[FOOD] 20141220 Xinjiang Flat Bread @ Luohu, Shenzhen

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Found this roadside stall selling some nice looking flat bread when I'm my way to Leyuan Road for seafood dinner. It's actually located just two streets away from Dongmen Pedestrian Street at Lixin Road 立新路.



It was manned by three gentlemen, which I believe originated from Xinjiang Province, China. One rolling the dough, another one on the oven and the last one taking care of the sales. The flat bread is actually Halal as most of the Xinjiang people are generally Muslims.

Lixin Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China
广东省深圳市罗湖区立新路
Nearest Metro Station: Shaibu Station, Exit D2
Telephone: N/A
Opening Hours: N/A

TO GO

Disclaimer: Google services are barred in China. You need to either bypass the "Great Wall" or use a VPN. Alternatively, you may use their domestic sites such as Baidu Map.

Travelling in Shenzhen is not as convenient as Hong Kong, with destination distanced away from Metro stations. I would recommend taking cab or public buses if you somewhat able to communicate in Mandarin as it will be the most convenient way to commute. The cab and buses are fast and reliable in comparison to our lousy Malaysian buses.

You may opt to drop by if you are nearby Dongmen, which is just two streets away. Alternatively, you can also take the Metro using Longgang Line (Blue) and exit D2. It will just be a short distance away.

SPECIALITY

They actually have two variety to choose from which is onion flat bread and another is with bean paste fillings. The onion flat bread looks pretty similar to our local Indian Naan bread. Even the preparation is similar where the dough is rolled into flat pieces and then placed it at the wall of the stone oven with a round object wrapped with wet cloth.

Onion Flat Bread - RMB3 (RM1.80)

I was a bit sceptical to try roadside stalls in China at first. So I waited to see whether any locals will buy from them. After observing some time, I decided to give it a try after a few locals actually bought from them. 

The breads are actually priced at RMB3 (RM1.80) each, which I think it is overpriced for a place like China. Nevertheless, given the size of the bread and the curiosity to try, I took out 3 pieces of coins and passed to the guy.

I requested for a fresh piece for two reasons. The existing ones on the stall are cold due the cold weather, a warm bread will definitely be appetizing. Second reason is definitely for hygiene purposes as fresh from oven will minimize contamination as the stall is located just at the roadside.

The flat bread smells good, thanks to the sesame seeds and onion pieces, and of course, fresh from oven. The texture is hard and chewy, unlike our naan bread which is soft and gluten. Taste wise was a bit disappointing as it was quite plain but I kinda like the wheaty original taste.

SUMMARY

Taste	☆☆☆☆ Not too bad for a snack
Value	☆☆☆ pricey for a piece of flat bread in China!
Service	N/A
Cleanliness	☆☆☆ Roadside stall, beware of fumes and dusts
Opening Hours	N/A
Wifi	N/A
Parking	N/A
Website	N/A

GPS: 22.547526, 114.121209