The story
After being turned away from another spot, creator Secondo Luca ended up at Xian, a Chinese noodle shop on Via XX Settembre in Turin. His experience, he noted, was “da: Senza pretese” — unpretentious — but the meal turned out to be a highlight. The restaurant earned a 4.7-star rating from reviewers, and Luca’s visit underscored its appeal as a casual local find.
Among the dishes he praised were the cold marinated pork (*Maiale Marinato Freddo*) and century egg (*Uovo Centenario*), both marked with a thumbs-up. He also enjoyed the *Zucchine con Ragh*. Xian proves that sometimes the best meals come from happy accidents, serving straightforward Chinese fare that leaves a lasting impression in Turin’s dining scene.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the silky, umami-rich "Uovo centenario," calling it a must-try. The overall vibe is one of refined, comforting simplicity that elevates classic flavors.
“The century egg has a devastating aroma. It's really good. It reminds me a lot of nervetti. It doesn't have a very defined flavor, it's slightly spicy. It's something I've never eaten before, partly out of skepticism, but it's really, really good.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Xian. Most active: Secondo Luca
- Secondo LucaLoved
Prenoto per tutti… ma non ci fanno sedere né dentro né fuori. La mie esperienza da: Senza pretese · @ 0:00
After being turned away from Franchino, we ended up at Xian, a Chinese restaurant in Turin, and had a great meal with some interesting dishes like cold marinated pork and century egg.
Dishes mentioned
Maiale Marinato Freddo
This cold marinated pork is really good. It's sweet, beautifully lacquered, and the marinade doesn't fall off. The gel underneath is interesting, like the one used for borghigno. Toxicity level plus 100,000 because I've never seen that stuff before.
Uovo Centenario
The century egg has a devastating aroma. It's really good. It reminds me a lot of nervetti. It doesn't have a very defined flavor, it's slightly spicy. It's something I've never eaten before, partly out of skepticism, but it's really, really good.
Zucchine con Ragh
These zucchini with ragh are amazing. I'm at the end of the world. The spiciness is really intense. The cucumber is also good.
