Affected by geographical factors, 80% of Xinjiang dishes are related to mutton, and it can be said that the quality of mutton directly determines the production level of a Xinjiang restaurant. Insiders often measure the quality of mutton by the origin of mutton, and it is recognized that the sheep fed in Ningxia, Qinghai saline-alkali land, northern and southern Xinjiang alpine areas, and some semi-desert grasslands in Inner Mongolia are of high quality.

Mutton is one of the main ingredients in Xi'an, with an average of 400,000 sheep consumed a year, half of which are Hengshan goats from northern Shaanxi and the other half from Ningxia, Inner Mongolia and Hebei. Xi'an Xinjiang cuisine benefits from a good source of mutton, and the level is much higher than that of Chengdu, Suzhou, and Shenzhen, which lack good meat sources.

The Silk Road Restaurant has been open for business since the completion of the Tang Tongyi Place, holding the golden sign of Ningxia Yanchitan sheep, so that it has been standing tall. Ningxia Yanchitan sheep has the characteristics of delicate meat and not fat, no matter how it is cooked, it can retain the umami of mutton. However, the number of high-quality Yanchitan sheep is very small and expensive, and few restaurants on the market can get a fixed source of meat. The Silk Road Restaurant said frankly that it got the Yanchitan sheep at a relatively low price, but compared with ordinary mutton, the taste is still superior; And as a halal restaurant, Silk Road has a long-term fixed Muslim supplier in Yanchi County, and the quality of mutton is stable.

Mutton is a must-order dish in Silk Road restaurants, whether it is the original hand-grasped mutton or the greasy roast mutton, it is enough to change the prejudice of many diners against the fishy smell of mutton. Hand finger lamb does not seem to have too many spices seasoning, but it can best reflect the quality of the meat, only the simplest condiment salt, can show the essence of this dish, the taste of mutton is rich and fragrant, and the meat is delicate. The flavor of lamb leg is to roast the leg of lamb, add cumin, green onion, pepper and other seasonings, the leg of lamb is tender and smooth, after roasting, it is even more fat and fragrant, is an indispensable dish for meat lovers. In addition to the signature dish of mutton, Silk Road restaurants also have traditional Xinjiang dishes such as naan bun meat, large plate of chicken, and pilaf, which are also stable.

On the basis of Xinjiang cuisine, the Silk Road integrates a lot of Shaanxi flavors. This part of the dishes is prepared by local chefs in Xi'an, and the taste is guaranteed. The fragrant-cut beef brisket and signature sauce beef draw on the local practices of Xi'an, and the sauce aroma and lo-mei inspired by the combination of various spices are very different from the seasoning style of Xinjiang cuisine, while the beef also comes from Ningxia, and the meat is rich in aroma and is very worth trying. The "Top Ten Specialties" on the menu are also inspired by the six small bowls in Guanzhong, among which the small crispy pork, meatball soup, and millet rice are the most characteristic of Shaanxi. In terms of vegetarian dishes, the local spinach with a fresh taste in Xi'an, as well as the rare wild and tender mulberry sprouts salad, accompanied by Xinjiang chickpeas and fresh walnut kernels, are simple and distinctive, which makes people shine. Although they are not as good as lamb, they are great for balancing the tastes, especially when setting up large banquets.

It is worth mentioning that most Xinjiang restaurants in Xi'an have free buffet areas, and the categories are generally drinks, hors d'oeuvres, dried fruit snacks, fruits, etc. On the contrary, the seasoning of sweet and sour radish and spicy cabbage is good, the acidity and spiciness, and the amount of salt is more restrained than most restaurants in Xi'an, which is a taste that tourists from all over the world can accept.

The restaurant stands on the side of the antique street, the store is tall, the decoration is solemn and atmospheric, and the private room on the second floor enjoys the scenery of the scenic spot, which is not difficult to see the strength of the restaurant from the environment. But what makes Silk Road clearly different from other restaurants is the excellent service. The waiters wear uniform uniforms, have proper makeup, and have a gentle demeanor, standing in the corner when they are free, not disturbing the guests, and paying attention to the needs of each table in a timely manner. They know a little about the dishes, can recommend the dishes more reasonably, and remind the amount of dishes according to the number of diners. In the Xinjiang cuisine and catering industry, where the service is generally poor, it is rare for the Silk Road to reach such a level.