A well-known culinary institution in New York City, Xi a Famous Foods is praised for introducing the strong and distinctive flavors of Xian, China, to the American palate. Montgomery County (Rockville) is a possible location for the well-known restaurant, which has been recommended by celebrities including the late Anthony Bourdain, according to a Washingtonian story.
According to the Washingtonian report, the popular northern Chinese restaurant made a secret debut in Alexandria recently, opening a takeout-only branch at Four Mile Food Co., a ghost kitchen. The restaurant also intends to open a typical brick-and-mortar location in the Washington, DC, area, and is looking into prospects in Arlington and Rockville.
David Shi and his son Jason Wang opened a modest basement food stand in Flushing, Queens, in 2005. Since then, it has expanded into a well-liked franchise with a devoted fan base and a great deal of praise, including recommendations from famous chefs like Bourdain. With a strong focus on wheat-based meals, the family-run business is praised for its dedication to traditional Shaanxi cuisine, a type of regional Chinese cuisine distinguished by its fiery, sour, and fragrantly spicy (xiang la) flavor.
Xi a Famous Foods’ menu offers a small yet powerful assortment of dishes that have gained notoriety in the New York culinary community. Their most well-known dishes are hand-ripped noodles, especially the Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles, which feature soft, cumin-spiced lamb and broad, chewy biang-biang noodles covered in a rich, savory sauce.
The Liang Pi Cold-Skin Noodles, a cool and zesty dish of chilled wheat flour noodles topped with seitan, cucumber, and bean sprouts and served with a special vinegar and soy sauce, is another highlight. Their burgers, such the Stewed Pork Burger and the Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger, are also very well-liked. They are served on crispy, homemade flatbreads. Their special chile oil, which is created with more than 30 components, is the key to their unique flavor and gives their meals a rich, fragrant spiciness.
