Ordered the lamb flatbread which was ok but not true xian taste very ordinary flavors.Two spicy lamb skewers were room temp when we got it while waiting in store. Hardly any taste.
I ordered the hot and sour with noodles and tea egg and it was absolutely the best soup and noodles I have ever had. The tea egg was so tasty and fresh. Super fresh tender meat, yummy veg and savory spicy broth. The noodles are thick and big and fun to eat. Usually I go to Cambridge for my noodle fill but this is definitely my new go-to spot. Loved it!
This place is amazing!!! Amazing fresh noodles and dumplings, delicious food, generous portions. A must order from or visit if you live in the area.
Honestly I thought it was okay.. The spiciest level isn’t spicy so it’s totally okay to try out. I hope in the future they can add more spice levels! I got the cumin lamb hand pulled noodles and the hot and sour dumpling soup, and I think the pork with the hand pulled noodles would’ve been a better choice than the lamb. The saltiness of the pork helps with the greasiness of the noodles (which were thick and amazing). I think it also helps the flavor as well because the noodles on its own was a bit bland. The lamb didn’t really do much for me, and The dumplings were alright. However, the owner was super sweet and helpful! They have different methods of payment for cash and card users. Quick service too. Of course, everyone has different tastes! But I believe with small flavor improvements this could’ve been spot on. xx
Noodles are chewy and very garlicky. Pork Flatbread was juicy and greasy. No frills, but craveable
This place has amazing food! I'm obsessed with The Hot and Sour Dumpling soup!!! So yummy and you can tell the ingredients are super fresh! I love the crunch from the veggies and the spice factor is perfect!!! I will continue to order from here all the time!
This far east, it’s hard to find Xi’an food that is THIS authentic. I mean, it’s almost literally from the other side of the world.The cumin lamb is true to its name - spiced perfectly and grilled to perfection. I also ordered the hand-pulled noodles and lamb flatbread sandwiches. The hand-pulled noodles were pretty good, but not amazing. Gene’s is currently only open for take-out, so perhaps they’ll be better when eaten freshly out of the kitchen. It could’ve done without the shredded vegetables on top - the textural contrast doesn’t quite work with the bouncy wide noodles in my opinion.The lamb flatbread sandwich was excellent. Really juicy, lamby, and filling. It was enough to last me the entire day. What a bang for your buck.
I celebrated my nomination last night in this excellent restaurant. I am glad to say that we passed a terrific evening and the restaurant was no doubt one of the reasons for that successful gathering. The team collaborated in a splendid way, the food was appetizing and my buddies were extremely pleased. We shall absolutely return for more joyful events. Thank you very much.
What can you say I gave it 5 stars for a reason.
Thise place can be hectic at times but it's absolutely worth the wait. Traditionally prepared Chinese soups that amaze the taste buds. Lamb sandwiches are delicious and don't forget bout the lamb skewers....tasty. Hidden gem