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How to pursue excellence … in noodles (unlocked bonus)
July 17, 2026·47 min·5-min readinterviewbusiness
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Jason Wang, CEO of Xi'an Famous Foods, built a beloved New York noodle empire by fiercely protecting the quality and authenticity of his Xi'an cuisine, even at the cost of turning away customers or slowing expansion. His journey—from immigrant kid to reluctant restaurateur—reveals how per
Jason Wang, CEO of Xi'an Famous Foods, built a beloved New York noodle empire by fiercely protecting the quality and authenticity of his Xi'an cuisine, even at the cost of turning away customers or slowing expansion. His journey—from immigrant kid to reluctant restaurateur—reveals how per
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Jason WangAnthony BourdainPJ Vogt
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Xi'an Famous FoodsTarget CorporationWashington University in St. Louis
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