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Lost Plate Xian Food Tours
Lost Plate Xian Food Tours
5
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Our private and small group Food Tours will show you the best local dishes and flavors that Xian has to offer. Your Private tuk-tuk driver and English speaking guide will introduce you to Xian cuisine and culture by eating where the locals eat. Includes unlimited food and beverages (including beer).
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Nancy R
40 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Wonderful experience. We traveled through the alley ways of old Xi'an sampling the vast array of local cuisines. Watched a restaurant make biang niang noodles banging the dough making the sound "Biang Biang!"
Learned the history of Xi'an as the terminus of the Silk Road and the influence of the spices on the cuisine.
The guides are super knowledgeable and friendly.
Good for the adventurous eater (me) and the picky eater (teenage daughter).
Hands down the best experience we had in Xi'an.
Authentic, educational, fun, cultural,delicious!
Learned the history of Xi'an as the terminus of the Silk Road and the influence of the spices on the cuisine.
The guides are super knowledgeable and friendly.
Good for the adventurous eater (me) and the picky eater (teenage daughter).
Hands down the best experience we had in Xi'an.
Authentic, educational, fun, cultural,delicious!
Written February 7, 2020
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Hi Nancy, wow, thanks so much for all of your kind words! Those noodles are soo cool, right?! It was our pleasure to host you and your family, we only hope we get the chance to eat with you again somewhere else.
Written October 23, 2020
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Nikolina K
Charleston, SC8 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Lost plate tours are great opportunities to taste some delicious and unique dishes that as foreigners we would never find on our own and also to get a glimpse of real people’s lives. Our guide led us through the bustling alleys of the Muslim quarter from one family-run restaurant to another. We watched noodles being made, sat on a stoop as the proprietor grilled us some beef skewers, devoured beef dumplings and savoured trice-cooked chicken, all in homey and pleasant settings. Our guide Michelle was very engaging and gave us a sense of what life was like in Xi’an both before and after COVID. We enjoyed our tour a great deal.
Written November 12, 2020
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Hi nikolina, Thank you for joining us in Xian! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Michelle, the noodles are so good right?! It was a pleasure eating with you and thanks again for your review.
Written May 26, 2021
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Sarah M
7 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We love Lost Plate Food Tours! This was our second multi day trip with them and we couldn’t have had a better time! Our guide, Noble, was an absolute rockstar and knew all the best spots for street food and photo ops. We made some new friends and lifelong memories!
We recommend Lost Plate Food Tours to everyone that we talk to. It’s a great way to see new places, try new foods, meet new people, and have someone handle all the logistics of where to stay and how to get from place to place.
In Xi’an we were able to try all the best foods - Biang Biang noodles, soup dumplings, beef skewers, persimmon cakes, and so much more. We still had time to see all the popular tourist sites too - Wild Goose Pagoda, Drum and Bell Towers, City Wall, and Terra Cotta Warriors.
We recommend Lost Plate Food Tours to everyone that we talk to. It’s a great way to see new places, try new foods, meet new people, and have someone handle all the logistics of where to stay and how to get from place to place.
In Xi’an we were able to try all the best foods - Biang Biang noodles, soup dumplings, beef skewers, persimmon cakes, and so much more. We still had time to see all the popular tourist sites too - Wild Goose Pagoda, Drum and Bell Towers, City Wall, and Terra Cotta Warriors.
Written February 7, 2023
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Hi Sarah! It's always such a pleasure traveling with you, and we can't thank you enough for choosing us again. We're so happy to hear you had a great time with Noble (he's the best, isn't he?!) and that you loved alllll of the food and sites. Thanks for the amazing review and we know we'll see you again soon!
Written February 8, 2023
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André K
Sao Paulo, SP26 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Michelle was our local guide and we had a great time! We went early January and it was low season, so we got to have basically a private tour. She was very knowledgeable about the dishes’s preparation and restaurant family background. Overall, it was a great way to taste local food at places where the locals go. We left the tour very full!
Written January 10, 2024
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Hi Andre! We're so glad to hear that you left the tour with a full belly! Xi'an food never disappoint anyone. Thank you again for joining us and we look forward to treating you again!
Written February 5, 2024
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Kyle R
10 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We had a wonderful time with our guide Michelle. It was just my partner and I and we were treated to 4 amazing restaurants. Each of the restaurants were very hidden and frequented by locals, certainly places we never would have found by ourselves. Michelle spent time discussing the history behind the food and also about Xi’an. We had so much food and thoroughly enjoyed our time - so much so we decided to book more LostPlate food tours after receiving consistently high quality and authentic food tours!
Written December 18, 2023
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I'm so glad that you had a great time with Lost Plate. We're so happy that you enjoyed eating like a local, enjoyed the tuk-tuk drive to the hidden eateries! Thank you again for this great review!
Written February 20, 2024
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Charlotte Brix A
3 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Ken was our guide in Xi’an. We saw the terracotta warriors. It was a huge experience. Ken was the guide of all time. He spoke really good English and was very knowledgeable. Absolutely recommend this trip and Ken!
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Written October 9, 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience with Ken and the Terracotta Warriors. His knowledge and passion really make the tour special. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
Written October 27, 2024
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lmdo
Melbourne, Australia20 contributions
This tour was such a pleasant surprise, as my first ever food tour. Rosemary our guide was great-she was funny, personable and informative. We visited four food stops and a local bar/microbrewery at the end. The food at each of the stops was excellent and included what I was after (biang biang noodles) too. There was no one highlight, food wise, because everything we had was great. Solid group of fellow participants too!
Written September 28, 2018
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Hello LinhDo, Thank you for your amazing review! We are so honored to be your first food tour and we hope we are not your last. : ) We are very glad to know that you had a great time with Rosemary. We are proud of her. She is a Xian local who knows everything in the Muslim Quarter. It was wonderful to try such a wide range of authentic local food in one evening isn't it? We hope you will enjoy more wonderful food tours in the future. We will be very happy to host you again in our other cities. We are not only in Xian, Chengdu, Beijing and Shanghai but also in Portland, the USA and Phnom Penh, Cambodia!
Written October 5, 2018
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Athycay
Rockwall, TX30 contributions
We had much trouble finding meeting spot. Actual address in English may have helped.
But, soon after meeting with Rosemary and starting the tour that was all behind us. Rosemary is fun and awesome. Put everyone immediately at ease. Then there was the food! Each stop was wonderful. I could not even begin to pick a favorite. Hand pulled noodles! BBQ beef skewers with bread prepared before us as we sat on a bench in the street! Soup dumplings! Egg drop soup! Many? Treasures soup! Then there was that awesome smashed chicken! Fried bread and carrots! Ended relaxing at a brewery.
Just lovely. Would take it again tonight if I could. Rosemary explained culture and history in a fascinating and meaningful way. Her passion left me wanting to learn and understand more. Pace yourself. There’s a lot of delicious food so pace yourself so you can enjoy every bite. Rosemary was gracious enough to Help us get taxi back to hotel.
Fabulous!
But, soon after meeting with Rosemary and starting the tour that was all behind us. Rosemary is fun and awesome. Put everyone immediately at ease. Then there was the food! Each stop was wonderful. I could not even begin to pick a favorite. Hand pulled noodles! BBQ beef skewers with bread prepared before us as we sat on a bench in the street! Soup dumplings! Egg drop soup! Many? Treasures soup! Then there was that awesome smashed chicken! Fried bread and carrots! Ended relaxing at a brewery.
Just lovely. Would take it again tonight if I could. Rosemary explained culture and history in a fascinating and meaningful way. Her passion left me wanting to learn and understand more. Pace yourself. There’s a lot of delicious food so pace yourself so you can enjoy every bite. Rosemary was gracious enough to Help us get taxi back to hotel.
Fabulous!
Written June 1, 2018
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GAP-PDX
Oregon47 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Our group of 6 had the best time, and tasted wonderful food. Rosemary was so good, she was entertaining, and on top of her game; I assume similar to herding cats! While we all would like to stop and linger, there were many places to go and much food to be eaten. And she moved us along without feeling rushed
We stopped at places we would normally just walk by they don't cater to tourist...no English menus. So what a treat to try these local dishes. My favorite was soup dumplings!!!
I definitely will try there other locations.
We stopped at places we would normally just walk by they don't cater to tourist...no English menus. So what a treat to try these local dishes. My favorite was soup dumplings!!!
I definitely will try there other locations.
Written September 19, 2018
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Heey, It is great to know that you liked the dumplings on our tour. Those are my favorite too! Our Xian tour highlights the Muslim food and culture! It is what is unique to Xian because of the history of Silk Road started in Tang Dynasty! Our team has put great effort in avoiding the touristy places. There is no better way than eating with our local Xian folks shoulder-to-shoulder, eh? We will be more than happy to eat with you again and we wish you always a good appetite!
Written October 5, 2018
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jane-tuck
Palairos, Greece17 contributions
Rosemary was an excellent guide with very good English and a great hostess. The locations very varied and enabled us to try local foods and restaurants we otherwise wouldn’t have experienced. We were not sure what to expect but had a very good evening. Thanks you Rosemary.
Written July 23, 2018
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Hi, i am sorry To use this question To do my advice on the tour. But it was a great tour with my guide that i want to come back with my friends and i wanted to know if it was possible to have the same amazing guide that i had her name is Nina she was amazing is it possible to ask in advance to have Nina as a guide for another tour next time i come back ?
Written October 2, 2018
Hey Taoufik, yes of course! Shoot us an email with the date that you would like to join and we'll check with Nina's schedule to see if we can make it work. We would love to have you join us again! :-)
Written October 3, 2018
We are looking at tuk tuk tour on May 9th, but have to start at 7:00 pm, can you arrange this.
Thanks
Written April 29, 2018
Hey there! Yeah we would be happy to see if we can arrange that, but please contact us directly by email with your details and number of people. Thanks!
Written April 29, 2018
Hi, on the morning tour - which is the local market that we finish at and what is the location of the brewery that the evening tour finishes at, please? We're just trying to get our bearings in relation to our hotel. Thank you.
Written September 5, 2017
Hey Esther, thanks for your question! Our morning visits a local market within the Muslim quarter, which is quite large and more than the touristy street (which we stay away from). The tour ends about a 10 minute walk west of the drum tower. The evening tour ends at the main South Gate of the city wall. We look forward to eating with you soon!
Written September 6, 2017
Hi, am looking at the morning and evening tours. The finishing point on the morning tour - is it the market at the Muslim Quarter? Also, what is the location of the brewery that you finish at in the evening, please? We're just getting our bearings in relation to our hotel.
Written September 4, 2017
Hey Esther, thanks for your question! Our morning visits a local market within the Muslim quarter, which is quite large and more than the touristy street (which we stay away from). The tour ends about a 10 minute walk west of the drum tower. I hope this helps and feel free to contact us directly with any other questions!
Written September 6, 2017
we are a party of 4 interested in xian evening food tour on 30th or 31st of May. Is there a discount for a party of 4 seniors?
Written May 7, 2017
Hi Rosalind G! We would love to have you join us for a food tour in Xian. We suggest you book as soon as you can as we only do small group tours and often sell out. We do offer discounts if you join more than one of our tours, so make sure you let us know if you plan to visit Beijing or Chengdu (or want to do our morning tour in Xian) and we be happy to offer you a discount. We look forward to eating with you soon!
Written May 7, 2017
Hi. I have to ask : "What is a tuktuk?"
Written April 1, 2017
That's right! Just like a rickshaw, most of our fleet are run on electricity (not oil) and hold 4 people plus a driver. Sit back, relax with a beer, and have a blast winding through the streets of China to find the best local food. We have plenty of pictures on our website if you want to take a closer look. :-)
Written April 2, 2017
I am trying to decide between morning/evening tour. What are the differences as far as the food goes? Does morning tour have more sweet/steamed things and evening tour have more savory/spicy/oily things (I like those :P)? Also, I am a vegetarian. Would either tour have better food options for me?
Written November 21, 2016
Hi SuparnaPu, thanks for your question! Both tours offer a similar variety of foods, but there are a few key differences in the overall tour experience. Our morning tour will include a short walk through one of China's oldest and largest markets where you will get to see all kinds of interesting things (produce, pets, local crafts, etc) and really get a feeling for the local culture in Xian. You'll eat things like breakfast stew, fried beef pancakes, fried persimmon donuts and hand-made (by yourself!) noodles. The evening tour is all about good food, good times and good beer. Along with all of the food (bbq over fire, xian style soup dumplings, lots of noodles, chinese burger, etc) you'll enjoy unlimited beer along the way in our tuktuks and we'll end at a local brewery where you get to sample their beer and choose a pint of your own. To sum things up, the morning is a bit more cultural and hands-on, the evening is food and fun. We can accommodate a vegetarian diet on either tour, but there will be some dishes you won't be able to eat. Of course if you can't decide, you can do what many others do and choose both! We offer a 10% discount when booking multiple tours. :-) Just shoot us an email if you have any other questions and we'll get back to you right away.
Written November 21, 2016
Those dates are perfect! There is a long public holiday in China from the 1st through 7th of October, so the 8th is actually perfect timing. China public holidays mean a ton of domestic travelers, but things will quiet down immediately after. The weather will also be much more pleasant than the hot summer months. In general, September and October are pretty popular times for foreign travelers and we do have a few reservations during your dates already, but also still plenty of room so don't worry about that. Just let us know when you have your dates confirmed. You're going to have an amazing time in Xian, October is personally my favorite time of year!
Written August 5, 2016
Hi,
we would like to know how to contact this tour operator if possible?
regards
Raffaella
Written December 2, 2015
Lost Plate F
Xi'an, China
Hey there,
Thanks so much for your question. I'm Ruixi from Lost Plate. You can contact us by email info@lostplate. com or the phone number +86 18149446747. We will reply you the first minute we see it. Hope to hear from you soon!
Written December 7, 2015
Because of sanitation and health concerns, time and again I have been warned against eating food purchased from local street vendors. I would love to take the evening tour through the Muslim market but wonder whether or not my 'Western' stomach will be able to handle the tempting delights without suffering any short or long term ill effects?
Written May 13, 2015
I am from New York City and it was not a concern for me. My sense is that you are no more likely to have an upset stomach than if you went out to eat something exotic in the US. Try it, it is one of the best things to do in Xi'an. And you can always choose not to eat every dish.
Written May 14, 2015
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