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  • Best yangshuo restaurants recommended by Yangshuo Village Inn
    YANGSHUO RESTAURANTS

    LONGTIME LOCAL FAVORITES

   WESTERN

THE BREW

Formerly known as The Alley, The Brew is one of the longest living Yangshuo restaurants under the guidance of Andy - a long-time Yangshuo resident from Austria. Andy is himself a great cook and makes excellent pasta, steaks, burgers and salads with homemade sauces. He also makes outstanding home artisnal bread, so be sure to ask him about it. In 2019 Andy closed his location in Yangshuo town and set up his new kitchen at Yangshuo Mountain Retreat on the Yulong River, 20 minutes by scenic bike ride from Yangshuo Village Inn.

Address: Yangshuo Mountain Retreat, Yulong River Road, Wanggongshan jiao, Fenglou Cunwei, Gaotian, Yangshuo - 1.5km from Gongnong Bridge at G321 National Road
See the map location here.

LUNA

Luna is an elegant rooftop Yangshuo restaurant at Yangshuo Village Inn's offering authentic Italian and Chinese fare since 2008. Trained by Italian chefs, Luna also creates beautiful pastries and desserts. With the most scenic views in Yangshuo and an outstanding seelction of imported wines, Luna is the most romantic venue among Yangshuo restaurants.

Address: #26 Licun (Moon Hill Village), off 321 National Road in Gaotian Town, Yangshuo

DEMO

CLOSED IN 2019. Demo was the former proprietor of TripSmith beers from Guiyang city in Guizhou. Since 2020, Yangshuo Mountain Retreat has kept the spirit of Demo going at their location on the Yulong River. They offer two seasonal rotating taps and several of TripSmith's fantastic craft beers in cans. See more about Yangshuo bars in ourBars section

Address: Yangshuo Mountain Retreat, Yulong River Road, Wanggongshan jiao, Fenglou Cunwei, Gaotian, Yangshuo - 1.5km from Gongnong Bridge at G321 National Road

LUCY'S

One of the longest-running YAngshuo restaurants, Lucy's became an institution with backpackers and long-time expat residents. Her breakfasts are particularly good as are her desserts (we recommend the apple crumble). Lucy's sister and mother still run her restaurant with friendly service. Sit outside on the sidewalk or upstairs in a cosy more private room.

Address: Top of Guihua Lu, just diagonal from the McDonalds



   INDIAN

Consistently rated one of the top Yangshuo restaurants, Kali Mirch offers Indian fare with style. Everything on the menu is excellent and reasonably priced. Ask if they have Kingfisher beer (often sold out), which pairs perfectly with the spicier dishes. Speaking of beer, The Brew (see above) located right across the street offers home brewed beer if you want to enjoy a drink or two before dinner at Kali Mirch. While one might night think of Indian cuisine in Yangshuo, this is a great alternative to the 10,000 beerfish restaurants that seem to line every street.

Address: Middle of Cheng Bei Lu, across from The Brew

GANGA IMPRESSION

Another excellent Indian restaurant serving a variety of classic Indian dishes at fair prices. Definitely worth a try.

Address: Middle of Cheng Bei Lu, next to Kali Mirch



   CHINESE

CLOUD 9

Owned by William and Linda, CLoud 9 is one of the oldest Yangshuo restaurants that also offers a cooking school, tours and accommodation. It is mainly a lunch venue, located in a very busy section of town, just off West Street.

Address: No.2 Chengzhong Road, Yangshuo County 541900, China

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your guide to dining in Yangshuo

What are the best restaurants in Yangshuo?

Yangshuo Village Inn recommends: Cloud 9 (rooftop Western/Asian fusion), Secret Garden (authentic Chinese, riverside), Luna Bar (Italian, relaxed), Pura Vida (healthy Western), and local noodle shops near farmers market. Avoid overpriced touristy West Street restaurants. Our staff provides updated recommendations with locations marked on maps - restaurant quality and ownership changes frequently in Yangshuo.

Are there vegetarian restaurants in Yangshuo?

Yes! Yangshuo offers excellent vegetarian options: Pura Vida (all-vegetarian Western menu), Secret Garden (vegetable stir-fries, tofu dishes), and most Chinese restaurants accommodate vegetarian requests. Yangshuo Village Inn's restaurant serves vegetarian Western and Chinese meals. Staff helps communicate dietary requirements in Chinese. Buddhist vegetarian restaurants also available near town center.

How expensive are restaurants in Yangshuo?

Restaurant prices vary widely: Local Chinese restaurants ¥30-60 per person (noodles, rice dishes), mid-range restaurants ¥80-120 per person (Western/Asian fusion), upscale dining ¥150-250 per person (imported ingredients, ambiance). West Street tourist restaurants overpriced - venture one block off for better value. Yangshuo Village Inn's restaurant offers quality meals ¥60-100 per person. Street food ¥10-30.

Can Yangshuo Village Inn recommend restaurants near the hotel?

Yes! Within cycling distance from Village Inn: local noodle shops in Gaotian village (5 minutes, authentic, ¥20-40), Moon Hill area family restaurants (10 minutes, fresh ingredients), and full Yangshuo town options (20 minutes by bike). We provide restaurant maps, make reservations, and arrange transport if needed. Many guests dine at our rooftop restaurant for convenience and karst mountain views.

Do Yangshuo restaurants have English menus?

West Street restaurants typically have English menus. Local Chinese restaurants rarely do. Yangshuo Village Inn helps: we provide restaurant recommendation cards with dish names in Chinese characters, staff can call restaurants to place orders, translation apps work well, and our maps include popular dishes in Chinese. Many restaurants show picture menus. Village Inn restaurant has full English menu.

What local Yangshuo dishes should I try?

Must-try Yangshuo specialties: beer fish (鱤鱼, Li River fish in beer sauce), Guilin rice noodles (桂林米粉, breakfast staple), stuffed snails (田螺, street food), bamboo rice (竹筒饭, glutinous rice in bamboo), and stuffed li peppers (酿辣椒, local chilies). Yangshuo Village Inn staff explains dishes, recommends authentic spots, and can arrange cooking classes to learn preparation methods.

Are there Western restaurants in Yangshuo?

Yes! West Street has numerous Western restaurants serving pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, and international cuisines. Quality varies - Yangshuo Village Inn recommends: Cloud 9 (reliable Western), Luna Bar (Italian), Pura Vida (healthy options). Our rooftop restaurant serves Western breakfasts (eggs, toast, fresh orange juice) and Western dinner options. Western food generally more expensive than Chinese (¥80-150 per person).

How do I avoid tourist trap restaurants in Yangshuo?

Avoid tourist traps: Don't eat on main West Street (overpriced, mediocre quality), ignore aggressive touts, check prices before ordering, avoid restaurants with photo menus only targeting foreigners, and ask Yangshuo Village Inn staff for current recommendations. Best strategy: walk one block off West Street, look for restaurants with Chinese customers, or ask our staff for specific names and locations on our maps.

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