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Xi'an Cuisine

4.1 755 reviews 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM 225 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, United States

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Xi'an Cuisine is a Chinese restaurant located at 225 W Cermak Rd in Chicago. It specializes in the bold flavors and diverse dishes of Shaanxi province, known for its hand-pulled noodles and rich culinary traditions. The menu features signature items such as Biang Biang Noodles, Lamb Hand Stretched Noodles with Soup, and Beef Duozi Flatbread, alongside a variety of small cold dishes and stir-fried noodles. Many dishes highlight spicy and savory profiles, including marinated wheat gluten, stir-fried lamb intestine, and pan-fried pork potstickers. The restaurant’s atmosphere is straightforward and unpretentious, focusing on delivering authentic regional Chinese cuisine in a casual setting. Xi'an Cuisine stands out as a notable local destination for those interested in exploring Northern Chinese flavors beyond the more commonly found Cantonese or Sichuan styles in the city. Its emphasis on handmade noodles and traditional recipes provides a distinctive dining experience that reflects the rich food culture of Xi’an and its surrounding areas.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Xi'an Cuisine before visiting.

Reviews for Xi'an Cuisine

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Review highlights

Based on 755 reviews

Xi'an Cuisine in Chicago’s Chinatown is praised for its authentic and flavorful Xi’an-style Chinese dishes, particularly the hand-pulled noodles, cumin lamb, and lamb skewers. Customers appreciate the cozy, mom-and-pop atmosphere that adds to the dining experience. The food is generally regarded as well-prepared and satisfying, with highlights including Biang Biang noodles and various meat dishes. Some diners note a mild spice level by default, often enhancing flavors with chili oil to suit personal preferences. While a few dishes like lamb buns and roujiamo occasionally receive comments on dryness, the overall value and authenticity maintain the brand’s positive reputation. Service is friendly, though language barriers may present minor challenges for some visitors.

Bill
Apr 12, 2026

A cozy spot serving flavorful Xi’an dishes. We tried the Biang Biang noodles, sesame noodles, and cumin lamb crepe - the Biang Biang was the clear standout with its perfectly chewy texture and rich flavor, though all dishes were really solid. The space has a warm mom-and-pop feel that adds to the charm.

Chris Eyo
Apr 08, 2026

Yummy! The cumin lamb buns are top tier and the beef/chicken skewers are quite good.

Leo Z
Mar 27, 2026

Food was good for the price. Super authentic cant get any more real than this Service was super nice, maybe a little hard if you don’t know Chinese (not sure since friends and I knew enough to communicate with the waitress). Lamb skewers 10/10 Fried dumplings: 10/10 The lamb buns were good a bit dry but good. The lamb soup noodles were decent, a bit lacking of flavor so I added a ton of chili oil. The dandanmien was really really good though!

Travis Truong
Mar 20, 2026

The lamb skewer was delicious, and so was the hand-stretched noodles with beef in hot & sour sauce. The marinated pork roujiamo was also yummy but the meat was a little dry. On the bright side, the chili oil was a good compliment to the meal and the food got out relatively fast after ordering. Overall, it's an another hole-in-a-wall restaurant in Chinatown that serves food other than the usual Cantonese food like many other places in the area.

mona
Feb 28, 2026

I went to Xi’an Cuisine over the weekend and had their Cumin Lamb Flatbread sandwich. It was delicious and the meat was well-prepared, not underdone nor dry/overcooked. The spice level of the sandwich wasn’t as high as I wanted, so I added chili oil on my own to make it a bit spicier (to suit my own tastes). However, if you’re not a fan of spice then the regular version was mild (to me, anyway). The restaurant itself is small but very clean and organized. The food service was fast and the staff was very kind. Their milk bubble tea was also very delicious. Sometimes, bubble tea shops add a lot of sugar to mask the poor taste of their drinks. That wasn’t the case here. The bubble tea here was delicious but not so sweet that it gave me a headache. It also went well with the spice of my Cumin Lamb Flatbread. Overall, I had a good experience. If you are craving Chinese food with a kick, this is a good place to try.

Elizabeth Nguyen
Feb 18, 2026

I got one of their hand stretched noodles for hot and sour sauce bc they were out of their more popular noodle dish but the noodle itself was so fresh and delicious. I did ask for less spice thinking it would be too spicy but I regret that bc the dish was lacking flavor so I have to add a lot of chili oil, making it a bit too oily, but still tasty regardless. I tried their spicy cucumber salad, it was alright. Their lamb skewers were good. I did not really like their dumplings as much. Overall still a great place to eat! The fresh noodles are worth it. Oh and the price is really good for the amount of food!

Tiffany Martin
Jan 14, 2026

I have no idea what we ordered, but everything was delicious. The lamb sandwich type thing and the noodles were my favorite! The server was very nice and offered me a fork and other items since I was struggling a bit with chopsticks. I kept using the chopsticks though.

Samir Muhammad
Dec 27, 2025

My friend put me on to this place and he definitely did not miss on this. Very chill vibe inside with one server in the restaurant who was very nice so shoutout to her! The three of us ordered a flatbread (I believe that is what the english translation was on the menu but correct me if I’m wrong!), one pork, one lamb, and marinated beef. I personally don’t eat pork so I can’t rate that one but the lamb was very tender and diced up with a nice mix of flavor and salt. Unfortunately, the beef was kind of cold but it was still tender and I could taste the flavor! $20 for 3 very filling flatbreads though… you can’t go wrong. Each were about $6 so I’m very satisfied with my visit and would go again!

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Address
225 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
Price range
$10–20
Category
Chinese restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Sunday 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM

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