Chang'an Hui · Original Shaanxi Cuisine (长安荟)
Cháng'ān Huì
Black Pearl Shaanxi, inside the film studio
- Typical price
- ¥300–400
- Opening hours
- 11:30–22:00
Chang'an Hui (长安荟·原味陕菜) is Xi'an's best-known fine-dining take on Shaanxi cooking. Opened in 2019 in a former set-building workshop inside the Xi'an Film Studio, it combines a dining room, whisky lounge and art gallery around a courtyard, and its interior won an Andrew Martin design award. The kitchen, led by cuisine director Yuan Wei, rethinks Shaanxi classics with premium regional ingredients: [gourd chicken](/en/dishes/gourd-chicken) from free-range birds finished several ways, crisp roast leg of Hengshan lamb, Tang-court camel-hoof soup and braised pork in a cassia-bark bun. It was named a Black Pearl One-Diamond restaurant in 2023 and was among Xi'an's six Black Pearl picks in 2025, with Dianping listing it as a 2026 one-diamond. Expect around ¥340 per person, book ahead, and note that reviews mention a lounge next door.
Signature dishes
- Gourd chicken in four traditional preparations
- Crispy roast Hengshan lamb leg
- Tang-style camel-hoof soup (驼蹄羹)
- Cured meat in a crab-shell bun and turtle paomo
Why it's different
- Modern plating of traditional Shaanxi recipes
- Courtyard venue inside the historic Xi'an Film Studio
- Black Pearl One-Diamond recognition
Practical tips
- Book ahead, especially weekends
- Budget ¥300–400 per head
- Ask for a table away from the lounge if smoke bothers you
Combine with
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Grand Tang Ever Bright City nearby
- Xi'an Film Studio's film-themed spaces
- Our gourd chicken page for the dish's history
Who it's for (and who should skip it)
Chang'an Hui is a splurge: anniversary dinners, business meals, design fans drawn to the courtyard inside the old film studio, and food travellers who want to see what a Black Pearl kitchen does with gourd chicken or Tang-court camel-hoof soup. If your Xi'an budget is one casual meal, skip it — the same classics exist street-side for a fraction of the price. Know the house rules before you book: it is not halal, pets are not allowed, and reviews mention a lounge next door, so ask for a table away from it if smoke bothers you. Families with restless children may prefer a livelier, faster room.
Getting there
Take Metro Line 3 to Beichitou (北池头). The restaurant is about 800 m away, inside the Xi'an Film Studio on Xiying Road — by taxi or ride-hail, just say 西影厂长安荟. Book ahead, especially on weekends, and confirm the dinner service times when you call, as they vary. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Grand Tang Ever Bright City are nearby, so the studio courtyard slots easily into an evening in the same district.
Questions, answered
Is Chang'an Hui a Black Pearl restaurant?
Yes, it has held a Black Pearl One-Diamond listing since 2023.
How much does Chang'an Hui cost?
Around ¥340 per person on average.
Where is Chang'an Hui?
Inside the Xi'an Film Studio on Xiying Road, about 800 m from Beichitou station on Metro Line 3.
How do I book Chang'an Hui?
Call +86 29 8535 9988 — a day's notice is recommended, more so on weekends. No pets are allowed; ask for a table away from the adjoining lounge if smoke bothers you, and confirm dinner service times when you book.