How the Hand-Ripped Noodles Are Made at Xi'an Famous Foods | From The Test Kitchen | Bon Appétit

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  • Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
  • Join Jason Wang, CEO of Xi'an Famous Foods, in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as he prepares hand-ripped noodles with Pork Zha Jiang meat sauce. A specialty from his hometown of Xi’an, China these handcrafted noodles paired with pork sauce and a dash of chili oil are one of the signature dishes on the menu at Xi’an Famous Foods.
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  • @Jaw656
    @Jaw656 Рік тому +258

    This was a great, concise video. Jason is a great presenter!

  • @GigiStar01
    @GigiStar01 Рік тому +90

    Whoever is cleaning the grill in the background @7:20 is killing it! Go girl! 😅

  • @GregCurtin45
    @GregCurtin45 Рік тому +124

    Thank you Jason for sharing your technique. I hope you come back and further educate us on you food experiences growing up.

  • @beyou3015
    @beyou3015 Рік тому +13

    When you see a CEO who’s also a chef, you know these foods are legit!

  • @plasticwrap
    @plasticwrap Рік тому +66

    I've seen Xi'an and these noodles featured several times and it's mouthwatering every time

  • @BradleyReacts
    @BradleyReacts Рік тому +31

    Jason needs his own channel! He’s great!

  • @madieschlocky
    @madieschlocky Рік тому +17

    traveling to NYC in a month and this place has just been added to my list. I studied abroad in Xi'An in college and I haven't had belt noodles since. Thank you!

  • @mangoc9191
    @mangoc9191 Рік тому +2

    This will be fun to make, thanks Jason!

  • @CraigShifflet
    @CraigShifflet Рік тому +17

    It's been over 20 years since I was in Xi'an but I still remember how great the food was and glad to see this this morning. I may not be over the dumpling barrage, however.

  • @CufflinksAndChuckles
    @CufflinksAndChuckles Рік тому +29

    Everyone needs to buy his cookbook! It's awesome!!!

  • @kev4850
    @kev4850 Рік тому +41

    I've been wanting to try this for YEARS. Made it a few times and it was so good but I definitely need to try it in a restaurant or China lol

  • @serenasmith4039
    @serenasmith4039 Рік тому +4

    Looks amazing!!

  • @everythingchristie9710
    @everythingchristie9710 Рік тому

    i love the guy behind the chef who carefully picked up the knife, so much respect :)

  • @Desire123ification
    @Desire123ification Рік тому

    Outstanding! 💯

  • @kalmage136
    @kalmage136 Рік тому +2

    Oh wow, I was just looking for videos of these Biang Biang noodles & you guys made one on this channel!

  • @TenderheartPC
    @TenderheartPC 6 місяців тому +7

    I made this for dinner two days ago. It was delicious! My noodles were not nearly as neat as his, but the slight variations in the thickness of the noodle gave them a really pleasant chewiness. This is definitely one i will make again.

  • @phialie
    @phialie 4 місяці тому +5

    Ethan Chlebowski did a really great comprehensive video about this too. It's nice getting to watch both of them & learn more about this dish 😊

  • @phoebesookim
    @phoebesookim Рік тому +25

    More Asian representation, WE LOVE TO SEE IT! (also, yummmm 🤤)

  • @ErikFabian
    @ErikFabian Рік тому

    Nicely said

  • @samuraibat1916
    @samuraibat1916 Рік тому +7

    Instead of saying mise en place Mr. Wang said, "mise'd out." I like it.

  • @ANACUISINE1
    @ANACUISINE1 Рік тому +3

    The recipe looks so good

  • @TheOriginalArchie
    @TheOriginalArchie Рік тому +32

    I've never heard of this guy until now, and I could tell halfway through this video that he is one of those persons that rarely has a dish not come out perfect. That's what I aspire to, but I'm definitely not there, yet.

    • @Qacc6
      @Qacc6 Рік тому +2

      Give Xi'an Famous Foods a try next time you're in NYC. Simply very tasty, and authentic.

  • @kateybw888
    @kateybw888 Рік тому

    represent, I LOVE THIS! truly authentic cultural food

  • @altruistin
    @altruistin Рік тому +8

    this looks so good. wish I was able to try it at the restaurant

  • @lisajefferson6757
    @lisajefferson6757 Рік тому

    Looks delish!😋😋

  • @miarosea
    @miarosea Рік тому +10

    I just had Xi'an for the first time for dinner yesterday- I got the pork and my friend got the beef and both dishes were so good

  • @jamesdakrn
    @jamesdakrn Рік тому +3

    Must- stop every time I'm in NY

  • @robertrico7598
    @robertrico7598 Рік тому

    Just Awesome.

  • @katshell2059
    @katshell2059 9 місяців тому +3

    I have the cookbook and felt overwhelmed this video helped a lot. Thanks!

    • @wudip6306
      @wudip6306 Місяць тому

      Wasnt overwhelmed but cookbook is awesome.

  • @ArcticPenguinG
    @ArcticPenguinG Рік тому +4

    8:30 shout to to all the chefs that know how to do this

  • @taynguyener
    @taynguyener Рік тому +5

    Like a true asian cook - measuring with your soul.

  • @walter4796
    @walter4796 7 місяців тому

    That dish is awesome

  • @FeliciaLim
    @FeliciaLim Рік тому +9

    Xi'an Famous Foods have very good noodles. Glad to see some representation

  • @Sonny1065LV
    @Sonny1065LV Рік тому +6

    Best noodle dish in America!

  • @verygoodfreelancer
    @verygoodfreelancer Рік тому +17

    BEST NOODLE DISH ON EARTH #1 AND ONLY 🔥 🔥 🔥

  • @lightbeings6243
    @lightbeings6243 Місяць тому

    Amazing....❤

  • @kuzmanator
    @kuzmanator Рік тому +16

    Yummm time for a trip to Xi’an for these, then maybe I’ll try to make for myself! 😂

  • @michaelgoff4637
    @michaelgoff4637 Рік тому +6

    Heh, definitely know where I'm stopping off for dinner tonight 🤤

  • @PhimbleG-d
    @PhimbleG-d Рік тому +15

    There’s a Xi’an restaurant in London called Xi’an Impressions and it’s BOMB. Sooooo sooo good.

    • @leekimwah
      @leekimwah Рік тому

      There’s this restaurant called Murger Han also serves biang biang noodles.

  • @drmiteshtrivedi
    @drmiteshtrivedi Рік тому +5

    This is one of those videos I want to reach into the screen and grab the plate.

  • @biobossx99
    @biobossx99 Рік тому

    Awesome 🎉🎉🎉

  • @evanliveshere
    @evanliveshere Рік тому

    i love this guy

  • @MariaHernandez-to3uz
    @MariaHernandez-to3uz Рік тому

    Im definitely making this soon

  • @or9481
    @or9481 3 місяці тому

    That looks delicious.

  • @txtlz
    @txtlz Рік тому

    I used to get this all the time with a friend during covid times at different locations, which all ended up tasting exactly the same. haven't had it since

  • @boneezy1028
    @boneezy1028 Рік тому +61

    Having lived in NYC for many years I kinda developed a love-hate relationship with this restaurant. Xi’an famous food is the closest thing to authentic Northwestern Chinese cuisine you can get in the US. But the food they serve lack texture and details. The iconic aroma of deep fried chili pepper is always missing. The meat they use in noodles and pork burgers is juiceless as a result of overcooking. Chewy is not the word I would use to describe their noodles- they are simply thick, heavy, and amateurishly made. This restaurant will by no means survive in China but is faring well as an exotic choice for Americans and comfort food for Chinese immigrants. As a Xi’an native I have mixed feelings but I find myself going back there every now and then.

    • @ShredST
      @ShredST 11 місяців тому +16

      lol sounds like it's authentically mediocre. had a few of those experiences

    • @thomasag2765
      @thomasag2765 5 місяців тому +3

      *amatuer lol thats why they make more money than you’d ever make

    • @2malsahm59
      @2malsahm59 4 місяці тому +4

      Lack of deep chili aroma and heavy noodles probably due to line cooks not caring or lack of knowlege and skill for the food they produce. Unfortunate.

    • @Tairone1337
      @Tairone1337 4 місяці тому

      lol fake review, you’re not even Chinese liar

    • @bartdevries8531
      @bartdevries8531 3 місяці тому +4

      They lost me when discarding the oil used to fry the pork in. Why throw away all that flavour ?!

  • @keniceeunice2644
    @keniceeunice2644 Рік тому

    I always love noodles

  • @josephclarke196
    @josephclarke196 Рік тому +3

    Recipe breakdown please 🙏🏼

  • @redcomet0079
    @redcomet0079 Рік тому +1

    Ohhhh I remember this dude & his legendary pops

  • @patrickgomez4572
    @patrickgomez4572 Рік тому

    Very nice.

  • @deenyc1049
    @deenyc1049 Рік тому +3

    Please reopen your shop in midtown Manhattan!!!

  • @dominicyang1985
    @dominicyang1985 Рік тому

    He’s a real Chinese young chef

  • @jakecohen5739
    @jakecohen5739 Рік тому +3

    Do the spicy tingly lamb face next!

  • @dtape
    @dtape Рік тому +7

    Xi'an Famous Foods is great. I eat at their NYC restaurants often and I always take visiting family and friends there.
    I highly recommend visiting Xi'an Famous Foods if you cizitn NYC. They have a good number of locations so fairly easy to visit.
    My personal favorite order right now is the NS1, the soup version of the Spicy Cumin Lamb noodles 🍜.
    Jason is a great spokesperson. He made this recipe and noodle pulling look easy. He knocked this video out of the park.

  • @pleasejoe
    @pleasejoe 5 місяців тому +1

    Very Fresh Noodles, in Chelsea Market, taste better and have doper vibes ❤

  • @dilliam1702
    @dilliam1702 Рік тому +6

    God i want some spicy tingly noodles now

  • @priscillas5144
    @priscillas5144 10 місяців тому +2

    does any1 know a specific place in sf chinatown to eat these i know it wont be the same but still wanna try

  • @dexterfurman9118
    @dexterfurman9118 Рік тому

    Very cool.

  • @RiffraffDC
    @RiffraffDC Рік тому +4

    Whoa just came across this video today and I LITERALLY was just at Xi'an Famous Foods yesterday in the financial district in NYC for my last meal before flying out. AND I ordered this exact dish too. Found the restaurant on Google Maps while we were touring the area and wasn't even aware of the place's notoriety until another person in line spoke highly of the food.
    And it was delicious! Would 10/10 go back. The chili oil doesn't pull any punches.

  • @viacheddar
    @viacheddar Рік тому +3

    can't wait to try it next week when visiting Manhattan!!!

  • @joyceliang8061
    @joyceliang8061 4 місяці тому

    I'm gonna make that during the Lunar New Year :'DDDDD
    西安炸酱面超好吃!

  • @satriaariwibowo1118
    @satriaariwibowo1118 Рік тому +2

    whoa.. what a large wide noodles there.

  • @peterflom6878
    @peterflom6878 Рік тому +11

    I love Xi'an famous.
    Sad that your restaurant near Columbia University closed during the pandemic.
    Any chance of a new one in this area?

  • @leest4498
    @leest4498 Рік тому +2

    Jason, would be nice if your t-shirt is imprinted with the word "biang" (for biang biang noodles). This is one of the most complex and artistic Chinese word 👍👍

  • @oldgrumpus
    @oldgrumpus 8 місяців тому

    I like your videos. Technical, but not too much for this newbie! Just curious, what do you do with all the wine you make? Do you sell it? Give it to friends and relatives? I've started a small vineyard and I'm a little worried about what I'm gonna do with all those grapes! Your answer might help me know what to do with mine! 😁

  • @ggnnoohhtt
    @ggnnoohhtt Рік тому

    Soy sauce and black vinegar for the noodle sauce is 50/50 mix??

  • @cloroxbitch2491
    @cloroxbitch2491 6 місяців тому

    9:13
    That noise sounds so familiar 🤔

  • @NoDoubt9910
    @NoDoubt9910 11 місяців тому

    Excellent presentation of the recipe. I love he explained the reasoning behind little details. Their restaurant is all over in NYC. Maybe they should strive for wider audience, like chipotle. I can easily see a non-spicy version made

  • @sw4692
    @sw4692 Рік тому

    Ate the lian pi at the previous smaller Bayard St, the guy up front refused to answer questions, so I just bought 2 takeout portions. And we never went back.

  • @AvatarMakusan
    @AvatarMakusan 3 місяці тому

    Would have been nice if he had listed the cooking wine and paste and where to get them.

  • @elmerMMHMM
    @elmerMMHMM Рік тому +2

    8:28 I should call her

  • @eatlocalhoney
    @eatlocalhoney Рік тому

    I think I can make these…but first I gotta make croissant 😅

  • @chrisrave
    @chrisrave Рік тому +4

    🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

  • @kkdance
    @kkdance 10 місяців тому

    Totally missing out the soul of the Biang Biang Mien - to drizzle hot sizzling oil to the noodles at finishing to maximize the fragrance of ingredients !

  • @ArielK1987
    @ArielK1987 Рік тому +11

    I hope Chris doesn't see this. Cause it would be great to see him recreate this dish.

    • @smoozymiau
      @smoozymiau Рік тому +3

      They left his chair in the background to keep us wondering

  • @bambinooo88
    @bambinooo88 11 місяців тому

    Anyone got measurements for this dough?

  • @user-sv3rg4ck4q
    @user-sv3rg4ck4q 8 місяців тому

    may be the difference between the noodles he make and the xi'an noodles is that xi an noodles would put vegetables and chili powder on the top of noodles, and then pour hot oil to the chili powder to stimulate its flavor.

  • @eclecticexplorer7828
    @eclecticexplorer7828 Рік тому +7

    I'm vegetarian, so I wouldn't make it the same way, but I might give it a try with shiitake mushrooms in place of the pork.

    • @BadHattie
      @BadHattie Рік тому +2

      You can easily find a Biang Biang noodle recipe online, that version doesn't use meat, but most of the same seasonings (with the exception of the tian mian jiang). Just make sure you have real Chinese black vinegar, it's such a delicious and key part of the dish.

  • @tony8909140815
    @tony8909140815 Рік тому

    面光、手光、盆光 1:53

  • @pahaha1hauuu
    @pahaha1hauuu Рік тому

    Next time, my dad brings me back to China, I will eat this bum bum noodles. Looks delicious.

  • @GoSpringboksGo
    @GoSpringboksGo Рік тому +5

    There is no link to the recipe in the description…

  • @cool_dude1988
    @cool_dude1988 3 місяці тому

    The reason why the noodle broken, it’s nothing to do with timing but with the flour you used. All purpose flour in the USA doesn’t have enough starch and gluten, meaning that your noodles are less bouncing and stretchy. If you used bread flour the noodles will never ever break as the gluten content is much higher. I’m Italian, and it’s the same when we make fresh pasta such as tagliatelle or pappardelle, we use “flour double zero” which it’s like bread flour, we would never use all purpose flour as it doesn’t have enough gluten.

  • @davesong5467
    @davesong5467 Рік тому

    Is there a recipe?

  • @MouseCIick
    @MouseCIick Рік тому +6

    I remember my dad making these. basically Chinese style spaghetti.

  • @mattymattffs
    @mattymattffs Рік тому +6

    I have never had AP flour that could be stretched like that, WTF

    • @smzh8890
      @smzh8890 Рік тому +4

      The key is to let it rest (aka let the gluten bind) for a long time. U can use bread flour, which has a higher gluten content and therefore shorten the rest time

  • @zandro20
    @zandro20 Рік тому

    You can slap me with those noodles anytime 😂

  • @stevethea5250
    @stevethea5250 Рік тому

    1:30,
    4:20,
    9:40,

  • @Dogmachic
    @Dogmachic Рік тому

  • @mileswj7
    @mileswj7 Рік тому

    8:27

  • @ChrizzLau69
    @ChrizzLau69 Рік тому +3

    Hand pulled, noodles don’t rip.

  • @Slimcognito858
    @Slimcognito858 Рік тому

    I Love Xi'an famous foods!!

  • @Sam-nb1rm
    @Sam-nb1rm Рік тому

    He looks quite cute 🤭😳

  • @oceanwonders
    @oceanwonders Рік тому

    **Merle has entered the chat**

  • @pandoraeeris7860
    @pandoraeeris7860 Рік тому +2

    Dohs noods are ripped brah

  • @googlekonto2851
    @googlekonto2851 Рік тому +5

    Where is the recipe? the only links i can find are for some ugly merchandise by a channel that does not link the recipe they are showing in their videos.

    • @reginacheong7007
      @reginacheong7007 Рік тому

      Jason made a book with his recipes, seeing how helps better though

  • @deniseferron3397
    @deniseferron3397 Рік тому

    I wish this could be made with gluten-free flour. Would that be possible?

    • @benbriggs4604
      @benbriggs4604 6 місяців тому

      probably not, but using wide rice noodles or bean noodles would be a decent substitute

  • @wiwingmargahayu6831
    @wiwingmargahayu6831 Рік тому

    chicken liver and intestines please

  • @leonardarola
    @leonardarola Рік тому

    Hmmmmmmm

  • @coljar100
    @coljar100 Рік тому

    hmmmmmmmmm

  • @um931
    @um931 Рік тому

    Koby isnt a plot hole he trains day in day out with Garp. Also the Merry and Pekoms died dead gone.