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Top 50 Local Restaurants in Xi'an [2025]
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Zui Chang'an (Belfry Branch)
4.5
/5
276 reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
From VND 256666
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | 463m from downtown
Address: 竹笆市7号（美豪丽致酒店旁）
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Signature Hulu Chicken awakens your taste buds
Over 10 years of experience in traditional Shaanxi and Sichuan cuisine
Saved by 254 users105 positive reviews
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If you come to Xi'an, you must go to Zui Chang'an to taste the authentic Shaanxi cuisine. The King's Elbow is a modified version of the famous Shaanxi dish "Dali Elbow with Handle". It has an attractive color, the meat is tender and tasty, and it is delicious when mixed with yellow millet. There are also intangible cultural heritage gourd chicken, fried sea bass with oil and garlic, hawthorn goose liver with walnut and persimmon cake, roujiamo, biangbiang noodles, etc. All of them are great! The business is very good and there is a queue at noon.
In August 2020, I went to Xi'an with my good friend. I searched for Zui Chang'an in the Bell and Drum Tower and went to taste it. The store is Chinese style and looks a bit upscale. The waiter's attitude is also very good, and it can be seen that it is a big store. I tasted the gourd chicken, which was very tender and fragrant. I highly recommend it. The hot and sour tripe soup is sour and spicy and very appetizing. It is a very good store and worth a visit.
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HOT & PICKLED VALLEY HOTPOT(HALAL RESTURANT)
4.9
/5
227 reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
From VND 200000
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | 391m from downtown
Address: 西大街中环广场银泰百货4楼
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Highlights:
A restaurant that earns its place with authentic Shaanxi hotpot
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I found a treasure hotpot restaurant with my friends on the weekend. After eating, I just wanted to call crazy! I ordered sauerkraut + spicy cumin double pot. Wow, I felt full of happiness as soon as the pot was opened.
Sauerkraut pot is the favorite of gourmets. It is sour and fragrant and appetizing. Spicy cumin pot is even more popular. It is hot and boiling. The aroma of cumin is tempting. I started to swallow my saliva before I smelled it.
The meat dishes were served, and the real "meat mountain" shocked the audience! The fat beef was rolled in large pieces with clear textures. It was full on a plate. I put it in the pot with chopsticks. It was fat and tender; the beef belly was fat and thin, just the right thickness, and the amount was amazing. It was super satisfying. Yanchi mutton rolls are of high quality, without any smell of mutton, and are fresh and smooth. Beef skewers are a boon for meat lovers. The meat pieces are large, firm and chewy, and the charcoal aroma and the aroma of the ingredients are perfectly blended.
Vegetarian dishes are not to be outdone. The vegetable platter is rich in variety and sweet. The hot pot tofu is tender and plump, and the honeycomb holes absorb the soup. The snacks are all outstanding. The skin of the small crispy pork is as crispy as paper, and the inside is soft and glutinous. The freshly fried meatballs are bitten while hot, and the juice bursts between the teeth. The hot pot cakes are crispy and fragrant, and the more you chew, the more delicious it is. Paired with iced sour plum soup, it is refreshing and sweet, and paired with a bowl of oil-splashed chili sauce, it is delicious with anything.
The service is also thoughtful, and the environment is clean and bright. Families, don't hesitate, come here for a meal, and you will definitely leave with your hands on the wall!
I found a treasure with my friends! I came to this restaurant and unlocked the sauerkraut + spicy cumin double pot, which was super addictive~
When the pot base was served, the aroma went straight into my nose. The sauerkraut pot is sour and appetizing, and everything is coated with a layer of freshness; the spicy cumin pot is even more amazing, with a unique cumin aroma in the hotness, and the taste buds are directly "dancing".
The focus is on the meat, the real portion is touching! The fat beef and beef belly are large and thick, and the whole plate is laid out very tightly. It is cooked in a short time after being put into the pot, and it is tender and juicy. The Yanchi lamb roll has no smell of mutton, and it is so tender that it slides on the tip of the tongue. The beef skewers are also a must-try, the meat is full and firm, and it is super satisfying to eat them in big mouthfuls.
The vegetarian dishes are not inferior, the vegetable platter is super fresh and juicy; the hot pot tofu pudding is so tender that it melts in the mouth, and it absorbs the soup and is very tasty. The snacks are even better. The freshly fried pork is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and it makes a "crunch" sound when you bite it; the meatballs are scorched and juicy; the hot pot cakes are crispy and chewy, and you can eat several pieces of them alone. Served with refreshing sour plum soup and a bowl of spicy sauce with soul oil, it is spicy and addictive.
The family closed their eyes and rushed to eat this hot pot. It was a great value for money. I will come again next time!
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XI'AN RESTAURANT
4.5
/5
1351 reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
From VND 336666
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | 162m from downtown
Address: 110 South Street (in the Clock Tower Hotel)
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Local Restaurants
Highlights:
Signature Hulu Chicken with a unique flavor
A famous dining establishment with nearly a century of history
Saved by 252 users350 positive reviews
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[Taste] The taste is very good! I especially like the chili oil from the northwest, which is fragrant but not spicy. The more you eat, the more you want to eat
[Environment] Good
[Service] Good attitude, actively pour water, and serve food quickly
Xi'an Restaurant (Bell Tower Branch) is a restaurant located in the courtyard of Bell Tower Hotel on South Street, Beilin District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. It is an internationally renowned restaurant, a time-honored Chinese brand, and one of the first batch of intangible cultural heritage protection units in Shaanxi Province and Xi'an City. It is world-famous for its "authentic Shaanxi cuisine" and "Shaanxi flavor". It has now become a comprehensive hotel integrating catering, accommodation, entertainment, business, shopping, tourism, and food industry.
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san gen dian gan
4.2
/5
216 reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
From VND 230000
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | 373m from downtown
Address: 西木头市109号
No. 1 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Xi'an
Highlights:
Vintage decor with authentic Shaanxi cuisine
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I'm from Chongqing. There were 10 of us in our group, including three kids aged 6-11-14 and three elderly people. The total cost of drinks and dishes was a little over 400 yuan. We were very full. Most of the dishes tasted good, except for the last few, which were not too good, but not bad either. Overall, it was delicious and cost-effective.
Chang'an Hulu Chicken is delicious, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Pole Cold Noodles taste good, not very strong. Salad Crispy Eggplant is very novel, crispy on the outside and comes with salad. Guanzhong Four Treasures has roasted meat, cakes, hairtail, and lotus root, with different tastes. Stir-fried tripe. I think this is average. Thumb Pan-Fried Buns are delicious, small fried buns. Pole Pork Intestine Fried Rice is quite delicious, with pork intestines, eggs, and rice, very fragrant. Oil-Splashed Noodles are average. Sesame sauce bean curd shabu-shabu beef tripe is OK. Brown sugar ice jelly is a dessert to relieve greasiness. Laoshan frozen meat. Pork skin jelly is added with peppers and seasonings. Qishan Saozi Noodles is a small bowl, which is the kind that is delicious in one bite. One bite of fragrant meat sandwich is three in one, not big in size, and the taste is OK. [Mint] Environment:
Very unique
[Service bell] Service:
Not bad
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NO.13 Fen Xiang restaurant
4.9
/5
219 reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
From VND 226666
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | 486m from downtown
Address: 粉巷26号华润万家向西50米二楼第一医院东隔壁
No. 8 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Xi'an
Highlights:
A Shaanxi restaurant frequented by locals. Their Hulu Chicken has a long-standing reputation.
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Friends from other places must experience Shaanxi specialties when they come to Xi'an.
This time I took my friends to the No. 13 Shaanxi Restaurant near the Bell Tower.
We ordered several special dishes.
Dry pot spicy garlic lamb blood.
Large pieces of lamb blood and tofu.
And other side dishes.
Spicy and fresh.
It's so delicious.
Southern Shaanxi earthen stove rice.
It really tastes like home.
It's fragrant and soft.
You must eat it. It's very authentic.
Hawthorn and fresh yam.
This dish is especially suitable for eating at the end.
It's refreshing and can be used as a small dessert after dinner.
Who can't love it?
Every dish on the menu is affordable and delicious.
The king of cost-effectiveness.
I'll come again next time!
Whenever I entertain friends from other places, their restaurant is a must-visit for me. It is located next to the bell tower, which is really convenient. Chang'an Hulu Chicken: One of the signature dishes of Shaanxi cuisine, crispy on the outside and soft and fragrant on the inside, and easy to remove from the bone. Golden Oil Cake: Freshly fried and served hot, golden and crispy, rolled up with soul side dishes, the whole fragrant and confusing, just ask which old Shaanxi people can refuse this bite
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KINGTOWN NO.1 XIAN cook shop
4.3
/5
74 reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
From VND 236666
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | 458m from downtown
Address: 176 Dongmu Toushi, Xi'an China
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Over 20 years, a Xi'an local favorite since childhood
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The taste is good. The gourd chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It is paired with pepper salt and chili powder, and the taste is very unique! The millet and chicken feather vegetables are very distinctive, and the color combination is very good. Millet with chicken feather vegetables and wolfberry looks very healthy! Ziyang steamed pot, this dish is very distinctive, with rich dishes, including pig's trotters, egg dumplings, peanuts, lotus root, soup and water, and the taste is very delicious! There are also crispy lettuce tips, which are fried at a very good temperature, not greasy and just the right amount of saltiness! We came to this restaurant twice to eat. The first time we came was at four o'clock in the afternoon, and the chefs were resting. The second time was at mealtime and we were very satisfied! It is indeed a time-honored brand, Qingyuan and Xi'an Restaurant, on the second floor of Qin Tang No. 1 Hotel in Dongmutou Temple Street, South Street, the decoration is also antique and very elegant! This trip to Xi'an was a success!
There is really no shortage of delicious food in this alley near the bell tower, especially the 20-year-old restaurant that represents the authentic Shaanxi flavor. Whether it is a home-cooked dinner for locals or a visitor from outside the city, this place will undoubtedly be one of the top choices
✨Today's sharing: Qin Tang No. 1 Xi'an Restaurant✨
The neat and steady decoration style shows the traces of the old store's years, and there are many elements about the local characteristics of Xi'an that are integrated. The open kitchen, the store lobby is not small, and the 🈶 box configuration is also a good place for family dinners and entertaining friends from outside the city. And those representative works of Shaanxi cuisine must be tried
Xiaoche Beef
The front legs and tendons of Qinchuan cattle are selected, accompanied by secret old soup and spices, and put into the casserole to stew until the flavor is absorbed. The large piece of beef that is thin and translucent with tendons and meat is rolled with sour Laba garlic, which tastes mellow and authentic, and is impressive
Bangbang Meat
I personally like to eat pig intestines very much‼ ️Especially this ancient cooking method, which successfully removes the greasiness of the pig intestines while retaining their original fragrance. In addition, it also has a smoky aroma. The color is bright red, fat but not greasy, and full of fragrance. With the addition of dried tofu and quail eggs, it is perfect for drinking.
Yellow River Carp
The Yellow River carp from Tongguan, each weighs about 🈶4 jin. The moment it was served on the table, I was amazed‼ ️Slow-cooked for 8 hours, the slightly sweet sauce of the soul soup fully soaked the tender fish meat, and the rice crust also changed from crispy to glutinous, especially tasty. It really deserves to be a signature dish
Qin Tang Gourd Chicken
A must-eat gourd chicken when you come to Xi'an‼ ️After three processes of boiling, steaming and frying, none of them can be missed. The gourd chicken here has crispy skin and tender meat, and it is easy to remove the bones. It is served with spicy noodles and pepper salt. It is really a taste bud enjoyment.
Xi'an Red Meat Stew
A delicacy from Shangluo, it has been slightly modified. 🈶Meat🈶Dish‼ ️Fat but not greasy pork belly ➕Fried tofu, vermicelli, carrots and other ingredients are gathered together, absorbed and complemented each other, so fragrant that there is no friend, it is simply a magical tool for rice
Braised Oxtail
This is also a traditional Shaanxi Muslim specialty‼ ️Fresh oxtail is braised, the juice is thick and the meat is tender, the color is golden, and the salty and mellow taste is rich. The corn and carrots🥕 are also super delicious, and it is another perfect dish for rice
Chang'an Braised Three Fresh
The combination of meat and vegetables is just right‼ ️Pork belly🥩, meatballs, pork skin, magnolia slices and bean curd sticks together. The fatness of the pork belly, the elasticity of the skin, the density of the meatballs, and the crispness of the magnolia slices, it is the authentic three fresh dishes.
Millet and chicken feather vegetables
I fell in love with this combination of millet porridge and chicken feather vegetables the first time I ate it‼ ️The millet porridge simmered in chicken soup has a hint of salty and fresh taste in the warmth. And the chicken feather vegetables are refreshing and full of healthy taste
Thin and mushy beef sandwich
Today we will not eat the bacon meat sandwich, but the famous thin and mushy beef sandwich is also too much. A large piece of thick beef, with a little green and red pepper, is so delicious with a crispy and wheaty pancake.
At this time, drink a few sips of Huyi rice wine, it's so beautiful
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DACHUXIAOGUAN
4.5
/5
118 reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
From VND 150000
Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall | 4.1 km from downtown
Address: 1st floor of Baijiadian, the intersection of Houcun West Road and Leyou Road
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Highlights:
Authentic Shaanxi cuisine
15-year-old heritage brand
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The Chef Restaurant is a good chain of home-style restaurants in Xi'an. This restaurant in the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Scenic Area is a good one.
The location is very good, the place is spacious, comfortable and bright, and the flow of people is moderate.
The dishes are rich and colorful and you can choose from them. The taste is good.
Chef Bistro is a chain store with unique characteristics. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Square store is a better Chef Bistro store. The place is spacious, comfortable, elegant, quiet and bright.
The flow of people is moderate, the food is delicious and the quality is also good.
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Chang'an Food Court: SHAN LI BO WEN HUA CAN TING
4.4
/5
1066 reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
From VND 166666
Xiaozhai/Shaanxi History Museum | 3.9 km from downtown
Address: Xiaozhai East Road, Xiaozhai SEG International Shopping Center, 10th Floor, 1001
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Highlights:
Golden Thread Oil Pagoda (4246 recommendations) | With folk performances
Saved by 134 users169 positive reviews
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It is a new-style Shaanxi restaurant with a very unique decoration and good service. It focuses on Shaanxi cuisine and Shaanxi-style snacks. There are also some local singing and dancing performances at lunch and dinner. It is a restaurant worth visiting for foreign tourists to Xi'an🍴
To be honest, it was originally just a matter of eating a jujube bun, but it turned into a matter of sitting and eating, drinking, and waiting for the show. Why? Let the guest tell me in detail.
[Service bell] Service:
Let's start with the service. Good service is indeed like this. The first one that impressed me was the famous Haidilao. Of course, they still maintain it. Great.
And the next one that gave me such a feeling was this Chang'an Da Pai Dang, because imitation cannot last long, but sincerity and originality can. Here, feel the strong human feelings and sincerity of the Tang Dynasty! The waiter was attentive and thoughtful, and sent the original masks that are most needed at present. It was really very thoughtful! There are many masks sent, but few of them send their own characteristics.
Chang'an's food is well-known, and there are many famous food masters in Chang'an! For example! The original of the brush pastry is here, and their newly launched Chang'an Shisan Yao is also unique.
Inheritance is sometimes better than originality! The rice skin I ate is more delicious than that of a certain old store! The side dishes of cold noodles are bean sprouts and celery, and the sprouts are tender and crispy. I really can't write the two words in the dialect, so I replaced them with pinyin. In short, I still want to eat many delicious dishes on the menu, such as noodles, golden-edged vegetables, etc., but my appetite is limited, so I have to wait for another day.
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JIANG CHENG XIAO GUAN
4.5
/5
113 reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
From VND 226666
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | 476m from downtown
Address: 西木头市51号联邦中航酒店1楼（长安旅行陕菜热门必选餐厅）
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Authentic Shaanxi cuisine
Over 10-year-old restaurant
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I went out for a walk today. There is a Southern Shaanxi Mama Cuisine restaurant in Ximutou City. Jiangcheng Restaurant, ordered a gourd chicken, Ziyang steamed pot, and fennel soft pancake, all tasted good, gourd chicken, crispy and delicious, Ziyang steamed pot, fresh soup is delicious, eat in winter to keep healthy, fennel soft pancake, fragrant and soft delicious, good environment and large place. Worth recommending, I will come again next time.
If you like spicy food, you can come here. It is a Shaanxi restaurant with authentic taste. The pork elbow is delicious, and the spicy pepper fish is very delicious. I heard from their waiter that their fish are freshly killed. It is also very beautiful to take pictures in front of their house. It is very good. 👍👍
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Thirteen Dynasties Restaurant
4.3
/5
22 reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
From VND 536666
Yongning Men/Xi'an Museum | 1.3 km from downtown
Address: 长安北路261号西安skpA座13楼A1301号
Featured in 2024 Greater China 100 - Restaurants for Views & Experiences
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I went to the Thirteen Dynasties restaurant in SKP to eat today. The waiters in this restaurant were indifferent. The dishes I ordered seemed a bit crude and the prices were quite expensive, especially the stir-fried rice cake, which had so many seasonings!
[Environment] Located in SKP, South Gate, the environment is relatively petty, and you can see the night view of South Gate from the window at night.
[Service] Average
[Taste] Fusion cuisine. The braised pork is very tasty and the beef is very tender. The soup is recommended. My girlfriend and I ate 600+
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