Food and Restaurants

  
Xian cuisine is simple and hearty; you wont dumplings are predominant and these are always filling. Due to the large Hui community, Muslim food is common. Nanshi Jie, by Dong Da Jie has a lively food market. Try local delicacies at the Beiyuanmen Hui Snack Street where traditional Chinese buildings line the street and offer a smorgasbord of Muslim fare.

Shredded pancakes in a mutton or beef soup are a local Muslim delicacy that warms the stomach. The table etiquette is an art in itself as the diner breaks up a flatbread that’s mixed into the soup. Dumplings are a northern specialty in China and Xian is famous for its dumpling feasts. Introduced in 1984 by the Xian Dumpling Feast Restaurant, the banquet features a selection of 108 dumplings that differ in shape and filling. Jiasan guantangbao is a unique Muslim dumpling treat. A filling of ground beef and chopped vegetables is mixed with gravy before the paper-thin dumpling skin is sealed, these dumplings are delightfully juicy. Buckwheat noodles can be served hot or cold and its delicious with different vegetable toppings and sauce Bars and coffee shops are clustered around Defu Xiang, west of Nan Da Jie near the Bell Tower. Most of these are set in quiet neighborhoods and make a great setting to grab a cold beer or a cup of java.

Xian Restaurants:

Defachang Jiaozi Guan
Dumplings and more dumplings, dumpling banquets at RMB 60 to 200 per person.
Address: 3 Xi Da Jie, Zhonggulou Square

Fanjia Lazhi Rou Pu
Sandwiches stuffed with delicious meats RMB 3.5 to 10 per person.
Address: 53 Zhubashi

Jiasan Guantang Baozi
Tasty Muslim cuisine.
Address: 191 Xiduan, Xiyangshi Jie

Laosunjia Niuyangrou Paomo
Beef and lamb (泡馍) for RMB 20.8 a bowl.
Address: 364 Dong Da Jie

Xi'an Fanzhuang
Offers the best of traditional Shaanxi snacks. RMB 30 to 200 per person.
Address: 298 Dong Da Jie