next time. read more

Unassuming from the outside, Xi'an Cuisine is a true hidden gem! The inside is much larger than you might expect, with a full bar and ample seating. The peking duck and soup dumplings were delicious and the sashimi was very fresh. But the true star of the show was the tomato & egg -- one of my favorite dishes that I rarely find on mainstream menus. It's a must try! Our server was very helpful, too, and made sure there were no miscommunications in what we ordered. We also returned later for takeout and can confirm everything holds up! read more

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After leaving China, I always have cravings for the street food, and Xi'an Cuisine hits the spot just right. The Roujiamo, sometimes called the "Chinese hamburger" is to die for. There's nothing I'd rather eat late at night. Everything is priced very fairly. read more

Xi’an Cuisine - Roujiamo - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is not your typical Chinese restaurant, though they also serve the usual American Chinese dishes. The menu is extensive but divided into regions. My favorite is the Xi'an section. The Biang Biang noodles and roujiamo (flatbread) are uniquely delicious. I also have the edamame spring rolls and of course a bottle of Tsing Tao Beer. Parking is kinda bit challenging but for good food, it's not a hassle. read more

Dinner for 6. - Ambiance (3*) Nondescript but comfortable. - Service (4*) Your typical Chinese service, though they came often to fill our hot teas. - Cucumbers, $10 (3*) Crunchy but a little too vinegary. - Shredded Potato, $8 (5*) Executed perfectly. Really good sour and spicy flavor combo. - Seaweed, $8 (4*) Delicious, straightforward. - Sautéed Bok Choy, $16 (3*) A tad on the oily side. - Beef Noodle Soup, $14 (3*) The noodles didn't have the familiar Q texture for hand pulled noodles. And the beef while tender was in itty bitty chunks. The broth was tasty but definitely not 紅燒. - Value (5*) Extraordinary amount of food relative to the prices, especially the small plates. A little disappointed that tea was $2 per person! - Final Word Not the best dishes here but reasonably authentic. Probably a 3, but the fantastic value drives it up to a 4. read more

I used to come here quite often. Haven't been in a while and was feeling nostalgic. The service is nice as before, but the food quality definitely changed. I wonder if they switched chefs or owners? The lamb soup got more bland and the egg tomato noodle dish became pan fried egg and tomato noodles instead of the soupy runny way they used to be read more

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Came in for a quick bite and was very impressed by the food and service. We were greeted immediately upon walking in and food came out within 10 minutes of ordering. Portion sizes were huge and you definitely get a bang for your buck with the dinner combo specials. For $15 you get a large entree and side (substitutions are available for an upcharge) , egg roll, and drink. read more

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If you're craving authentic xi'an noodles, this is the spot! It's a sit down spot and prices are very affordable for the amount of food you get. Broth is warm and soupy, and the noodles are a great texture as well! Would recommend this spot for a place to warm up during these cold winter months read more

Xi’an Cuisine - Hand pulled noodles with beef and lamb! - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Awesome regional Chinese food! Service was helpful and informative about the different dishes. Hand pulled noodles were awesome! Be adventurous here. You can't go wrong. read more

I loved the rougamo and lamb skewers, however my favourite item liangpi is disappointing. It didn't taste authentic and they charged $1 extra for cucumbers which is standard read more

Great noodles and appetizers. Lots of seating in here. The menu choices are a bit wild as there are so many choices. I suggest: - biang biang noodles as they were excellent - string beans - pancake appetizer with beef They let us sit for a few hours enjoying good conversation! And kept filling up our tea. Would go back. read more

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My fiancé and I have been searching for some hole in the spot places in Westloop. We came across this one when we were craving Chinese food and it wasn't too far of a walk for us. We tried the Mapo tofu, hot and sour noodles and warm sake. overall, the service was very efficient. We were seated and placed our order super fast. I think we were out of there within an hour. This was a good place for a quick fix. read more

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This was one of the best finds in Chicago for authentic Xi An food! The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the flavors were bursting. It feels cozy inside too, reminiscent of small unassuming hole in the wall restaurants you can find in China. Food was served quickly as well. read more

Amazing hand pulled noodles and quick service. The egg and tomato noodle dish was heavenly! I don't know how they make it so savory and amazing but I could eat it every day. The chili crisp on the table has such great flavor. Would come back again to try more noodle dishes. read more

Xi’an Cuisine - Tomato Egg Soup - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A hidden gem in the West Loop. Attentive service, large menu of both meat, vegetarian and seafood dishes. Well prepared, excellent Chinese food. read more

Ambiance: 4/5 The restaurant is not too big, but was cozy enough. Service: 5/5 All the servers were attentive and helpful. Food: 3/5 We had high expectations coming in but the food was honestly a let down for the most part. We got the Cumin Lamb Flatbread as an appetizer. Although the flavor and crunch was definitely there, it came out barely warmed. It was a little off putting, but still yummy. We got the Biang Biang Mian and Lamb Intestine Noodles Soup. The Biang Biang Mian had a nice smokiness with thick, hand stretched noodles. However, both noodle dishes really lacked flavor, especially the Lamb Intestines one. It's like the chef forgot to add salt/ seasoning to it. We had to load both dishes up with their salt and chili oil to be able to eat them. I guess we were just expecting more of a flavor bomb since it's supposed to be Xi'An Cuisine. read more

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I love that this Xi'an location exists in the West Loop! My husband and I stopped here after running errands at H-Mart, which is right across the highway bridge (a brisk 5 min walk). We've been to the locations in both Chinatown and Naperville before, so it was awesome that we serendipitously wound up here, and got to try their food in the West Loop. Between the two of us we got: 2 bowls of Biang Biang noodles Fried Garlic Ribs (appetizer) Vinegar and Sesame Sauce Noodles (appetizer) The ribs came up piping hot and freshly fried; they were well-seasoned and so good! My husband is always a fan of cold noodles ("vinegar and sesame sauce" noodles on their menu). The food came out quickly and was made to order. The noodles (both the thin ones in the cold noodles and the thick hand-pulled ones in the Biang Biang noodles) and literally stretched so long in one continuous line that it will be hard to find where it starts and ends. Good luck and long life from eating these noodles dishes indeed :) You can't go wrong with the Biang Biang noodles here, which I'd call one of their specialties. We came for dinner on a weekend and our server was attentive and kind. They have plenty of seating including tables by the window and rows of booths towards the back of the restaurant. They have extensive milk tea and fruit tea options as well. They have lots of things on their menu, which we scanned using a QR code. Their sections were "American Chinese," "Szechuan," "Xi'an," and "Drinks & Dessert." They even have budget friendly all-day dinner specials that start at about $14 for an entrée, vegetable fried rice, and an egg roll; what a deal! We will be back whenever we're in the area. read more

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We got the boiled fish, cumin lamb flatbread , biang biang noodles, and stir fried cabbage. I like how they organize the dishes into American Chinese, Szechuan, and Xi'an food on the menu. We got dishes from each of those categories. The cumin lamb flatbread and biang biang noodles are classic and must-gets if it's your first time here. The flavor of the cumin lamb inside the crispy flatbread is perfect. Biang biang noodles are fresh and delicious in that sweet savory broth. Boiled fish was textbook. Cabbage was tasty but too salty. I was impressed with the rice which was clumpy and not mushy. Service was good. I like that they have different tables for different size groups. Ample street parking in the area. read more

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****Looking for homemade noodles? **** Food - 5/5 I ordered their lamb noodles, and it is absolutely delicious. The noodles are fresh and the soup filled with flavour with green onion and cilantro. Service: 5/5 The server checked in with us very frequently and the food came in fast. They reserved a table for us as we called in to book a table. Ambiance: 5/5 The restaurant looks clean and there is no line. Price: 5/5 Price is good and fair! read more

Xi’an Cuisine - (Large)Hand Stretched Noodle Soup with Lamb - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not the greatest entry but once inside and seated all was good. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. I went with the Szechuan beef with rice and it was delicious. My daughter ordered the shrimp fried rice and loved it. The price was great and the serving sizes were great. Good stuff. read more

Xi’an Cuisine - Szechuan Style Beef (Spicy) - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I love coming here whenever I am not in the mood to cook. This place is quite big inside and the service is always quick. There is always someone by the door to greet you when you enter the restaurant and you're basically seated right away. I always order the beef noodle soup here because it will literally warm your soul during winter times in Chicago. They always pack it with a ton of meat and noodles! The soup is always so good with a spicy kick to it. In the summer, I would stop by for bubble tea because the price is super reasonable. It's definitely a restaurant that I see myself always returning because of the food quality and convenience. read more

A new location that opened up in West Loop with their primary location in Chinatown. As the namesake, they specialize in Xi'an food, from the western part of China, a region that is famous for its rich complex flavors, spices and noodle dishes. ATMOSPHERE/ARCHITECTURE: 9/10 The restaurant is set in the heart of West Loop and has a modern twist interior with traditional flair. Overall, seating can accommodate 40-50 people people for dine in. SERVICE: 8/10 Friendly staff and fusion of modern/traditional setting that I felt very welcomed coming into to dine in. The waiter was helpful and knowledgeable of the menu. Food was prepared quickly and came out without a hitch. FOOD: 8/10 Biang Biang Mian - 8/10 - A traditional Xi'an dish with noodles and a very scant broth that is supposed to be spicy and flavorful with some ground meat. It was done quite well and very authentically! Beef Noodle Soup - 8/10 - Brothy beef noodle soup that had a good combination of spice and flavor. Shredded Potatoes - 9/10 - A simple dish made with potatoes that are shredded and tossed in with vinegar and chile peppers. It is supposed to be spicy and balanced out with the tartness of the vinegar. Despite the simple ingredients of the dish, it can often be quite hard to make. They nailed this one. Jasmine Tea Boba - 8/10 - Great boba for a place where this is not its specialty. VALUE: 8/10 PROBABILITY OF RETURN: 9/10 Been back a few times already. TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: Chow down! OVERALL: 8/10 - absolute highest 8/10 though, borderline 9/10 read more

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One of my favorites places to dine. Good quality food at amazing prices and great service . Their hand pulled noodles are a must order. We ordered the crab Rangoon, spicy chicken noodle and general tso chicken lunch special. The crab Rangoon was amazing , loved the crispy texture and the creamy, savory filling. The spicy chicken noodle is my absolute favorite. It is a bowl of fiery goodness. You have to try it to believe it. The lunch special of general tso chicken was also really good. The portion size is big and can be easily shared. Good variety of Chinese - American dishes. Check it out and enjoy delicious food and good service. read more

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I highly recommend the tofu noodles and the salt and pepper tofu. The tofu noodles are so flavorful with the numbing Sichuan chili oil and the salt and pepper tofu are so wonderfully coated with a slightly crispy exterior and soft tofu interior. The flatbreads were also extremely flavorful, albeit a tiny bit too salty. For all of the noodle dishes, the noodles were delicious and wonderfully hand pulled but all of the sauces were just okay. The service was quick but the wait staff were quite rude. We were rushed multiple times to order and when asking for recommendations, the wait staff were quite rude and would not give any recommendations. When repeating the order back, they were quite demeaning and belittling, even though the entire transaction was in the native tongue. All in all, I would recommend any dish except the noodles and maybe for takeout as the dine in experience was less than friendly. read more

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The Biang Biang Noodles / 裤带面 were very good, but arrived cold. The spicy level was not that spicy and there was not a lot of meat in the dish. I'd order another noodle dish next time because the actual noodles were delicious. The Spicy Tuna Roll (6pcs) was prepared very strangely, where the spicy mayo was added into a tuna roll, so it wasnt very evenly dispersed. read more

Xi’an Cuisine - Spicy Tuna Roll (6pcs) - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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