Xi'an Fusion - Forest Lake

My group went to this restaurant with the intention of trying their hand-pulled Biang Biang noodles (youpo mian) and we were not disappointed. We ordered several different versions including the chili oil blown noodles and the Qi Shan style dry noodle with pork. The noodles were fresh and had a great chewy texture. The sauce was delicious, albeit a bit too oily for our liking. The other dishes on the menu also looked appetizing. Despite the busy atmosphere, the service was quick and the prices were reasonable.

The portion sizes at this restaurant are very generous, giving diners a good opportunity to sample cuisine from one of the oldest cities in China. However, the flavors of the dishes could be enhanced further.

I stumbled upon this restaurant while searching for another place in the same building. I'm glad I did because the food was delicious, the portion sizes were just right, and it exceeded my expectations. I'm glad I ended up at this restaurant.

You can often say miners food. With its mixed carbs, fermented dishes and chili it is designed to keep you warm at the cold nights and long winters. And in Xi'an there were many cold nights. Home of the terra cotta army...and the easternmost point of the infamous Silk Road, the local tariff in Xi'an was more than a millennium in production. Everything is freshly prepared after you order, including noodles. They are rolled as you wait and are thick and almost shredded in appearance it can take a little longer, but it is definitely worth waiting. The soup is hearty and well reduced for a deep taste. Chicken is roughly cut almost knuckle as this seems a standard for the style of those close to the border of Mongolia and Russia, filled with small sharp bones that need to be eaten with care. However, beef is cut into small cubes and has a rich and deep taste. The chili is dried and leaves a light humor in the mouth. Xi'an is surprisingly corporate. With its impeccable interior and stylish branding, it is no mistake that they have decided to expand to Australia and when you read their mission statement on the back of their menu, you see that they have brought their ethics and corporate strategy with them, emphasises fairness, value and a gritty determination to be here for the long game not only another case on the side of the Chinese takeaway. And if the kindness of their staff, the quality of their food and the relaxed dining environment is everything to go, they have a believer to me.

We stopped in today after hiking in the morningThis is a small place a couple blocks off the main highway in uptown Sedona.