This is part of a small chain of restaurants in China. There are a couple in Beijing (must-see for last minute China travel deals), one in Tibet and this one in Kunming. The owners have really done an exceptional job of creating the look and feel of tibet in their out of the way restaurant.
Everything in the restaurant has been bought in Tibet and brought to Kunming.
Being the first time I have ever tasted Tibetian food, I have no way to say whether it is authentic or not... but the taste was great. I really enjoyed the BBQ flavours. I have been told the restaurant also has Indian food, though I have not verified this.
The restaurant hosts a miriad of traditional Tibetian dances and singing performances while you eat your meal. Definately worth trying out if you are interested in a bit of Tibetian culture, but don't plan to make the trip across the border.
7. Kaiwei Beer House: Best Beer in China!!!
This is an all you can eat Chinese Hot-Pot restaurant where you can also drink all you like. The cost is 28RMB (unit for Chinese currency ) and they brew their own beer in a small micro-brewery out back. The manager David is a great guy who often stops to chat with people who come in.
They were taught to make the beer by a German brewer and make three varieties.. the Red Beer (which is not included) and the Yellow Beer (which is) are my favourites.
The food is also great. They give everyone individual hot pots so that people can choose a soup to suit their tastes. then you simply go to the buffet and choose the most appealling food.. Eat til you are stuffed and drink til your dizzy!!
One great thing about the buffet concept is that I don't need to be able to read Chinese or know the word for something or other in order to order it.. Too often in China I find my choice of food is limited to my knowledge of the language.
Absolutely fantastic place!! A must for any beer lover or anyone who likes a good hotpot. It also gives you the opportunity to try a wide range of the hot pot ingredients that I wouldn't normally be brave enough to order.
Favorite Dish: Make sure you get a dipping sauce from the buffet.. They are increadible! The company has collected the different sauces from all over China and they can give the hot pot that extra something that most of them seem to lack. After visiting Kunming tourist attractions, you can eat here.
8. The Prague Cafe: Great Western Food
The cafe is amazingly decorated inside and the food is exceptional. I know that a lot of people comment that while in China, eat like the Chinese, but when you have been up here for a while and you are REALLY craving a good western meal.. this is the place to go.
They have free wireless internet (as do most most of the cafe's in this area) and they make a great cup of coffee or a milkshake.
Around China it is hard to find good bread (note: Carreforre is french and has great french sticks), so when I had the toasted sandwiches in the Prague I was sold. Most cost around the 10RMB mark.
They play a pretty strange mix of music.. I've heard them play some of the best jazz (CD not live) and other times play "Tie me kangaroo down" and "Greensleeves". I think the evening staff like to create the jazz mood though.
For more via Kunming travel guide.
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