Xi'an, a city steeped in history and culture, is also a paradise for food lovers. Let's embark on a culinary adventure in this ancient capital.

The overall situation of Xi'an cuisine

The food resources in Xi'an are mainly concentrated in the southern part of the city, with small clusters of restaurants also found in Gaoling and Weinan. In the urban area of Xi'an, the distribution of food is more pronounced in the south and relatively to the west, which is similar to the population distribution in Xi'an.

Xi'an's food street

·         Within the city walls

There are many delicious foods in Huimin Street, and there are also food stalls in the alleys next to it and parallel to it, such as Daxuexi Alley, Damaishi Street, and Temple Hou Street.

The East Street Camel Market is a great place for shopping and dining.

·         South of the City

·         Xiaozhai is close to the Shaanxi History Museum, with many delicious foods. Every weekend, the building of Xiaozhai Saga is crowded with people.

There are many delicious foods and several high-end restaurants at the south gate, as Xi'an's upscale luxury shopping malls such as SKP and Wangfujing Department Store are all located there.

Xi'an Specialty Cuisine

·         Lamb Soup with Steamed Bread (Yangrou Paomo): Rich lamb soup paired with steamed bread, nutritious and aromatic.

·         Lamb Shabu: The main ingredients include lamb, scallion, vermicelli, and sugar garlic. It is a famous delicacy from Shaanxi, especially renowned in Xi'an for its beef and lamb shabu.

Huludou Po: A unique traditional Han Chinese delicacy from Xi'an, Shaanxi, known for its rich and flavorful broth, chewy bread, tender meat, and its ability to be neither too greasy nor too light. Recommendations: Sweet Water Well Huludou Po and Zhu Xiuying Bang Bang Meat Huludou Po at No. 2, Luyuan Street.

·         Three Delicacies Stewed Rolls: Recommended at Yu Ji Dongguan Three Delicacies Stewed Rolls Restaurant (Jishi Quay), the soup is fresh and flavorful, the rolls are chewy, and the meat is fragrant.

·         Roast Pork Sandwich: The taste is meaty and fragrant, the bun is crispy, and the inside is soft. Recommendations: Zi Wulu Zhang Ji Roast Pork Sandwich, Wang Kui Roast Pork Sandwich, and Zhao Ji Roast Pork.

·         Roast Beef Sandwich: Eat it while it's hot. The store also has offal soup, tripe soup, and meatball soup. It's perfect with a hot steamed bun.

·         Steamed bun with shredded meat: We recommend Zhao's steamed bun with shredded meat, which currently has three stores located at Lianjia Village on the west side of Friendship Road, Hongzhan Nan Road, and No. 60 Changle West Road.

·         Other Specialty Cuisine

·         Liangpi: Due to different ingredients, preparation methods, and regions, there are hot rice (noodle) skins, hand-rolled noodles, pan-fried noodles, and wine-flavored noodles, offering a variety of tastes.

·         Hala Steamed Beef: Apart from the pork being replaced by beef, the rice flour has also been swapped for wheat flour. Recommendation: Lao Li's Family Steamed Beef.

Eight Treasure Porridge: Made with glutinous rice and mixed with millet, mung beans, red beans, walnut kernels, peanuts, jujubes, yam, lotus seeds, etc., and simmered. Recommended: Shijia Baozi at No. 98 Daxuexiang.

·         Zenggao: A blend of rice and jujube, suitable for all ages, rich in nutrition, strong in nourishing properties, bright in color, soft and sticky sweet, with a strong aroma, not tiring to eat for a long time, and unique in flavor. Recommendation: Southeast Asian Zenggao Xiyangshi.

·         Lu Zhi Liang Fen: A distinctive Han Chinese snack with Shaanxi characteristics that gradually formed during the hot summer season coinciding with the busy farming season. Recommended: Hong Shun Xiang Lu Zhi Liang Fen at the intersection of Dingzikou in Dapi Alley.

In short, the culinary scene in Xi'an is a treasure trove waiting to be explored. With its rich flavors and unique dishes, it is a place that leaves you craving for more.