Shengzhiwang Sesame Paste Niangpi (Dapiyuan Main Branch)
清真盛志望麻酱酿皮铺(大皮院总店)
A historic Muslim Quarter niangpi shop founded in 1896, known for its rich sesame paste flavor and budget-friendly prices under CNY 15.
Shengzhiwang Sesame Paste Niangpi was founded in 1896 and was selected as one of the first "Shaanxi Time-Honored Brands" in 2020. The main branch is located at No. 225 at the west end of Dapiyuan, right next to Dingjia Xiaosurou. Its signature is the secret sesame paste niangpi (thick cold noodles), which has a rich, savory sesame flavor that differs from the liangpi found in other parts of Shaanxi. They also serve chili oil sour and spicy niangpi, candied jujube zenggao (steamed glutinous rice cake), and iced fermented sweet rice drink. The average cost is about CNY 10 to 15 per person, with a portion of sesame paste niangpi costing around CNY 10. Some reviews note that it leans sweet. It has a Trip.com rating of 4.5. It can be reached by walking through Huimin Street from the Drum Tower, or by entering Dapiyuan from Beiguangjijie.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–22:00 (varies slightly across platforms)
Nearby sights
- Great Mosque of Xi'an
- Xi'an City God Temple
- Gao Family Courtyard
- Muslim Quarter (Beiyuanmen)
- Sajinqiao Food Street
- Bell Tower and Drum Tower
- Xi'an Yisushe Qinqiang Theatre
- Xi'an City Wall