Eating The Unknown In XI'AN 🇨🇳

We are in Xi'an and are ready to take on the street food around the univeristy district.
We surprised ourselves with quit how much we managed to eat. Xi'an is for sure our favourite food city in China so far.
#china #chinafood #chinavlog

[@KVZ55]

The last man selling food to you was deaf, he couldn't hear anything from you, he needed you to point out what you wanted, happily the last food turned out very good for you!

[@aurorawang6313]

also the drumstick guy, says on paper “I am deaf and mute, please point your finger at the flavor you want”

[@user-ci8eo5pt8z]

yes, the seller of chicken leg and the last pancake are all deaf people. it may be a policy to help disable people. by the way ,the 2nd kebab are not meat, it's kidney lol and it is why they are expansive

[@paulng2094]

yes you are right. i re winded and watched again. there is sign saying that. the choices of 1 to 4 is for degree of spiciness. no. 2 is good choice.

[@billy165]

Wow all you had tonight are super local and popular Chinese street food, each place has its own flavor, I hope you had most authentic ones for all the snack street food you had tonight ….🎉

[@MkChyi]

大家都很友好😂

[@bj26bj12]

最后一位卖家是听障患者，他在告示牌上写着，语言不通反而让你们交流看起来很和谐，我很喜欢这一幕

[@weijiaCAI]

at 23:34.The dish you had, called "肉夹馍" (Roujiamo), is sometimes referred to as the "Chinese-style hamburger." In your case, it was filled with chicken, but it's a versatile dish that can also be made with beef, and it's equally delicious. Additionally, the owner of the shop you visited is a person with hearing impairment. That's why he asked you to point to the flavor you wanted using your fingers, with options like "不辣" (not spicy), "微辣" (mildly spicy, which you chose), and "麻辣" (spicy). There were also two lines of text on top that read, "你好，我是听障人士，我听不到你们说什么。请你们把想吃的味道指给我看," which translates to "Hello, I am a person with hearing impairment, and I can't hear what you're saying. Please use your fingers to show me the flavor you want to eat."

[@weijiaCAI]

I would like to share you something very interesting in the Chinese Internet about UK and Xi'an. Take a look at the entire map of the United Kingdom, and then look at the province where Xi'an is located, the map of Shaanxi Province, China. You will discover many interesting things: 1.The map outlines are quite similar. 2.The northern regions of both the United Kingdom and Shaanxi are relatively barren. Both regions can be divided into three areas, and there can be some differences and disagreements between them.lol🤣 3.Both capitals have rivers flowing through them. 4.The United Kingdom invented the hamburger, while Xi'an invented the Roujiamo (Chinese hamburger). Both are dishes with meat between bread or buns. 5.Jason Statham was born in London, while Guo Da was born in Xi'an, Shaanxi.(they look like twins) 6.The iconic landmark in the United Kingdom is Big Ben, while Xi'an's landmark is the Bell Tower."

[@kalvinwei19]

这个不算肉夹馍，这个是里脊加饼

[@johnyossarian9059]

肉夹馍 (Roujiamo) is not the "Chinese hamburger". If anything, hamburger is the "American roujiamo". Why? Because roujiamo was invented centuries before hamburger.

[@Bucher1314]

这不是肉夹馍，正宗肉夹馍哪有这样的

[@nelsonsim]

It looks like you both can just close your eyes and order some street food, and you will still be getting those "Oh My Goodness" feelings. Xian and Chengdu are two cities in China famous for street food. Visiting the Muslim Street Food is a must in Xian. Your trip is never complete without going there.

[@joey3291]

One reason is they are in the students' street, your food need to be very tasty to compete with so many other sellers.

[@glw238]

Grilled mutton buns and large skewers of grilled mutton are so delicious and not expensive.

[@chjin1796]

China has a vast geography, and there are 8 major schools of Chinese cuisine. What you see abroad is only a small part. Since most of the people who opened restaurants abroad in the early days were Cantonese people from Hong Kong, most of the Chinese food in the eyes of foreigners was just Cantonese food. Cantonese cuisine is refreshing and sweet.

[@isaacisaac2380]

I just love watching you guys with your Scottish accents and those descriptively foody experience. And I can’t believe that the last one being deaf and all, yet out there selling and living. All my life in the good ole USA, I’ve never seen a deaf person openly operating a business. And this is happening in China. Thanks guys for that.

[@chiyiu0815]

Chinese government have already help ten thousands of disabled person to get their job in many business or teach them a skill to live on their own in the past decade. Also Chinese government very concerned the living allowance to poor and disabled people. Most of people are treated fairly without discrimination.

[@chongdi6140]

​@@chiyiu0815yet Western politicians and MSM keep demonizing CPC's governance and tarnishing China as all bad bad bad. Will they have the courage and honesty to look themselves in the mirror ever.

[@chiyiu0815]

I don't know 🙃我是中国人@@chongdi6140

[@jackyan8925]

@@chiyiu0815 I am Chinese. I once met an old man selling roasted sweet potatoes on the road in winter. Some young people around him were queuing up to buy the old man's sweet potatoes. They just hoped that the old man could finish selling the sweet potatoes and return home as soon as possible because the weather was too cold.

[@giraffegreen711]

I’m now in Edinburgh…how I wish I could be there, back in China! Hhh love ur videos. Among so many travel vlogs to China on KZbin, happy to see you really want to try everything, Alipay, chargers from the power bank, different food…. Enjoy your trip! ❤

[@jli8370]

Same in Edinburgh!

[@alectang1614]

I'm from Edinburgh, but now I live in Hong Kong. 👋🏼

[@callistinea]

I love the style of your videos! It's so honest and not gimmicky/overly edited. I also love how you video each other and it's more about your experiences as a couple together rather than for the audience. So cute and sweet 😊

[@palmpalm5131]

You guys are adorable and so much fun to watch. Thank you for being open minded and respectful to the local people and culture. I’ve been really enjoying watching your China trip. Hope you visit more places in China. I also want to add that Alan is so sweet to offer the last piece of delicious oyster to Shannon and for Shannon to share it with him. And the scene with the chicken drumstick is adorable. Lovely to see how you treat each other.

[@beautifulpakpk1594]

Xi'AN is also famous for street food. People are very nice and friendly. Alan and Shannon is so open minded for local culture. I liked all videos. So much fun it looks.

[@user-ks3ox6ww6g]

I just want to say that as a Chinese student, I am hungry when I see the food you eat. There are many delicious foods in China, except for some very famous dishes such as hot pot, which are relatively expensive and we can't eat them often. However, another characteristic of China is street food. First, it is very cheap, and you can buy very delicious food with little money, and students and others often buy it. Second, the food is served very quickly. For students or office workers who don't have time to cook or find a restaurant to eat, street food can meet their needs very well. Third, the variety is rich. China is a vast country. You can eat a variety of unique foods from different places. Fourth,China has a long history of farming civilization and a long history of food culture. In ancient China and now , food was an important part of people's lives.Eating a variety of delicious foods is a kind of happiness for us.❤❤😊😊😂

[@namelesswarrior4760]

I'm glad to see that you guys are still having fun in China.

[@user-kf6bc1oe9h]

The guy at the last food stand has hearing impairment. He indicated that on the front saying he can’t hear anything so it’s good that you took a picture to show him what you want. 不辣， 微辣， 特辣 means non spicy, mild and spicy. 😊

[@Thomas-Chin10]

What a great video! It's so nice to see you guys enjoying your food in Xi'an. You can eat out for another week or longer without repeating yourself, as there are so many varieties. Best of all, it's so cheap. I can't say much about the Chinese food in Europe. It doesn't taste authentic to me. For the last sandwich you had, the vendor was pointing three spice levels: 1.Mild, 2.Medium spicy, and 3.Spicy. I would go for #2 as well.

[@KVZ55]

Macro polo the Italian man in ancient times had learned a lot of cooking techniques from China and brought them back to Italy, that's why Italian foods are so famous in Europe today!

[@Aapig]

French food, Italian food, Turkish food and Chinese food are famous, but Korean food and English food are not so pleasant

[@dlee8787]

我曾经看过一期意大利的美食节目，我很惊讶虽然食品风格非常不同，但是制作的理念非常多的地方是相通的。

[@wjpat877]

You two are such jolly pleasant couple ❤, so enjoyable to watch

[@jinlingliang4385]

越来越喜欢你们夫妻的视频，非常正能量的人，介绍中国文化美食，中国有56个民族，每一个省市（民族的文化）饮食文化都不一样的，如果中国问你那里人，你们不用害怕，是中国文化的一部分，证明开始留意你们，中国有14亿人，因为中国市场非常之大，小小订阅你的粉丝，你就己经发达了，再继续努力💪，慢慢累积起来的，中国人民是善良的，勤劳的，热情，包容，喜欢帮助别人的人，中国交通便利，安全，物价稳定，美食天堂，夜生活等，加油，我们永远都支持你们哦，

[@zjarslipformpaver189]

这对小夫妻口音可爱，心态开放，愿意尝试各种食物，也没有西方一贯的预设偏见。

[@bg9280]

中国很多人不去看英文频道,所以这个英文频道是外国人的,但是外国人又不相信他们说的话,所以订阅人数不会太多.除非他们去抖音.

[@PeterSzeto-es6em]

It was very cold out there, but it's heartwarming to see you two having a great time. ❤

[@lmn6335]

Nice to see you guys updating and enjoying the ride

[@alanshannon3884]

Loving each part more the further we go

[@adoaTW]

​@@alanshannon3884 i know it's freezy in northern china now. but dont forget to visit "great tang everbright mall" at night when u are in xi'an. its actually an outdoor cultural tourist space and a must-visit at evening....

[@rayronan1280]

@@alanshannon3884在西安可以晚上去大雁塔 大唐不夜城

[@violetviolet888]

@@alanshannon3884 14:08 Vegetable filled bun: In the future, it can help if you show the vendor sign and menu clearly and in focus long enough for your audience to help you.

[@user-ic3qk5qx2d]

In Xi'an, don't miss the "Tang Dynasty Never Nights City" and remember to go there at night

[@samvon5474]

thats ture

[@leekimwah]

You guys are making me really hungry. Really enjoyed the video. Hopefully you guys can venture longer in China.

[@LW78321]

I love watching you both explore the different foods and cities!! You're both so open minded and cute

[@joeymelbourne]

I can't believe I finished this whole episode of eating and drooling section, just nice to see you guys trying some new food lol well done. Please don't say "this is the best place, this is the best food in China" you said in Chengdu and Shanghai, people are crying now lol

[@aurorawang6313]

I saw deaf and mute people doing street food in some cities, not too often but not rare, they are having tough but positive lives. And also, Alan is such a gentleman, to give Shannon the last oyster though he loved it a lot, and also shannon shared half, what a lovely couple, so cute and friendly. There is a reason that you enjoyed the trip, because you are very sweet and friendly, then what you see is sweet and friendly, if you go there with a default bias, you will not enjoy anything but only negatives. I’m going back to china for chinese new year in one and half month for 3 weeks , so excited to visit the cities

[@yvonnehua1266]

It really touched me the way you shared the last oyster, you are a good couple!!

[@celloting01]

i'm new to your channel and one thing i really like about you guys is how you go into details of the food you try. fascinating! thanks for the videos.

[@steaminglobster]

So glad to see you guys in my hometown. Buy coats and be warm and enjoy the food there, specially lamb, it makes you warm in winter.

[@wei4035]

I've been following your videos since you came into China, very unique trip, a street foods adventure! whenever I saw you guys eating, I feel hungry myself!

[@hyeung1]

23:30 The sign says that the street vendor is deaf and you can specify the spiciness by pointing at one of the 3 options.

[@jtang8768]

I'm always totally refreshed up by watching your videos every time. Such an authentic experience as total foreigners, the Glasgow accent is definitely a plus.

[@user-qo1eo8he7n]

As you share the last oyster, I'm envious that you have each other.❤

[@lovefreebee]

as a Vietnamese Chinese American i'm envying you guys njoy your time there & be safe; watching it from NYC...

[@foreverbbx]

China is very very very safe

[@linket]

You guys are so wholesome. Love your travel vids, keep them coming! Thank you and have a great Xmas.

[@xryanlee]

Love watching these videos, as you guys are not picky and apparently enjoy all the food you have tried.

[@jli8370]

Great video! Xi'an is my hometown so I feel so proud and grateful that you are showing the world about it! If I were in China, I would be happy to show you guys around:)

[@jli8370]

By the way, highly recommend you guys to have a visit to Wild Goose pagoda:) And the city wall xxx

[@Baby86summer]

🎉老乡你好 ​@@jli8370

[@user-lg1zz4yd3k]

他展示了什么？？展示了地边摊，原来西安是这样的，我不会去了，太差了

[@paulng2094]

if you have nothing good to say then just don't say it.@@user-lg1zz4yd3k

[@tttts8483]

sb?你什么地方没街边摊？nt是吧

[@ckm2850]

I've been following many China vloggers and you two are up there among the best! Thanks for sharing your China journey with us.

[@user-qy5ij9vp2d]

You two just so lovely and authentic! I have watched all of your China trip videos since I opened the first video. Hope you have a great traveling in China. I think you guys will head to more norther and norther place later, so please be careful that the climate would be colder and colder.

[@Flau2012]

You guys are awesome! Love watching you enjoying new experiences in China. I'm Chinese but born and raised in Canada. My wife and I have been to China a number of times but you're going to some places we haven't been to yet, so you're inspiring us to travel to China again in the future. One suggestion I have is filming the Chinese menus a bit more. You guys often ask what food you're eating, but sometimes I have no idea, since I don't know the food from certain regions. Chinese food is so diverse. Seeing a menu would help a lot, since I can at least read what is offered. Happy travels!

[@kuoshanliu183]

A funny story circulated on Chinese social media many years ago about a foreign man eating food on the streets of Chengdu who vowed to eat every food stall in the city in three months. Years later, he was still seen eating food on the streets of Chengdu. Although this story is very interesting, the fact is that the Chinese food is extensive and profound, and new food comes out every day. I love how quickly you can integrate into the local experience. Have a nice trip!

[@itbeginx]

Recently just found and followed your channel. You are a lovely couple who seems to go head first without thinking and trying new food without prejudice. This is what real adventure is about. Awesome vids!

[@aaabbb4843]

- Xi’an and Nanjing very famous in universities , some universities there ranking in top 60 universities in the world . - Xi’an was the capital for china in long time ago . - this video and last all about food , show us the places and buildings with infrastructures for different chinese cities beside the eating also . - you two lovely couple guys . - waiting your new vlogs . - have a good time traveling in china .

[@saahan-nn1fe]

太棒了，终于看到你们更新了，因为天气太冷了，懒得出去旅游.注意保暖啊🥰

[@bobbylow175]

LOL really enjoy you enjoying your food. Keep making more videos!

[@peterdai1902]

Can’t believe you guys tried kidney skewers without any hesitation lol, enjoy!

[@xinyiquan666]

that is not kidney

[@joey3291]

I think they did, but did they know that?😂

[@tengsteel8560]

two skewers, obviously a kidney

[@peterdai1902]

@@xinyiquan666 yaozi 腰子 is definitely kidney lmao.

[@peterdai1902]

@@joey3291 pretty sure they didn’t know that hahahaha

[@houdezaiwu774]

glad to see you guys enjoy your trip in china😊

[@Rosemary-Gardenia]

It was so much fun to watch your videos. Enjoy your vacation in China.

[@thezengirl3685]

I’m supposed to be working now but I just couldn’t resist!!! You guys are the loveliest couple ever!!!! So open-minded too! If I were in China, would LOVE to take you guys around ❤

[@user-qw1vq6ig3p]

What a lovely couple! So cute

[@JetWings]

The vender attending the stall where you bought the tenderloin finger wrapped with bun, he's deaf. So it's actually working towards both of your favors communication wise.

[@tyoko5703]

the last stall 23:30. there is a sign said he is deaf, pls point out what you want. that is why he dont talk in the whole time😢 （what you guys pick is how hot/spicy you want, you pick medium hot ）

[@trap91003]

I like your videos.I'm glad to see that you enjoy the food from those Chinese cities.

[@mff301]

"Chop-chop" with the next video, can't wait! Absolutely lovely couple.

[@DucaTech]

What you have in UK is mainly Cantonese cuisine. There's more than just Cantonese cuisine in mainland China. Northeast is different, Hainan chicken, Xinjiang food, Inner Mongolia lamb or camel meat, Tibetan cuisine, Yunnan cuisine, etc.

[@xinyiquan666]

its not even much authentic cantonese cuisine, it is just localized flavors , you would not see those cuisine back in canton province in china

[@alectang1614]

​@@xinyiquan666sweet and sour chicken Cantonese is quite authentic. But yes, most of the other things are not.

[@chiyiu0815]

@@alectang1614 Actually sweet and sour chicken is not cantonese food...I can promise because I am cantonese who lives in Guangzhou since my birth. We only have sweet and sour pork which in chinese is '咕咾肉'. It's popular in chinese restaurant in USA.But I agree that most of cantonese food are not authentic in foreign countries.

[@alectang1614]

@@chiyiu0815 Oh yeah, I am being silly. I meant sweet and sour pork. haha! which is "Gu Lo Yuk", yes authentic to Hong Kong and Guangdong province. The sweet and sour chicken Cantonese style is made the exact same way but with chicken instead.

[@chiyiu0815]

你可能想说的是左宗棠鸡...作为一个中国人，很难对左宗棠鸡做出评价，然而它被美国人评为最好吃的中餐@@alectang1614

[@ckoh4151]

Hi Alan and Shannon. They're pickled mustard baos. At 25:01 is the Rou Jia Mo (肉夹馍) or Chinese hamburger. Good to see you try and enjoy the local fare. Am enjoying your videos.

[@quippy8402]

Lovely food hunt!

[@albert794]

If you are already in Xi'an, it doesn't hurt to visit even further West - Xinjiang (It's still a 2400km train ride). The natural scenery there are absolutely stunning; snow mountains, endless desert, great steppe, lakes and forests. The Islamic culture of Uyghurs is beautiful, too. I even met some white Kyrgyz tribes with blue eyes as well, I suspect they might even be the Romans who travelled east and merged into local nomads. If you have time, it's worth it.

[@marktrinidad7650]

Amazing love your videos.

[@lynnemc1014]

I love the dishes idea ill stock up on the bags for you coming home 😂😂😂😂- food looks amazing and shannons sooo cute in her panda hat xx

[@PRETTYGROSSSTREETFOOD]

Love your video. Excellent 👌🏻

[@ricotheman8139]

You couple are so sweet ❤. Enjoyed your video very much.

[@jingwang3449]

Shannon was correct about the Middle East flavour. Xi’An was the starting point of the Silk Road. A lot of food in Xi’An might have brought by Persian traders.

[@sianstpaul1349]

I like your China series. You two look great together.

[@user-pn6sy5zy4c]

超级爱看你们的视频，每天晚上都会躺床上看好几次

[@user-gr4mg9ok2s]

From bilibili, I like you guys all the videos.It's very normal, natural and objective. no lens filter, just pure feeling, so please keep this!!!❤

[@smashsmash5866]

The purpose of using a plastic bag is because there is no running water connected to the food stand. The city bylaw requires food stands have running water if they decided to use reusable bowls because is more hygienic and sanitized

[@cfchooi]

Great honest videos, don't change your style

[@changshu6463]

Fantastic video!

[@Chinese-Canadian]

Love your life in China. I will keep watching for sure.

[@user-wb2df2ke2s]

This winter in China is colder than usual. I hope you can keep warm and healthy. Thank you for the great video.

[@mmdday]

this is a really great video. keep up the good work guys!

[@alanshannon3884]

Thank you for watching!

[@zz2.]

I'm a Chinese and you guys have had more tasty Chinese food than I have ever had. You guys really know how to pick the right spot to eat.

[@guiqinghe]

Hi Alan and Shannon, awesome videos! One thing I would like to say is that for the last food that you ordered, the person actually had the board in the front saying, "he is disabled and cannot hear, so please point to the level of spicy you would like for your food?" so he was pointing that ask which spicy level you like, you guys probably noticed that he did say a word during the whole encounter, that is the reason! Cheers! - love from China

[@winfirm]

happy trip around China!

[@xpeachoo4096]

Look forward to your new video😍

[@josechong8207]

You two have become two of my favorite people on YT. I wish someone would or could invent a tool that would convert the deliciousness you are experiencing into digital 1s and 0s and then have a translator on my end, decoding those 1s and 0s into the smells you are experiencing.

[@amalrajpaleri]

Beautiful sharing 😻

[@linpin2358]

Really enjoyed the video. Hopefully you guys can venture longer in China

[@heiyelantian]

The winter in northern China is too cold, please keep warm and look forward to more videos.

[@wukong7nb]

I like your videos. I wish you a happy new year🎉

[@alanshannon3884]

Happy new year!

[@liamporter1137]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Edmodn]

Nice video, keep going on !

[@guestonearth1274]

Nice one !

[@Caspian917]

you guys are so fun to watch. Hope you guys can station in China for long term and keep doing travel vlogs like this.

[@alanshannon3884]

Thank you so much!

[@zhang2292]

Ok. Re Gan Mian can’t believe that you are falling love with other noodles 😂 The filling of that Bao seems to be Sauerkraut and glassnoodle.

[@user-el6hw2fg9w]

Can not help waiting your next amazing video

[@Poe168]

New subscriber here. I am glad you guys enjoy your time in China!

[@r.t1576]

Xi'an was one of the ancient capitals. What is so special about Xi'an is that the city was once connected through Central Asia, the Middle East, and all the way to Europe as far as Rome. It was connected via the Silk Road. The Silk Road was an ancient trading route.

[@yanyan_taiwanchina]

哇！我隔着屏幕都闻得到香味了！每个食物 看起来都很好吃也

[@KrisVonCN]

Green noodles is Spinach Noodles. The noodlels are made from Spinach juice and flour. Tradtional Xi'an food. Actually, Xi'an is a famous high-carbohydrate city. Maybe you can't miss Rou Jia Mo. Put roasted meat into the burge-like pie. More like Chinese hamburger.

[@yongzhu8454]

看你们吃东西真是一种享受啊😊

[@Kennymk13]

U 2 r the best, so natural 😊😊

[@jialewei2021]

🥰I can't believe you went to Xi'an and even enjoyed the food near my school, making me miss home and hungry late at night in Germany!

[@treeinafield5022]

You guys are great

[@user-zj8cf3fq8e]

Thank you for the video...... I now want to go their and try all the foods there.

[@alxvideos6634]

Good video

[@royowang7613]

greeting my friend，welcome to north part of China. there are so many traditional food like hotdishes noodles soup lamb Bbq in Chinese way. I'd really like lamb soup with paomo together in such cold winter is going to warm ur body up and get energy. hope you two enjoy good days in China.

[@kenyup7936]

I’m so excited to see your new video , China just woke up , and views in your video is going surging 😂

[@CCQQ475]

Most of the food courts near the university are delicious and cheap, you guys really made a wise and authentic decision to go here. Have fun！

[@THB1945]

You are back ! ! ! Miss you so much ! ! ! Where is your local buddy by the way ?

[@freyyan9861]

I watched u all the videos in China, I like ur starting a trip without any plan,it’s challenging and unknown. All the people u meet in the trip like NPC in the video game,hope u have a wonderful and unforgettable journey in China.🎉🎉