Sad that Park Italian closed – I hope the sign stays up – but excited for a new midtown location of Xian Famous Foods! 45th between 5th and 6th Ave.

by chronic_overheater

26 Comments

  1. daludidi

    That line during lunch rush going to be crazy!

  2. badassery11

    They were on that same exact block about 5 years ago, no?

  3. sweatery_weathery

    omg! For some reason I thought they were doing poorly since a few have closed. Glad to see this! There are days (especially chilly ones) where I crave these noodles.

  4. Substantial-Bat-337

    Fuckkk I used to work across the street from that location. Wish i still worked in that area

  5. myspicename

    Yea still would rather have Park Italian.

  6. AvatarofBro

    Weren’t they already on this block? Real bummer about Park Italian. I haven’t been able to go in years because my work schedule changed and they closed early.

  7. TheLegendofLior

    I like this place, but they need to get some real plates and flatware.

  8. kimchionrye

    Damn, can’t believe Park Italian closed! I used to hit it up religiously (along with the Xi’an further down the block) when I worked at 1166 6th ave.

  9. what_mustache

    And just like that, 1000 work button down shirts screamed out in terror, in fear of chili oil.

    Also colons.

  10. M67SightUnit

    This post made me try Bites of Xi’an 56 on 56th St. Don’t go in expecting another Xi’an Famous Foods.

  11. PresentBasic3279

    OOOH!! So sad the 23rd and 34th st locations because they were so convenient for me but at least there’s there’s a new option.

  12. noahswetface

    can they go back to their old food recipes? especially that chili oil 🤤

  13. Man I will miss Park Italian. The cashier guy was a real one. My meal + drink was alway $11 and he would put the $1 bill in the tip jar for the guys.

  14. flyingtamale

    Dammit. Park was a portal to an nyc that doesn’t exist anymore

  15. Eastercooler

    Man I went to park a few times. Going to miss it

  16. Wait park closed??? I’m not mad they’re taking over but when did this happen?

  17. Cartadimusica

    It has been closed for a few months now. Think owner just wanted to retire. At least we still got Margon

  18. PastelSkiesGalore

    Thrilled that I won’t have to take the train to Chelsea to get my fix!

  19. FrankiePoops

    Hopefully they do the lamb dumplings this time. Their previous location on this block did not.

  20. NYC45Guy

    Mixed feelings on Xi’an. Loved it when it was in a basement in Flushing before Bourdain discovered it. Items were like $1-$3. I just think it’s way overpriced now and they don’t take Amex.

  21. brokensou1

    Tasty place! Owner’s a d-bag to customers, sometimes deserved, but they do treat their employees well.

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