Qin Xi'an Noodles - Seattle

No frills Chinese hand pulled noodles. Reasonably priced generous portions. Perfect for cheap bite. If you haven’t tried yet, a must.

In Seattle, you will find the best Mandarin Noodle House on the hill. Introduced by a friend to me. I asked if we could go back on my way back to the airport. This is Qin Xi An. I got soup the first day. And noodles the next. This is the vibe of Japan's Midnight diner. Just a dude there by himself most days all day and night. The language barrier will be challenging if you don't know Mandarin. But he is so nice and friendly and humble. I can't remember the number this dish was. I think 14A. The dumplings. Amazing. And it's fairly inexpensive compared to other restaurants nowadays. Definitely don't bring impatient friends. Try to look at reviews and see what people recommend. Then just point to that number when he's ready to take your order. And sometimes he will just sit next to your table, kick back and just smile in Silence lol. He's good energy this guy. Just wanted to give a heads up if he sits near you and starts smiling lol. I wish I knew Mandarin. I'm sure he's got some stories. This place is just delicious. And an amazing low key experience. But the food .. maaaaan is good. He makes the noodles open kitchen. He stretches out the noodles and uses those for the non-soup dishes. He'll slice the noodles off his main block of dough right into the pot. The broth alone is amazing. It has 23 Herb's spices. He has no translational name for it. I will come here every time I visit Seattle forever. I won't feel complete without a meal from here.

So legit! we had the spicy lamb noodles and a cold fungus salad.. both are good and well priced. the noodles are as good as they get! neat place overall!

A nice little spot for authentic Lanzhou noodles. The owner is very friendly and talented at the art of hand pulled noodles, portions are really great for the price (can split into 2 meals). Must go!

While the place looks a little run down compared to before, the food does not disappoint. The liangpi could be a little saltier and more vinegar but the noodles are perfect. Condiments are right there at the tables. Small businesses have been hurt hard by the pandemic but I hope this place continues on stronger for it's authenticity