Lhasa Kitchen

Top choice in Lhasa


With a wide-ranging menu of Nepali, Indian and Tibetan dishes, good breakfast options, decent prices, pleasant seating and a great location, it’s no surprise that this is an extremely popular place with tour groups and locals alike. The menu covers everything from vegetable dopiaza (onion-based curry) to chicken sizzlers. Service can be brusque.


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