Xi'an Local Cuisine

Explore the authentic flavors and must-try dishes of Xi'an

Roujiamo
Street Food
Roujiamo

Chinese hamburger with tender braised meat in a flatbread bun

¥8-15
Lunch or snack
Very common

Best Places:

  • Street vendors
  • Muslim Quarter
  • Local markets

Pro Tip:

Best when meat is fresh and hot, add chili sauce for extra flavor

Biang Biang Noodles
Noodles
Biang Biang Noodles

Wide hand-pulled noodles with spicy sauce and various toppings

¥15-30
Lunch or dinner
Common

Best Places:

  • Noodle shops
  • Local restaurants
  • Food streets

Pro Tip:

The wider the noodles, the more authentic. Mix well before eating

Yang Rou Pao Mo
Soup
Yang Rou Pao Mo

Lamb soup with crumbled flatbread, a Xi'an specialty

¥20-40
Lunch or dinner
Common

Best Places:

  • Muslim restaurants
  • Traditional eateries
  • Local markets

Pro Tip:

Break the bread into small pieces yourself for authentic experience

Guan Tang Baozi
Dim Sum
Guan Tang Baozi

Soup dumplings with rich broth inside, similar to xiaolongbao

¥15-30
Breakfast or lunch
Common

Best Places:

  • Dim sum restaurants
  • Local breakfast shops
  • Tea houses

Pro Tip:

Bite carefully to avoid spilling the hot soup

Liangpi
Noodles
Liangpi

Cold rice noodles with spicy sauce and vegetables

¥8-15
Summer lunch or snack
Very common

Best Places:

  • Street vendors
  • Local markets
  • Food courts

Pro Tip:

Perfect refreshing dish for hot weather

Hui Min Street Food
Street Food
Hui Min Street Food

Various Muslim-influenced street foods from the Muslim Quarter

¥5-20
Any time
Very common

Best Places:

  • Muslim Quarter
  • Food streets
  • Night markets

Pro Tip:

Explore the Muslim Quarter for the best variety

Xi'an Food Culture Guide

Dining Etiquette

  • • Use chopsticks properly, don't stick them upright in rice
  • • Try a little of everything when dining with others
  • • It's polite to serve others before yourself
  • • Slurping noodles is acceptable and shows appreciation

Ordering Tips

  • • Point at menu pictures if language is a barrier
  • • Ask for "bu la" (not spicy) if you can't handle heat
  • • Street food is generally safe from busy vendors
  • • Don't tip - it's not customary in China