What to order at Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe

Must order
Hand-pulled cumin lamb noodles, the Shaanxi house dish.
Signature dishes
Hand-pulled noodles, Cumin lamb flatbread
Editor tip
Closed Sunday. Cash only. The flatbread sandwich is the to-go order; the noodles need a seat.
CuisineChinese
Price$
NeighborhoodChinatown
HoursMon-Sat 11:00-18:30, closed Sunday
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