Jia San Guantang Baozi, Beiyuanmen

Lianhu, China

Jia San is a well-known stop on Beiyuanmen for soup-filled buns, with beef and mutton fillings that reflect the food traditions of Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter. Thin wrappers hold the broth inside, so take small bites and let the filling cool before eating. This is a focused local meal to combine with a walk around the quarter and Great Mosque. Order a modest first round, then add more while the buns are still arriving hot from the steamer.