Xi'an Foods, operated by Jason Wang and his father, David Shi, specializes in hand-pulled noodles offering flavors from Xi'an, China. It began in Flushing, Queens, catering to Asian American immigrants longing for traditional tastes. Over time, the eatery has grown to more than 15 locations across New York City, attracting a diverse clientele. The dishes are simple yet skilled in preparation, especially cold-skin and hand-pulled noodles. David Shi transitioned from working in American Chinese restaurants to fulfilling his dream of owning a restaurant, with the changing culinary landscape of Chinese cuisine in NYC influencing their venture.
Xi'an Foods began as a family venture, inspired by the flavors of Xi'an in China, and grew to become a beloved destination for hand-pulled noodles in NYC.
The restaurant is casual with simple dishes, yet the preparation, especially for cold-skin and hand-pulled noodles, can be quite complex and skillful.
Being from Xi'an, we missed our home food. My father wanted to create something personal after realizing I could manage my own path in college.
In 2005, when Xi'an Foods started, the dynamic of Chinese cuisine was changing in NYC, with new immigrants introducing diverse regional flavors.
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