Xi'an Street Food Discovery Tour: 10+ Curated Local Tastings

Renowned as the culinary heart of ancient China, Xi’an’s street food is a vivid fusion of Silk Road and Sino-Islamic flavours forged by a thousand years of cultural blending. This immersive evening tour takes you to handpicked local eateries and hidden haunts frequented by our seasoned local guides, where you’ll savour iconic dishes, sip refreshing local drinks and hear fascinating Silk Road stories—an unmissable deep dive into the city’s unspoiled gastronomic culture for food lovers and adventurous travellers alike. We offer 2 flexible packages for your convenience: Meet-up Package (gather with your guide at the designated meeting point) and Private Transfer Package (including comfortable round-trip private car hotel transfers). After meeting your guide, you’ll wander the iconic Drum Tower Square and the winding lanes, secret backstreets of the Muslim Quarter—Xi’an’s historic culinary core where Tang Dynasty grandeur meets modern vibrancy, and the most authentic local flavours hide.

Your Iconic Xi’an Flavour Tasting 1: Rougamo (Chinese Hamburger) – Slow-cooked braised pork in a crispy fluffy wheat bun, a classic Xi’an staple. 2: Liangpi (Cold Noodles) – Hand-rolled cold noodles with chili oil, vinegar and sesame paste sauce, fresh and zesty. 3: Freshly Squeezed Pomegranate Juice – Xi’an’s iconic drink, sweet-tangy and icy cold, perfect with savoury bites. 4: Xinjiang-style Grilled Lamb Skewers – Charred juicy lamb with cumin and chili, a fragrant Muslim Quarter classic. 5: Crispy Beef Pie – Golden flaky pastry with savoury juicy beef filling, hand-kneaded dough, local favourite. 6: Lu Zhi Liang Fen (Marinated Jelly Noodles) – Silky mung bean jelly with savoury sauce, pickles and fried dough sticks, Xi’an’s famed speciality. 7: Yangrou Paomo (Lamb Soup with Shredded Bun) – Slow-simmered lamb broth with hand-torn buns, Xi’an’s most famous dish. 8: Jinggao (Sweet Rice Cake) – Soft rice cake with red bean paste and sesame, mild traditional sweet treat.

9: Persimmon Cakes – Golden fried pastries filled with sweet gooey persimmon puree, crispy on the outside and creamy inside. 10: Hand-pulled Noodles – Fresh hand-stretched silky noodles in rich meat broth with vegetables, a showcase of Xi’an’s masterful wheat-based cuisine. 11: Steamed Dumplings – Juicy, flavourful pork or vegetable filled steamed dumplings, a classic local comfort food. Youcha Mahua (Sesame Drink with Fried Dough Twists) – Creamy nutty sesame drink paired with crispy fried dough twists, a warm sweet-savoury local favourite. 12: Customisable Closing Bites – A final choice of sweet steamed buns, crispy fried snacks or fresh fruit from a local street stall. Xi’an is a city famous for its wheat-based delicacies, and the above selection is more than enough to fill you up and let you experience the best of local flavours. If you wish to try more local snacks during the tour, simply discuss your preferences with your guide for a tailored tasting experience.