The charm of enigmatic Tibet emanates from a small, quiet restaurant. Tibet Restaurant, with none of the frills of flowery names and ambiguous menu, spares patrons from second-guessing their cuisine ֠this place only serves Tibetan dishes as authentic as those you can find in Tibet itself. Restaurant takes immense pride in its use of genuine Tibetan spices and herbs, and makes known its presence in the vicinity with enticing aroma that arises from its kitchens. Some customers may turn their noses away in discomfort while others are piqued by the unique smell; such is the thrill of presenting Tibetan fare to locals who are unfamiliar with it.

The Food

Tibetan fare is most well-known for its Tibetan Butter Tea, a rich, oily and salty drink favoured for its ability to keep the drinker warm in cold climate. Made from tea leaves, yak butter, and salt, the original Tibetan butter tea has a visible layer of fatty oils on top of the drinkable liquid but is fortunately toned down for locals in this restaurant. The resulting concoction retains a smooth, buttery texture but takes on a mildly sweet taste. In fact, a few mouthfuls and you will find a certain resemblance between this butter tea and the typical Indian masala chai. Customers, however, are welcome to request for the original salty rendition.

A standard Tibetan meal consists of meat, especially mutton, and no greens, but the restaurant menu incorporates a few vegetable dishes and adds greens to existing Tibetan items to placate locals.