XiBei Cuisine in New Jersey

"Excellent food and service! My husband and I came here with our children and enjoyed a scrumptious dinner. The atmosphere is lovely, professional, clean, and friendly. The flavor of the broths is embodied and delicious. The meats are perfectly cooked, and the dumplings come out steaming, freshly made. We also recommend the jasmine green tea. Everything was so good here! We will be back next time we visit Princeton!!"

"Great little spot! The Xibei Beef Noodle here is a must-try—the noodles and soup are both excellent. On top of the great food, the prices are really affordable, the staff is super nice, and the service is lightning fast. I’ll definitely be coming back."

"In the mood for Chinese food, and we’re in the area. We ordered the spice oil spill noodles and the spicy crispy chicken. Food came out quickly, albeit at separate times. The spice oil noodles are very oily, so be careful when eating, with splatter. Not too spicy, so it was comfortable to eat. The spicy crispy chicken was spicier, with lots of red peppers and numbing spice. Prices are steep, but given the area, I guess they have to be."

"The pork and fennel dumplings are very authentic Chinese food. They taste just like I had back in China. Also recommend the salted egg soybean shredded potato."

"XiBei Cuisine is hands down the best Chinese restaurant in downtown Princeton. Specializing in Northwestern Chinese cuisine, it’s a refreshing change from the overly sweet and salty Americanized Chinese food you often find elsewhere. While it's not 100% traditional, it’s impressively close, and that’s coming from someone who grew up with real Chinese flavors and who is a picky eater. The braised beef noodles with peeled noodles were absolutely fantastic. (Interestingly, they translated it as "peeled"... It's more like a knife cut or knife shaved noodles) The noodles were perfectly cooked—chewy and full of texture—and I’d definitely recommend the peeled noodles over the straight ones for the best experience. I also tried the flatbread soaked in lamb soup, which could’ve used a touch more flavor to suit my personal taste, but I appreciated that they serve the chili paste on the side so you can adjust the seasoning exactly how you like it. And let’s talk about the crispy lamb chops. Wow~ super garlicky, a touch of sweetness from bell peppers, beautifully crunchy on the outside, yet tender inside. Easily one of the standout dishes. Some people might find certain items less salty than they’re used to, but honestly, that’s a plus in my book. XiBei keeps things flavorful without going overboard on salt or sugar, which makes it a healthier and more authentic option."

"Walk ins only, with a rather small dining area so make sure to get there well before your dining time. The soup dumplings were incredible, the black truffle dumplings were so decadent with a perfectly light truffle taste. The crab and pork dumplings were good, but could have used more soup filling. The Mapo Tofu was decent (definitely left my palate numb- as it is intended to do). The tofu was a bit too soft for my preference, would have liked a bit firmer tofu for texture sake. Otherwise a great restaurant and very well priced!"

"Absolutely one of the best places in New Jersey for authentic Northwestern Chinese food! The beef noodle soup is rich and full of flavor — tender beef, chewy handmade noodles, and a perfectly spiced broth that’s deeply satisfying. The dry-fried green beans are crispy, garlicky, and packed with wok aroma. And the Big Plate Chicken is a must-try: hearty, slightly spicy, and loaded with chicken, potatoes, and wide noodles that soak up all the sauce. The staff are friendly, service is quick, and the food tastes just like home-style Xibei comfort cooking. Highly recommend for anyone craving real Lanzhou or Xinjiang-style dishes!"

"Gave this a try from someone's recommendation. You need to love the taste of five spice to enjoy the monstrous chicken dish. Also request a small bowl to eat with it. Came in a hot pot and we were given plates which made no sense. Xi bei beef noodles tasted good but quite salty. Texture of noodles are good, but the dishes we ordered was mostly just hype. Staff was friendly."