Ordered delivery through DoorDash and I tried the cumin beef noodles and dumplings in a delicious broth.I don't think I've had hand pulled noodles before so I really liked the texture. Two fried chicken dumplings and an egg roll were able to be added to my meal for only 3$ which I thought was a steal. There was no dipping sauce to go with them, but I just dipped it into the spicy cumin sauce and they were delicious as well. I had 4 meals out of those two entrees so I'm very glad I ordered here. Thanks Xian! read more

I live five minutes from this place and JUST heard about it. Better take advantage as the owner said she is moving back to Boston in September. The place is small with only two tables and does not have AC. There is an outside table that she offered. You order on the iPad and pay first. The food came out as it was ready. The soup dumplings were very good but hard to eat with the chopsticks and plastic spoon. We ordered two noodle dishes to try. The pork noodles were my favorite. It came with minced pork and delicious wide hand pulled noodles. The sauce was a perfect amount of flavor with some spice. The cold noodles were not my favorite noodle. They tasted a bit more jelly like. It came with tofu which surprisingly was the best tofu I have had. It came with sliced cucumber which was refreshing. The pork noodle was definitely a must. The owner was lovely and came over to talk to us multiple times. I am bummed I waited so long to try it and will have to order again before they move. read more

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These are the only Xian-style noodles I've found in Connecticut. It's owned and run by a woman who is from Xian and cooking dishes that are (mostly) authentic (e.g. she adds broccoli instead of typical veggies like onion and cabbage to appeal to the American palette). I love the wide, hand ripped noodles, and was also impressed with the lamb burger. There's not a lot of seating inside (two tables), but it was empty when I came. Eating it fresh is definitely a good idea. The hours are weird, so it's hard to find a time to come, but I'm so glad there's some western Chinese representation in the state! read more

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Great place to get comfort food. Their service is excellent and friendly. Most of the time I order in advance and take the food home , you can also sit and eat at the place but seating is limited sometimes. Overall a great place for tasty and authentic food. read more

Wow! Excellent, flavorful food! Yummy dumplings! The spicy lamb with noodles was all that I hoped it would be! Everything was perfect! I'll be back soon! read more

I've been intrigued by West Hartford's Xian Noodle Factory for a while, primarily because I've had Xi'an Famous Foods (which also specializes in hand pulled noodles) in NYC bookmarked for years. I figured the WeHa place was an homage to NYC's Xi'an. Tonight, Xian was the first DoorDash place to spark my interest. I ordered the Halal spicy stew beef with hand-pulled noodles, a chicken egg roll and two fried dumplings with chicken filling. Before I comment on Xian's spicy beef noodles, I have to make more than my usual "I'm not qualified to judge the authenticity of this food" disclaimer. I'm not by the way. Several years ago, I had dinner with a friend who IS qualified to judge the authenticity of such noodles, and we shared a plate of noodles at a different place. Those noodles had the same chili pepper flavor profile as Xian's noodles. While those noodles were WAY too spicy for me and I didn't enjoy them, she told me that they were very good, but she would have preferred more heat. Since these dishes tasted similar to me, I have to assume that Xian's noodles ARE authentic, but that doesn't change the fact that they are WAY too spicy for me, and I didn't enjoy them. The stew beef and broccoli had good texture though. This is the first time that I've had wide hand-pulled noodles of this type. They were thicker and doughier than I imagined. I would have preferred a thinner noodle regardless of the sauce. But again, I believe this is likely authentic based upon internet pictures from other similar restaurants. In any event, I think this is one of those things that - if you think you'll like Xian's spicy beef noodles based upon the above information, you probably will. If like me, your palate is not trained for those flavors, you may not. Since I first ate the spicy noodles before the dumplings and chicken egg roll, the residual heat from the noodles affected my tasting of the dumplings and egg roll. The dumplings seemed good, but I'm sure I missed any subtle flavors. The chicken egg roll, however, was delicious. It almost tasted like a Chinese-seasoned mini chicken pot pie in a crispy egg roll shell. Xian is Four Stars for me, which factors in my assumption that more knowledgeable consumers of spicy hand-pulled noodles are in a better position to judge authenticity and quality than I am. I can't go higher than Four Stars though, since I would not order the spicy noodles again. read more

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Definitely a restaurant you need to go! Here you will have the opportunity to taste authentic regional Chinese cuisine and it's very unique! The food is really delicious and fresh. I can really tell there are some serious preparations and cooking and the clerk is so friendly and nice that reminds me the old days back in my hometown. To avoid wait times you may call the restaurant and order 10mins before arrival. I strongly recommend dine in because all of those dishes are freshly served and taste the best only right after being cooked. read more

Xian Noodle Factory - Part of the menu - Chinese Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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Real authentic food. All hand made by the owner. Noodles, dumplings and buns are all good. read more

Xian Noodle Factory - Spicy Cumin Beef noodle, lamb bread soup - Chinese Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

"I was complaining, I was down in the dumps I feel so strong now 'cause you pulled me up!" (Pulled Up -The Talking Heads) Hand Pulled Noodles? It's a special technique of noodle making where the noodles are totally made by hand (no machinery) through a series of folding and looping and punching and swinging them through the air like a jump rope. Here's a cool video showing how it's done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3rWVpZgsUw Anyway, we now have a Hand Pulled Noodle place in the Hartford area. Welcome to the Xian Noodle Factory. It's a small place with just three booths and one table. I had dinner here tonight, and I have to mention that it was 77 degrees outside, and Xian didn't have any air conditioning, They did have a floor stand oscillating fan that didn't do much in the cooling department. I ordered the Pork Sauce Hand Pulled Noodles for $9.95. The counter person said "that's a little spicy, is that OK?" I said sure. (Bring it on!) The noodles were terrific- thicker and chewier than usual, they had a great texture. The dish had lots of flakes and specks of chili peppers in there. Combined with the hot oils in the sauce, they all combined to make it a wonderful fiery dish. There was plenty of ground pork in my bowl, along with some diced scallions and broccoli florets. It was a great dish. The only quibble I had was I thought it was just a little too salty. I saw a few take out customers and a few dine in customers during my time there tonight. But they sure weren't crowded. I would go back, the food was that good. read more

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Ok so Xian Noodle Factory is such a beautiful gem on New Park Ave in West Hartford! Sandwiched between a subway and Dunkin Xian Noodle Factory gives you amazingly delicious homemade noodles! It's a really interesting process of stretching dough so they are these gigantic long noodles and they are so so good! My husband and I ordered their dumplings and the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup. Dumplings were not my favorite but my hubby loved them. The star of the meal was by far their spicy beef noodle soup! The beef was so so tender and the combination of spice and broth was honestly drinkable (we ate every last drop of that broth!!). The noodles were just so delicious- so fresh, light and flavorful! This meal definitely cleared your sinuses but in the most perfect way! Just enough spice for a nice kick! The portion sizes are crazy too we just ordered one bowl and it was enough for my husband and I (and he loves to eat!!) Once we were finishing our meal we overheard a small group order chicken teriyaki over noodles and honestly that is my next order at Xian Noodle Factory! Looked so delicious! Only reason why I am giving four stars is due to the fact that their hours are so odd- closed three days out of the week and strange hours when they are open. I wish they were open more because it is THAT good! Another issue is that it is $20+ for credit cards so as cheap as it was we still needed to spend over $20 to use our cards. Next time we will bring cash! But all that aside, check this place out! It is authentic, homemade and delicious! The staff is super nice and friendly as well which is always a plus! read more

Xian Noodle Factory - THOSE NOODLES!!! So delicious! - Chinese Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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Yelp saves the day again. Looking for something new, delicious, and quick, Yelp led me to Xi'an, where I had a late-afternoon lunch. If Xi'an had existed when I lived in the area, I would have come here a lot. With eyes bigger than our stomachs, Tim M and I ordered three things to share: pork buns, lamb burger, and the spicy pork noodles. The lamb burger is a must; we still talk about this small yet scrumptious hand-held delight. The lamb is incredibly tasty. We were fighting for the last bite! I also liked the spicy pork noodles, though the noodles didn't taste as freshly-made as I was hoping. The spicy sauce and with pork was really good, though. And slippery! It was a little messy to split. Tim and I were divided on the pork buns. The pork inside was well seasoned, but the portion of meat to bun was small. The shop is small, so be prepared to do take out. read more

Xian Noodle Factory - Chinese Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

A very few and far between authentic asian restaurant here in CT. I have been to Xi'an on multiple occasions and I can truly say the food is AUTHENTIC. Not only is the food great but so is the service. The LiangPi noodles is a well know street food in Xi'an and they have successfully brought it here to my neighborhood. Upon the other dishes I have tried, my personal favorites are the cumin beef noodle, spicy sour lamb dumplings, as well as the pork sauce noodles. I highly recommend this place as this is now my go to food spot! read more

Looking for something different? This place is definitely a place you HAVE to try! They serve authentic Chinese food which is something that is not only hard to find but also hard to make, and they definitely nailed it!! Count me in as a recurring customer cause this is a taste I will never forget read more

I've been thinking about trying this place for months but their hours of operation are weird! Luckily tonight the stars aligned and my husband and I decided to try it. We got: Fried dumplings - delicious and bright, perfect dough and the meat was super flavorful Lamb Burger- Incredible!!! Cumin spiced, tender bites of lamb. My husband was sad when he finished it Hand pulled spicy pork noodles- wow. Hello umami! The noodles were lucious, the sauce was not too spicy and had a delicious punch if vinegar, and the portion was great. A little on the pricey sidebut well worth it. This is a total gem of a place. Can't wait to try more things! read more

Xi'an Noodle Factory is another one of those hidden gems in WeHa that you don't want to tell too many people about because you are afraid of revealing such an amazing food spot-but at the same time you want to give them all the business so that they can flourish. Initially, this location was a confusing discovery as it was originally called Teriyaki Noodle Factory (as the sign on the inside still shows). But after getting that settled, one thing is clear: this place makes amazing noodles. The Liang Pi, also known as cold skin noodles is a clear standout-giving even the likes of the Xi'an Famous Foods a run for its money. Flavorful, al dente, and with just the right "mouth feel" the liang pi soaks up all that delicious sauce and pairs well with the gluten and sweet cucumbers-it is a must order here! I have also tried the spicy lamb dumplings, the wonton soup (this is the real deal here-not some Americanized version), and the hand-pulled noodles. All dishes were top notch - and while spicy, you just can't help but continue torturing yourself with the delicious, tingly hot oil sauce. Xi'an has all of the classic dishes representative of that location in China and they do everything right. If you are looking for an authentic Chinese food experience in West Hartford, look no further! read more

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This was the first time I tried Xian Noodle. I ordered spicy beef belt noodle. The beef was surprisingly tender and most flavorful. The level of spicy was perfect; it had just the eight amount of heat. And it did not overpower the noodles. The noodles were very fresh and hearty. The dish also came with broccoli. Highly recommended. Overall the dish was very filling and wonderfully prepared. I will be a returning customer. read more

Very good Xian style noodle dishes. Only 2 tables in the place, mostly Togo but good and worth it. No other Chinese restaurant in the half of CT is this style. read more

I grabbed takeout from here the other day and was impressed by the care of the staff. I was running a few minutes late and they gave me a call just to make sure I knew my order was ready. When I arrived, they saw me pull up and came out with the food - both of us making sure to keep a distance. They are also wearing masks and gloves handling the food which I appreciated. Now for the good stuff. I ordered a cumin beef burger, the spicy cumin lamb Noodle, and the pork bao. I enjoyed the noodles the most. They were very flavorful and the lamb was tasty. The noodles tasted fresh and looked well made. The burger was well seasoned and I enjoyed it a lot. There was a good serving of meat on the bun. The bao bread had good texture and the filling had really good flavor. Overall, this was solid Xian food. The flavors were on point. The food was well prepared. I would come back here again when I have a hankering for something spicy. read more

I am a huge fan of Chinese Cuisine. I have just recently learned the different types of cuisine the Chinese culture has to offer. Xian style is definitely my favorite. I tend to visit Flushing, Queens for all my Asian treats, so I was extremely happy when I came across this place here in Hartford. I got a lamb burger and the spicy beef hand pulled noodles. I really enjoyed both. The lamb could of used a little more spice, I like my food on the spicier side. The noodles were really good. I loved the texture and the consistency that they had. For some reason when the food came to me, it was not all that hot "temperature wise". That is the only thing I could really say that could be better. I can't wait to try other things on the menu like the lamb soup, and the lamb dumpling soup. They also got chicken teriyaki. Not much ambiance at this place, so don't expect much if you sit in to eat. But I frequently eat in NYC, so this is nothing new to me. The food is what is most important. read more

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I had my first experience with Xi'an cuisine in NYC from Famous Xi'an. Food was flavorful and spicy. I enjoyed the food and wanted to try the cuisine again. This is the only place in Hartford which can up a Xi'an cuisine. I thought of giving it a shot. But the food here was n and lamb burger was ok. Spicy beef noo where close to famous Xi'an. I felt the food was too sour. They will ask you how spicy you want in a scale of 1 - 10. I said 7. I should have said 10. From what I ate spicy and sour dumplingsodle was not great. I took a bottle of Chinese herbal tea can to try. On a blind test I couldn't have distinguished it from ice tea. read more

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Xian Noodle Factory knows their noodles. I've tried several of the items here including the liang pi, pork wontons, and spicy and sour lamb dumplings, but my absolute favorite, hands-down, is the spicy beef hand pulled noodles. To be precise, the hand pulled noodles are what I really love. They're always perfectly al dente and oh so thick, making for the most toothsome bite. I could have bowls and bowls of their noodles every day, with or without their chili oil. The beef and lamb I've had here in their wontons, dumplings or noodle dishes are juicy and tender. The liang pi, a cold appetizer made of glutinous rice noodles, chili oil, julienned cucumber and pieces of gluten, makes for the ideal summer treat. The pork wontons are always wrapped in a paper thin skin and served in a light, piping hot broth. The thicker, spicy and sour soup that comes with the lamb dumplings will have you reaching for water, but is delightfully acidic. A visit to Xian and you'll soon learn that no two spicy dishes are the same. Each one of their spicy dishes has a different level of acidity and heat making for a diverse eating experience no matter how many dishes you get! The only downside to dining at Xian is that you'll be eager to return almost immediately. However, because it is a family-run mom-and-pop kinda shop, their hours are very limited. They are so beloved by the locals that they will often run out of popular items as well, so if you go, plan your trip mid-week and go early (before 7PM)! read more

I was so happy to find this authentic, awesome noodle shop in a random town! I came here with a friend for dinner on the way to Vermont for skiing, and I wanted the big plate chicken but they ran out of that already. I ended up getting pork noodles and I asked for extra spicy sauce, which the lady running the shop happily gave me. It was delicious. The noodles were perfectly chewy, and the sauce was spicy and a bit sour. I loved it. My friend got lamb soup with bread, and the lamb soup was super flavorful and the bread was so chewy. He had to peel the bread himself, but that was good because he could peel it however big or small. The prices are fair too; mine came out to be $10.53 post-tax. The place is small but there's a decent amount of seating, and the lady who owns the shop is super friendly too. I was so impressed by this place; highly recommend! read more

Belt noodles baby! I tried Xian a while ago, and they are very good at what they do, If you are a noodle person I would highly recommend. They are much wider and a little thicker than I would have expected, but delicious nonetheless, I had lots of trouble with my order on Uber eats so I would try to call direct and save yourself the hassle. read more

I was on my way to Fairfield from Boston and needed to stop somewhere for lunch. I found this place on yelp and the shaved noodles were something I love but can't find a lot around east coast! I was sooooo stoked to find out it tasted authentic and amazing!!! The beef was the most tender and soft Ive ever had and noodles were perfect texture! I wish it wasn't a two hour drive for me or I would come back everyday!! read more

Xian Noodle Factory - Chinese Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

I finally ordered from this new-dle place (hehe, is that what you call a new noodle place?) It was available on Uber Eats and I was cold and hungry, and it was a match made in... the Hartford area :) I think it's actually no longer on Uber Eats, but now that I know how tasty this place is, I am willing to get into my car and drive. It's that good. Order anything on the menu. Just close your eyes and point--it will be delish. Finally great hand-pulled noodles in this area! read more

This was a very good small local eatery that offer genuine Chinese dishes. I liked the lamp burger, super tasty. Dumpling was good & the. "Yangroupaomo", "lamb soup with chewy steamed bun" for lack of an English name for the dish, was a positive surprise. This is the signature dish from Xian, China. read more

This probably the best Xi'an food all across the states. I have been to so many places here, but none of the Xi'an food restaurant could compare with this one - even the one in NYC, Xi'an Famous Food. I was born and raised in Xi'an, China, so I believe you guys could trust me on this one. Everything here is so authentic, and brings me back to the origin of this food and the home of mine. read more

Xian Noodle Factory - I was born in Xi'an, and I grew up eating this. All I wanna say is that: so authentic. Almost crying in this place - best Xi'an food ever!!! - Chinese Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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Very disappointing and expensive. Noodles and lamb dumplings were so spicy - all we tasted was pepper. Got the beef noodles - $14 entree with about 2 ounces of beef on top. Two noodle dishes and an app came to almost $50, seriously? read more

I was so excited to find another authentic chinese food place in the hartford area and it did not disappoint. We tried dumplings, big plate chicken noodles, and qishan sauce noodles. All were very flavorful and tasty. It is a small place so we will likely just get take out next time. Can't wait to try some of my other favorites like lamb soup. read more

We were warmly greeted upon our arrival. We asked for suggestions and were informed of the most popular items on the menu: teriyaki chicken with noodles and spicy beef with noodles. We also ordered fried pork buns. Oh. My. Gosh. This is one of the most delicious meals I've EVER had...SERIOUSLY! The noodles are amazing. They were firm and chewy and perfect and WOW! The spicy sauce with the beef was flavorfully spicy, but I don't have the highest tolerance for heat (yet I finished my plate). The teriyaki sauce was the perfect amount of tangy and sweet. And the pork buns? Holy moly! The bread was sweet while the pork was such a perfect savory. I can't say enough about this meal. It was absolutely delicious. You HAVE to give it a try. More importantly, everyone asked if we enjoyed it and seemed genuinely happy that we did. What a great, great place. read more

Xian Noodle Factory - Spicy Beef and Noodles. Oh my goodness! - Chinese Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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I have been wanting to try this place and with no dinner plans on a Friday night, I decided it was the perfect time to order delivery from here. I got the Spicy Sour Lamb Dumpling, Fried Dumplings, Spicy Stew Beef Hand Pulled Noodles and the pork noodles. I think I spend $50 (not including delivery fees ect) which seems like a lot, but it was definitely enough food for three people. My favorite items were the dumplings! The lamb ones were a little spicy but in some vinegar sauce. I think it was the priciest thing I ordered but the best! The fried dumplings (filled with chicken) were also excellent and I would order them again! The noodles were good. I preferred the pork ones (its ground pork) because the beef (which was stew beef) was a little weird to me. My brother commented the beef kind of reminded him of oxtail. The noodles were thick and had a dumpling outer shell consistency to me. They were good but the dumplings were the stand out to me. read more

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Five star for the food because their noodles are amazing, but star docked for the weird hours, inability to answer the phone and general strangeness of the restaurant. read more

So delicious! Had the spicy lamb noodles, lamb burger, and dumplings. The lamb was seasoned so well, brought me back to my travels in Xi'an. The sweet lady/owner/cook was there all by herself so there was a bit of a wait for our order, but so worth it. So glad they opened a brick and mortar! Legit and delish! read more

Xian Noodle Factory - Lamb burger - Chinese Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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Very underwhelming too say the least. Got teriyaki beef over noodles..they didnt secure the cover and all the liquid leaked into the bag..very annoying..i was asked if i wanted it spicy and i said yes..however no teriyaki flavor whatsoever on anything..like cooked beef with no flavor..noodles the same..very dissapointed will not be going back. read more

I am obsessed with this place. I get their lamb dumplings at least once a month, if not more. The chiangpi noodles are phenomenal and the lamb burger is so different but so delicious. read more

Noodles...gotta love noodles. Ordered take away.. spicy pork sauce and the lady wanted spicy beef hand noodles. Pork sauce was unusually..sour. but edible. Spicy beef...was described to me "like indian food"(prob. The spices)... which I liked better, oddly enough. Never know if you don't try right? This place gets a yay. Can't wait to try the dumplings, "burgers" and ...idk what else they got...soups and teriyaki chicken over rice looks nice. Not too expensive. Mmm. Located between a DD and subway on new park. read more

Xian Noodle Factory - Pork sauce - Chinese Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Never had this style of Chinese food so I don't have a comparison to base it off of, but the noodles and sauce were excellent! You can definitely tell they were made by hand. I got the veggie belt noodles and husband got the spicy beef noodle. The beef was super tender like slow cooked BBQ. The sauces for both were different than we have had before in a good way! We will be back. read more

First time trying hand-pulled noodles, so I don't know how authentic it was but I pleasantly surprised to finally find a hand-pulled noodle place in CT. The noodles are definitely different from what you are used to. They are much wider and long. We tried their spicy beef noodles, which is apparently their second most popular item. The noodles were spicy, but not overbearingly so. Verdict: the noodles were still good, but they could benefit from being a bit thinner and being cut shorter. We also got the chicken dumplings and the lamb burger which were actually quite delicious. They also had a lamb dumpling, which we found out later. But, if you want to try their food, its best to get delivery or take it go. There aren't many seating options. You'll also notice that they have very weird hours, I think its because they have a food truck. read more

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Really great homemade noodles. Great flavor all around. The spiciness was just right and the and noodles were cooked quite nicely. The focus of the place is just all on the food so don't expect any table service as the owner is busy in the back making the food! read more

Really fantastic hand pulled noodles with cumin beef. The noodles were cooked to order (which is worth the wait), are springy, and coated in a spicy chili oil with green pepper, cumin, and delightful Chinese peppercorn. The powerful flavors, emblematic if Shaanxi cuisine, were well executed. The Liangpi noodles with cucumber were sour and spicy and refreshing, a nice offset to the richness of the other dishes. Nice staff too. read more