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- MA'ER YOUZHI SUANTANG JIAOZI SOUR AND SPICY DUMPLINGS. These are some of the best dumplings you will ever eat. They are stuffed plump with beef and garlic chives and poured steaming hot into a bowl of vinegar, chili oil, sesame, cilantro, and garlic.
- YANGROU PAOMO LAMB AND PITA SOUP. You really have to try this one. There are two ways to get your paomo. You can either get a fresh pita bread unbroken, and break it into your empty bowl, then hand it back to the chef, which he will then add into the wok and cook for you, or, you can get it pre-broken up.
- XIAOCHAO PAOMO SPICY LAMB AND PITA SOUP. Apart from the Yangrou paomo, there is another dish, the xiaochao paomo (小炒泡馍）, a very similar but spicier version, that is also worth ordering.
- HULA TANG PEPPERY BEEF BALL SOUP. The hulatang is a classic Hui street food found on a lot of corners in the Hui district of Xi’an. The first time I tried it, I was surprised by how numbing the flavour was.
Oct 26, 2024 · 17. Grilled Meat Sticks. Grilled meat sticks is a must-have for Xi’an residents at night. In Xi’an, the meat is often coated with a sauce made from oil, salt, chili, cumin, and other seasonings. A generous layer of this sauce is brushed on while grilling to ensure the meat stays juicy.
Sep 22, 2024 · Discover the best 23 places to eat in Xi’an, from street food gems to must-try local restaurants serving authentic Shaanxi cuisine.
- Cold Noodles
- Pita Bread Pork Sandwich
- Dumplings in Sour Soup
- Pita Bread and Lamb Soup
- Lao Tong Home-Cured Mutton
- Xi'an Kabobs
- Soup Dumplings
- Biang Biang Mian
- Persimmon Cakes
- Zongzi with Honey
Called liangpiin Chinese, it is a Chinese noodle dish originating from Shaanxi Province. It is now mainly popular northern China. For flavors, you can choose spicy or sweet and sour. Commonly used ingredients are flour (wheat flour or rice flour), salt, gourmet powder (MSG), sugar, pepper, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, cucumber, and bean sprouts. Eat...
Pork sandwiched in pita bread, or roujiamo, is mainly divided into two types in two regions. One is bacon stuffed in pita bread, which is popular in the Shaanxi region, and the other has a mutton stuffing and is common in the Ningxia region. Bacon and the thin bread combine well to form the celebrated roujiamo of Xi'an with its wonderful flavor. Fl...
With a history of over 1,000 years, dumplings in sour soup properly deserves the reputation of being a medieval-flavor snack. Mutton dumplings are placed in a special sour soup before being served, hence the name. The name reflects its distinctive feature: its sour taste. The sour soup boasts a wide range of ingredients — over 13 kinds. The most co...
Pita bread and lamb soup is a unique local snack founded in Xi'an, with a history dating back to the 11th century BC. It well cooked with filling ingredients so as to form a pleasant-flavored thick soup overflowing with fragrance. Moreover, it offers a long and strong aftertaste and rich nutrition. "Hunger-resistant" and stomach-comforting, pita br...
Lao Tong ('Old Tong', i.e. named after a senior surnamed Tong) home-cured mutton has been popular for over one hundred years in China, featuring a nice fragrance, crisp quality meat and bright white and red colors. Made with six complex progresses, the smell and the greasy element of the mutton are cleared up, leaving the essence of the mutton. Lao...
Xi'an kabobs are much like Western kabobs. Various kinds of meat are skewered and cooked over a charcoal fire, and spices and sauce are added. They often come with the familiar vegetables like bell pepper placed in between.
Soup dumplings are small soft buns filled with meat, vegetables, and spices that are placed on flat tortilla-like pieces of bread and cooked. Baozis (stuffed steamed buns) are a favorite all over China.
If you want to try a bowl of noodles, biang biang noodles are a local specialty that are made with wide noodles and served with toppings of eggs, tomatoes, and beef. "Biang" is a made-up Chinese word mimicking the sound made when the noodles are drawn out and slapped on a table. Biang has the unofficial reputation of being the most complicated Chin...
These are cakes that are made from persimmons. Persimmons are a common and very tasty fruit that is eaten in China. If you haven't had a persimmon, the fruit itself might be a new favorite snack for you. Shizibing ('persimmon cakes') are dried persimmons stuffed with fillings such as bean paste or sesame paste and then fried. They are sticky and sw...
If you love honey, fengmi (honey) zongzi (sticky rice wrapped in leaves) is a regional snack for you. Honey is mixed with the glutinous rice, which may have a filling of nuts or meat, etc. They are popular in summer because they are sweet and often served cold.
- Huimin Jie (Muslim Quarter, 回民街) Muslim Quarter. Huimin Jie is a food street that runs north-south, from Beiyuanmen square to the Drum Tower. This collection of shops, stalls, counters, restaurants, and street vendors is the single best place to get a true taste of Xi’an.
- Three Sisters Dumplings (三姐妹饺子) Three Sisters Dumplings. For authentic Xi’an in an authentic little location, Three Sisters should meet your needs. Located right in Beilin district in the pedestrian mall area, this is a great place to take a break from the hectic buzz of the shopping centers.
- Redfort Indian Restaurant (红堡印度餐厅) A classic dish of Indian food: Chicken Curry with Potatoes. Great, authentic Indian food, good service, ambiance, and Hakka are all on the menu at the Redfort Indian Restaurant.
- The Tang Dynasty (唐乐宫) The dance performance at the Tang Dynasty. Tourists looking for a cultural and culinary experience should be certain to check out the Tang Dynasty.
Nov 9, 2015 · The noodles, breads and dumplings of Xi’an are the tastiest way to be transported back to ancient China. Check out these 10 dishes.
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Aug 10, 2018 · Dining Out. Chinese Cuisine. Located at the terminus of the Silk Road and at one time the cultural and political capitol of China, the city of Xi'an in Shaanxi province has one of the more interesting culinary histories in China, in no small part due to the influence of its large Muslim population.
