Xin Jiang Restaurant Xi Yu Shi Fu

Food is excellent. Service is absolutely terrible.

Long wait times, noisy and often poor customer service but still 5 star… yeah I loved the food that much that I forgot everything and even got a membership.
Their bbq menu is a must try and any spicy stirfry will be heavenly if you can take the heat. It is my favourite chinese restaurant now. Most bad reviews had to do with late service or heat, I don’t mind small mistakes or late service if the food compensates.

Very nice place. Loving it so much decided to get a membership. XD
Dish to order every visit — da pan ji. Chicken with bones…
And lamb kabob

This is our new go to restaurant for Western Chinese BBQ! We came late Friday night… wasn’t busy around 11:30pm and they close at 2am. Skewers are excellent especially the house special lamb skewers which are served on metal skewers. We also had the shrimp, tofu, beef and cabbage which were all excellent.
The marinated cold beef and tripe appetizer dish was outstanding as well as the braised beef brisket. Next time we will try the dumplings and noodles on the menu.
The VIP card is worth it as it’s $ 20 for 2 years and you will save around $ 1-​$ 3 per dish.
The server was a young guy but was very friendly and nice. The restaurant was very clean and presentable.
We will be back!

The lamb skewers were pretty good, but they were kind of small compared to other restaurants. I love their beef tendon skewers though. Their lamb and vegetable pot was delicious as well as their Bbq fish.
The lamb dumplings were just okay. The skin was too thick imo. Lamb fried rice was decent.
Downside to this is that they only take cash and not credit cards.
I would come back again no doubt.

We usually have a great dinner here.
The lam kabobs is very nice fresh and juicy. Jest $ 1.99/each. And the homemade noodles with lam and tomatoes so good.
The place nice clean. The lady service very great and nice friendly!

Delicious food, haven’t gone wrong here yet. I love their skewers — they make them with a lot of spice, giving them a lot of flavor. The portions on the skewers are also very generous. Their noodles are some of the tastiest, freshest noodles I’ve had (they are homemade!). I also love their seafood dishes, especially their fish. Last time I was here it was a weekday evening and not busy at all. We received lots of good recommendations by the waitress, and we were on our way with delicious food very quickly! Definitely recommend this place if you’re in the area.

Great place with AMAZING food.
I highly recommend the lamb kabobs, the handmade noodles, the beef and onion pancakes, and fennel lamb dumplings. They are a staple every time we come here!
The cabbage kabob sounds plain, and I admit I questioned it when a coworker decided to order them, but man everyone loved them. The blend of spices and seasoning on it was fantastic– lots of cumin and other spices.
I bought the membership card for $ 20 with my coworkers and we earned back what we paid for it on the first visit with all the savings we got with it. Plus, the membership card lasts for TWO years, not one!

oh this location is far better than its sister restaurant (The Only) at midland/​Sheppard!
I went to their midland sheppard location first, and happened to come here for a dinner with friends. I was expecting so-​so spicy food but with the same disappointments that I experienced @ The Only, but I was pleasantly surprised!
Their skewers and noodle dishes are a must-​try

Vacation to Canada and heard this was an amazing restaurant. Came here after looking for it for awhile, and it was quite decent. But the lamb pilaf was not as expected. The taste was bad and it had no flavor whatsoever. It’s easy as adding rice, carrots, and lamb all together. We knew at first glance that this wasn’t gonna be good. On the other hand, the hand pulled noodles was amazing. It was spicy to the point where it was bearable. The liang feng and buns were decent as well.

Yeah. This place keeps getting better.
Had my usuals (lamb skewers, tofu and preserved egg, bbq cabbage, coriander egg pancake and deep fried dough stick). Update is just cuz those coriander egg pancakes with deep fried dough sticks really need a standing ovation. For about $ 3.89 (member price), it has about four good sized pieces, and makes one of the most awesome small plates ever. It’s savory, sweet and crispy crunchy. It can also be spicy, but I have yet to try the spicy version. I brought some home tonight (cuz I ordered two orders so I would be able to have leftovers) and my friend is eating this as we speak. I can hear the dough stick going *crunch crunch crunch* and it’s incredibly distracting in the most delicious way. If I have to recommend anything on the menu, it’s this.
If it’s your first time here, try it. If you don’t like it, don’t get the membership card. If you like it and plan on coming even semi-​regularly, get the membership card. It’ll pay for itself very quickly. At membership price, lamb skewers are $ 1.49. Yeah. They’re pretty good. Definitely cheaper than at Taste of Asia, and they come on a metal skewer.
Big thing for tonight. Huge plus. We asked for the bill, forgetting to show our membership card. They had returned the bill with change when I remembered. We asked if we could do our bill again with the membership card, and they did it for us without giving us stink eye. Yeah. That definitely deserved extra tips (which we gave them).
I love this place. This is my go-​to when I’m craving Northern Chinese, and if anyone wants to invite me to eat here with them, let me know. =)

our favorite go-​to place for spicy food. we always always always get spicy lamb and tofu skewers, the spicy potato salad and the spicy chicken cartilage! their rice in wooden pots are also delicious!
aside from all their good food; people are always helpful and service is quick. absolutely love this place!

Lamb skew was great. Today they have special. If you are not afraid of hot food, this restaurant is for you.

First time trying this place and it was amazing! We went on a Friday night and it was not busy at all. Service was great and when we asked the waiter to give us some recommendations, he definitely gave us the best tips! We ordered the lamb skewers and the homemade noodles with lamb and tomatoes. Under $ 20 in total tax and tips included… worth the price!
The lamb skewers were so juicy and succulent. The portion was great for each skewer. I had the mild kabobs and it was so delicious. The meat was very tender and it did not have the weird lamb smell. Usually I don’t order lamb because it has a strange, distinct smell that immediately turns off my appetite. But the skewers were perfectly marinated and the smell was delicious.
I also loved the home made noodles. I thought it would be really sour because of the tomatoes, but it turned out perfect. The sauce was amazing, the lamb was tasty and the onions and veggies were perfectly mixed with the noodles. So much flavour and it was a great portion!
Overall, the food was great and service was amazing. Would definitely come here again for their lamb specials. The server recommended us a few more things to try for next time. Great environment and great food. Can’t wait for next time!

Handmade noodles are really good, however you like it with any meat. Staff are also friendly.
I think this place specializes in lamb. The lamb skewers are $ 2.50 each but definitely worth it. Seasoned right and grilled very well.
the menu is very diverse and there is a wall of pictures for reference. I’m sure everybody can find something they like here.
Would come back. No credit tho only debit and cash.

Things you’ve got to try:
Handmade noodles with tomatoes, peppers and lamb.
Lamb skewers with cumin.
Lamb dumplings.
The food is great and different from typical Chinese fare. Xin Jiang is an area in China with a distinct style of cuisine — most notable for their lamb skewers with cumin.

My Asian friends that I ate with really liked it. I thought it was ok. I guess the chef is racist? Just kidding.
Good food but not my cup of tea. If you like this sort of somewhat spicy food, then try it out.

We decided to go with everything lamb. The lamb and fennel dumplings are alright. Much of the taste came from the fennel and not the lamb itself. The fennel seemed to overpower the lamb too much. The handmade noodles with lamb + eggplant was really good. Did not realize it would be so spicy but it was still good. The lamb skewers were really good. Rich in flavour and big pieces on a huge skewer. It took a very long time for them to make the skewers though. It came when we finished all our other food. Service is alright. Nothing special. Not very attentive either.

Although living close by, this is only the 3^rd time I have been there at Xin Jiang Restaurant and for lunch this time. Never thought of taking pictures and write about it but thought I should. One thing I love about this place is that the menu comes with a lot of pictures which is always great if you are not familiar with the cuisine.
Lamb & Fennel Dumplings $ 5.99
~This was surprisingly good with lamb juices squirting out after a bite, the black vinegar wasn’t really necessary.
~ I have had lamb dumpling at other places in Toronto and they were either flavorless or way too gamey for my taste.
BBQ Lamb Kabob $ 1.99/ea
~ One of the best lamb kabob in the city, perfectly grilled and seasoned.
BBQ Beef Thin Tendon $ 1.99/ea
~ This was the first time we try thin tendon on it’s own like that and on a skewers. It’s usually my fave part when eating beef brisket.
~ This was a bit tough and chewy which I like but thought it wasn’t grilled properly and sort of cold.
Braised Lamb served over Nan $ 18.99
~The presentation of the picture looked really good and we just had to order it. Thought it would be much smaller but it was actually a 8″ nann and more than 1″ thick.
~ It was a rather large dish and after only one slice I had enough.
~ I personally love the lamb but thought the nann was was too heavy and on the sweet side.
~ But I guess it was just me cause Ben loved it and end up eating 4 slices.
~ I would have prefer it with a bowl of rice with the lamb and the yummy sauce.
West Chinese Style Lamb Rice $ 5.99
~ This look rather plan with just barely a few pieces of lamb but the rice was infuse with flavor.
~ No idea what the rice was made with but loved it, especially with the lightly pickled cabbage on the side which gave it contrast in flavor and texture.
Verdict :
~ Great lamb dishes and one of the best lamb skewers in Toronto.
~ Would love to come back for dinner with more friends and try their spicy dishes

I’m going to keep this review nice and short:
The Good:
1. Lamb Skewers — Not overly gamy and large portions
2. One bowl of rice = Two bowls of rice
3. Exceptional Service — Waiter gave us realistic view of how much to order
4. Good variety of spicy food & so many LAMB dishes!
The Bad:
1. Dirty & Sticky table, the floor was a little oily
2. Wipe down the utensils with hot tea before use
3. Skewer handles were very oily
Will think about returning if they kept the place cleaner.