Eating Out in Xian

[AhMah]

Halal muslim fare is quite easily found in Xian, esp in the Muslim quarters, right behind the Drum Tower in downtown Xian.

Main St. on The Islamic Quarters, Xian.
Bustling with people, day and night...mostly tourists, i suspect
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Find a-lot of similarity with our food here in M'sia
This murtabak-look alike is absolutely delicious:tongue_roll:It's deep-fried instead of pan-fried Beef or mutton fillings..cost only RMB 1 each...

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Don't usually take mutton, but since this is the famous noodle in Xian, just have to try it..stumble on the stall as we came out from a side door of the Grand Mosque . A must try.http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1223/960071029_0618872b10.jpg

[AhMah]

Preserved Garlic
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Standard 'snacks' that comes with the famous mutton noodles of Xain. First serving free..any addition; cost RMB 0.50 per serving.My first time eating garlic by itself...actually finished the whole plate all by myself!

One of the Recommended food outlet for authentic Xian food..halal fare. You can't miss it..Situated on the main street of the islamic quarters

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Some of the food served in the restaurant..Cold Noodle
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This dish is quite popular in cities along the Silk Road.Tastes like cold, spicy Chee Cheong Fun


Xian delicacy known as "Rou-Jia-Mo";..translated to mean meat sandwich. Don't be misled by its non-descript look. Absolutely something to die for!

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The non-halal version can be found in this shop..just follow the add on this wrapper. The shop is located on the street perpendicular to the front entrance of Drum Tower

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[alancheong7]

That mutton noodle looks mighty good, thanks for sharing. Missed arm chair travelling via your sojourns :D

[noordin]

I love this one, looks like a Renoir painting. :)


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[chuah406]

nice shots of the food! getting hungry now........ :)

[orionmystery]

Preserved Garlic
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1176/960921736_7172d6edd9.jpg


Standard 'snacks' that comes with the famous mutton noodles of Xain. First serving free..any addition; cost RMB 0.50 per serving.My first time eating garlic by itself...actually finished the whole plate all by myself!

One of the Recommended food outlet for authentic Xian food..halal fare. You can't miss it..Situated on the main street of the islamic quarters

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1362/960646562_1161e85f9c.jpg

Some of the food served in the restaurant..Cold Noodle
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1220/959792555_7726f4e626.jpg
This dish is quite popular in cities along the Silk Road.Tastes like cold, spicy Chee Cheong Fun


Xian delicacy known as "Rou-Jia-Mo";..translated to mean meat sandwich. Don't be misled by its non-descript look. Absolutely something to die for!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1277/960649002_1da0d91914.jpg

The non-halal version can be found in this shop..just follow the add on this wrapper. The shop is located on the street perpendicular to the front entrance of Drum Tower

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1122/960072207_1e4ef32143.jpg

Nice food pix. Thanks for sharing. I think those are pickled onion, called "qiao tou"(荞头) in Mandarin - a very common appetizer anywhere in China. Cold noodle is great when the weather is hot. The rest look good too. Now I know what to eat if I ever go to Xian..:D

[ShaolinTiger]

Man haven't had lunch yet...really want one of those meat bun things arghhh.

[AhMah]

Not easy to find southern chinese cuisine in Xian.
Found one restaurant in the Muslim quarters...at the end of the main street

Mei-chai kou rou...Non halal
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The best stewed pork belly I've ever tasted!
Forget about calorie and choles. count..just eat

[orionmystery]

Not easy to find southern chinese cuisine in Xian.
Found one restaurant in the Muslim quarters...at the end of the main street

Mei-chai kou rou...Non halal
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1366/960068655_fe10053072_b.jpg

The best stewed pork belly I've ever tasted!
Forget about calorie and choles. count..just eat

Ewe..so oily, so deadly..yet so irresistible..:D yum yum...