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The noodles were indeed delicious. The portion of roasted meat was a little small, but it was roasted very well, very fragrant and tasty. The dry-fried lamb intestines were a little greasy.

—Dieting? Forget about it! Last night, my three girlfriends and I squeezed into a small restaurant in an old alley in Xining. The plastic stools were sore on our bottoms, but the warmth of the food was irresistible! The nights in Qinghai are chilly when the wind blows, but lifting the cotton curtain of the noodle shop, the aroma of freshly cooked food immediately chased away the cold. Must-order menu: The World of Noodles "Boss, two bowls of stir-fried noodles, and one beef brisket noodle!" The four of us were as in sync as locals. The Qinghai people's obsession with noodles is no joke—tiny noodles, no bigger than a fingernail, tumble in the pot, then are coated in bright red chili oil; the sourness of the pickled cabbage, the softness of the potatoes, and the aroma of the beef brisket all infuse the broth. An old man at the next table slurped up a piece of noodles, smacked his lips, and exclaimed, "The people of Qinghai live on noodles!" Beef Brisket: Tender to the Bone When the two pounds of beef brisket was served, its glossy, dark brown color was incredibly tempting. The owner said it was stir-fried with the fat of grass-fed mutton from the Qilian Mountains and pressure-cooked for a full forty minutes. Picking up a piece and putting it in my mouth, the tendons trembled, and it easily fell off the bone with a gentle touch of chopsticks. The aroma of the sauce mixed with cumin swirled on my tongue. My friend Xiao Wang muttered as she ate, "This beef brisket is more flavorful than my ex-boyfriend!" Carb Bomb: Pickled Cabbage and Vermicelli + Shredded Potatoes To go with the noodles, we also ordered pickled cabbage stir-fried with vermicelli and vinegared shredded potatoes. The pickled cabbage in Qinghai is homemade, crisp and sour with a hint of Sichuan peppercorn. The vermicelli soaked up the broth, making it incredibly satisfying to slurp up. The shredded potatoes were cut as thin as hair, drizzled with a spoonful of chili oil—a tangy, spicy, and crunchy treat, perfect for a lack of appetite. The four of us devoured them, chopsticks and spoonfuls alike, until the plate was empty. The waitress smiled and added, "Eat slowly, the kitchen can refill!" Calorie warning? Not a chance! A glance at the bill: 45 yuan per person, all you can eat, and it's delicious! My friend Xiao Li rubbed her round belly and groaned, "I'll have to run my legs off on the treadmill tomorrow!" But then she stuffed a piece of noodles into her mouth: "How can I have the energy to lose weight if I don't eat my fill?" We burst into laughter—in Qinghai, how can calories possibly resist the allure of delicious food? Postscript: The Charm of Qinghai in Noodles Stepping out of the restaurant, the night breeze carried the aroma of roasted lamb. The people of Qinghai understand food and, more importantly, they understand sentiment. A bowl of noodles contains the strength of the plateau (the chewy texture of hand-pulled noodles), the bounty of the grasslands (the rich flavor of beef and lamb), and the warmth of neighbors chatting around a table. Dieting? Wait until spring! Right now, my girlfriends and I are walking home under the moonlight, our stomachs warm and our hearts overflowing—this is the true joy of life! Tip: A must-visit noodle shop in Xining! I recommend "Qi Ji Handmade Noodles" (Xiguan Street) and "Hehuang Shao Dong Jia" (Binhe Road). The soup is delicious and the noodles are chewy; you can eat your fill for around 30 yuan per person!

Qiji Handmade Noodle Shop Qinghai Cuisine/Xining Specialties 1. Handmade Yogurt: Xining yogurt isn't meant to be drunk, it's meant to be eaten. A thick bowl of it, you can smell the faint milky aroma before you even start eating it. The average price is 5 yuan per bowl, and it's more sour and rich than regular yogurt. ... Apricot Peel Water: It has a sweet, slightly astringent taste. A sip after eating lamb is nourishing and soothing. Signature Noodles: The signature dish is a must-order, and it's also a strong favorite. The noodles are chewy, and a spoonful is simply amazing! #SummerFoodExploration #EatWithHappiness #927LoveFoodiesForest #51EatEveryWhere #Must-TryThisRestaurantWhenYouGoHome

Day 1: Dunhuang to Xining, 6 hours by high-speed rail Visit the Qinghai Provincial Museum and Mojia Street Night Market Food: Chala Yak Yogurt Day 2: Visit Katar Temple and Geometry Bookstore (Time Cafe) Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum Food: Qiji Handmade Noodles, Yixin Lamb Hand-Pulled Noodle House, Delu Yogurt, Halal Mazhong Restaurant

Warmer than long johns, more fragrant than love! Eat this and you'll be safe this autumn and winter. | I can feel the warmth even through the screen~😋 #QijiHandmadeNoodles##CreativePowerPlan##QinghaiFoodRecommendationOfficial##FoodOnTheTipofTheTongue#