Must-see restaurants in Tsang

  • Wordo Tibetan Courtyard

    Shigatse

    For something a bit special, head out to this stylish Tibetan restaurant near the Summer Palace of the Panchen Lamas. Sit in one of Tibet's loveliest…

  • Third Eye

    Shigatse

    A Nepali-run place that is popular with both locals and tourists. Watch as locals sip thugpa (Tibetan noodle soup) while travellers treat their tastebuds…

  • Tashi Choeta

    Shigatse

    This bright restaurant offers Amdo-style food, namely steamed yak-meat momos. And there's Lhasa Beer to wash them down with. Watch the chefs at work…

  • Rindhing Garden

    Tsang

    This pleasant courtyard restaurant offers Tibetan specialities such as stir-fried yak with celery (¥28), fried potatoes with lamb (¥45) and a selection of…

  • Sakya Farmer's Taste Restaurant

    Tsang

    Overlooking Sakya's main street, this Tibetan place is located upstairs and has a cosy atmosphere amid Tibetan decor. The waiters are friendly and will…

  • Tashi

    Tsang

    This Nepali-run place (a branch of Tashi in Shigatse) whips up tasty and filling curries, pizza, pastas and yak sizzlers. It also has the best range of…

  • Sakya Hotel Restaurant

    Tsang

    This hotel restaurant is for those craving western food, such as omelettes, sizzlers and pizza. There are also Tibetan, Nepalese and Indian dishes. The…

  • Kerung Nepalese Restaurant

    Tsang

    Foreign groups often pack out this Nepali-run place, despite having a limited menu of dal bhat (rice and curry), chicken curry and breakfast dishes.

  • Yamdrok Yak Restaurant

    Tsang

    After years working in a French restaurant in Kathmandu, owner Nudry now serves credible western, Indian and Chinese dishes here, including unexpected…

  • Gyantse Kitchen

    Tsang

    This popular local place serves western, Tibetan and Indian favourites, from sandwiches (¥25 to ¥32) to breakfast pancakes (¥25), plus unique fusion…

  • Tibet Family Restaurant

    Shigatse

    This teahouse-style Tibetan place is a local favourite for its excellent food, nice outdoor seating and friendly clientele. It also boasts the perfect…

  • Sumptuous Tibetan Restaurant

    Shigatse

    This centrally located option offers comfy Tibetan-style seats and decor inside and a pleasant back terrace. Prices are reasonable, the food is decent and…

  • Lhasa Restaurant

    Tsang

    This well-established restaurant has a colourful dining hall with old photos of Lhasa and is firmly aimed at tour groups, with a lunchtime buffet (11am to…

  • Tibetan Farmer's Hotel Restaurant

    Tsang

    The Tibetan-style restaurant at the Lhatse Tibetan Farmer's Hotel is a very cosy place, with simple but decent Tibetan and western food, from pancakes to…

  • Songtsen Tibetan Restaurant

    Shigatse

    Popular and cosy Nepali-style place that serves hearty breakfasts, yak burgers and curries to tourist groups. It has a great location on the 'pedestrian…

  • Yeti Hotel Restaurant

    Tsang

    In addition to its upstairs cafe serving western-style meals, the Yeti Hotel operates a smart Chinese restaurant on its ground floor. Most dishes are…

  • Base Camp Restaurant

    Tsang

    Probably the best place to eat in Tingri is this pleasant Tibetan-style restaurant attached to Héhū Bīnguǎn, with traditional furniture, helpful staff and…

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