Xi'an, a city that has risen and fallen through 13 dynasties, whether it is the Terracotta Warriors, one of the eight wonders of the world, the ancient city wall that has gone through the vicissitudes of the sea, or the Big Wild Goose Pagoda that once contained the Tianzhu Scriptures... All reveal the essence of history.
Similarly, Xi'an's cuisine is famous throughout the country, especially noodles and halal flavors. Among them, the cool skin, meat sandwich steamed bun and Bingfeng soda are also known as the "Three Qin Package".
Therefore, when you come to Xi'an, you must come to a bowl of lamb steamed buns or cold skin, drink a bottle of old Xi'an-flavored Bingfeng soda, taste Xi'an's unique biáng biang noodles, and visit the most famous food street - Muslim Street.
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01. Steamed buns
In Xi'an's cuisine, the most famous is the steamed bun.
The main steamed buns are beef and mutton steamed buns and gourd head steamed buns. The most common is the Hui people's beef and mutton steamed buns, which are thick and fatty but not greasy. Hulutou steamed bun is a Han snack, the main ingredient is pork intestines, the taste is more rich and mellow.
In addition, there is a kind of three-fresh boiled steamed bun, which is a Han min's steamed bun and has no internal organs.
Some steamed bun shops require diners to manually "break" steamed buns into small pieces, and then give them to the store to add meat to the soup, which is also one of the characteristic experiences of Xi'an.
If you want to taste authentic lamb steamed buns, you can go to Lao Mijia's heavy rain steamed steamed steamed
If you want to taste the authentic gourd head steamed buns, you can go to the Spring Occurrence, Integrity and Gourd Head Bubble Steamed Buns, Dongguan Old Gourd Head Steamed Buns, And Heavenly Sprout He Ji Gourd Head Steamed Buns.
02. Meat sandwich buns
Meat sandwich steamed bun is a famous food in Shaanxi, and in Xi'an, steamed bun is the most accepted staple food by the locals. The meat sandwich bun is the most classic way to eat steamed buns, it is a wonderful combination of two foods: white steamed buns and bacon meat.
Recommended shops: Fan Ji bacon meat sandwich steamed buns, Qin Yu meat sandwich steamed buns, Meridian Road Zhang Ji meat sandwich steamed buns, Liu Feng la beef sandwich buns, Yuan Ji bacon meat sandwich buns
03. Xi'an cool skin
The cool skin is tender and smooth, and the taste is excellent. Among them, Qinzhen Liangpi is the most famous, with a history of more than 2,000 years. The mixed cold skin is all red, spicy and fragrant, and the taste is refreshing.
Recommended shops: Weijia Liangpi, Halal Sheng Zhiwang Sesame Sauce Stuffed Leather Shop, Han Room Liu Laosan
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04.biangbiang noodles
Biangbiang noodles are a traditional noodle dish in Shaanxi and are listed as one of the eight monsters of Shaanxi.
The noodles are hand-rolled, wide like trouser belts, and have a strong taste, spicy and sour taste.
Recommended shops: Aunt Zheng biangbiang noodles, old Li family biangbiang noodles
05. Soup buns
Soup buns are usually steamed and sold fresh, and a hot cage is served on the table. Take a bite of the thin skin, suck on the fresh and thick broth, and taste the filling, oily but not greasy.
Recommended shops: Jia San Halal Soup Dumpling Restaurant, Xiaoliu Soup Bun, Shijia Bun, Li Tie Soup Bun
06. Peppery soup
Peppery soup is a food that can represent the personality of Xi'an people.
The soup is thick and spicy soup, peppery flavor is rich, sour and spicy, the soup also has meatballs and cabbage, potatoes, carrots and other vegetables, eat a bowl, the stomach is warm and satisfied.
Recommended shops: Lao Liu Family Meatball Paste Spicy Soup Stall, Sun Family Meatball Hu Spicy Soup, Xing Lao San Hu Spicy Soup, Li Only Meatball Hu Spicy Soup
07. Gourd chicken
Gourd chicken is the whole chicken after boiling, steaming, frying three processes, out of the shape of a gourd, the color of gold red, crispy skin rotten, many restaurants will also put it on a gourd-shaped plate.
Recommended shops: Chang'an big brand stalls, Xi'an Restaurant, Shaanxi Alley Old Restaurant
08. Small crispy meat
The surface of the small crispy meat was covered with a layer of golden oil, and a large chunk of meat loomed, and a thin layer of powder was also wrapped around the outside of the meat. Take a bite, smooth and tender.
The Dingjia small crispy meat in Muslim Street has a history of more than 20 years and is very popular in the local area.
Recommended shop: Halal, Sethome small crispy meat
09. Stir-fried rice with sauerkraut
Sauerkraut stir-fried rice is actually fried rice, it is mixed with the sour of sauerkraut, the aroma of oil, it tastes sour and spicy, fragrant but not greasy. It is served with shabu tripe, grilled meat, egg soup, etc. for a more flavorful taste.
Recommended shops: red red sauerkraut stir-fried rice, swallow fried rice
010. Ice Peak Soda
Bingfeng is a well-known local brand of carbonated drinks in Xi'an, born in 1953.
Ice Peak is an orange flavored carbonated drink, the sweetness is not greasy, the bottle is cold in midsummer, refreshing! It can be found in restaurants, supermarkets and even small roadside shops.
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Xi'an food culture has been passed down far and wide, those centuries-old gourmet shops that have experienced wind and rain, in the vicissitudes of time, the inheritance of generations, the only constant may be the taste of the old Xi'an on the tip of the tongue.
Among them, Fan Ji Bacon Meat Sandwich Bun, Defa Chang, Xi'an Restaurant, Lao Sun Jia Restaurant, Tong Sheng Xiang, De Mao Gong, Xi'an Roast Duck Shop, Xi'an Old Boy's Home, etc. are all century-old restaurants in Xi'an.
If the above is not enough, then come to a list of Xi'an's various first-ranked food shops, hoping to provide a reference for your foraging trip!
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="244" > five of Xi'an's most popular food districts</h1>
If you want to sweep away Xi'an food at once, the best way is definitely to visit the local food streets.
In addition to the famous Muslim Street, the following five are also very popular food districts!
01. Big Leather Courtyard
Dapiyuan is actually part of Muslim Street, full of various cuisines, many of which are small restaurants where locals come to eat, where you can find the purest taste of Xi'an.
02. Yongxingfang
Yongxingfang is a Shaanxi Intangible Cultural Heritage Food and Culture Block that has only been popular in recent years, mainly composed of Guanzhong Archway and architectural groups with folk traditions, forming a Gulifang-style layout.
The intangible cultural heritage food and special snacks of the Guanzhong region of Shaanxi are concentrated here, and the locals often come to visit.
03. West Sheep City
Xiyang City is a traditional historical street in Xi'an City, with a history of more than 600 years.
Xiyang Market is also part of the Muslim Street food circle, and many authentic snacks are in Xiyang Market and the alleys inside.
04. Sprinkle the Gold Bridge
The Sprinkler Gold Bridge, with a total length of 800 meters, is an inconspicuous old alley, but the long-established brands on both sides are one after another.
The most famous of the golden bridges is the night market, even at two or three o'clock in the morning, it is still full of people.
05. East Wood City
East Mutou City starts from the East Hall Gate in the east and reaches South Avenue in the west, with a length of 890 meters.
There are several famous food shops in Xi'an on this street, such as Qin Yu Meat Sandwich Steamed Bun, Three Sisters Dumpling Restaurant and so on.
< h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="162" > Xi'an Travel Tips:</h1>
1. Xi'an must-visit attractions
Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an City Wall, Shaanxi History Museum, Huaqing Palace, Tang Furong Garden, Forest of Steles, Datang Sleepless City, Muslim Street, Daming Palace, Da Ci'en Temple, Xi'an Bell Tower, Yongxingfang
2. Best time to travel
September-November: Xi'an in autumn is cool and pleasant, dying gold everywhere. The large and small goose pagodas are lined up in layers. The ancient Guanyin Zen Temple and the Great Ci'en Temple can enjoy the thousand-year-old ginkgo biloba; the osmanthus blossoms bloom all the way to the north and south avenues of the Bell Tower, and the streets are full of incense.
3. Traffic strategy
01. Aircraft
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 25 kilometers away from the city, covering most cities in China, and also connecting seoul, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong.
02. Train
Xi'an Railway is very developed, with three railway stations, namely Xi'an Railway Station, Xi'an North Railway Station and Xi'an South Railway Station.
Xi'an Railway Station is located in the city center, close to the intersection of Metro Lines 1 and 2 "North Street Station"; Xi'an South Railway Station is the farthest from the city and has the fewest trains; Xi'an North Railway Station is a high-speed railway station, close to Metro Line 2 "North Railway Station".
The National Day is approaching, and it is a good time to come to Xi'an.
I hope that this Food Guide of Xi'an can provide you with a little reference!
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