Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Upper East Side 78th&2nd
Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Choose this Upper East Side branch for a fast, casual Xi'an-style meal when value and convenience matter more than service or ambiance. It is strongest for solo diners and pairs who want focused noodles or street-food-style dishes, and weaker for groups, dates, or special occasions.
About Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Upper East Side 78th&2nd
Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Upper East Side 78th&2nd is a New York City venue with a casual dress code and daily hours from 11 AM to 9 PM. Plan it as a casual option, and contact the venue directly if you need details on service style, menu, pricing, seating, dietary accommodations, or awards before you go.
Use the basics simply: it is open the same hours every day, and casual clothing is appropriate. If your decision depends on a particular dish, ordering format, delivery or takeout availability, accessibility, group capacity, or allergy handling, check directly before visiting.
Choose this when the basics fit your plan
The clearest planning advantages are direct hours and a casual dress code. For diners comparing options in New York City, that makes this a low-formality choice when the timing works and no special-occasion requirements are driving the decision.
Keep the decision practical. Do not build a plan around assumptions about the food, room, pace, or amenities.
Who should choose another venue
Consider another venue if you need more detail before committing. Diners comparing options might also look at Ikyu Sushi II, Momokawa, or Kizuna, depending on what is available and what kind of setting they want. Afghan Kebab House and Supperclub @ Le Petit Parisien are also names to consider if they better match the occasion.
The verdict: Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Upper East Side 78th&2nd is easiest to plan around for casual dress and daily 11 AM–9 PM hours. For anything more specific, contact the venue directly before choosing it over another New York City venue.
Planning details
- Location
- 328 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
- Website
- xianfoods.com
- Phone
- +1 212 786 2068
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Xi'an Famous Foods on the Upper East Side reads like a pocket of Shaanxi night-market energy transplanted into a neighborhood better known for white-tablecloth bistros. The operation foregrounds a family-run counter model and the directness of street food: bold cumin and chili flavors, hand-pulled noodles, and straightforward preparation rather than fine-dining gloss. The atmosphere is casual and efficient, shaped by a repeat clientele that treats the menu as reliable daily currency. The location’s contrast with nearby upscale restaurants is part of its character, making it feel like an authentic, unvarnished expression of northwestern Chinese noodle culture.
Best For
This location is best for everyday, no-frills meals—quick lunches, casual dinners, and solo visits where the counter-service format helps you get straight to the food. Regulars are a common sight; the menu’s repeating, dependable dishes encourage weekly returns rather than one-off splurges. It’s not positioned as a destination for special occasions or celebratory, white-tablecloth evenings, but it is well suited to anyone seeking high-impact flavors and traditional Shaanxi noodle formats in an unfussy neighborhood setting.
Ordering Tips
Order at the counter and lean into the cuisine’s hallmark flavors: expect cumin, dried chiles, Sichuan peppercorn, and black vinegar across the menu. Start with signature items such as the Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles to experience the region’s lamb-forward profile, try the Liang Pi cold-skin noodles for a cool, textural contrast, and sample the Stewed Pork Burger for a handheld take on the same spice architecture. Portions and presentation follow a street-food logic—direct, bold, and focused on technique rather than embellishment.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bustling counter-service spot with a casual, trendy atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles
- Liang Pi Cold-Skin Noodles
- Stewed Pork Burger
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 328 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ikyu Sushi II, Notable alternative
- Momokawa, Notable alternative
- Kizuna, Notable alternative
- Afghan Kebab House, Notable alternative
- Supperclub @ Le Petit Parisien, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares
For value and ease, Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Upper East Side 78th&2nd is the low-friction choice in this set. It is better suited to a quick solo meal or casual pair than Momokawa, Ikyu Sushi II, or Kizuna, which make more sense when the diner specifically wants sushi and a more composed sit-down experience.
Afghan Kebab House is the closer cross-shop for comfort food and casual pacing. Pick Afghan Kebab House when grilled meats and a fuller meal structure sound better; pick this venue when the priority is Xi'an-style noodles, spice, and a faster in-and-out meal.
Supperclub @ Le Petit Parisien is the better call for a planned evening or a room with more occasion energy. This venue wins on convenience and quick value, while Supperclub @ Le Petit Parisien is the stronger fit when ambiance matters more than speed.
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Compare Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Upper East Side 78th&2nd
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Upper East Side 78th&2nd | New York City | No published awards |
| Ikyu Sushi II | New York City | No published awards |
| Momokawa | New York City | No published awards |
| Kizuna | New York City | 2026 Tabelog Bronze · #188Tabelog 100 - Sushi - WEST - 2025 · #792025 Tabelog Silver |
| Afghan Kebab House | New York City | No published awards |
| Supperclub @ Le Petit Parisien | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Upper East Side 78th&2nd?
Wear casual clothing. The dress code for this New York City venue is casual.
What should I order at Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Upper East Side 78th&2nd?
Can Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Upper East Side 78th&2nd accommodate groups?
The venue is open 11 AM–9 PM every day. Larger parties should contact the venue directly before planning around it.
Is Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Upper East Side 78th&2nd good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual. If you need a more defined occasion setting, compare other venues such as Supperclub @ Le Petit Parisien before deciding.
