Chang'an Da Pai Dang (Saga Branch)
长安大牌档之长安集市(赛格旗舰店)
A creative Shaanxi restaurant in the Xiaojhai Saga Mall, featuring traditional decor, where the Gourd Chicken and Calligraphy Brush Pastry are highly popular.
Chang'an Da Pai Dang (Saga Branch) is located on the 6th floor of the Saga International Shopping Center, No. 123 Chang'an Middle Road, Yanta District, near Xiaojhai. It specializes in creative Shaanxi cuisine and features traditional, atmospheric decor with shadow puppetry and Shaanxi Opera performances. The Chang'an Gourd Chicken is highly recommended but is limited daily and often sells out. Other popular items include the Calligraphy Brush Pastry, folk-style baked jujube flatbread, and fermented sweet rice ice cream. The Calligraphy Brush Pastry is a viral internet-famous dish, though some reviews suggest it is more about the presentation. The average cost is about CNY 65 to 80 per person. Long lines are common during dinner hours; in 2024, some diners reported waiting about an hour in the evening, so booking ahead or dining off-peak is recommended. It is easily accessible from Xiaojhai subway station.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–22:00 (varies slightly across platforms)
Nearby sights
- Daxingshan Temple
- Shaanxi History Museum
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda / Datang Everbright City
- Small Wild Goose Pagoda & Xi'an Museum
- Chang'an Twelve Hours Theme Block
- Sui-Tang Dynasty Heaven Altar Site
- Tang Paradise
- Xi'an City Wall