Muslim Street in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province is famous for its diverse and unique food.
Muslim Street is a collective term for several streets, including Beiguangji Street, Beiyuanmen, Xiyang Market, Dapiyuan, Huajue Lane, Sajin Bridge, and Daxuexi Lane, which are all located to the west and north of the Bell and Drum Tower.
These intersecting streets and alleys cover an area of 39 square kilometers, almost a quarter of the ancient city of Xi'an. In addition to famous snacks such as roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), yangrou paomo (crumbled unleavened bread in mutton soup), biang biang noodles, niuroubing (beef pancake), zenggao (steamed rice cake), and Xi'an rouwan hulatang (spicy meatball soup), there are also many specialty foods such as Huanggui persimmon cake, shizihutata (persimmon paste), handmade green bean cake, youhuxuan (fried pastry), niurou huoshao (beef pastry), guihua cake, halal pastries, dubaorou (stuffed pork belly), and la niurou (cured beef), each with its own unique flavor and craftsmanship, making it a place that people never want to leave. It can be said that Muslim Street fully preserves the traditional halal food flavor. Whether you are a local or a tourist, you can enjoy delightful food experiences in Huimin Street in Xi'an.