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Xi An Gourmet

4.3 (71 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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38. Grilled Lamb with Cumin and 13. Sliced Beef Noodle Soup
Annabelle G.

I FINALLY found authentic Chinese food in Buffalo. It only took me 6 years...I'm so happy I found this place. I'll be back over and over again.

Tomato and egg
Susan N.

I've been eyeing this place for a while on Yelp and finally gave it a try! It is a small hole-in-the-wall place sandwiched between a deli and hair salon. There are only 5 tables and a counter with a few stools. When I came on a weekday night, it was pretty busy. Every table was taken. I knew I had to order the Chinese burger with pork. It was absolutely delicious!! The pork was like a pulled pork consistency, and it was very flavorful. The bread was crispy and added a nice texture. I would've preferred more meat though. I felt that it was a little lacking in size. My fiancé and I also ordered the beef noodle soup, stir fried tomato and egg, as well as the double cooked pork with leek. Flavors were on point and not too oily. Portions were huge so we had plenty to take home. Give this place a try!! The service was excellent. Also, there is self serve water and hot tea.

Vegetable rolls
Don P.

Here is another Buffalo authentic Chinese restaurant awaiting your discovery if you aren't already a devotee. I ordered one of the traditional lamb dish from Northwest China, Cumin Lamb with onions; it was absolutely delightful, the lamb was quite tender, fragrantly cumin spiced and absolutely delicious. The veggie rolls were an added bonus to an overall wonderful takeout dining experience.

10 Piece Fried Dumplings
Mark K.

This is a small restaurant that mainly serves takeout. That said, there are several tables and the hostess is more than willing to also be a waitress. The flavors and the food were phenomenal. The dumplings had a light texture with just a hint of crunch on the wrapping. The chicken with chilis is lightly fried without much oil, and the chili flavors are strong, flavorful and memorable. We also ordered a side for my daughter of chicken fried rice. This was also very tasty and not oily. If you're in the area, give this place a try.

Sliced Beef Noodle Soup
Kristen P.

Truly a hidden gem in Buffalo. It is a bit cold in here and it's not very big, but the food makes it worth it. Have a free cup of tea too while you're waiting. My favorite dishes are the youpo noodle and beef with cumin. The youpo noodle is a flat, thick noodle that has a kick of spice to it but is not too spicy. The beef with cumin has an interesting flavoring that I can't exactly describe but would definitely recommend to anyone no matter how high or low their spice tolerance is. The Chinese burgers are also a unique dish I haven't found elsewhere in the area, and my boyfriend and I devoured them pretty quickly (apologies for no photo -- I forgot to take one) I thought the sliced beef noodle soup, fried dumplings, and scallion pancakes were good but not really mind-blowing to me. All in all, I would definitely recommend this place. My top two recommended dishes are the youpo noodle and beef (or lamb) with cumin.

Amber J.

This place is a small, hole-in-the-wall I wanted to try because I love hand-pulled noodles. Once as walked in, we were seated and given menus. The cleanliness of the menus bothered me... there was dried sauce/food on the menus. We ordered the scallop pancakes, chicken fried rice(forgot to take pictures!), the spicy hot oil-seared noodles (N8). Overall, the food was very bland and everything was a bit oily. :( Unfortunately, the inside of the restaurant wasn't very clean either with some of the tables not wiped down. Doubt we'll come back unless they make some changes.

Complimentary ice water and green tea (免費冰水和綠茶)
Samantha C.

The ambiance was quiet and relaxed - a little different from the chaos that ensues from typical Chinese restaurants. Maybe a little too quiet - I lowkey felt like that made my chewing sound loud LOL. A little music never hurt anyone! The place is clean and you're free to help yourself to water and hot green tea throughout your dining experience. I ordered two dishes - the youpo noodles and beef with cumin. Those seemed to be popular recommendations from other Yelpers. The waitress brought them out promptly and the first thing I noticed was that they were extremely aromatic! Maybe it was because I was starving (they say hunger is the best spice) but I inhaled them. However, as I continued I realized that they were both actually extremely salty. So much so that I poured a little bit of tea into my noodles. So -1 star for that. Besides that, they were good! Would definitely like to try other dishes in the future.

Cumin beef
Leeann L.

One of my favorite places to eat in Buffalo!! I always get the cumin lamb or beef, youpo noodles. I've had the fried dumplings, a pork burger, and mixed vegetables. I highly recommend the cumin lamb or beef, youpo noodles, or fried dumplings if it is your first time at this restaurant. I've been here 3-4 times now and every time, my stomach is very happy. The restaurant itself is small, hidden, and not well insolated, but honestly, I don't really care unless the service is good and the food is outstanding. The cashier is also a server, so she takes your order, brings you your order, and cashes you out. So they do have hot tea and water that is self serve. I live about 30 minutes away so this place is a huge treat when I'm in the area. I will definitely try more dishes when I can. I would recommend getting 2-3 dishes if you have a party of 2 people. There's plenty of food for a great value! Expect a $30-40 meal for two if you get shared dishes! Love this place!

Stir fried cabbage
Deya R.

I have been very excited about this place as this is the namesake of Xian Famous Foods in NYC (not the same chain). Xi An gourmet is supposed to be a take on Chinese street food (e.g. the Chinese burger). Unfortunately, this place falls short in flavor compared to many similar places around town. Here are some pros and cons: Pros: + great variety of vegetarian dishes + fast service + clean and new space + private parking lot Cons: - lacks the flavor punch - the burger was positive tasteless. Just had a slab of meat and a toasted rice bun. No condiments. - only offers water and soda - some foods were under seasoned

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The food wasn't surprisingly delicious, but the Spicy Stir Fry Chicken with Potato was really good.

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I really like the food they served. This place is really authentic and people in the restaurant were very nice. Love this place!!!

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Friendly staffs, authentic Xi'an food with undefeated price. I definately would love to have my lunch and dinner here. 5 STARS!

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Wow, amazing! The Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup is delicious!Can not wait Come here again!

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Big plate chicken rocks! Spicy and delicious. Close to apart ments. A little long waiting time for that dish.

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Great service and great food ! Enjoyed the experience and the service there. It was very prompt and our time there was fantastic.

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This was not good at all. It was expensive for bad food. Do not get the minced beef noodle soup.

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