Xi'an Famous Foods: The Cuisine of Western China, from New York's Favorite Noodle Shop

Xi'an Famous Foods: The Cuisine of Western China, from New York's Favorite Noodle Shop by Jason Wang and Jessica Chou is a vibrant cookbook and family memoir that brings the bold flavors of Shaanxi cuisine from Western China into the home kitchen. Blending 75 recipes with the remarkable story of Xi'an Famous Foods' rise from a small basement stall in Queens to one of New York City's most celebrated restaurant groups, the book offers readers an intimate look at the food, culture, and perseverance behind the brand. Featuring signature dishes such as hand-pulled biang-biang noodles, spicy cumin lamb, roujiamo, and liangpi, alongside foundational sauces, broths, and chili oils, the cookbook captures the distinctive flavors that define the cuisine of Xi'an. Both deeply personal and richly informative, Xi'an Famous Foods celebrates the power of food to preserve heritage, build community, and tell the story of an immigrant family's American dream.