Mt. Qomolangma, known to the West as Mt. Everest, is Tibet’s most famous geographic feature. It has long been held as both a mystical dreamland and the ultimate challenge for Earth’s most skilled hikers.

It’s also the enduring symbol of Tibet and Tibetan culture.

But for those less adventurous people who still want a taste of Tibet, Beijing offers a number of Tibetan restaurants serving the region’s traditional foods.

Located on Gulou Avenue, Qomolangma Restaurant is one of city’s best-known Tibetan restaurants. It is also the only restaurant afflicted with Tibet’s representative office in the capital.

Diners on Dianping.com gave the restaurant an average score of 4.5 out of 5 stars. The roasted lamb steak was especially popular, with many reviewers praising its tender and moderate flavor. Portions are reportedly good for the price.

The restaurant also serves traditional tsampa, a staple foodstuff on the Tibetan plateau. Diners who didn’t have any experience with Tibetan food noted that the tsampa had an unusual taste that was hard to accept but still worth trying.

The roasted yak, as one of the most famous dishes in Tibetan cuisine, also came highly recommend by reviewers on Dianping.

Qomolangma’s restaurant is a good warm-up for aspiring travelers who cling to Tibet as their dream destination.

Source: beijingtoday.com.cn