Must-see restaurants in Shangri-la

  • Flying Tigers Cafe

    Shangri-la

    French-run bistro in a hundred-year-old courtyard house, with the finest wine list in town (from ¥30 a glass) and a diverse local and international menu…

  • Compass

    Shangri-la

    Bustling spot for a fine breakfast, and a popular hang-out for international travellers. Salads, steaks, pasta and pizzas are all available, as well as a…

  • Silent Holy Stones

    Shangri-la

    Long a favourite spot for local Tibetans, this relaxed and welcoming place specialises in yak-meat hotpots (from ¥148). Great mómo (馍馍, Tibetan dumplings)…

  • Xiao Cai Cafe

    Shangri-la

    Built into a hundred-year-old wooden building rebuilt in original form after the 2014 fire, this small cafe just off the main square is one of the…

  • Kailash

    Shangri-la

    This reliable long-standing restaurant serves up a mix of Tibetan, Indian and Chinese dishes in a Tibetan-teahouse atmosphere. It's down Old Street (老街,…

  • Regong

    Shangri-la

    Excellent joint for Tibetan eats, and always busy with locals, even if it is somewhat lacking in atmosphere. The house speciality is yak meat hotpot, and…

  • Tara Gallery Café & Bar

    Shangri-la

    This upmarket restaurant, bar and cafe (and art gallery) is a tasteful, thoughtfully designed space, and includes a plant-filled 2nd-floor terrace. The…