"Located inside the Shops at Santa Anita in Arcadia, Xibei (not to be confused with Xibei Dumplings in Silver Lake) made a splash in the San Gabriel Valley dining scene for its diverse, hyper-regional lamb preparations. Diners can find executive chef Defei Meng behind the stoves: the Inner Mongolian native began working for the restaurant group 30 years ago and has a deep understanding of the ingredients and flavors of Northwest China."
"Choose a carbohydrate or two for the table, like wowo - thin, honeycomb-shaped oat noodles ladled with a chunky tomato sauce - or the stir-fried oat noodles with pickled vegetables, chicken, beef, or shrimp. What oat-based noodles lack in QQ, they more than make up for in flavor depth. Spiced lamb spine stew will be ideal for those who embrace lamb in all its earthy, gamey glory."
"Xibei-style shumai stand out for their plump fillings and delicate wrappers. In addition to spiced ground lamb, the dumplings also come stuffed with beef, zucchini-shrimp, and leek, egg, and shrimp. The restaurant attracts a mostly Chinese-speaking clientele but employs a handful of English-speaking servers to assist non-Chinese-speaking diners with how to order. Request their service as needed. Xibei's grand and festive dining room - complete with soaring ceilings, sprawling square footage, booklined shelves, and colorful banners - calls for gathering with a large group of like-minded eaters."
Xibei in Arcadia serves Northwestern Chinese cuisine with a strong emphasis on lamb, sheep, goat, wheat-based grains, and oats. Executive chef Defei Meng, an Inner Mongolian with 30 years in the restaurant group, leads hyper-regional lamb preparations. Menu highlights include wowo honeycomb-shaped oat noodles with tomato sauce, stir-fried oat noodles with pickled vegetables and proteins, spiced lamb spine stew, and Xibei-style shumai with lamb, beef, or seafood fillings. The dining room is grand and festive, designed for large groups. Portions are generous and shareable, and English-speaking servers can assist non-Chinese-speaking diners.
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