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Old Xian's Food Richmond

4.5 (14 Reviews)
Richmond
Quick Eats · Chinese
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Authentic Xi’an / Shaanxi street foodBold, spicy flavors & hand-pulled noodlesGreat for fans of traditional Chinese “flavor punch” cuisine

Old Xian’s Food specializes in Shaanxi / Xi’an cuisine, focusing on hand-pulled noodles, oil-splash noodles, biang biang noodles, liangpi (cold skin noodles), roujiamo (flatbread burger), and lamb soup. The flavors are bold, the noodles chewy, and it’s a favorite among fans of Xi’an’s savory, spicy street-food tradition.

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Old Xian's Food Info

ClosedTuesday
11:00 - 21:00

Old Xian's Food Menu

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Popular Dishes at Old Xian's Food

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Xi'an Liangpi
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Qishan Meat Noodles with Tomato and Egg in Oil
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Water Basin Lamb
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Northwest Big Plate Chicken
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Cumin Lamb Roujiamo
Other worth trying
Biang Biang NoodlesLamb Noodles (cumin lamb)Roujiamo (肉夹馍)Liangpi (凉皮)Lamb Soup (羊羹)Oil-splash noodles / Spicy mixed noodles

Environment at Old Xian's Food

The space feels modest and buzzing, typical of a casual noodle shop. You’ll see bowls, chopsticks, steamers, and staff working behind the counter making fresh noodles. Walls may carry menu boards with pictures, and the scent of chili oil and lamb is in the air. It’s a place where the food takes center stage over décor.

Old Xian's Food Reviews

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Tim gor
May 04 2026
lamb stew noodle soup. so juicy soft flavorful meat. so good I ate all the meat first. the meat isn't tender..not chewy tough. the soup is natural good. not fake soup like other places. the kind water mix with powder.
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mamamia
Apr 27 2026
The noodles here are the real deal—super chewy and packed with flavor. The meat is tender, the portions are huge, and it’s the ultimate comfort food if you're craving authentic Xi'an heat. Definitely my new go-to spot for a quick, satisfying bowl.
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Mila🌼💛
Mar 31 2026
authentic
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Grace
Mar 24 2026
Good food
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User-MTU4M
Jan 17 2026
Food is good, comfortable seating good service.
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Diane
Nov 22 2025
The environment was comfortable and the food was delicious; I would come again.
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User-MjcyO
Oct 19 2025
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User-MTE0N
Oct 03 2025
Delicious, a little spicy
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User-MTQ3N
Jun 15 2025
Good service, great taste
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Cynthia
Dec 02 2024
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西北狼
Nov 24 2024
Tastes the same as always
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月儿
Oct 06 2024
My kid said 5/5, the best Chinese food I've ever had😹
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Mila🌼💛
Oct 02 2024
Large quantity and affordable price👍
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Oh Horse
Sep 20 2024
This cold noodle is just right! The chili and vinegar are good!
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