Dicos usually undercuts KFC and McDonald’s on price in China
In Xi’an Xianyang’s T2, Dicos is the budget fast-food option locals talk about when they don’t want KFC or McDonald’s prices. Exact gate and opening hours at XIY aren’t well documented in English, so budget 5–10 extra minutes to actually spot the sign once you’re airside in Terminal 2.
Dicos across China leans into chicken burgers, fried chicken pieces, and rice combos, often with set meals landing a few yuan cheaper than international chains in the same mall or station. Expect the same pattern at XIY T2: basic chicken burger + drink combos typically sit in the ¥30–40 range at other airports, undercutting a lot of sit-down spots in the terminal.
Menu boards at Dicos usually carry pictures and clear pricing in yuan (¥), which helps if your Chinese is limited. You’ll see chicken burgers, wings, fries, and sometimes congee or rice boxes on separate panels, often flagged as “套餐” (set meals) at specific price points like ¥29, ¥35, or ¥39. If you want to be in and out in under 15 minutes, stick to one of those set meals instead of mixing and matching sides.
Cards from major Chinese banks and mobile pay (WeChat Pay, Alipay) are standard at Dicos city locations, and airport branches typically follow the same pattern. Foreign Visa/Mastercard acceptance is hit-or-miss across XIY, so walk in assuming you may need cash or a mobile wallet already set up; note that ATMs in T2 can charge ¥20–25 per withdrawal.
Closest comparison: think KFC-style fast food but tuned for Chinese travelers, with seasoning that leans slightly sweeter and sides that can include corn, congee, or rice instead of just fries. If you care about value more than brand, walk T2 once, check Dicos’ combo prices, then compare to the nearest KFC or café before you commit.
Tip: grab a receipt and keep it handy; some Chinese airports still randomly check same-day purchase slips near seating zones in busier parts of T2.