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What to eat in Tibet?

A Chinese saying goes "weather different in ten miles, ascents different in 100 miles”, which means climate changes can be happening in is a small area, and people living far from 100 miles, the tone and voice of ascent will be different. China is a vast land, not only the forming rich varieties of local culture, and people's dietary habits also with big differences. As a nationality living long-term on the high plateau, Tibetan people have their own unique food structure and eating habits. Butter, tea, tsampa and beef and mutton are known as the Tibetan diet’s "four treasures", as well as barley wine and a variety of dairy products.

Tsampa	Yak Butter	Buttered tea
Tibetan Dried Meat	Tibetan Barley Wine	Maggie Ami Western Restaurant

Where to eat ?
Lhasa is the best dining places throughout Tibet territory, mainly in Tibet and Sichuan-based meals. There are also some Nepalese and Indian restaurants in Lhasa. Sichuan food's price is slightly more expensive than the mainland, but the taste is not bad. In recent years, some small restaurants which pay attention to the mood and theme are also slowly developed in Lhasa....Lhasa Dining

Deji Road:  There are various kinds of food on Deji Road. Besides the traditional Tibetan cuisine, food originated from all parts of China can be found here. What’s more, the food price is not expensive while tasting good.

Beijing Road: There are many famous restaurants on Beijing Road, including Ganglamedo restaurant, Snowland Restaurant and Gangji Restaurant. The second floor of Gangji restaurant faces the Jokhang Temple, so that you can enjoy its beautiful scenery while having dinner.

Barr Road:  Barr Road is a famous gathering place of food. You can not only taste some wild fish caught in the Wusuli River, but also taste the old Beijing authentic mutton slices cooked in hot pot and Roasted Duck. You can have zap feast which was only served for nobles in the past, also have homely flavor of roast chicken and salted chicken, etc.

Lhasa Kitchen 
Add: No. Zangyiyuan Road, Lhasa City 
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