A Beiyuanmen halal shop combining a braised-meat counter with roujiamo made from the same long-simmered beef and mutton.
Yang Tian Yu sits at No. 87 Beiyuanmen in the heart of Xi'an's Muslim Quarter, operating as both a braised-meat butcher counter and a roujiamo stall, with the two closely linked -- the same beef and mutton simmered for hours in a seasoned master broth is sold by weight to take home and also chopped and stuffed into roujiamo's baked flatbread. The counter is easy to spot by the glass case of glossy, dark-braised beef and mutton cuts on display, a common sight along Beiyuanmen. Roujiamo here follows the classic format: a round, griddle-baked bun split and filled with finely chopped braised meat, moistened with its own rich cooking liquid rather than any added sauce. As a halal Hui Muslim establishment, no pork or alcohol is served. Seating is minimal to nonexistent -- most customers order at the counter and eat standing or walking, in keeping with Beiyuanmen's street-food culture -- while the by-weight braised meat is popular with local shoppers buying to take home for a family meal. Expect a short wait during the evening rush when the street is busiest.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | 9:00AM-10:00PM daily |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Reservations | No reservations; walk up to the counter. |
| Address | No. 87 Beiyuanmen, Lianhu District, Xi'an 710002 |
Signature dishes
- Roujiamo (braised beef in flatbread) — ¥15 (~$2)
- Braised beef and mutton platter (by weight) — From ¥38 (~$5) per 500g
- Beef bone broth — ¥15 (~$2)
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- A Beiyuanmen halal butcher-restaurant selling braised beef and mutton by weight, along with roujiamo made from meat simmered in the same seasoned broth for hours.
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Location
No. 87 Beiyuanmen, Lianhu District, Xi'an 710002
34.2670, 108.9500 View on map
Highlights
- Roujiamo made from beef and mutton braised for hours in a seasoned master broth
- Meat also sold by weight from a visible display case
- Halal Hui Muslim counter on Beiyuanmen's main food street
- A local favorite for takeaway braised meat, not just tourist roujiamo
Tips for visiting
- Point at the display case if you want to see the cut before ordering
- Try the roujiamo first before committing to a by-weight braised meat purchase
- Evenings get busy; a mid-afternoon visit means less of a wait
- No seating to speak of -- plan to eat standing or walking, as is typical on Beiyuanmen
When to visit
Mid-afternoon for a shorter wait
Accessibility
Street-level counter with narrow standing room typical of Beiyuanmen storefronts.
Frequently asked questions
Is this shop halal?
Yes, it's a Hui Muslim establishment serving beef and mutton, with no pork or alcohol.
Can I buy the meat to take home?
Yes, the braised beef and mutton is sold by weight from the display case in addition to being used in roujiamo.
Is there seating?
Little to none; most customers eat standing, in keeping with Beiyuanmen's street-food culture.
What's the busiest time?
Evenings, when Beiyuanmen fills with both local and visiting diners.