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The oldest teahouse in Rutok makes a great bowl of the local specialty diru, as well as the standard run of Tibetan dishes and teas.
Must-see restaurants in Tibet
Lhasa
The monastery restaurant has thugpa (Tibetan noodles) and some fried-vegetable dishes. Head for the nicer upper-storey hall.
Eastern Tibet
Convenient to Bayi's main cluster of tourist-friendly hotels, this small cafe does excellent Sichuan dishes.
Lhasa
Named after a Bollywood film star, this Tibetan-run local restaurant gamely tries Chinese, Tibet (yak and potato stew), Nepali ( chicken tikka) and…
Tsang
After years working in a French restaurant in Kathmandu, owner Nudry now serves credible western, Indian and Chinese dishes here, including unexpected…
Lhasa
Old Lhasa hands like this unpretentious slice of vintage Lhasa for its mellow vibe, cheerful service, cheap prices and great location. The simple food can…
Lhasa
This Nepali-run restaurant has good curries, thalis (set meals) and chicken sizzlers. The prime location overlooking Barkhor Sq was demolished in 2016 and…
Tsang
This popular local place serves western, Tibetan and Indian favourites, from sandwiches (¥25 to ¥32) to breakfast pancakes (¥25), plus unique fusion…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lhasa
This simple monastery restaurant serves up cheap noodles and thermoses of sweet, milky tea in its pleasant back garden.
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…
Eastern Tibet
On the left of the entrance to Tengchen's main square is this very popular deli that’s been around for years. It sells cold portions of pre-cooked pork,…
Eastern Tibet
This cute restaurant at the western end of Topa, on the south side of the road, makes a nice lunch stop.