Xinjiang boasts roasted whole sheep, kebab, thin-skinned steamed buns with stuffing, baked steamed buns with stuffing, fried rice eaten with bare hands. deep-fried tazi, deep-fried nang and other dishes typical of Xinjiang style. Nanshan Pasture mare's milk, dried sour cheese, butter and mutton are also the favoured food in this region.

Hongqi Road
It is in city center is a good street to start for food hunters. You find ethnic food and Han food restaurants aplenty.

Yan'an Road
It is another food street with cuisine of Uygurs, Kazak and Russia in dozens of ethnic roadside restaurants. You have the pleasure of choosing among many. When in luck you can be entertained with the ethnic singing and dancing show.

Hoi-Tak Hotel (5 Star) or Holiday Inn Hotel (4 Star)
If you want western food, you can go to the western restaurant in these two hotels.