Must-see restaurants in Xining

  • Snow Mountain Creamery

    Xining

    This two-tier American-run spot is a winner and a must-do for fans of superb, handmade ice cream (¥15 a scoop), coffee, comfort and the whole Mountain…

  • Mǎzilù Niúròumiàn

    Xining

    Classic beef noodle fare at this Muslim restaurant with a long pedigree as a brand. The standard bowl of lip-smacking beef noodles (牛肉面, niúròumiàn) is ¥8…

  • Ah Ma La

    Xining

    Delish Tibetan food, tacky decor, English-speaking Tibetan boss, picture menu. That pretty much sums up the Ah Ma La experience. Slide into a booth seat…

  • Mazhong Snack Centre

    Xining

    Stalls selling local and regional specialities line this bustling indoor food court. Miànpiàn (面片, flat noodle pieces) and chǎodāo xiāomiàn (炒刀削面, stir…

  • Zhènyà Niúròu Miàn

    Xining

    Join the local Muslim population getting their noodle fix at this busy place by Dongguan Grand Mosque. There’s no menu, but the order of the day is gān…