New York - To Eat 13May25 (Hole In The Wall, Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 )

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Hole in The Wall

Access isn't as indicated via google maps but on a street down via cliff street. The place seems very popular and pretty much filled up 30mins after opening at 8.30am.

Ordered On:
13May24

Pulled Pork Benedict USD22
*One of the most moist one enjoyed*
Apple Crumble Oatmeal USD15
*Unique Dish really. It was weird that they incorporated parsley into the dish.*
Wild Mushroom Toast USD19
*Simple good ingredients.*

Latte x 1 USD5.25 and Chai Tea x2 USD5.50
*Coffee and Tea could be served hotter and Chai Tea more strongly spiced.*
Food 3/5
Service 3/5
Ambience 3.5/5
Value 3/5

Total Fed 3  at USD31.48 after taxes and tip.

Only if in the area and wanting some nice cafe vibes with good ingredient usage. Good but not mind blowing great to make a special trip here.
Click here for ABBA location of Hole in The Wall. Entrance is Via Cliff Street.

 

 Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃
(Chain establishment)
(600m from 911 Memorial Pools)

Hitting the big time after being featured by the late Anthony Bourdain. Xi'an Famous Foods has popped up over various places and finally getting the chance to try this joint.
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*Sitting is shared and pretty limited in this small joint*

Ordered On:
14May24
Ordered their iconic hand pulled noodles with Lamb and shared half a lamb bun.

Fed 2 USD18.25/each for noodles and shared bun to try.
Food 3.5/5
Service na
Ambience 3.5/5
*Nice, clean and sheltered from the elements.*
Value 4/5

I would summarize it as Mala light. The lamb cuts spice and cook are reminiscent of meat from kebab stalls. Three different spice levels with the basic spice level being enough to get you building up a decent sweat. The noodles are hands down fantastic but overall a little on the oily side. Would recommend the soup version instead. As for their iconic bun, it feels it lack seasoning and could use more sauce. A bun is pretty plain actually.

Will go if in the mood for some Mala light flavors. I can sense the strong appeal towards this popular chain! Medium is enough to get the sweat going and you can always add more with table side condiments.
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