Overview
Key takeaway
Xi'an's Muslim Quarter is China's best street food street. Try roujiamo (meat burger ¥10), yangrou paomo (bread in lamb soup ¥30), and biangbiang noodles.
How to plan
Go hungry. Budget ¥50–100 ($8–15) per person. Best in evening when all stalls are open. Alipay accepted everywhere.
Time & cost
Plan 2 hrs. Budget: From $5 per person. Hours: Daily 10:00–23:00.
Booking
Self-guided; no booking needed
What to expect
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Crowded pedestrian street with 100+ stalls
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Roujiamo, yangrou paomo, liangpi, persimmon cakes
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Prices posted at most stalls
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Eat standing or at small plastic tables
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Souvenir shops mixed in
Practical
Tips
On site
Try smaller side streets for better prices
Timing
Share dishes to try more
Also
Avoid peak dinner (18:00–19:00)
Timing
Leave with hours in mind (Daily 10:00–23:00). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.
Pay
Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.
Show this
Show the Chinese name “回民街美食巡礼” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.
Location & how to go
Muslim Quarter, Beiyuanmen, Xi'an
