20+ Incredible Eats in Xi'an, China

I've been waiting almost 3 years to go to Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province in China.

Why? Because the food there is supposed to be some of the best in the world.

Because of the variety of people, geography, and climate - China's food varies considerably from province to province. Xian is home to many Hui people - a Muslim ethnic minority. The city is considered to be China's start-line of the silk road. Many Arabs settled in the area after coming to trade their wares. They brought with them their food, including many types of bread that weren't previously popular in China. They also bred many sheep for meat, since they don't eat pork (the most popular meat in China). This cuisine adapted over the years, adjusting to Chinese cooking methods, ingredients, and the tastes of the Han people.

Huimen Street, also known as the Xi'an Muslim Quarters is a huge tourist attraction, and it's mostly packed with food. Chinese people love to eat regional specialties and there is plenty of that in Xi'an. But of course, we veered off the beaten path, heading deep into the Muslim quarters where the Hui people actually go to eat. We stuffed ourselves for 3 days, which wasn't nearly enough time to try everything. It was an amazing experience, and Xi'an has become one of my favorite places in China.

The food from the video:
Egg cake - 鸡蛋糕
Grilled Octopus
Crispy Chili Peppers with Peanuts
Braised sheep hooves
Oil Cake - 油饼
Dragon's breath candy - 龙的呼吸
Youcha (a powder used to make a thick soup broth) - 油茶
Osmanthus Cake - 桂花糕
Biang biang noodles
Beef dry noodles - 牛肉干拌面
Bean sauce noodles AKA zhajiang noodles - 炸酱面
Fairy bean cake - 仙豆糕
Sticky cake sweet rice - 镜糕甜饭
Chinese Hamburger AKA rou jia mo - 肉夹馍
Lamb kebabs - 羊肉串
Big plate chicken - 大盘鸡
Crispy beef patties - 香酥牛肉饼
Lamb and Flat Bread Soup AKA Yang Rou Pao Mo - 羊肉泡馍
Sweet pickled garlic - 糖蒜
Sour soup lamb dumplings AKA suantang dumplings - 酸汤饺子
Ding Ding fried noodles - 丁丁炒面

While I love Xi'an's cuisine, my heart belongs to Sichuan. I live in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, and I've written a guide to Sichuan food. Check it out if you are going to the area.
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