Old Xi’an - Broad Channel

I passed by this place a bunch of times and it’s been on my list to check off. Love me some western Chinese hand pulled soup. I got the spicy beef. Came out pretty quick for a lunch hour. The broth is authentic. Tastes like they’ve been cooking it for hours. The beef was falling apart. I have a particular thing about the utensils I eat with and sorry to say the Togo spoons they have don’t give enough room for the best bite. I’ll prob be back for the cucumbers the lamb burger. See y’all next time

Ordering was a breeze, just use the kiosks pay and then find a table to sit at. Noodles does not seem to be hand pulled, more like machine pressed. Nothing wrong, but nothing to write home about. Self serve water and napkins are available and you throw your own trash out. Easy dine in and out perfect for work lunches.

A hidden little lunch spot, offers a variety of tasty noodles but you can never go wrong with flat noodles in hot broth with some chili oil, I usually go with medium spicy to give it some punch on a cold day, definitely helps clear the sinuses.Food: 5/5

The ambiance and decor was nicer. Casual place with quick service and a good amount of seating. You can order at the kiosks and get your food quite quickly. The noodles didn't hold flavor well, but that's also the nature of the dish. The chicken was nicely seasoned and tasty. Overall, my meal felt average, and with the noodles, I had to really fight to make them taste like anything.

If you're a fan of noodles or soup, you should definitely give this place a try. I ordered the chicken hand-pulled noodles in soup, and it was delicious. Plus, if you spend over $30 in cash, you get a free mini appetizer! This is my third visit, and I can't get enough. Food rating: 5/5.