🍜 Xining 美食

Qinghai Famous Foods

青海名吃

Popular restaurant serving authentic Qinghai cuisine including lamb dishes and plateau vegetables.

Ma Zhong Restaurant

马忠食府

Famous Muslim restaurant known for beef noodles and lamb skewers, a local institution for breakfast and meals.

Qinghai Muslim Food Street

青海穆斯林美食

Night market serving Hui Muslim street food including kebabs, hand-pulled noodles, and sweet pastries.

Yajun Lamb Restaurant

雅君羊羔肉

Renowned lamb restaurant specializing in baby lamb preparations, tender and flavorful plateau lamb.

Tu Ethnic Food

土族风情美食

Restaurant serving Tu ethnic cuisine including barley wine, potato dishes, and traditional Tu foods.

Tibetan Family Kitchen

藏家乐

Tibetan family restaurant near the monastery serving yak butter tea, tsampa, and Tibetan noodles.

Hand-Grabbed Lamb

手抓羊肉

Traditional boiled lamb served with hands, the signature Qinghai grassland dish, tender and juicy.

Huzhu Highland Barley Wine

互助青稞酒

Breweries and restaurants serving local highland barley wine (qingkejiu), a must-try Qinghai specialty.

Noodles King

面片大王

Popular noodle shop serving hand-pulled noodles in various styles, local breakfast institution.

Qinghai Lake Fish Restaurant

青海湖鱼馆

Restaurant serving fresh fish from Qinghai Lake, including golden line fish and carp in various preparations.

Butter Tea House

酥油茶馆

Traditional Tibetan tea house serving yak butter tea, sweet tea, and tsampa, authentic local experience.

Niangpi (Qinghai Skin)

酿皮

Famous Qinghai street food - rice bran skin with various toppings, refreshing and flavorful snack.

Qinghai Yogurt

酸奶

Fresh yak milk yogurt, thick and creamy, sold at streetside stalls and restaurants throughout Xining.

Caterpillar Fungus Chicken Soup

虫草炖鸡

Premium restaurant serving expensive but authentic caterpillar fungus (cordyceps) and chicken soup, plateau delicacy.

Shaliu Road Night Market

沙柳路夜市

Bustling night market with dozens of food stalls serving local and international cuisine.

Ma Gui Lamb

马贵羊肉

Legendary lamb restaurant with secret family recipe, famous throughout Qinghai for exceptional lamb dishes.

Huzhu Snacks

互助小吃

Local snack shop serving Tu ethnic foods including potato dumplings and barley pastries.

Chaka Salt Lake Restaurant

茶卡盐湖餐厅

Restaurant at salt lake serving local cuisine with salt-themed dishes and plateau specialties.

Old Brand BBQ

老字号烤肉

Established BBQ restaurant with decades of history, serving quality lamb and beef skewers.

Butter Sculpture Cafe

酥油花

Cafe near monastery serving butter tea and simple meals, named after famous Kumbum butter sculptures.

Muslim Hand-Grabbed Rice

清真手抓饭

Popular Muslim restaurant serving rice with lamb toppings, carrots, and raisins, flavorful one-bowl meal.

Goji Berry Milk Tea

枸杞奶茶

Local milk tea with goji berries, unique Qinghai drink combining dairy with plateau goji.

Highland Barley Noodles

青稞面

Traditional Tibetan noodles made from highland barley, served with various toppings and soups.

Guoluo Hotpot

果洛火锅

Hotpot restaurant using high-quality plateau ingredients including yak meat, wild mushrooms, and herbs.

Street Food Stalls

街边小吃摊

Various street food stalls throughout Xining serving local snacks, fruits, and quick bites.

巷子手抓羊肉 (手抓羊肉)

巷子手抓羊肉

西宁本地人推荐的手抓羊肉店，味道正宗，价格实惠

老字号酿皮 (酿皮)

老字号酿皮

西宁本地人推荐的酿皮店，味道正宗，价格实惠

街边甜醅 (甜醅)

街边甜醅

西宁本地人推荐的甜醅店，味道正宗，价格实惠

正宗青海土火锅 (青海土火锅)

正宗青海土火锅

西宁本地人推荐的青海土火锅店，味道正宗，价格实惠

传统青海土火锅 (青海土火锅)

传统青海土火锅

西宁本地人推荐的青海土火锅店，味道正宗，价格实惠

老街青海土火锅 (青海土火锅)

老街青海土火锅

西宁本地人推荐的青海土火锅店，味道正宗，价格实惠

传统尕面片 (尕面片)

传统尕面片

西宁本地人推荐的尕面片店，味道正宗，价格实惠

正宗酿皮 (酿皮)

正宗酿皮

西宁本地人推荐的酿皮店，味道正宗，价格实惠

老街甜醅 (甜醅)

老街甜醅

西宁本地人推荐的甜醅店，味道正宗，价格实惠

老街尕面片 (尕面片)

老街尕面片

西宁本地人推荐的尕面片店，味道正宗，价格实惠

西宁味手抓羊肉 (手抓羊肉)

西宁味手抓羊肉

西宁本地人推荐的手抓羊肉店，味道正宗，价格实惠

西宁味酿皮 (酿皮)

西宁味酿皮

西宁本地人推荐的酿皮店，味道正宗，价格实惠

地道酿皮 (酿皮)

地道酿皮

西宁本地人推荐的酿皮店，味道正宗，价格实惠

地道酿皮 (酿皮)

地道酿皮

西宁本地人推荐的酿皮店，味道正宗，价格实惠

街边尕面片 (尕面片)

街边尕面片

西宁本地人推荐的尕面片店，味道正宗，价格实惠

老字号甜醅 (甜醅)

老字号甜醅

西宁本地人推荐的甜醅店，味道正宗，价格实惠

传统手抓羊肉 (手抓羊肉)

传统手抓羊肉

西宁本地人推荐的手抓羊肉店，味道正宗，价格实惠

老街尕面片 (尕面片)

老街尕面片

西宁本地人推荐的尕面片店，味道正宗，价格实惠

老字号尕面片 (尕面片)

老字号尕面片

西宁本地人推荐的尕面片店，味道正宗，价格实惠

街边甜醅 (甜醅)

街边甜醅

西宁本地人推荐的甜醅店，味道正宗，价格实惠

地道酿皮 (酿皮)

地道酿皮

西宁本地人推荐的酿皮店，味道正宗，价格实惠

地道酿皮 (酿皮)

地道酿皮

西宁本地人推荐的酿皮店，味道正宗，价格实惠

阿婆甜醅 (甜醅)

阿婆甜醅

西宁本地人推荐的甜醅店，味道正宗，价格实惠

传统手抓羊肉 (手抓羊肉)

传统手抓羊肉

西宁本地人推荐的手抓羊肉店，味道正宗，价格实惠

老西宁尕面片 (尕面片)

老西宁尕面片

西宁本地人推荐的尕面片店，味道正宗，价格实惠