Dream Xi'an

Tower Hill—a void between the City and the Tower of London—is somewhere we never want to be. But thanks to Dream Xi’an, there’s now a reason to weave between (and leave behind) confused tourists at one of the city’s most annoying junctions. It’s from the people behind beloved Xi’an Impression and Master Wei, and the standard of these excellent Xi’anese dishes is just as high. Wonderfully chewy beef tripe and bean curd skin skewers come bathing in a nutty, spicy sesame and chilli oil sauce. And the noodles—liangpi and biang biang—are delicious. Come solo with a good book or for a big group three-hour catch-up. The staff make the inviting, red-accented place somewhere you can settle into, welcoming you in with a big smile and endlessly topping up water in teapots.

photo credit: Daisy Meager