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Tibetan Food & Dining

Discover Tibetan dishes, dining customs and practical tips for ordering food and communicating dietary needs.

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Glasses of Tibetan sweet tea at Ani Tsangkung Nunnery tea house
食Tibetan Food & Dining · Lhasa

What do you eat in Tibet? 12 dishes to try

Butter tea, tsampa, momos and yak dishes are the staples. Lhasa also has good Sichuan, Nepali and Indian restaurants.

List · 6 min read
Butter tea poured in a Lhasa teahouse
食Tibetan Food & Dining · Tibet

Why do Tibetans drink butter tea?

Salty, rich and made for a cold, dry plateau. What goes in it, how it is served and how to say no politely.

Story · 4 min read
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Free checklist · Tibetan Food & Dining

A short PDF from our Lhasa team — permits, packing and altitude tips.

Tibetan Food & Dining: Dishes & Practical Tips | TibetDaily