Shan Xi Magic Kitchen

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yuzhu sunvia Google

29 days ago

I was so happy to find such authentic Xi’an food in San Diego. We ordered the liangpi (cold noodles), lamb offal soup, and the roujiamo, and everything was delicious. The liangpi was perfectly refreshing and flavorful, the roujiamo was crispy on the outside and juicy inside, and the lamb soup was rich, comforting, and not gamey at all. It really reminded me of the street food in Xi’an. The portions were generous and the food came out hot and fresh. If you’re craving real northern Chinese flavors, this place is definitely worth a visit. We will absolutely come back again.

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Sophia Louisevia Google

about 2 months ago

Was craving some authentic and delicious Chinese food and this place never disappoints. The hand pulled noodles are insane and the dumplings 🥟 are so good too. Portions are big and service is fast! Give this place a try if you haven’t!!!

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Rosita Changvia Google

2 months ago

We waited about 20 minutes for both the seats and the food. The noodle soup was good, and the spicy cumin lamb burger was really spicy. The hand-pulled noodles with cumin beef were pretty oily, and the noodles themselves were a bit disappointing—kind of hard and didn’t seem properly rested.

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Justin Fanvia Google

2 months ago

Crispy Stewed Pork Burger: 4.5/5 Crispy and moist pork. I wish the pork was a little less greasy, but other than that it’s very good. The bread is very similar to a paratha with more structure and no butter. Hand Pulled Noodle with Cumin Beef: 6/5 My absolute favorite. Crispy veggies with delicious cumin beef. It’s a flavor I only associate with Chinese food and it’s intensely savory. I’m usually great at describing how things taste, but this one I’m a bit at a loss for. A must try for sure. Spicy Hot Oil Stewed Pork Hand Made Noodle: 4.5/5 During the height of the hype, an easy 5/5 but eh, a good noodle can only take you so far. I think it sounds dumb to say these taste too oily, but there’s a difference between chili oil and lard and I felt like the meat just sort of overpowered it all. A must try once, but I can skip it next time. The flavors are balanced and yummy though, the noodles unmatched. Ambiance: Casual and, Chinese? I’m not sure how else to say it, but it has that energy. I saw some people treat a little more fancy though, so why not. Service: You order online, but the service was very pleasant for a Chinese restaurant. Parking: Super busy plaza during peak times, say a quick prayer before going.

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regis kwongvia Google

3 months ago

A great find from my son! This place serves some seriously authentic Shan Xi noodles — the kind you usually only get back in China. The food was amazing, especially the spicy biang biang noodles — chewy hand-ripped noodles tossed in a perfectly balanced spicy sauce that hits all the right notes. That’s the dish I’d come back for again and again. Service was great, and the food came out fast. You order right from your phone, which makes it easy. Parking can be a bit tricky, but once you taste those noodles, you’ll forget all about it. Definitely a fantastic place for noodle lovers!