Xi Bei — Review by RainaisCrazy
Santa Ana, United States — Chinese
Xi Bei in Santa Ana is a spacious new restaurant specializing in handpulled noodles and Chinese comfort food. The reviewer loved their signature chili beef noodles with perfect chewy texture, hot and sour soup, and various fried sides, though they weren't a fan of the cherry tomatoes in the house salad. Overall, it's a must-visit spot for authentic Chinese noodle dishes.
What was great: Handpulled noodles with excellent chewy texture, chili beef noodles, hot and sour soup, Chinese hamburgers, pork and cabbage xomai with unique corn filling, fried popcorn chicken and oyster mushrooms, mango smoothie, brown sugar mochi
What could improve: Cherry tomatoes in the house salad
The Dishes
The meal kicked off with a house salad featuring a ginger sauce that impressed the reviewer, though the cherry tomatoes weren't to their liking. The Chinese hamburgers stood out with a sweet meat flavor and unique preparation style. The hot and sour soup was so good that the reviewer ordered an extra serving, demonstrating its exceptional quality.
The main attractions were the handpulled noodles. The chili beef noodles were spectacular, featuring impressively long strands with that perfect chewy 'q' texture that Chinese noodle enthusiasts love. The noodles were complemented by flavorful sauce that the reviewer enjoyed so much they added rice to soak it all up. The pork and cabbage xomai dumplings featured an interesting filling with corn, an unusual addition that elevated them above typical versions.
The beef and potato casserole arrived in a tomato-based broth, providing a hearty complement to the noodle dishes. Fried sides including popcorn chicken and oyster mushrooms were well-seasoned and delicious. For dessert, they tried the mango asanthis rice cake and brown sugar mochi, both satisfying sweet endings to the meal.
The Experience
Xi Bei creates an impressive atmosphere with a super spacious interior that feels welcoming and comfortable. One of the best features is the open kitchen where diners can watch all the food being made right in front of them. The reviewer brought their parents along and everyone seemed to enjoy the experience thoroughly.
Value & Pricing
The restaurant is currently in its soft opening phase and offering an amazing deal on their signature oil splashing pan pull beef noodles with short ribs, making this an excellent time to visit.
Notable Moments
Look at how long that noodle is.
And the texture of this noodles is delicious. It has like this q texture that Chinese people love.
We killed everything. It was so good.
The Verdict
Xi Bei is a must-visit destination for anyone craving authentic handpulled noodles and Chinese comfort food. With their soft opening deals and spectacular handmade noodles prepared right before your eyes, this is the perfect time to check them out. The restaurant is ideal for families and noodle enthusiasts looking for genuine Chinese cuisine in Santa Ana.