Aihua Noodle House (Headquarters)
小吃面食 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 19 Dongmutou Street (next door to Qinyu Roujiamo on the east)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 19 Dongmutou Street (next door to Qinyu Roujiamo on the east). It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Biangbiang Noodles, Three-Combination Noodles, Ice Peak.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Xi'an
- Category: 小吃面食
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 19 Dongmutou Street (next door to Qinyu Roujiamo on the east)
- Popular dishes: Biangbiang Noodles, Three-Combination Noodles, Ice Peak, Cold Dish, Qishan Sautéed Pork Noodles
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Dishes
Biangbiang NoodlesBiangbiang noodles are made with wide, thick noodles that are hand-stretched and cooked. They are served with toppings such as chopped green onions, yellow soybean sprouts, and chili powder. After cooking, the noodles are drizzled with a special chili oil and seasonings, then garnished with green onions and additional配料.
Three-Combination NoodlesThree-meat noodles feature beef, pork, and chicken sliced and cooked together with noodles. Seasoned with葱姜蒜, soy sauce, and cooking wine, then mixed into the dish.
Ice PeakIce Peak is a cold dish made primarily from ice blocks, often carved into mountain shapes and decorated with fruits, mint leaves, or syrup. Water is frozen and shaped into blocks, sometimes with added juice or food coloring for color variation.
Cold DishCold dishes are prepared by cooking, marinating, or eating raw ingredients, then cooling them to room temperature or refrigerating before serving. Common ingredients include cucumber, tofu skin, jellyfish, chicken breast, wood ear mushrooms, and carrots. Preparation methods include mixing, pickling, blanching, and freezing.
Qishan Sautéed Pork NoodlesQishan Sautéed Pork Noodles are made primarily with noodles and pork, supplemented by various vegetables and seasonings. The noodles are thin and delicate, while the broth is tangy, spicy, savory, and fragrant. The pork is diced and stir-fried with seasoning to create a distinctive sauce called 'saotzi,' which is then cooked together with the noodles, showcasing a rich regional flavor.
Lā Tiáo Zi Gān BànA Xinjiang-style noodle dish made with hand-pulled noodles tossed in a spicy sauce with meat and vegetables.
Oil-Poured NoodlesOil-poured noodles are a dish primarily made with noodles, enhanced by pouring hot oil over them. After boiling the noodles, they are drained and sprinkled with scallions, chili powder, and other seasonings, then topped with hot oil to release the aroma of the spices, allowing the noodles to fully absorb the flavors.
Vegetable AssortmentVegetable medley is a cold dish primarily made with various vegetables. Common ingredients include cucumber, carrot, wood ear mushroom, bean sprouts, and seaweed threads. After blanching or soaking, the vegetables are sliced or cut into strips, then mixed with seasonings and tossed together for serving.
Zhan MianZhan Mian is a traditional Shaanxi noodle dish made with hand-rolled wide noodles served with a savory dipping sauce, often including garlic, vinegar, chili oil, and sesame paste.
Belt Noodles with Dry SauceA Chinese dish featuring wide noodles tossed in a savory sauce with minced meat and vegetables, known for its rich flavor and chewy texture.