Naan is the daily bread of Xinjiang — baked in a domed tandoor, chewy, sesame-studded, and endlessly varied. Learn the types, the baking, and why no meal is complete without it.
Naan in Xinjiang isn’t just one thing — there’s guitar-shaped naan, onion naan,芝麻 naan, and more. Here’s a guide to the different varieties and where to find the best ones.
If you spend more than two days in Xinjiang, you will develop a habit: spotting the round, flat bread called naan (馕). It is everywhere — stacked in basket…