Zhongba County Dining
There are some recommended specialties and some famous restaurants in Zhongba County, Shigatse City, Tibet.
Jianyang Mutton Restaurant(简阳羊肉餐馆): Located in Baryang Town(帕羊镇), Zhongba County, Shigatse
Tibetan Yogurt(奶酪)
The Tibetan yogurts are very delicious, very thick, and are naturally without any additives. You can mix sugar with your taste, and don't miss it when you go to Shigatse.
The Highland Barley Wine(青稞酒)
The main raw material is highland barley, and the ingredients are the fermented cake. To make the highland barley wine, Tibetan people wash the barley in the wash overnight first, add water to boil, dry, sprinkle into the yeast cake powder, and put it into the jar to seal fermentation. Normally, the highland barley wine tastes sweet and nutritious, which is really suitable for the general population.
Tsampa(糌粑)
Tsampa is known as the national food of Tibet. Tibetan paoplae may have this every day. It is usually made of ground barley flour and often mixed with butter or yak butter tea.
The Buttered tea (酥油茶)
It is the main drink of Tibet. In the winter, you can dispel cold. If you feel starved, it can satisfy your hunger; if you are sleepy, buttered tea can assist you in relieve from fatigue. Hospitable Tibetans often entertain guests with this tea, so you are suggested not refusing them, otherwise you are considered impolite.