Xi'an
A superb choice for lamb or beef pàomó; you need to grab a seat before 11am, otherwise it's all elbows in ribs. Pay for your dish, take your seat and then…
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Xi'an
Weary diners with dumpling fatigue will be inspired by the rustic two-room Three Sisters, with its well-done twist on classics. Try succulent carrot-and…
Xi'an
A civilised and restful choice, this place specialises in guōtiē (锅贴) 'potsticker' fried dumplings and they are simply delicious. There's six different…
Xi'an
This smart food court serves a wide choice of food from each corner of China. There's everything from Sìchuān dàndàn noodles (dàndàn miàn) to roast duck,…
Xi'an
Famous for its yángròu pàomó (羊肉泡馍): pay for your dish, take a seat and break your bread into crumbs to await the broth. There are two types of pàomó: one…
Xi'an
Right on Beiyuanmen in the heart of the Muslim Quarter, this smart establishment serves classic Muslim dishes such as ròujiāmó (¥15), lamb kebabs (¥10…
Xi'an
Founded in 1898, the speciality dish at one of Xi'an’s most famous restaurants is steaming bowls of yángròu pàomó. The catch is that the diner is…
Xi'an
A clean cafe atmosphere is spread over four floors with aspirational snaps of Europe in scattered picture frames on the walls. A lively well-dressed crowd…
Xi'an
This mezzanine-style cafe and bar looking down into the lobby of a very popular hostel is well-staffed, serving up sandwiches, wraps, western-style…
Xi'an
The speciality at Défācháng is dumplings. Head downstairs for the standard choice of dumplings (from around ¥30) or go upstairs for the pricier menu (¥128…