Yajunyanggaorou (haihu)

Xining has rich and varied food. Friends in Xining are very welcoming and the food tastes great. The ingredients are fresh, the mutton is delicious and has no strong smell. The environment is also good, warm and comfortable, and the service attitude is very good.

The ten-day loop journey starts and ends in Xining. I found this time-honored restaurant on the Internet and came to try it. It is indeed very good from the environment to the service to the dishes. I must order the eight-treasure tea and yogurt. The yogurt here is not commercially packaged, it should be homemade and very flavorful. The beef and mutton are also very good. The vegetables are much fresher than I imagined in the Northwest. I will come back in the future. Parking downstairs is also convenient.

As a time-honored restaurant in Qinghai, Yajun Restaurant Haihu Branch is really impressive. Walking into the store, the antique decoration style is eye-catching. The rockery, green potted plants and small bridges and flowing water complement each other, creating an elegant and comfortable dining atmosphere. The dining environment here is definitely a highlight, as if you are in a Jiangnan garden, enjoying the food while also getting visual pleasure. The dishes are even more remarkable. The signature hand-pulled lamb, the price of one catty is about 100 yuan, this dish is almost a must-order for every table. The lamb is firm and tender, without any smell of mutton, and the fat part is rich in fat and fragrant. Whether it is tasted in its original flavor or with garlic and seasoning, it has a unique flavor. Yajun braised lamb is also a must-have, with a price of around 100 yuan per portion. The lamb is tender and juicy, and the braised method makes the meat more flavorful, soft and glutinous, and salty and fragrant. The price of roasted lamb leg is about 238 yuan. After being grilled, the roasted lamb leg exudes a strong aroma, with a crispy skin and tender and juicy inside. A bite will give you a sense of satisfaction. A serving of roasted potato slices is about 40 yuan. The potato slices are baked golden and crispy, sprinkled with seasonings, and the aroma is fragrant. It is very delicious as a side dish. There is also the eight-treasure covered bowl tea, which costs 25 yuan a bowl. It is full of ingredients and tastes sweet. Drinking a bowl before a meal is appetizing and relieves greasiness. Qinghai old yogurt costs 8 yuan a serving. It does not contain any additives. A thick layer of milk skin is condensed on the surface. The milk skin is covered with golden oil spots. It is sour, sweet, tender, mellow and rich. The price is relatively moderate, allowing diners to taste authentic Qinghai cuisine at a reasonable price. In addition, the restaurant's service is also very thoughtful, and the staff is warm and friendly, which makes people feel very cordial. In general, Yajun Catering Haihu Store has performed well in terms of environment, dishes and service. It is not only a favorite restaurant for locals, but also an important window for foreign tourists to understand Qinghai's food culture. If you come to Xining and want to taste authentic Xining Hui cuisine, Yajun Restaurant Haihu Branch is definitely a choice not to be missed.

Yajun Lamb (Haihu Branch) is located on the first floor of Huaxiang Building, No. 128 Xiguan Street, Pengjiazhai Town, Chengxi District, Xining City, Qinghai Province. The environment in the store is antique, and the landscape design of rockery, green potted plants and small bridges and flowing water complement each other, creating an elegant and comfortable dining atmosphere, as if people are in a Jiangnan garden. In terms of service, the staff is warm and friendly, and the service is very thoughtful. The signature dishes include Yajun Lamb, Hand-Pulled Lamb, Grilled Lamb Chops, Lamb Noodles, Milk and Egg Fermented Zao, Qinghai Old Yogurt, etc.

The lamb chops and beef ribs are good, and they have the style of the Northwest.

As the food capital of Qinghai, Xining combines the flavors of many ethnic groups and plateau characteristics. It has both bold meat and delicate snacks. 1. Must-try classic food 1. Hand-pulled mutton Features: Use Qinghai grass-fed sheep, boil in water and tear directly by hand, dip in salt or garlic paste to eat, the meat is tender and has no smell. Recommended stores: Yixin Hand-pulled (Baiyu Lane), Yajun Lamb (Xiguan Street). Tips: When ordering, you can choose "breast stubble" or "ribs", which are the most tender parts of mutton. 2. Niangpi Features: Qinghai version of cold noodles, thick-cut Niangpi with gluten, topped with spicy oil, mustard, vinegar and other condiments, with a chewy texture, sour and spicy appetizer. Recommended stores: Liu Niangpi (Mojia Street Hezuo Lane), Baijia Niangpi (Xinghai Road). Hidden way to eat: Add a spoonful of potato flour or gluten to upgrade the feeling of fullness. 3. Qinghai Earthen Hot Pot Features: Slow-cooked in a copper pot over charcoal fire, with mutton soup + pickled cabbage at the bottom, and fried potatoes, meatballs, sliced ​​meat, fungus, etc. on top, with a mellow taste. Recommended restaurant: Qinghai Earthen Hot Pot (No. 31 Yinma Street). Tip: Suitable for sharing with 34 people, the first choice for warming the stomach in winter. 4. Mutton offal soup (offal) Features: With cow and sheep heads, hooves, and internal organs as the main ingredients, stewed over low heat until soft, the soup is thick and fresh, and it is more fragrant when eaten with cakes. Recommended restaurants: Quan'ertou offal (Delingha Road), Cunshou beef offal (Huayuan South Street). Time suggestion: Eat for breakfast, warm the body and resist hunger. 5. Yogurt and sweet mash Yak yogurt has a thick texture, rich sweet and sour taste, and can be added with sugar or dried fruit. Sweet mash: A dessert fermented from highland barley, with a slightly tipsy aroma, and it is more refreshing after being chilled. Recommended places: Xia Nanguan Market, Shuijing Lane. 2. Recommended noodles and snacks 1. Lamb intestine noodles Features: Noodles with lamb intestines, spicy soup, chewy casings, the provincial intangible cultural heritage "Ma Xing Lamb Intestine Noodles" is the most authentic. Recommended store: Ma Xing Lamb Intestine Noodles (No. 101, Shipo Street). 2. Ga noodles Features: Hand-pulled noodles, can be fried or soup, recommended "Yinghua noodles" (municipal intangible cultural heritage), beef bone soup base + fried. Recommended store: Yinghua noodles (No. 181, Huayuan South Street). 3. Dog urine Features: Rapeseed oil pancakes, as thin as paper, sprinkled with fragrant bean powder, pepper and salt, interesting name but crispy taste. Recommended place: Shuijing Lane or Xia Nanguan Market. 4. Wheat kernel porridge Features: Traditional Hui porridge, beef, mutton and wheat kernels cooked together, dense and salty, festival-limited food. Recommended store: Yiranxuan Qinghai Specialty Food (Dazhong Street). 3. Food Streets and Routes 1. Mojia Street & Shuijing Lane Positioning: A concentration of old-fashioned snacks, suitable for one-stop check-in. Recommended: Nianpi, yogurt, fried Sanzi, yak jerky. Transportation: The airport bus is within walking distance from the central square. 2. Xinqian International Plaza Positioning: A modern food city that brings together flavors from all over Qinghai. Recommended: Nile Food City on the 5th floor (halal snacks), night market on the first floor (grilled skewers, desserts). Transportation: Near Xining Station, within walking distance. 3. Xia Nanguan Market Positioning: An old street with Hui style, high cost performance. Recommended: Sheep rafts, zongzi, and sweet fermented mash. Transportation: Take a Didi taxi to the vicinity of Dongguan Mosque. 4. Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls 1. Taste and Plateau Reactions: Qinghai cuisine is salty and spicy, so you can note "less salt" when ordering; avoid overeating when you first arrive at the plateau, and eat less greasy mutton. 2. Freshness of ingredients: Give priority to time-honored restaurants or restaurants frequented by locals, and be cautious about buying "cheap yak meat" around the scenic area. 3. Purchase of specialty products: Yak jerky, barley wine, and wolfberry are recommended to be purchased in regular supermarkets (such as Wangfujing in Xining) to avoid high-priced fakes in scenic spots. 5. Surrounding linkage gameplay Ta'er Temple: Taste the nearby "Ta'er Temple Butter Flower" dessert, or experience Tibetan cuisine. Qinghai Lake: You can try "Huangyu Stewed Tofu" on the way (note that seasonal fishing is prohibited). Lanzhou: Check in beef noodles (such as Anboer) and drink eight-treasure tea by the Yellow River. The food world of Xining has both a heroic grassland atmosphere and a delicate market flavor. Master the above tips, avoid the peak of crowds, and easily unlock the authentic flavor! #Try the special Beijing snacks #A collection of really delicious snacks #Local delicacies #Try the authentic old brands #Try the authentic old brands