Xi’an’s gourmet specialties include: Roujiamo, fried noodles, cold skin, mutton steamed buns, and thousand-layer puff pastry.

1. Roujiamo

Roujiamo is one of the most representative delicacies in Xi’an and a must-try classic delicacy. It is made of barbecued meat, fried meat, stewed meat and other meats sandwiched together with steamed buns. It tastes crispy and delicious, and the meat is tender and juicy. The specialty of Roujiamo is the softness of the bun and the aroma of the meat, making every bite full of satisfaction.

2. Youpo Noodles

Youpo Noodles are one of Xi’an’s traditional noodles. They are loved by diners for their unique production techniques and taste. It is made of handmade noodles with pepper oil, chopped green onion and other seasonings, and has a fragrant aroma and rich taste. The characteristics of Youpo Noodles are the chewy texture of the noodles and the spicy flavor of Sichuan peppercorn oil, which makes you have endless aftertaste.

3. Liangpi

Liangpi is a traditional cold dish in Xi’an and one of the most popular delicacies in summer. It is made of hand-made wide vermicelli with sauce, chili oil, minced garlic and various vegetables. It has a smooth texture and delicious taste. The specialty of Liangpi lies in the unique recipe of the sauce and its cool taste, which makes people cool down in the hot summer.

4. Mutton Paomo

Mutton Paomo is Xi'an's specialty pasta. It skillfully combines pasta and stewed mutton to become a mouth-watering delicacy. The mutton steamed bun is made of hand-made wheat buns with stewed mutton and rich soup. It has a mellow taste and fragrant aroma.

5. Thousand-layer pastry cake

Thousand-layer pastry cake is a famous traditional snack in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. It is golden in color, distinct in layers, crisp but not broken, oily but not greasy, and It is famous for its crispy taste and is known as "the best in Western Qin Dynasty".