Situated in northwest of China, the food in Jiayuguan has been strongly influenced by the nomadic tribes and ethnic groups. The staple food here is wheat flour. Sheep meat is also very popular in locals' daily life.

There are a variety of snacks in Jiayuguan like Cuoyu Noodle, Latiao Noodle, Wonton, Saozi Noodle and Paozhang Noodle. The food street is at Zhengxing Market and Jingtie Road. Of course, local restaurants can offer delicious and special dishes. The famous ones include Roast Leg of Lamb, Stir-fried Camel Hump, and Stewed Lamb in Brown Sauce.