Makye Ame
玛吉阿米
A yellow Tibetan-style building on the southeast corner of Barkhor Street, famous for the legend of Tsangyang Gyatso, where you can watch the kora crowds while dining.
Makye Ame is located on the southeast corner of Barkhor Street, a striking yellow building among the white architectural complex. The restaurant's name comes from a poem by the Sixth Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso, though the associated legends remain unconfirmed. Signature dishes include stone-grilled beef, pan-fried lamb chops with potatoes, Tibetan-style grilled wild mushrooms, and yogurt cake. The second-floor window seats and the rooftop terrace offer views of Jokhang Temple and the crowds performing the kora. During peak season, you often have to queue outside, and some diners in 2026 reported that reservations are not accepted during peak hours. Many reviews suggest that people come here for the atmosphere rather than outstanding food. Average cost is about 80 to 110 CNY, and you must walk to get there as it is in the old town.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–22:00 (Trip.com); other sources list 11:30–24:00, please confirm before visiting
Nearby sights
- Makye Ame
- Ani Tsankhung Nunnery
- Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Street
- Guangming Sweet Tea House
- Tromsikhang Market
- Ramoche Temple
- Potala Palace Square
- Lukhang Park