Must-see restaurants in Kunming

  • Tǔ Shēngshí Guǎn

    Kunming

    On the ground floor of a converted warehouse a couple of kilometres northwest of the city centre, this family-run place strictly uses locally sourced…

  • Shípíng Huìguǎn

    Kunming

    Try authentic Yunnan cuisine in a beautifully restored heritage courtyard building with outdoor seating – this is one of our favourite restaurants in the…

  • As You Like

    Kunming

    This all-vegetarian cubbyhole cafe/restaurant is pleasant, though upstairs seating gets absolutely sweltering in the summer. Staff make excellent pizza,…

  • Hóng Dòu Yuán

    Kunming

    This old-school Chinese eatery, with a duck-your-head stairway, is a real locals hang-out on cosmopolitan Wenlin Jie. The food is excellent and will draw…

  • Cantina

    Kunming

    This large, light-filled Italian-run venue is set around an attractive central bar. There's a wide selection of pizza, pasta and panini (from ¥28), steaks…

  • Brooklyn Pizzeria

    Kunming

    Pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches: the list continues. If you're looking for western comfort food, this is the place to find it. It's unsurprisingly…

  • Yíng Jiāng Dǎi Wèi Yuán

    Kunming

    Popular with the locals, this bustling restaurant offers an authentic taste of the delicious, sour and spicy cuisine of the Dai minority from…

  • Salvador’s

    Kunming

    Always busy with travellers and students, Salvador’s is now a Kunming staple. With a Mexican/Mediterranean food theme, as well as solid breakfasts, good…

  • Jiàn Xīn Yuán

    Kunming

    Authentic Yunnan cuisine, including well-regarded 'across-the-bridge noodles', that won't break the bank and is available around the clock. There's a lot…

  • Humdinger

    Kunming

    Despite the giant vats on show, this place is much more of a restaurant than a bar. Expect a mixed menu of western and Chinese food – burgers and brats…

  • Prague Cafe

    Kunming

    Breakfast, sandwiches, salads and more are available at this long-standing favourite for Kunming's coffee lovers.

  • Carrefour Supermarket

    Kunming

    French-owned supermarket with a wide range of domestic and foreign food and products.