It doesn’t have big names like Beijing or Shanghai. But
whenever I hear people mention its name, I feel extremely proud of having born
there—Xi’an! Besides its long long history, I am more attracted to its various
food and snacks.
Name the cities in China that are well known for their cuisines, Xi’an must be on the top of the list. Not only because the cuisine has a variety of food, but also because its popularity among a large group of people, including some foreigners.
First thing first, Rou Jia Mo (a different kind of sandwich with pork in it) is something you must try. It is so welcomed among the people that you can buy it almost everywhere, about $2 each.
But personally, I prefer the Rou Jia Mo from Fan Ji who also has the longest history in making Rou Jia Mo. To determine whether it is a good Rou Jia Mo or not, one usually needs to consider two parts—the bread part and the pork part. Rou Jia Mo from Fan Ji not only has the freshest bread, but also has the juiciest pork. And that’s probably why it is so popular among the local people. There are different locations of Fan Ji in the city. However, if you want to take a break from the bicycle ride on the city wall like I did, why not go to the one that right by the city wall? (109 Dong Da Jie, Bei Lin Qu)
Besides that, Liang Pi (a kind of noodle made from wheat or rice flour) is another food that is originated from Xi’an. Unlike the process of making other noodles, it is put into cold water after being steamed. The most important reason for doing this is that it can make the “noodle” more chewy and tasty. The “noodle” itself is not enough, the sauce that comes with it also matters. People usually put chili oil, vinegar, salt water and mixed them with mashed garlic and shredded cucumber evenly.
Again, like Rou Jia Mo, it is very common in Xi'an so you can find it everywhere. But the best one, I think, is Wei Jia Liang Pi. (1st floors, Xue Lin Ya Yuan, Da Xue Nan Lu, Bei Lin Qu)To Be Continued…
Name the cities in China that are well known for their cuisines, Xi’an must be on the top of the list. Not only because the cuisine has a variety of food, but also because its popularity among a large group of people, including some foreigners.
First thing first, Rou Jia Mo (a different kind of sandwich with pork in it) is something you must try. It is so welcomed among the people that you can buy it almost everywhere, about $2 each.
But personally, I prefer the Rou Jia Mo from Fan Ji who also has the longest history in making Rou Jia Mo. To determine whether it is a good Rou Jia Mo or not, one usually needs to consider two parts—the bread part and the pork part. Rou Jia Mo from Fan Ji not only has the freshest bread, but also has the juiciest pork. And that’s probably why it is so popular among the local people. There are different locations of Fan Ji in the city. However, if you want to take a break from the bicycle ride on the city wall like I did, why not go to the one that right by the city wall? (109 Dong Da Jie, Bei Lin Qu)
Besides that, Liang Pi (a kind of noodle made from wheat or rice flour) is another food that is originated from Xi’an. Unlike the process of making other noodles, it is put into cold water after being steamed. The most important reason for doing this is that it can make the “noodle” more chewy and tasty. The “noodle” itself is not enough, the sauce that comes with it also matters. People usually put chili oil, vinegar, salt water and mixed them with mashed garlic and shredded cucumber evenly.
Again, like Rou Jia Mo, it is very common in Xi'an so you can find it everywhere. But the best one, I think, is Wei Jia Liang Pi. (1st floors, Xue Lin Ya Yuan, Da Xue Nan Lu, Bei Lin Qu)To Be Continued…
Chinese food look great for me!!!! I love Rou Jia Mo in Xi'an. But I never tried the pork one. My parents always bring me to the Muslim Street(Hui Ming Jie) and get Kosher Rou Jia Mo.
ReplyDeleteI just realized that Rou Jia Mo is like hamburger without the tomatoes and lettuces. What do you think?
Kind of the same thing...
DeleteI don't think I've ever tasted real Chinese food before, but all the food you showed in your post made my mouth water. You did a great job mentioning the popular foods and telling the readers how much they cost and where to find them. The visuals were a really nice touch too.
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