House of Shambhala Restaurant
卓玛拉宫餐厅
Hidden in the alleys of the old town, this hotel rooftop restaurant offers a great atmosphere, views of the Potala Palace, and its signature yak pizza.
House of Shambhala Restaurant is a rooftop dining venue run by the House of Shambhala hotel and is open to the public. Located at No. 7 Jiri 2nd Alley, Beijing East Road, it is hidden in the alleys of the old town on the northeast side of the Jokhang Temple. The menu focuses on Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indian dishes, with a few Western options. Windhorse Tour recommends the flatbread and yak pizza, while the yak burger is also highly praised. It has the highest atmosphere rating on Tripadvisor, and the rooftop terrace offers views of the Potala Palace. Some reviews note that it is somewhat tourist-oriented and that lunch can be average. The average cost is about 60 to 90 CNY per person. Vehicles cannot enter the alley, so you must walk, and the path can be a bit difficult to find.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00-22:00 (Tripadvisor lists 09:00-22:00)
Nearby sights
- Guangming Sweet Tea House
- Tromsikhang Market
- Makye Ame
- Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Street
- Ani Tsankhung Nunnery
- Ramoche Temple
- Potala Palace Square
- Lukhang Park