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Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup (Yang Rou Pao Mo)
Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup is a traditional local snack founded in Xi’an, with its history dating back to the 11th century BC. It is prepared with savory ingredients that form a pleasant flavor and overflowing scent. Moreover, it leaves a long and strong aftertaste full of rich nutrition. Due to its ability to fulfill hunger and comfort the stomach, Pita Break Soaked in Lamb Soup has been loved deeply within Xi'an and beyond for a long time. The soup containing high-quality beef and mutton is cooked slowly over an extended period of time for the best results. Specially baked pancake is then chopped into small pieces and added to complete the soup. A single bowl of this soup will fill your every sense and keep you coming back for more.
Cold Noodles (Liang Pi)
There is a diverse variety of cold noodles in Xian based on what different ingredients are used. Two main categories exist depending on the type of noodle chosen: rice-based cold noodles and flour-based cold noodles. Rice noodles are white, smooth, thin, chewy and tender and are delicious to taste. The rice cold noodles prepared in the town of Qinzhen, Xi’an are particularly popular among the locals because of its special, unique seasonings. Accompanied with red spicy pepper and green bean sprout, these cold noodles are asthetically pleasing and will be sure to tease your taste buds with its spicy flare.
Pork Sandwiched Between Pita Bread (Rou Jia Mo)
Pork Sanwiched Between Pita Bread, Rou Jia Mo in Chinese, is another extremely popular local snack in Xian. It has become well known around China and is now widely consumed all over the country. Pork is the most commonly used type of meat and is stewed for several hours in a soup seasoned with over twenty spices. The pita bread in this snack is made through repeated bakings over a long period of time. The Rou Jia Mo has been dubbed the "Chinese hamburger" these days and enjoyes widespread favor among the locals and abroad. The cost of Rou jia Mo usually remains around five to seven yuan in Xian, the flavor varies from vendor to vendor due to varying spices.
Recommendations for Famous Xi’an Restaurants
Fan Family's Pork Sandwiched with Unleavened Flatbread
Phone: 029-87273917
Location: 51, Zhubashi Street, Xian
Specialty: Pork Sandwiched with Unleavened Flatbread. Due to special seasonings applied, the Chinese hamburger here is featured with crisp tender meat, distinctive flavor and savory taste.
Xi’an Wuyi Restaurant
Location: 351, East Street, Xian Phone: 029-87681098
Specialty: Sweet Dumplings stuffed with black sesame, steamed pork dumplings, Queen's flatbread, Wuyi flavored chicken and spicy sheep blood, Wuyi pork sandwiched with unleavened flatbread. These dishes are all honored as the "The Most Famous Food in China".
The Sun Family's Restaurant
Location: 80, Baishuifang Road, Xian
Specialty: Pita Soaked in Lamb Soup, Roasted Fish Soaked with Fermented Bean curd
Yongfeng Qishan Noodles
Location: Southwest of Tumen Gate Crossing
Telephone: 029-85511366
Specialty: Qishan Noodles, Qishan Cold Noodles, Qishan crisp leavened flatbread, Honey Rice Dumplings, Qishan Cold Bean Curd Jelly
Xi’an Restaurant
Location: 298, East Street, Xian
Telephone: 029-87680618
Specialty: Xian Restaurant is known for its authentic flavor and complete variety. Many national leaders, Zhou Enlai for example, have dinned here and spoke highly of dishes here. The specialties in Xian Restaurant range from Hulu chicken, sweet rice fried with fruit nuts to other local snacks of Xian.