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A casual‑Chinese, Xi’an‑style noodle and small‑plates spot with strong local praise for its generous portions and authentic flavors.
Changan Kitchen delivers a welcoming, modern-casual dining experience. Guests love its clean interiors punctuated with cozy lighting and even quirky pet figurines that lend charm to the space .
Changan Kitchen leans into nuanced flavors from Xi’an and Northwest China, offering a vibrant menu with a wide appeal: Biang‑Biang Spicy Hand‑Ripped Noodles – Stellar texture and an unforgettable smoky kick from garlic and chili—the kind of noodles that linger in your memory. Spicy Beef Noodle Soup – A rich, spicy broth loaded with tender brisket; addictive and warming. Mapo Tofu (with Beef Brisket) – A standout — creamy, spicy, and well-balanced, often called one of the best versions around . Cumin Lamb / Lamb Skewers – Seasoned perfectly—not overpowering—highlighting the lamb’s natural richness  . Hand‑Pulled & Cumin Beef Noodles – The classic stir‑fried noodles with fragrant cumin beef pairs beautifully with springy noodles . Chinese Pork Burger (“Rou Jia Mo”) – A crispy yet soft bun holding tender stewed pork—some liken it to carnitas in texture and flavor. Fried Pao Mo Soup (House Special Beef) – A unique, hearty soup merging savory beef broth with bread pieces in the Xi’an tradition. Cold Delights & Others – Liang Pi (cold noodles), cucumber salad, and cold sesame noodles offer refreshing contrasts   . Soups & Noodle Variations – Options like house special lamb soup, minced pork noodles, or sweet potato vermicelli with seafood or intestines offer a comforting variety. Vegetarian & Tea Options – The menu includes veggie dishes and teas—like almond tea or boba—adding breadth for diverse taste preferences 
Changan Kitchen offers a standout exploration of Xi’an and Northwest Chinese cooking in Ontario, delivering bold flavors, generous portions, and a cozy urban vibe. Whether you’re in for spice, noodle variety, or classic comfort dishes, there’s something here that hits the spot. It’s a solid recommendation for anyone seeking authentic, handmade—yet accessible—Chinese cuisine with...
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Changan Kitchen specializes in authentic Xi'an cuisine, a taste of Xi'an's culinary heritage.
This Chinese noodle restaurant serves up their signature Beef Noodle Soup (spicy) and Stewed Lamb Noodle Soup, with handmade noodles. It is big and perfect for sharing! Just note that their spicy is SPICYYYY so if you can’t handle spice, ask for mild. Their Milk Tea was so good!
Their new Riverside, CA location has been open for 2 weeks and located in University Village Riverside. Look for Chase Bank, Denny’s and Del Taco and you’ll find it.
The Braised Pork Chop and Stewed Lamb Noodle Soup were my favorite!! Their beef and lamb skewers were juicy, flavorful and spicy. The braised beef noodle soup had tender beef with a spicy broth. Their steamed Pork, Shrimp and Chinese Green Chives dumplings were very flavorful.
For the Fried Mixed Vegetable you can pick from a list to add. We chose Beef, Lamb, Quail Egg, Tofu Skin, Fish Ball and Pam Sausage. I loved the texture of their fish ball.
They also have frozen dumplings, frozen wonton and frozen White Peach, Peach, Grape and Mango Ice Cream (packs of 4) available.
Wonderful customer service from...
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10/10⭐️
Overall: This place has super clean interior and has homey foods that really make you feel warm inside! The service is also amazing, the staff is so kind and friendly and will help you out with any questions you have. Their food is so flavorful too!
Stir fried hand pulled noodles with special cumin beef: Super flavorful and the beef is very tender! I love the bouncy texture of their hand pulled noodles!
Crab roe and pork wonton soup: Some of the best wontons I’ve ever had! The soup is so soothing and warm and the wontons are soft and filled with meat!
Chinese burger with stewed pork: Super crunchy “bun” FILLED with meat! Such a hearty dish, I loved dipping it in the chili oil they have!
Pan fried pork bun: Bao buns with a crispy bottom and a warm, meaty filling. One of my favorite Chinese dishes to get!
Lamb skewers: 3 pcs of skewers with tons of seasoning and tender slices of lamb. I love lamb so I really enjoyed these!
Chicken wing skewers: Very tender and covered in spices! The server recommended these, and I...
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