Tibet Muslim Tour: Muslim in Lhasa & Top Muslim Restaurants

Muslim has a long history of over 1100 years in Tibet since the Arabic merchants began to settle in Tibet and trade with the Tibetans in 14th century. The Muslim halal foods were available since then. Currently, there are four Mosques in Tibet, among which two are in Lhasa city, namely Lhasa Great Mosque and Lhasa Little Mosque, and other two are in Changdu district and Shigatse. Mosques are places of gathering Muslim restaurants.

Muslim in Tibet

Lhasa Great Mosque

Top Muslim Restaurants in Lhasa

1.) Holy Land Vegetarian Restaurant (圣地素食馆)

Holy Land Vegetarian Restaurant is hosted by local Tibetan people. As well as being vegetarian, alcohol and smoking are not permitted. It is a good place to meet the local people who may be willing to let you join them. All dishes are made from vegetarian ingredients but look are made to look like the meat for which they are substituted. Unglazed shrimp, Braised Pork (plain done) and skillet tablets are the favorites. A reservation is advisable.

Address: Linkuo Donglu, near the Lhasa Public Security Bureau, Lhasa
Tel: 0891-6363851
Average cost: 50 yuan per person

2.) Xinjiang Jaaksi Style Restaurant (亚克西风味餐厅)

Xinjiang Jaaksi Style Restaurant is a well known Muslim restaurant located at Beijing Middle Road. The restaurant is decorated in Uighur minority style and serves Xinjiang style food. Advance orders are needed for whole roast sheep.

Address: Beijing West Road No. 40, Chengguan District, Lhasa (next to the Tobacco Company)
Tel: 0891-6980981

3.) Boge Sauté Spicy Chicken (波哥大盘鸡)

Located on the Lin Kou North Road, Boge Sauté Spicy Chicken has has a good reputation with local people. The restaurant is a traditional Muslim restaurant and typical dishes include Mapo Tofu and of course Sauté Spicy Chicken. Fried meat, noodles and fried noodles are also recommended.

Address: Lin Kuo North Road, Chengguan District (near People’s Hospital)
Average cost: 50 yuan per person

4.) Islamic Grasping Food City (伊斯兰手抓美食城)

Located on the Beijing East Road, the restaurant offers a quiet atmosphere for visitors to have dinner. It is a traditional Muslim restaurant and mutton is the main dish.

Address: Beijing East Road No.107, Chengguan District, Lhasa (near Donkey Nest Restaurant)
Tel: 0891-6362444

If you are planning to take a Muslim tour in Tibet, please feel free to contact our travel experts for much further information.