There are many great restaurants near Lanzhou Jiaotong University, and one that I can't recommend enough is Sister's Shabu Shabu in the Xigu district. This restaurant is very famous for its shabu-shabu, and all the raw materials are fresh and tasty, bought from the local area. With its homemade seasonings, the flavor is authentic, and the lamb broth after the shabu-shabu is a real treat, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

Besides the shabu-shabu, there is also a very good western restaurant called The Kitchen near Lanzhou Jiaotong University. This is a fine dining restaurant with beautiful decorations and an elegant atmosphere. The chef team of the restaurant are all professional western chefs and buy the freshest ingredients from all over the world, so that every dish has a very high quality. Recommended dishes include salads, steaks and pasta, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with family and friends.

Last but not least, a food court clustered around Lanzhou Jiaotong University is recommended. This long street features a wide variety of snack bars and is very busy every night. The variety of meals here is huge, including sweets, noodles and skewers. In the summer, watermelon, ice cream and cold drinks are even sold in large quantities here, which can buy you the freshest food. This small food street is very popular among Lanzhou Jiaotong University students and local residents, and is also a must-visit place for tourists.