Hand-pulled yak meat

Hand-pulled yak meat is the ultimate dish for entertaining guests in Tibetan cuisine, and a traditional delicacy that best embodies the bold and unrestrained spirit of the nomadic people of the Tibetan plateau. It's like the "Emperor's Roasted Whole Lamb" of Tibetan cuisine, showcasing the finest ingredients from the snowy plateau through the purest cooking methods.

Restaurant Recommendations

One of Lhasa's most renowned traditional Tibetan restaurants, it's the top choice for locals to entertain guests, and has multiple branches.

This Tibetan restaurant, highly regarded by locals in Lhasa, is tucked away in a traditional Tibetan courtyard. Their hand-pulled lamb and yak meat are exceptional.

This upscale Tibetan restaurant, located near Barkhor Street, boasts a stylish and well-designed ambiance. Their hand-pulled mutton is presented with greater refinement, and the selection of meat is more sophisticated.