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[Takeout & Delivery ONLY] Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃@PICNIC | Times SquareB-
245 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
· Chinese restaurant, Chinese noodle restaurant
· Theater District
Bold, spicy Shaanxi noodles and burgers for takeout only, but long waits and ghost-kitchen confusion hurt the experience—go if you want the flavors, not the service.
The verdict
Xi'an Famous Foods delivers strong food quality with authentic spicy cumin lamb noodles and liang pi that justify the brand's reputation, but inconsistent execution and significant service delays undermine the experience. The ghost-kitchen model with no seating and frequent 30-50 minute waits—despite shorter estimates—makes this a convenient but operationally frustrating Times Square option; purists should seek full-service branches for tighter execution.
One caveat: Wait times frequently exceed estimates by 20-40 minutes, especially at peak
What to order
- Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles
- Liang Pi (Cold-Skin Noodles)
- Beef Muscle Hand-Ripped Noodles
What diners say
- Chewy biang-biang noodles with bold spice
- Refreshing, bouncy liang pi
- Reliable Shaanxi flavor profile across the chain
Opening Hours
Monday11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:30
Tuesday11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:30
Wednesday11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:30
Thursday11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:30
Friday11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:30
Saturday11:00–20:30
Sunday11:00–20:30
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