Written by Sarah Chen, Licensed Xi’an Tour Guide (License #XA2019-0847) | 8 years guiding experience | Updated August 2025 In the early morning streets of Xi’an, this thousand-year-old ancient capital, nothing awakens your taste buds quite like a piping hot roujiamo. As Xi’an’s most iconic street food, roujiamo isn’t just locals’ favorite breakfast choice—it’s hailed as the “Chinese hamburger” and draws food enthusiasts from around the globe. What is Roujiamo? Roujiamo is a traditional specialty snack from Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, made with crispy baijimo bread and tender braised pork. This simple yet extraordinary dish captures ancient culinary wisdom in a small flatbread, with each bite packed with rich Northwestern Chinese…

Last weekend, I set out with friends for a leisurely stroll through Xi’an, the ancient capital of China, known for its rich history and vibrant food scene. The weather was pleasantly cooler than recent days, making it the perfect opportunity to explore local cuisine. After a quick search, we stumbled upon a highly recommended spot for one of Xi’an’s must-try dishes: Biangbiang noodles. The restaurant, 长安情 biangbiang 面 (Changanqing Biangbiang(𰻞𰻞麵) Noodles) at its Anyuan branch, promised an authentic taste of Shaanxi’s beloved dish. If you’re planning a visit, simply copy and paste “长安情 biangbiang 面 安远门店” into your map app to find it. Here’s my experience diving into this culinary gem,…