Half-Day Xi'an Biang Biang Noodles Cooking with a Market Visit
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
During this 3-4 hours unique cooking workshop, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun challenges to complete and learn different species of Chinese spices and ingredients that will be used in the following cooking class. The class will be carried out in a traditional Chinese Chef's home. You’ll be treated with local tea as it’s local’s custom to treat friends and visitors. After that, you then will be guided to start the cooking process by a professional chef. Finally, you can enjoy the dishes made by yourself along with some beers or beverages. For it’s really informative, interesting and fun, this class will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Lunch or dinner based on your class schedule
Recipes
Beverages/beer/Tea/water
Food ingredients
Food tasting
Gratuities
What To Expect
During this 3-4 hours unique cooking workshop, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun challenges to complete and learn different species of Chinese spices and ingredients that will be used in the following cooking class. The class will be carried out in a traditional Chinese Chef's home. You’ll be treated with local tea as it’s local’s custom to treat friends and visitors. After that, you then will be guided to start the cooking process by a professional chef. Finally, you can enjoy the dishes made by yourself along with some beers or beverages. For it’s really informative, interesting and fun, this class will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.
Sample Menu
main
biangbiang noodles
Options
Private Biang Biang Noodles
Private Biang Biang noodles : Private Biang Biang noodles
Afternoon Biang Biang Noodles
Afternoon Biang Biang Noodles: 4 hours professional cooking class with fun local spices market adventure
Morning Biang Biang Noodles
Morning Biang Biang Noodles : 4 hours professional cooking class with fun local spices market adventure
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An Experience you should not skip!!
Steven R,
Mar 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Anyone interested in cooking and looking to up their noodle game MUST book this class. The host is incredibly fun, inviting, and kind. I would happily do another experience with her in the future. We started our day with a tour of the marketplace, where so many vegetables, meats, spices, and grains were waiting to be explored and purchased. I was also able to enjoy a variety of seasonal bites as we were walking the market and shopping for what we needed. The host had a very clear and easy going style of communication, which made the experience fun, informative, and approachable. I loved learning about Xi'An, the noodles, a bit of history, chinese caligraphy, and the day to day culture of the people here. This was a unique experience with a local who cares about what she does. A true highlight of my time in Xi'An!
Wonderful!
Callie M,
Jan 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a great time making WAY too many noodles and learning the history of noodles in China. I will definitely be able to recreate them when I go home!
Oodles of Noodles
Stephen B,
Jul 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00Great market and cooking with Michael and Bruce! Biang Biang noodles were fun and delicious. Thanks for a great day guys!
Unique experience
Sophie Y,
Jul 13, 2024
- Viator
5.00We visited the local market and made handmade noodles at home. Everything start from scratch. It was a Great experience, highly recommend!
Amazing Experience Cooking and Getting a Taste of Life in Xi'an
Gabriel O,
Jun 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00This was a really special and amazing tour for us. I booked it because I was mainly interested in learning the technique of how to make hand pulled noodles (all my attempts at home ended in failure), but the actual experience was so much more. Michael was a friendly and knowledgeable guide who communicated well with us before the tour and was flexible as far as start time. We began with a trip through streets with local vendors, with Michael explaining about the produce we were getting. We then went to start cooking at a typical apartment, which gave us the opportunity to see life for local people. I don't want to spoil the surprise, but we were shown amazing hospitality. The cooking class itself was very laid back and helpful, and Michael carefully explained each step. He guided us through cooking the sauce for the noodles (we were able to cook this ourselves) and also through making the dough and pulling the noodles (we were able to pull our own noodles, and I even had some successful ones!). But the main highlight was sitting down for the meal once the work was done - it felt like sitting down for a family meal with home cooked food and a very good atmosphere. If you are looking to experience what it might be like to prepare a dish at home as a Xi'an local and get some more insight into local life (this is not just strictly a cooking class in a kitchen with a rigid curriculum), this class is for you. It was one of the best things we did while in Xi'an and I would highly recommend.
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