I needed somewhere to sit for a spell, escape the ungodly Texas heat, and grab something to eat while my vehicle was charging. Xian Noodles seemed to be calling my name, or, more accurately, responding to the increasingly loud growling coming from my stomach. Walking in, my first thought was that this reminded me of some of the little dive restaurants I've seen in movies out of Japan and Hong Kong: places where the surroundings might make one question the decision for about thirty seconds, right up until the food arrives and suddenly none of it matters. The sushi bar sits immediately to the right, while a wall partially hides the small dining room beyond it. There's no delicate way to put this, the place isn't much to look at. Think 1970s-style wood paneling, scuffed floors, aging booths, and décor that appears to have stopped caring about trends several decades ago. And strangely enough, I kind of liked it. The woman who showed me to my booth was also my server, and I ordered fairly quickly. I even got to choose my own noodles, which is where my judgment began to fail me. Mistake number one: I apparently selected the largest noodles known to mankind, massive, pappardelle-like ribbons that looked less like noodles and more like delicious strips of pasta upholstery. Mistake number two: I neglected to ask about the heat level. It was spicy. Very spicy!! The kind of heat where you keep eating because it tastes fantastic even as your forehead begins negotiating terms of surrender. But the food was genuinely delicious. Rich, flavorful, spicy, and far better than the surroundings had any right to suggest. My only real battle was trying to wrangle those enormous noodles with chopsticks. After several increasingly unsuccessful attempts, and realizing I was probably providing entertainment for anyone watching, I swallowed my pride and embarrassingly asked for a fork and knife. That contrast is really what makes Xian Noodles memorable. I've eaten at little hole-in-the-wall places where the floors were worn, the furniture had seen better decades, and absolutely nobody cared because the kitchen was turning out food worthy of a five-star restaurant. Xian has a little of that same spirit. In fact, rather than trying to make the place polished or fancy, I think they should lean all the way into it: embrace the "dive" aesthetic and give the dining room the energy of a tucked-away Hong Kong noodle shop or a Tokyo street-food stall. Because when the food is this good, nobody should care about the paneling. read more

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This place was surprisingly good! I went in not expecting much but it was a lot more delicious than I prepared for. The sushi is good, normal sushi. Yummy rolls, good raw salmon, nice hot sides, and good appetizers. The spicy chili wontons were definitely a big hit with my group, it was very spicy with the szechuan numbing!!! We ordered it more than 4 times ... One big thing that left a lasting impression on me were the noodles. I believe we just ordered some regular stir fried noodles and did not expect it to be so delicious!!!! You know when you eat noodles and you immediately know that they are made fresh in-house? That was my first impression. They have a small window peering into the kitchen and I saw a chef hand-pulling noodles, so everything just made sense to me Absolutely delicious - the noodles are chewy and hold sauce so well. Lastly, the service was good! Our server was very nice and the young lady was very kind to us. All good at this location, please check it out!! read more

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I absolutely love this place especially during the weekdays and lunch time for their AYCE! The AYCE is extensive and the menu caters to everyone's taste buds. The fish and noodles are fresh and for that price you can't beat it! The AYCE is only during lunch time so that's probably it isn't known on IG but it's one of Austin's best kept secrets. The servers are very nice and the restaurant is very casual so nice for lunch dates and quick eats! read more

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I hate to write a bad review but this needs to be said. I ate AYCE at Xian for the first (and last) time this weekend. Everything was going well at first, until a young woman behind us threw up chunky vomit all over the ground and her table. My fiancé watched her throw up the first time, I only heard it and then saw the evidence all over the seat and the ground. Then I looked over at her and watched her throw up all over their table. Now, obviously it is not the restaurant's fault that this person threw up everywhere. However, they did not make a real effort to clean it up. The staff used paper napkins and tiny squares of washcloths to push the chunky vomit into a trash bag under their table, but did not disinfect the ground, seat, or table. We were gagging due to the smell of the vomit. I had to hold a handful of ginger to my nose to mask the vomit smell. Luckily we were at the end of our meal, but I had to request that they put a towel onto the ground that we could step on to avoid walking through vomit chunks and bringing that into our car and home on the bottoms of our shoes. I would expect a restaurant to train their employees on food safety and cleanliness standards. I don't expect them to kick everyone out and deep clean the restaurant, but a mop and some disinfectant is the bare minimum. We will never come back here just based on the lack of cleanliness. We won't even be ordering takeout because if that's how they treat the seating area, what are the cleanliness standards in the kitchen? So incredibly disappointing and frankly disgusting. read more

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Delicious sushi that is also affordable. Love the Rock n Roll and order it practically every time.

I hadn't been to Xian for a few years and I must say that I was a bit disappointed. It was once my cozy little spot to enjoy a Bento Box. I ordered the Tempura Shrimp. Tempura batter is typically lite and airy but the batter was dark and hard which was a real turn off. Now, I haven't given up on them as there are a few items of interest on menu that I was eyeballing that I will return to check out read more

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I came in for dinner, and the restaurant was nearly empty, but there was a full counter of to go orders waiting to be picked up. It seems like this establishment thrives on orders from delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash. The server sat us at a booth and asked if we were ready to order, but we still needed to look at the menu to decide. I ordered a bento box and everything was tasted good, but there was nothing to write home about. My boyfriend got a beef noodle soup, and felt that the flavor was lacking. This establishment is decent if you need your quick fix of take out Asian food, but I would not recommend it for date night. read more

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The hand pulled noodles are really yummy! I got the red braised beef soup - the portion was good and the beef was tender. When you enter the establishment, it looks kinda messy in the front like a local Chinese restaurant. But it's actually a chain so that threw me off a bit. You order at the table and pay up front. I only saw Hispanic workers, no Asian ones. I would come here for the food and the price, not so much for the experience. It's definitely on my list to come back for happy hour (until 7). read more

Xian Sushi and Noodle - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

all day happy hours on weekends and generous portions. the hand pulled noodles were hearty and comforting, but i found the broth to be a little bland and the beef too tough and dry. my friends ordered the tonkotsu, dan dan noodle, and xian noodle and also felt that the taste was a little off. the menu has decent variety, but the food is just okay. read more

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I ordered the Fried Rice Entree with no egg to make it vegan, and it was tasty! All day happy hour on the weekends, too. The decor is unassuming and is definitely a more casual vibe. read more

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I usually go to the location at the domain but I stopped here since I was in the area. I didn't realize they offered a different menu. They don't offer a lunch menu and that was disappointing as the other location does and it's great! I had the hand pulled noodles with chicken and veggies, it was fine. Nothing great. The service here was not good at all. My server disappeared and I had to flag someone down to get my check. Yes, they were busy because it was lunch, but it was frustrating. I'll go to the other location in the future. read more

The food was just OK! Portions were small for the price and not as flavorful as most authentic Chinese restaurants. I would not recommend.

We had 3 excellent appetizers- Rock Shrimp, pickled cucumber, and veggie spring rolls. Unfortunately the entrees didn't live up to the appetizers. Japanese curry and veggie dry noodles. Very blah. Service however was very good and quick. read more

I was quite surprised to find a hand pulled noodle place in Mueller but it was a happy surprise. I brought my dad here, the noodle aficionado and he also just got back from China, and he even claimed that the Beef Hand-pulled Noodles were pretty decent. He noted they were missing the daikon radish, but the flavor and noodle were pretty good. I tried the sushi - also not bad. I got the Rock n' Roll, it was very filling. The combo of the roll was a nice balance of texture, I felt like it was missing a kick though. The service here was also good. Although we were confused because there was a qr code at each table to order from so that's how we ordered but later the waiter came by asking to take our order. Confusing. But anyways, good find! read more

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My partner and I go out to eat here at least once a week and we LOVE our favorite waitress Vi!!! She's awesome! We love the $6 happy hour sushi rolls, especially the spicy tuna omg!!! The chicken karage is delicious, as is the chicken soup!!! read more

This place is great if you want sushi without breaking the bank. Is it excellent quality? No. Will I return for happy hour anyway? Yes. Skip the spicy tuna/yellow tail rolls. They're a let down. We had the lobster dumplings which were tasty. The friend rice was also good. The prices remind me of the early 2000s and I'm here for it. read more

Xian Sushi and Noodle - Spicy Lobster Dumplings - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had food from Xian for a work event where we got catering. I ordered a "little noodle" bowl since I knew I wouldn't be very hungry, and got a side of scallops. The noodles were packaged nicely, with the sauce separate so the noodles didn't get soggy. They tasted ok; I would equate it to a "nicer than Panda Express" bowl of noodles -- pretty good, but I've had better. The sashimi scallops unfortunately were pretty "fishy" in the aftertaste; I ended up mixing them into the noodles to dilute the taste and eat them that way. I didn't eat in person so can't comment on service or ambiance, but overall based on the food experience I had i wouldn't seek it out again. Nonetheless, I was full after eating everything and there was a good variety between all the stuff folks got, so maybe I would have liked some other menu items more. read more

We came on a Friday evening around 8 PM--wasn't super busy. The space is smaller, but my party of five still sat comfortably. Would love to have given this restaurant five stars, however the service here was not very good. We were seated very quickly, but our table was not approached for almost ten minutes. Aside from our food being brought to us, we did not receive any attention whatsoever by a server--no one to ask us how we were enjoying our meal, no one to pick up our empty dishes to clear out the table, etc. it was very disappointing. The plus side was the food was wonderful. I had an Alaska Roll and the Tonkatsu Ramen. I loved both of my dishes. They tasted fresh, the pork in my ramen was so tender and the broth was so flavorful. I highly recommend it. The restaurant's all-day Happy Hour items are great--there are a variety of different sushi rolls listed at a very cheap price. Would definitely be back for the food, and hopefully those serving will be more attentive during the meal rather than just when we're getting ready to cash out. read more

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This place is perfect for a quick, casual bite and offers fantastic deals. Even though it's always busy, we never have to wait for a table. The service is very efficient, and I love the excellent deals they offer! The sushi is fresh and delicious, and my partner can't get enough of the house-made noodles. read more

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To go order. Nice atmosphere. Kind staff. Great music. Dan dan noodle...I ordered was good but I thought it was a hot dish. Lobster dumplings were amazing. It's my first time having them ever due to the fact that I cant find them in my state. Full of lobster and flavor. Soup dumplings were yummy. My kid ordered shrimp fried rice and he enjoyed it. I didn't eat any but too many carrots for me...again in Chicago we only get carrots in rice when you go to fast food spots like panda express but not restaurants. I would return again especially for dumplings. read more

The sushi isn't very flavorful and lacks any big taste. I've gotten food twice and just think it's average. read more

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I've tried this restaurant twice and I'm just not wild about it. My wide noodle in a dish a tried all stuck together and the sushi I ordered to go looked very unappetizing. (Presentation is everything to me). On the positive side the atmosphere is cozy and the servers are kind. Sorry this place is not for me. read more

I got the bento box. The bento box came with rocky shrimp and a spicy salmon roll and 3 pieces of shumai. It also came with a little salad and some miso soup. I ordered it to go so maybe it didn't hold up but the rocky shrimps were kind of soggy and the spicy salmon wasn't spicy at all. Over all it was mediocre. The pork buns were decent! Nice piece of pork belly in there with a peanut sauce. read more

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Great happy hour and great service! We have been looking for a little neighborhood sushi restaurant and this is definitely the place

Best hand pull noodles in town. The location on 51st seems to be better. Open one in Westlake area or downtown please.

This is one of our favorite spots in Austin. The service, food, and vibes are top notch! The icing on the cake is the affordable menu options. True gem in the Mueller area! read more

We tried Xian sushi and were decently impressed! The prices are great and service is pretty quick. They have a great happy hour deal all day Monday-Friday which is awesome!! Spicy tuna roll for $5.50 is better than H-E-B prices and much fresher. I thought their sushi pie was really good and unique. I didn't love their specialty rolls but I did appreciate the spicy tuna roll and thought it was so good. We kinda went outside our comfort zone with the spicy potato and wontons but I'm excited to go back and try new things. Also very much gonna keep this place in mind for takeout sushi :) read more

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Disappointing experience for take-out. There were 2 vegetarian sushi options but both were dry. The "vermicelli" noodles is nothing like vermicelli - it's regular wheat noodles. There were hardly any vegetables and the tofu was rubber. read more

Xian Sushi and Noodle - Vermicelli noodles are not actually vermicelli - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was in the mood for some noodles and dumplings and decided to give Xian a try. I tried their other location at The Domain and was not impressed but heard there's a different menu here and decided to give it a try! Xian Sushi and Noodle is located in a strip mall plaza and easy to find. The area looks nice and well maintained until you walk into the restaurant. It's immediately apparent that presentation and decor is not their thing. Half opened boxes of soda, random supplies, and ingredients all stuffed and tucked wherever they can find a space. The place has a hole in the wall feel and looks feels much like an very old outdated american diner space. The food tasted very much like the presentation of their decor. Not much thought put into their dishes and felt like just a bunch of ingredients thrown together without much passion in their cooking. What I ordered: Work Fried Green Beans - This appetizer dish was very good. It came out first and I got excited and looked forward for other dishes to follow. It had the right amount of flavor and crunch to it. It came with lots of sauce but not too salty and tastes fresh. Spicy Chili Wontons - When this dish was brought out, it looked delicious! It was nice and piping hot and the wonton was drenched in the famous chili oil with peanut and cilantro. But sadly the taste was entirely different story. This.....concoction tasted more like an oversized shumai. It's definitely a dramatic deviation from what a spicy chili wonton usually tastes like. The texture of the meat tasted more like a chewy meatball... it definitely wasn't soft as expected. The chili oil was not at all spicy and the sauce is overly tangy which overpowered everything on the plate. Red Braised Beef Noodle Soup - I ordered this with what they call "fettuccine noodles" which is basically the flat wavy kind that is often paired with this famous dish elsewhere. This is served with rich broth, baby bok choy, potato, carrot, pickled vegetables & cilantro. Right off the bat, I noticed the soup was not that hot. It was almost lukewarm and that wasn't a great start. Because the soup was lukewarm, the bok choy was wayyy undercooked and the unnecessary crunch was almost annoying to eat with. The noodles were starchy tasting and didn't have that bounce you'd expect with this famous dish. There were small pieces of beef that was quite tender, but the main one attached to the bone was just super hard and chewy and took an effort for me to swallow. The service however, is fantastic! They were very quick and attentive and even gave me a scissor to cut the noodles when I ask for another bowl to share. There are a lot of options on the menu that I want to try but I'm not coming back. There have been a few noodle and dumpling houses that popped up in the Austin area and their food is authentic and amazing. The landscape for Chinese food in Austin is changing and I'm excited to try the ones that put passion in their work and food! read more

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If you've been around Austin, you'll see Xian has multiple franchises scattered throughout. Xian has been on my list for some time. Since I was craving some dim sum, I decided to finally give Xian a try. Like most restaurants since covid, staffing is in shortage. The hostess/waitress will seat you and from there, you can either order traditionally through the waiter, or by scanning the QR code provided at your table. I tried the Shu Mai, Spicy Lobster Dumplings, and Spicy Chili Wontons for my appetizers. The Shu Mai came in a pack of 6 miniature pale dumplings (essentially), and tasted nothing like the classic Shu Mai. As for the Spicy Lobster Dumplings, these were actually stuffed fried wontons topped with sliced jalapeño, fish eggs, and spicy mayo on a bed of guacamole. Edible, but nothing spectacular. Lastly, the Spicy Chili Wontons. The wontons came out looking incredibly promising, but were bland. Something is missing. As to what it is, you'll have to decide that yourself. For my lunch, I decided to order my next favorite thing, the Sushi Lunch, which comes with 5 pieces of assorted sushi, a basic roll of your choice, and either a Miso Soup or Salad. Unfortunately, I just was not impressed. read more

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Right when I walked into Xian, I immediately thought the restaurant was a 3 seat place because I didn't notice the short hallway that led to the rest of the restaurant, which was a relief :sweat: We got seated and got menus pretty quickly. My date and I were chatting so we didn't figure out what we wanted for probably 10 minutes. Our waitress checked up on us probably 3-4 times. We ordered the rocky shrimp, spicy tuna roll, yuzu tobiko, and eel sushi. They were all pretty good! The total bill was very wallet-friendly, love the fact that it's basically happy hour all night. The fried wontons under the rocky shrimp was kind of random, but the shrimp was very tasty with that spicy mayo-ish sauce and the sesame. While I do appreciate when a place gives (or offers to give) the check soon after eating, we were still eating the rocky shrimp when they gave us our check and they took my date's chopsticks. I didn't think the restaurant was packed, so I'm not sure why it felt like they were rushing service. Personally, I felt it wasn't a great service experience for a date. I understand there's a balance between checking in too much or too little, but service at Xian leans a tad too close to 'too much'. You'll see me again because the food is actually pretty good, without paying Uchiko prices for sushi, and I'm looking forward to the noodle dishes. Come for the happy hour, leave because you got the check early and they took your chopsticks :x read more

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I made the mistake of ordering the Thom Yam soup on one of my first visits here, and it was so good that I have tried very few of the other delicious/looking things on the menu. My favorite is a spicy, coconut-based soup, with bean sprouts, strips of red bell pepper, onion, chunks of white meat chicken, and your choice of house-made noodles. My favorite type are called "triangle." The fried Spring Roll appetizer is small but tasty. The Sushi & Sashimi lunch is excellent, according to my lunch companion. All in all, a great place for noodles and sushi. Fast friendly service, too. read more

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I loved the Domain location, and this one is closer so of course I had to try it out. The food is so good and service is friendly enough. Unlike at the Domain location, you can't pick your Noodle type, flavoring, and protein. The Dan Dan Noodles here come with beef so I have to skip it. According to my husband, they're still delicious. While that's disappointing, the stir fry noodles with tofu absolutely come through. Stop by here before popping into the nearby HEB. The parking lot can get really crowded so be careful. The vegetable friend rice is solid. I plan on coming in to order lunch sometime soon. read more

Happy Hour prices after 5pm mon-Friday all day Saturday and Sunday...you can't beat the prices. It has a very welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen is open fresh ingredients and fresh sushi read more

Love it here! Love love love the late night happy hour and love the food! Staff is also super nice as well! read more

Xian Sushi and Noodle - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was good. I loved the shrimp dumplings. The xian noodles came with pork and you can choose your noodle style (triangle). The texture was interesting and filling. The service was quick and the restaurant is casual. Definitely worth checking out if you live/work in the area. read more

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Service was amazing, but food was honestly only average. We ordered the spicy salmon roll- which was good! However, the noodle dishes didn't meet my expectations. We were excited to get hand-pulled noodles and ordered the Xian and Dan Dan noodles. Texture wise, they were amazing- the right amount of chewiness and catches the sauce really well, but the sauce and flavoring was a bit off for us. Overall, it was still a good experience. read more

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This used to be my all-time favorite noodle spot. I haven't been in a few years and returning was a huge mistake. The noodles no longer look fresh and tasted like cleaning chemicals. The beef looked bizarre, as if it was bloody and coagulated and then frozen. The crab puffs used to be delightful but the "crab" has been massively downgraded. To top it off, the place was really dirty and dank and the staff were rude. read more

Really excellent atmosphere. The noodles are delicious, and the staff is really really nice. The sushi is fresh and juicy

This place is exactly what I need from a Chinese restaurant. Love the food and service. Will definitely come back again. I came on a Saturday evening. Got seated immediately, with menus and waters. We ordered the Red Braised Beef Noodle Soup and the Dan Dan Noodles. Both were delicious. The noodles are hand made. You can even see the chef in the back pulling the noodles himself. The noodle texture was good and consistent throughout. The one thing that could've been improved with the beef noodle soup is that the meat was a but tough. If I had to guess, it's because after it's done cooking, it stays in the broth until serving. Perhaps a better method is to remove the meat, and keep it in a warm, but not hot broth on the side. Add it to the soup when it's time to serve. The interior is kept clean. There are plenty of tables. This is a pretty solid option if you're craving Chinese noodles. read more

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