Xilou (Green Lake)
熙楼（翠湖店）
An exquisite Yunnan restaurant opposite the west gate of Green Lake, formerly known as Huixiang Xilou, listed on the Dianping Must-Eat List in 2025, famous for its flaky buns.
Formerly known as Huixiang Xilou, Xilou is located at No. 100 Green Lake North Road, close to the Former Site of Yunnan Military Academy and Yunnan University. It was selected for the Dianping Must-Eat List in 2025 and remains on the shortlist for 2026. The restaurant innovates on traditional Yunnan dishes, with popular items including traditional Kunming flaky buns (Pusubao), freshly roasted Yiliang duck, and Crossing-the-Bridge rice noodles. It offers private dining rooms, a main hall, and outdoor seating, with the top floor overlooking Green Lake. You need to get a queue number in advance during peak dining hours, and phone reservations can also book out quickly. The average spend is about 130 to 200 RMB.
Opening hours
11:00-13:30, 17:00-20:00 (dinner closing times may vary slightly across platforms)
Nearby sights
- Yunnan Military Academy
- Wenlin Street & Wenhua Lane
- Green Lake Park (Cuihu)
- Yunnan University (Donglu Campus)
- Former Site of National Southwestern Associated University
- Yuantong Hill (Kunming Zoo)
- Yuantong Temple
- Kunming Old Street (Wenming Street)