Get to know us
First, we were a bubble tea shop. Then, we were a little cart parked off the street next to the Q58 bus stop. Now, we’re a NYC legend. And we still serve the real deal: Noodles, dumplings, burgers, and our proprietary chili oil with 30+ ingredients.
The father: David, a hot head, the mastermind behind the flavors.
The son: Jason (me), a chili head, the business guy who wanted to share our food with everyone.
We don’t always get along, but somehow we made it a family business.
Our most popular dishes
Family Recipes so good, they’re famous
We make our family's versions of Xi’an classics. Think: biang-biang noodles pulled to order, dumplings doused in our signature dipping sauce, and a refreshing, vinegar-y liang pi for hot summer days (or any day).
Find your next go-to dish
MAke Famous Food At Home
You haven’t had chili oil until you’ve had ours. This secret blend of 30+ spices and ingredients has been with us since the beginning, winning customers over with its fragrant spice and depth of flavor. Not spicy is truly not as good — so go ahead and...
Get yourself a jar
Want to try the real OG XFF? Our cookbook has everything you need to make your favorites at home. You’ll get the full story of my family’s immigration story, plus recipes for the home-cooked meals my family made when we first moved to the States. Bonus: True XFF fans will remember deep cuts like stewed oxtail and the spicy & tingly lamb face salad. They return in their original form in these pages.
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Not in NYC? Don’t want to knead noodle dough from scratch? We got you covered. Our Meal Kits ship anywhere in the contiguous US and are ready to eat in 30 minutes or less.
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