Kunming
Breakfast, sandwiches, salads and more are available at this long-standing favourite for Kunming's coffee lovers.
Must-see restaurants in Yunnan
Lijiang
Snackers should not miss this open-air food market where vendors sell appetising bite-size treats, some of which are native to Lijiang. Try the Nàxī kǎo…
Xishuangbanna Region
All manner of Dai and Yunnan eats are on display in the centre of this redeveloped east bank complex, and the market is close to the riverbank where…
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…
Xishuangbanna Region
This buzzing local spot has Jinghongers flocking here for the cheap and tasty rice-noodle and fried-rice dishes, many of them served cold. There's also a…
Xishuangbanna Region
This long-standing presence has a prime location overlooking the riverbank close to the night market in the newly developed bar strip. It still serves up…
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…
Lóngfèng Ruìyīng Qīngzhēn Fànguǎn
Yunnan
Excellent Hui-run restaurant on Shaxi's 'main' street. It's good for a noodle breakfast, or dinner. Try the gānbā (dried beef) or zànshuǐ kǔcài, a spinach…
Yunnan
Eat outside in a large, pleasant courtyard. Try the local cured ham, huǒtuǐ (火腿), or point and choose from the wide range of fish, meat and veggies on…
Dali
Look for occasionally innovative combinations of all-organic Yunnan ingredients sourced from the proprietors' own farm outside Dali. It features an open…
Dali
Busy, American-run diner with a traditional counter to sit around and a solid menu of properly cooked burgers, steaks, pasta and salad, as well as hefty,…
Lijiang
It’s hard to find a neighbourhood-style restaurant in the old town, or one that doesn’t also serve western food, but this very solid, family-run place…
Yunnan
Stop in here for an authentic range of Bai dishes, though note that the service can be quite slow. There's a helpful range of translations to tailor…
Dali
Owned and run by a culinary arts graduate, the homemade ice cream and desserts here are simply inspiring. There’s also fine coffee, proper English tea and…
Dali
There's a great, sun-filled upstairs area to lounge in over a coffee, tea or beer; the menu mixes western, Chinese and Japanese cuisine (all organic). The…
Dali
A little more expensive than some other Bai restaurants and with extremely brusque service, but the food is flavourful and authentic. The rǔbǐng (乳饼; goat…
Yunnan
An outdoor food court that thrives once darkness descends. Come here for Burmese and Chinese food, including decent barbecue. The food is all on display,…
Kunming
French-owned supermarket with a wide range of domestic and foreign food and products.
