[Takeout & Delivery ONLY] Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃@PICNIC | Times Square

Midtown lunch counters come and go, but a takeout window that specializes in hand-pulled noodles and cumin-spiced lamb is still a rare find. Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃@PICNIC brings the flavors of Shaanxi province to the theater district without the usual sit-down fuss. The menu leans toward quick bites and small plates, so you can grab a single roujiamo or a spread of liangpi and still make curtain time.

The counter sits at 245 W 46th St New York, NY 10036, tucked between matinee crowds and late-night stragglers. Orders are taken onsite, and the tea selection—unexpected in a takeout spot—lets you pair a pot of pu-erh with your vegan dumplings or spicy cumin beef. Solo diners often swing by for lunch or dinner, balancing a tray of biang biang noodles against the hum of Times Square.

If the scent of chili oil and star anise pulls you in, call (212) 786-2068 to check the day’s specials. Directions are straightforward: map here. The neon glow of 46th Street never quite fades, but the food manages to feel like a quiet alley in Xi’an instead.