Xian may be best known as the home of the Terracotta Warriors, and
all those who make it out to the city's outskirts marvel at the
thousands-strong clay army, silently standing guard over the tomb of the
ancient ruler of the Qinshi Emperor. It's a sobering and impressive
sight but when visitors head back to Xian, though their minds are full
of historical musings, their bellies pull them swiftly back to the
present with a resounding rumble, and thoughts turn to matters of the
present. Namely, where to head for dinner?
The answer is an easy
one, Muslim Street. Before entering into the food directly, there are
some information about this street. There are two mosques, one is called
Giant Mosque, the Muslim prayer is opened, another one is Dapiyuan
mosque, which is seldom known, it is not open to the public hence it is
so quiet. In this district, customs of living around the Muslim were
kept, men go to pray everyday, women still wear the white scarf, young
people need to go to the Muslim school, they are all dreaming to join
into the pray in Mega.
On that note, here are the top 5 not-to-be-missed Muslim Street eats....
this
is a delicious lamb stew, served with unleavened bread which is
crumbled into the dish to soak up the soup. Traditionally the diner will
first break the bread into an empty bowl, depending on how hungry they
are, and then the chef will ladle in the stew. Unless you speak Chinese,
you'll likely find they prepare it on your behalf, so you just have to
slurp it up. Add pickled garlic and chili to taste.
Though more of
a summer favorite, this dish of cold noodles can be found all year
round in Xian. Thick, translucent wheat or rice flour noodles are mixed
with garlic, ginger, pepper, sauce, vinegar, bean sprouts, capsicum
powder, salt, finely chopped or grated cucumber, caraway, chicken stock
and sesame oil. A final handful of noodles dipped in chili oil is often
added for that little bit of extra lip-tingling goodness.
I
remember clearly that when i was in the university, one of my classmates
who live in Xian always want to invite us to have the roast lamb.
You'll see the whole roasted beasts on display outside any number of
small restaurants toward the south end of the street. Simply sidle up
and see which one takes your fancy, order as much as you can eat until
you feel full and become satisfied.
With the scent of freshly
baking bread and roasting meat filling the air, the quandary of where to
eat quickly becomes what to eat. And it is indeed the feature of this
street, you will be not disappointed to be here as a traveler. More
about Xian private tour and muslim travel agency here.
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