Welcome to Xi'an Street Food, a trusted Chinese Restaurant in Ithaca, NY, where great food and warm service come together. Rated 4.70 out of 5 from 301 reviews, we’re known for great service and quality and a welcoming atmosphere for every guest.
If you’re looking for a flavorful Chinese Restaurant in Ithaca, NY, Xi'an Street Food is a top choice. With a 4.70-star rating from 301 reviews, guests enjoy great service and quality and the convenience of accessible facilities.
At Xi'an Street Food, our Chinese Restaurant in Ithaca, NY brings people together over fresh, satisfying meals. Backed by a 4.70 rating and 301 reviews, we’re proud to offer great service and quality in a space that’s easy to enjoy with accessible facilities.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Xi'an Street Food
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
(vegan 素）
(vegan 素） Horn Pepper, red onion, celery, cucumber, peanut, cilantro, sweet pepper and house vinegar sauce. Contain: Peanut
Shredded Sous Vide Chicken Breast mix with cucumber, carrot, red onion, cilantro, scallion, garlic with red chili oil and homemade vinaigrette soy dressing.
Sliced of Beef Shank mix with cucumber, carrot, red onion, cilantro, scallion, garlic with red chili oil and homemade vinaigrette soy dressing.
Crispy, golden-brown chicken pieces seasoned with scallions, served in a set of six. Accompanied by a wedge of lemon and fresh lettuce.
Daily House-made steamed cold wheat our noodles, bean sprouts, cucumber, cilantro, and spongy cubes of seitan, perfect for soaking up our signature soy sauce, sesame & peanut paste and vinegar dressings. Chili oil recommended. Contain: Peanut
Ancient street food from Xian. Homemade Crispy flatbread made daily, House-made crispy flatbread stuffed with pork belly stewed12 hours in soy sauce and spices.
Ancient street food from Xian. Homemade Crispy flatbread made daily, Spicy-sour diced porkwith soy, black rice vinegar, and Sichuanpeppercorns.With carrot, celery, and shiitake
Ancient street food from Xian. Homemade Crispy flatbread made daily, Stir-fried lamb with red onion, scallion, horn pepper, and cuminSpicy, savory, with bold cumin flavor.
Ancient street food from Xian. Homemade Crispy flatbread made daily, Hot oil and spiced soy sauce marinated Diced Chicken with hornpepper.
Ancient street food from Xian. Homemade Crispy flatbread made daily, Stir Fried carrot, celery, shiitake, and fungas.
Served in our house sauces including soy sauce, black vinegar. Top with chili oil, Garlic, and cilantro for the full experience.
Pork, Shrimp, Chives Served in our house sauces including soy sauce, black vinegar. Top with chili oil, Garlic, and cilantro for the full experience.
Soup dumplings with pork in spicy, sour broth. Choose spice: mild, medium, or very spicy. Eight pieces.
Pork and shrimp dumplings in a spicy and sour broth. Choose your spice: mild, medium, or very spicy. Eight dumplings per serving.
Biangbiang noodles are a specialty of Xi'an culinary traditions. Crafted by hand every day using premium our, each noodle is freshly stretched to order. These noodles are seasoned in our signature red chili soy-vinegar sauce and mix with cabbage.
Biangbiang noodles are a specialty of Xi'an culinary traditions. Crafted by hand every day using premium our, each noodle is freshly stretched to order. These noodles are seasoned in our signature red chili soy-vinegar sauce and mix with cabbage.
Biangbiang noodles are a specialty of Xi'an culinary traditions. Crafted by hand every day using premium our, each noodle is freshly stretched to order. These noodles are seasoned in our signature red chili soy-vinegar sauce and mix with cabbage.
Biangbiang noodles are a specialty of Xi'an culinary traditions. Crafted by hand every day using premium our, each noodle is freshly stretched to order. These noodles are seasoned in our signature red chili soy-vinegar sauce and mix with cabbage.
Biangbiang noodles are a specialty of Xi'an culinary traditions. Crafted by hand every day using premium our, each noodle is freshly stretched to order. These noodles are seasoned in our signature red chili soy-vinegar sauce and mix with cabbage.
Biangbiang noodles are a specialty of Xi'an culinary traditions. Crafted by hand every day using premium our, each noodle is freshly stretched to order. These noodles are seasoned in our signature red chili soy-vinegar sauce and mix with cabbage.
Biangbiang noodles are a specialty of Xi'an culinary traditions. Crafted by hand every day using premium our, each noodle is freshly stretched to order. These noodles are seasoned in our signature red chili soy-vinegar sauce and mix with cabbage.
Biangbiang noodles are a specialty of Xi'an culinary traditions. Crafted by hand every day using premium our, each noodle is freshly stretched to order. These noodles are seasoned in our signature red chili soy-vinegar sauce and mix with cabbage.
(Tomato Egg, Braised Pork, Vegetables) Biangbiang noodles are a specialty of Xi'an culinary traditions. Crafted by hand every day using premium our, each noodle is freshly stretched to order. These noodles are seasoned in our signature red chili soy-vinegar sauce and mix with cabbage.
(vegan 素) Biangbiang noodles are a specialty of Xi'an culinary traditions. Crafted by hand every day using premium our, each noodle is freshly stretched to order. These noodles are seasoned in our signature red chili soy-vinegar sauce and mix with cabbage.
(vegan 素) (Vegetables, Beanspouts, Bok Choy, Seitan) Biangbiang noodles are a specialty of Xi'an culinary traditions. Crafted by hand every day using premium our, each noodle is freshly stretched to order. These noodles are seasoned in our signature red chili soy-vinegar sauce and mix with cabbage.
Handmade thin noodles with bok choy, cilantro and scallion Option to substitute with Hand-Ripped noodles All broth is 100% bone broth, simmered 8–14 hours daily.
Handmade thin noodles with bok choy, cilantro and scallion Option to substitute with Hand-Ripped noodles All broth is 100% bone broth, simmered 8–14 hours daily.
Handmade thin noodles with bok choy, cilantro and scallion Option to substitute with Hand-Ripped noodles All broth is 100% bone broth, simmered 8–14 hours daily.
Handmade thin noodles with bok choy, cilantro and scallion Option to substitute with Hand-Ripped noodles All broth is 100% bone broth, simmered 8–14 hours daily.
Handmade thin noodles with bok choy, cilantro and scallion Option to substitute with Hand-Ripped noodles All broth is 100% bone broth, simmered 8–14 hours daily.
(Tomato Egg, Mince Pork, Vegetables) Handmade thin noodles with bok choy, cilantro and scallion Option to substitute with Hand-Ripped noodles All broth is 100% bone broth, simmered 8–14 hours daily.
Handmade thin noodles with bok choy, cilantro and scallion Option to substitute with Hand-Ripped noodles All broth is 100% bone broth, simmered 8–14 hours daily.
(vegan 素) (Seasoned Vegetables, Beanspouts, Bok Choy,) Handmade thin noodles with bok choy, cilantro and scallion Option to substitute with Hand-Ripped noodles All broth is 100% bone broth, simmered 8–14 hours daily.
Thin noodle with Spicy Sesame Paste Sauce come, fried egg, yellow peas and Bok Choy contain: peanut
Thin noodle with Spicy Sesame Paste Sauce come, fried egg, yellow peas and Bok Choycontain: peanut
Thin noodle with Spicy Sesame Paste Sauce come, fried egg, yellow peas and Bok Choy contain: peanut
Thin noodle with Spicy Sesame Paste Sauce come, fried egg, yellow peas and Bok Choy contain: peanut
Thin noodle with Spicy Sesame Paste Sauce come, fried egg, yellow peas and Bok Choy. Contain: PeanutSeason vegetables, bok choy.
Lamb meat slices, potato noodle, red chili oil
Daily-made wonton with seaweed, scallion, and cilantro in rich pork bone simmered for over 10 hours.
Served with soy egg, tomato egg, sweet sour pickled radish and stir fried potatoes
Served with soy egg, tomato egg, sweet sour pickled radish and stir fried potatoes
Served with soy egg, tomato egg, sweet sour pickled radish and stir fried potatoes
Served with soy egg, tomato egg, sweet sour pickled radish and stir fried potatoes
Served with soy egg, tomato egg, sweet sour pickled radish and stir fried potatoes
Served with soy egg, tomato egg, sweet sour pickled radish and stir fried potatoes
Served with soy egg, tomato egg, sweet sour pickled radish and stir fried potatoes
(vegan 素) (Seasoned Vegetables, stir fried potatoes) Served with soy egg, tomato egg, sweet sour pickled radish and stir fried potatoes
Choice of hot or cold homemade soy milk.
Sweet, rich tea with creamy milk and a hint of spice.
Crisp, Chilled Can of Refreshing Soda - Perfect Thirst Quencher
A soothing blend of aromatic herbs steeped to create a calming tea.
Rich espresso blended with creamy coconut milk, topped with a frothy layer for a tropical twist on a classic latte.
Fresh, crisp garden cabbage, perfectly trimmed and ready to enhance any dish.
Sunny-side up egg, lightly seasoned, with a perfectly runny yolk.
Light and fluffy white rice.
Hear from our valued guests
Even though I’m no longer a student, I recently visited Cornell and couldn’t resist stopping by Xi’an Street Food—a cozy spot that instantly reminded me why I still love finding places like this. Tucked into a quiet street, this casual eatery serves bold, authentic flavors that are perfect for anyone who craves real comfort food with a kick. We ordered two dishes: • N8. Fried Sauce with Pork Hand-Ripped Noodles • NS4. Taiwanese Braised Pork in Pork Bone Soup Both were delicious, but if I had to pick a favorite, the soup version definitely won me over. The rich pork bone broth was deeply flavorful, with tender chunks of meat, fresh bok choy, cilantro, and a perfectly marinated egg. I chose the very spicy option, and it brought just the right amount of heat—intense, but still balanced enough to let all the other ingredients shine. The dry noodles were also amazing, with chewy hand-ripped noodles, savory pork sauce, and crisp cucumber adding a refreshing contrast. Whether you’re a student or just visiting Ithaca like me, Xi’an Street Food is absolutely worth the stop. Great portions, affordable prices, and spice levels that satisfy any heat lover. I’ll definitely be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out the pictures—these bowls are as good as they look!
New location is just across the street; the new decoration and furniture etc are very modern and clean. Food - same great Xian hand stretched noodles as before. Same great spice same great flavor. I got the spicy cumin lamb hand stretched noodles and “sanxian” dumplings
We tried the Hand-Ripped Noodles (Biang Biang Noodles) with Braised Beef here, and the dish was absolutely delicious! The noodles were super fresh, and we asked for extra spicy — it was perfect 🔥. We also added a soy egg, which was a great choice. My husband and I both loved it so much. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving authentic Xi’an street food!
Thanks for freshly making all of the food for us and for the great quality ingredients!!Recommend these newly discovered hidden gems - spicy lamb soup and dumplings in sour and spicy soup.
The hand ripped noodles here are sooooo frickin good. Stretchy, chewy, and so yummy. Get the lamb it is super tender and flavorful. Oh and the prices are so reasonable!!! You gotta come here
Really happy a place opened up nearby serving Xi’an food! The biang biang noodles are really good but definitely don’t sleep on the liang pi and rou jia mo
I have had Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-pulled Noodles in both the stir-fried style and the lamp soup style, and would strongly recommend to have it dry unless you cannot take spicy. You can also choose the spice level based on your taste. It is definitely my favorite and some of my friends’ favorite dish, despite sometimes the lamb could have too much tendons. I also like the stew pork bun and cold skin noodles there. I always visited this place when I was craving Xian food in Ithaca. It is vegetarian friendly and easy for takeout.
Authentic and satisfying! It’s such a treat to find a place that serves real Xi’an food—hand-pulled noodles and lamb jiamo that are bold, spicy, and deeply seasoned. You can taste the freshness of the dough, and the chili oil has real flavor, not just heat. The lamb sandwich was juicy and fragrant, packed with green pepper and cumin. The interior is simple and functional, but even during the quiet summer break, the place was buzzing with students and regulars. That says a lot. Highly recommend if you’re craving Northwestern Chinese comfort food done right.
I got the Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand Ripped Noodles. The noodle was firm and springy, featured a good portion of lamb, and the sauce was savory and spicy. I got the medium spice and it was perfect, though a bit oily. I was also impressed by the length of the noodles because they were really long. The triple dumplings were also so delicious, the inside was juicy and flavorful, topped with more chilli oil. The automatic ordering was cool as well, and food came relatively fast. The pricing was also surprisingly affordable. Would definitely recommend to noodle lovers and spicy food enthusiasts.
Delicious. Very clean dining room. Got the Hand ripped noodles and the thin spicy sesame noodles. Both were good but the sesame noodles had way more flavor. Also order spicier than you think, I got a level 5 spice and it was barely spicy. Braised beef was incredible, cucumber salad in chili oil incredible, egg and tomatoes incredible, dumplings incredible. Can't say enough good things about the food.
Common questions about Xi'an Street Food
Xi'an Street Food is located at 120 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States, Ithaca, NY, United States.
You can reach Xi'an Street Food by calling +1 607-379-6007.
Xi'an Street Food has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 301 customer reviews.
Xi'an Street Food features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Xi'an Street Food features the following from the business: Identifies as Asian-owned, Identifies as women-owned.
Xi'an Street Food features the following service options: Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Xi'an Street Food features the following highlights: Serves local specialty.
Xi'an Street Food features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Xi'an Street Food features the following offerings: Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegetarian options.
Xi'an Street Food features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating.
Xi'an Street Food features the following amenities: Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Xi'an Street Food features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Xi'an Street Food features the following crowd: Family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students.
Xi'an Street Food features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Xi'an Street Food features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs.
Xi'an Street Food features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Xi'an Street Food features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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