There were quite a few authentic and traditional Chinese dishes we had to try when we went to Xi’an. Â We did our very best to eat our way up and through the Muslim Quarter. Â Some things, we had to try more than once or twice, just to give it a fair shake.
Rou jia mo is like a Chinese hamburger on a flatbread-type bun. Â Every one of the 4 I tried (ha!) was fantastic, and the spicy vegetarian version (cai jia mo) was fantastic too. Â Biang biang mian is a carbohydrate dream – wide, thick, long hand-pulled noodles in a sauce of varying spiciness. Â Yang rou chuanr is a lamb skewer and at each stall, there are different spices available for you to add your own. Â Cumin is a regular favorite. Â There were sweet rice cakes, nutty candy, fried little potatoes, noodles, fruits and vegetables, drinks, nuts, breads and so much more. Â Enjoy!