Authentic Xi'an flavors can be tasted at the stores known only to locals in Xi'an

To understand a unfamiliar city, it may not be about ticking off the classic tourist spots of the city, but instead going to a local neighborhood and seeing how the locals actually live. Then, going to the city to try the local cuisine becomes the best way to understand the city. Don't go to those internet-famous restaurants anymore, today I just want to tell you about 20-year-old shops that Xi'an locals must go to, so you can truly taste the flavor of Xi'an.

Shi Cheng Rou Jia Mo

Address: Building 5, Middle Section of Tangfang Street. This long-established Xi'an shop has been open for nearly 20 years. Their Rou Jia Mo is different from what we usually eat. The bun of their Rou Jia Mo is a traditional handmade Baiji bun, with a tiger back, iron ring, and chrysanthemum core. Although it is not as crispy as the Rou Jia Mo from Tongguan, the soft bun is definitely suitable for holding the marinated meat. The lady boss is also very nice; she will give you a layer of marinated meat to ensure that you can enjoy the bun with the meat.

Caojia Steamed Bowl

The steamed bowl is another specialty dish of Xi'an, and Caojia's steamed bowl has a history of over 20 years. The best dish in their restaurant is the small crispy meat. A bowl costs 18 yuan, which is not expensive but very worth it, offering much more value than other places. Their bowl has a thin layer of crispy meat, with more meat and less batter. One bite and you can taste the beef flavor, with little batter and clear soup. The soup also goes well with rice.

Wang Er Lamb Noodle Restaurant

Their signature dish is lamb noodle pieces. The lamb is well-prepared, with almost no gamey taste, yet retaining the essential flavor of lamb. Most importantly, their lamb soup is freshly brewed every day, making it extremely delicious.

Chang Ji Xi Guan Hulu Tou

Address: Opposite to No.1 Middle School, Tieta Temple Road, Lianhu District. It has a history of making Hulu for 33 years, and the taste remains the same as it was initially. The intestines used in their Hulu Tou are only the best parts of the pig's middle intestine, and they are cleaned very thoroughly. The meat in the steamed buns is tender, and the freshly made Hulu Tou is crispy and delicious. The intestines are tender and smooth, with a rich aroma, making it very tasty.

Yang's Clay Pot

Yang's Clay Pot has been open for over thirty years. Their most popular clay pots are the beef and oxtail ones. The owner is very sincere, placing large and thick pieces of beef in the clay pot. The dishes in the clay pot are also quite ample, and the clay pot soup is full of numbing and fragrant flavors. Drinking a bowl makes the whole world feel warm. Their homemade meatball clay pot is also very tasty. The beef meatballs are handmade, and high-quality broth is used when mixing the meatball filling. The homemade meatballs are also generously portioned, and they have a particularly chewy texture. The soup base is spicy and flavorful, providing a comfortable taste.

Xiao Jia Mahua Youcha

The breakfast shop has been in operation for more than 20 years and has been featured in China Breakfast. Every morning at 6 o'clock, a large pot of oil tea is prepared. The tea soup is filled with yellow mahua and white almonds, exuding a rich aroma and steaming hot.