Shalihai Food Court (Beidajie Branch)
沙力海美食城（北大街店）
A time-honored Northwestern restaurant in Xining, famous for its braised mutton and hand-grasped mutton, often chosen by locals for gatherings and busy during peak hours.
Located at No. 4 Beidajie, near Beimengpo, Shalihai Food Court is a time-honored brand in Xining and ranks high on Ctrip's Local Flavor List. The signature braised mutton, hand-grasped mutton, and sheep neck can all be ordered in half-portions, allowing smaller groups to try more variety. Grilled sheep kidneys and roasted potatoes are also recommended. It often has queues during peak dining hours, so arriving early is advised. The restaurant has a decent environment, though some diners feel the prices are a bit high and the taste is average. The average cost is about 100 CNY per person.
Opening hours
10:30–23:00 (may vary slightly across platforms)
Nearby sights
- Mojia Street & Shuijing Lane
- Dongguan Great Mosque
- Beichan Temple (Tulou Taoist Temple)
- Nanchan Temple, Xining
- Ma Bufang Mansion
- Qinghai Provincial Museum
- Nanshan Park & Puning Pearl Tower
- Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wild Zoo