While Kunming is not especially known for it’s local cuisine, Yunnan-style Chinese food is increasingly becoming popular in other parts of China. Yunnan is even getting some global recognition as Pu’er tea and other local products are becoming more well-known. Recently, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, an upscale Chinese food chain in the United States has included Yunnan options in it’s menu.
Travelers without the time for a trip to the Xishuangbanna area of southern Yunnan can at least sample its native cuisine at any one of the Dai minority restaurants in town.
Kunming is also lucky enough to include several excellent western-style cafes that definitely hit the spot if you have the cravings and/or the shakes from what seems like endless amounts of rice and noodles.
Better yet, Kunming also seems to be one of the cheapest major cities in China for all of these dining options.
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Restaurants throughout Kunming serve Over the Bridge Noodles
Over the Bridge Noodles is possibly the most famous and notable culinary treat local to Kunming. When ordering these noodles, the customer has many options that range from the bare-bones 6 RMB bowl to more extravagant options that can cost more than 30 RMB. With any choice, the customer is first served a steaming hot bowl of chicken broth.
Tags: Local Food
Address:
No. 202 Wenlin Jie
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11am-2:30pm, 5pm-9pm open daily
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No. 44 Wenhua Xiang, Wenlin Jie
The Bangkok Cafe serves decent Thai food near Yunnan University. Prices are very reasonable and options are quite filling. The menu is filled with dozens of choices, including Thai soups, noodles, rice, and dishes. There are also a few options that are not on the menu that can be ordered, including Thai curries that are quite tasty.
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No. 3 World Horticultural Expo Garden North Gate
Why review a Thai restaurant that is rather difficult to find and whose remote location makes leaving a chore as well? Because Moonlight Corner Thai Cuisine serves some of the best Thai food in China!
Tags: Curry, Hala, Southeast asian food, Thai food, traditional Thai food
Address:
No. 185-195 Fengzhu Jie, Wuhua Dist.
This restaurant, located near Yunnan University, may be hidden on a little side street, but that does not deter people from coming in droves to enjoy this special treat. Every single night there is a line of hungry customers waiting outside the restaurant in order to savor the spicy crab dry hotpot. By arriving around 7 pm, smaller groups of 4 or less can expect to wait an hour to g
Tags: hot pot
Address:
7 Guanpei Lu, Guanshang
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No. 17 Renming Zhong Lu Xin Xi Nan Guang Chang 1-6-7 (Kunming Zou Lang)
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No. 38 Wenhua Xiang, Wuhua Dist. Kunming
Tags: Korean food
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