Hottest Internet-Famous Street in Xi'an! Must-Visit Sights in Xi'an, Surprisingly Hidden with So Many Delicious Foods?
Xi'an, renowned as a city of classical Chinese culture tourism, seems to have a certain appeal when it comes to its food. In this article, I'm going to recommend one of Xi'an's hottest internet-famous streets, and a representative of Xi'an's charm – Return Muslim Street! Return Muslim Street is a collective term for several streets within the Return Muslim Quarter, and it's a must-visit place for outsiders coming to Xi'an. So, how many delicious foods are worth exploring here? Let’s go with the editor!
Return Muslim Street is located next to the Drum Tower, it's a street in the Return Muslim area, about 500 meters long. Walking here, you can see that it is paved with blue bricks, with green trees on both sides, and a row of imitation Ming and Qing style buildings. Everything here, including the food and souvenir shops, is operated by Hui people, which has a strong Muslim flavor! Therefore, to taste the most authentic Hui food, you must come to Return Muslim Street!
When people talk about traditional Xi'an cuisine, you can't miss Rou Jia Mo (pork bun). On Return Muslim Street, you can see a shop selling Rou Jia Mo almost every ten meters. Rou Jia Mo comes in several varieties, such as La Ju Rou (braised pork belly bun), Rou Su Zi Rou (pork sauce bun), and Tiongguan Tiongguan Rou Jia Mo (Tiongguan pork bun). The taste and flavor of these different types of Rou Jia Mo are slightly different, but the deliciousness is always a common thread. You can taste all kinds of Rou Jia Mo on Return Muslim Street. The editor suggests that you try them at three time periods – breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Xi'an people are particularly skilled at making buns! Besides Rou Jia Mo, Yang Rou Bao Mo (lamb noodle soup) is another highlight of Xi'an cuisine. In the morning, the bosses will get up early to carefully brew the lamb soup, and when the soup is thick and the meat is rotten, it's time to greet customers. So, to taste the best Yang Rou Bao Mo, the editor suggests that you go to Return Muslim Street in the morning, when not too many people, and order a bowl of Yang Rou Bao Mo for breakfast, which feels fragrant and delicious, warming the stomach and filling up the energy for the following trip.
After strolling around for a day, you might feel a little tired, and at this time you need to eat something spicy! Return Muslim Street not only has noodles but also famous Shaanxi Liang Pi (cold skin). Liang Pi can be divided into: Men Pian (wheat noodle skin), Gan Pian (pulled wheat skin), Mi Pian (rice skin). If you've eaten enough noodles, the editor specially recommends trying Mi Pian! Crystal clear Mi Pian paired with a secret chili oil, sprinkled with chopped green onions, the skin is smooth and chewy, salty and spicy, and very enjoyable!
When you come to Return Muslim Street, you must try You Pian (oil splashed noodles)! As a representative of Qin cuisine, You Pian is definitely a C-seat on Return Muslim Street. Its deliciousness lies in the hand-pulled noodles and secret chili oil. Unlike other noodles, You Pian is made by pouring oil on chili noodles, bringing out the fragrance of chili oil. The oil boils vigorously, a bowl of red, and you can't stop yourself from eating it!
Return Muslim Street is a window to understand Xi'an cuisine and a road to explore Hui culture. While enjoying delicious food, we can also see the diligence, simplicity, and wisdom of the Hui people. When coming to Return Muslim Street, we not only need to take pictures and check in, but also experience the most authentic local flavor in this internet-famous street with Xi'an charm...
Transportation Guide: Take buses 4, 7, 8, 15, 32 to the ‘Bell Tower’ stop to arrive.
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