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Defachang
Dumplings / Jiao Zi
Mentioned repeatedly as artistic, with amazing taste and a wide variety of flavors and fillings. Many reviews highlight the dumplings as the main attraction, including special types colored with carrot or spinach juice and prepared with great skill.
Hot Pot Dumpling Soup
Specifically noted for its unique flavor and cultural significance, with explanations provided in English, making it a memorable part of the dining experience.
Crispy Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Recommended for their texture—crunchy on the outside and tender inside—paired with a tasty sweet and sour sauce.
Gyoza
Mentioned alongside dumplings as a must-try item, appreciated for taste and variety.
Signature Fried Rice
Highlighted as delicious along with other signature dumpling items, showing that the restaurant offers more than just dumplings.
Chive Dumplings
Specifically recommended as part of the signature dumpling selection.
Corn Soup
Mentioned as a tasty complement to the dumplings and signature dishes.
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
About Defachang
Defachang is a Chinese restaurant in Xi'An, known for dumplings, gyoza, ravioli, and hot pot dumpling dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the artistic variety of the dumplings, the quality of the food, and the experience of trying a dumpling feast with many different fillings and styles. It offers dine-in and takeout, accepts reservations, and is popular for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is also noted for groups and tourists, with table service and alcohol available.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Small plates
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Frequently asked questions
What is Defachang known for?
Defachang is best known for its dumpling feast, especially the gyoza and diverse dumplings that come in many shapes, colors, and fillings. Reviewers describe the dumplings as artistic, flavorful, and worth trying because the restaurant turns dumplings into a full specialty experience.
What dishes are most recommended at Defachang?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the signature dumplings, including the jiao zi, gyoza, and assorted dumplings, along with the hot pot dumpling soup. Specific mentions also include chive dumplings, corn soup, and the signature fried rice, with several people praising the crispy-outside, tender-inside texture.
What is the atmosphere like at Defachang?
The restaurant is often described as a place for a dumpling banquet, with private rooms available for a more set dinner experience. It suits groups and tourists well, and reviewers mention a clean open kitchen, table service, and a setting that feels especially memorable at night near the Bell Tower.
Is Defachang good value, and what is the price range?
Reviewers give mixed but generally positive value feedback, with one private-room meal noted at about 180 RMB per person including drinks and local beer, and others calling the price convenient for the amount of food served. The dumpling banquet is described as generous, with dozens of dumplings and good quality for the price.
When is the best time to visit Defachang?
Dinner is a strong choice if you want the full banquet feel, since reviewers mention the evening atmosphere and the restaurant’s red lantern lighting. Reservations are accepted, which is useful for private rooms or group visits when ordering the dumpling feast.
Is Defachang kid-friendly?
Yes, Defachang is good for kids.
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