Where can I get the best hand-caught mutton in Xi’an?

As a famous historical and cultural city in China, Xi'an not only has many ancient buildings and cultural relics, but also has many famous delicacies. Among them, the most representative one is Xi’an hand-caught mutton. So, where can you eat authentic Xi’an hand-caught mutton?

First: the well-deserved “Yonghe Xing”. Yonghexing is one of the most famous mutton restaurants in Xi'an, with a history of more than 100 years. More than 20 flavors of mutton-shabu, hot pot, and barbecue are dazzling. Among them, the hotpot mutton is particularly famous for its tender meat and fragrant aroma. The soup base of the mutton shabu-shabu is delicious and the ingredients are of fresh quality. They use clean offal and high-quality mutton. It is worth a try.

Second: "Dazhai Ethnic Restaurant" with beautiful environment. Dazhai Ethnic Restaurant is located on Dazhai Road, with a lively and warm atmosphere inside. It is also an important player in Xi'an's hand-caught mutton scene. Not only does the hot-boiled mutton have a delicious aroma, but it is also rich in seasonings. Dazhai Ethnic Restaurant has a good private room environment and can provide you with the most comfortable dining experience.

Third: "Yiling Xiaolong" of civilian quality. Although Yiling Xiaolongwo is not as famous as Yonghe Xing Old Store, it is also deeply loved by local residents. Its hand-caught mutton is characterized by fresh and tender meat, good taste, and relatively affordable price. Moreover, the decoration of the restaurant is also very unique, and you can feel the strong Shaanxi style.

The above are the three most representative restaurants serving hand-caught mutton in Xi’an. Of course, there are other shops worth checking out. I hope that when you go to Xi'an, you might as well try this delicacy and appreciate the taste and culture.