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Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Kunming [2025]
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FENNEL XILOU
4.7
/5
157 reviews
Yunnan Cuisine
From TWD 566
Cuihu District | 1.9 km from downtown
Address: No. 100, Cuihu North Road (opposite the west gate of Cuihu Park)
Featured in 2026 Asia 100 - Must-visit Restaurants
Highlights:
Overlooking Cui Lake
Classical elegance under brilliant lights
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I went to this restaurant today and was lucky enough to be the first group to go in. The manager and the waiter were very enthusiastic in introducing the dishes. The first bite of the chicken soup was so delicious. None of the dishes were disappointing. It is worth recommending
Really good, good environment, we are in the private room on the second floor, 8 people, including a child, the dishes are exquisite, the taste is good, the taste buds are particularly enjoyable, a must go, a very good food experience. 1600 worth. Every dish is delicious!
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CONG SHUI LU REFECTORY
5.0
/5
29 reviews
Yunnan Cuisine
From TWD 296
Nanping Pedestrian Street | 398m from downtown
Address: 金碧路富祥商场1层B3-4室
Highlights:
This ethnic cuisine restaurant focuses on eco-friendly practices and serves dishes with outstanding flavors
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Congshuilu｜Local heavy-flavored Pu'er ethnic cuisine!
🔥Must-eat in Kunming
🍲Heavy-flavored Pu'er ethnic cuisine
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🔮Store name: Congshuilu Pu'er Ecological Restaurant
📍Coordinates: B3B4, 1st floor, Fuxiang Mall, Tai'an, Kunming
🚇Transportation: Near Exit A of Tangzixiang Station, Metro Line 2/6
💰Per capita: 60 yuan
🈺️Business hours: 11:00-13:30, 17:30-20:30
🪐Recommendation index: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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✔️Heavy-flavored must-order
Local friends strongly recommend it to check in. The taste is salty and spicy, and it goes well with rice. My friend and I, two girls, each have two bowls and become dry rice lovers🍚! [Nami Grilled Fish] Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, very tasty, a must-order dish, [Beef with Wild Condiments] The uniqueness of this dish lies in the wild condiments, millet pepper mixed with various condiments, a great dish to go with rice! [Oil-fried Tripe] The tripe is super crispy with heavy oil, and the paste chili 🌶️ inside is too fragrant! [Wild Flower Ice Porridge 🥣] It is icy and refreshing and can be eaten as a dessert!
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✔️National Pu'er Cuisine
The layout of the store is very ethnic, with bamboo tables and rattan chairs. There are many local specialty ingredients on the display stand at the entrance. Many types have never been seen. I saw a round eggplant that is a local wild eggplant, which is fresh! If you want to check in, you must go early, the queue is very long, many locals often come to eat, the dishes are served quickly, and the turnover rate is super high! 💰60 per person can be said to be a conscience recommendation with super cost-effectiveness!
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✔ 💁♀️Other recommended check-in items: 『Pu'er Braised Yellow Throat』, 『Wild Eggplant🍆 Stir-fried Potato🥔』, 『Pu'er Stir-fried Chicken』, 『Fickle Flower』, 『Mint and Chili Beef Slices』
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From Kunming to Banna, we've shared our favorites and recommendations, along with a detailed check-in guide. If you're interested, feel free to copy!
📍Kunming:
1. Nanhua Wild Mushroom Hotpot with 8 Wild Mushrooms (Nanping Street Branch) 🍲 The mushroom hotpot was incredibly fresh, and the set meal for two was incredibly satisfying! The hygiene is just average, so if you're a fussy eater, be careful.
2. Congshuilu Pu'er Ecological Restaurant (Nanqiang Branch) 🌶️ It's a must-try! The sour and spicy flavors are incredible. It was packed until almost 9pm, and my mom and I devoured all four dishes we ordered. It was so delicious!
📍Dali:
3. Hanji Weishan Restaurant 🐔 A neighborhood restaurant recommended by a taxi driver. The ingredients are so fresh! The signature chicken feet are flavorful, the watery yanghua broth is refreshing, and the chickpea noodles are authentic.
4. Yangji Rushan in Dali Ancient Town 🍯 A century-old establishment! Grilled prawns dipped in rose sauce offer a blend of milky and floral aromas; the glutinous rice cakes with fermented bean curd and shredded potatoes are incredibly delicious and sticky, a bit like Hunan glutinous rice cakes. The texture is wonderful, and while my mom doesn't like them, I absolutely love them, haha~
📍Lijiang:
5. Old Lijiang Restaurant (Lijiang Huadu Commercial City Branch) 🍚 A place packed with locals! The black chopped pork and chickpea flour are must-trys, but the mint spareribs are a bit disappointing (there's no mint flavor in the spareribs). Those with a strong palate, beware!
6. Zha Zha Rice Noodles (Lijiang Eye Observation Deck Branch) 🌃 Enjoy rice noodles while gazing at the night view of Lijiang Old Town. The view is incredible! You can add your own toppings to the rice noodles, and the milk white wine is highly recommended. It was a very enjoyable meal with my mom~
📍Xishuangbanna:
7. Xiaoyu Dai-style BBQ 🔥 Highly recommended! Go at 5pm and grab the first table. The BBQ is super fresh. The view is great on the second floor across the street. Pair it with the iced coconut from downstairs, and don't miss the pounded chicken feet and cold rice noodles.
8. Mamalao Laos BBQ Sticky Rice 🍚 The prices are amazing! My mom and I added extra sides and it came to under NT$150. The sticky rice comes with a variety of side dishes, and we went across the street to get a bag of iced Laos coffee to help with the spiciness. It's incredible.
9. Naga · Traditional Thai Massage (Bora Branch) 💆 Get a massage when you're tired of shopping! The Dai-Thai atmosphere is so rich, and the 1.5-hour herbal ball massage was so relaxing. My mom and I were both so relaxed.
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TAIXIAOSHITANG
5.0
/5
17 reviews
Yunnan Cuisine
From TWD 252
Cuihu District | 1.6 km from downtown
Address: 节孝巷17号
Highlights:
A popular, bustling eatery serving home-style Yunnan cuisine
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After going to the Red Cross Hospital, I went to the Taixiao Canteen near the hospital for lunch with my grandfather. It was already full when we first arrived. We waited for a while and got a seat soon😙
environment:
Although the canteen is small, the decoration and layout are quite exquisite and cute [pleasant]
Serve:
The boss and the lady boss are very warm and friendly, placing orders and serving food very quickly!
The three of us ordered a family set meal, which can also be taken away after eating, which is very cost-effective!
"Dai style beef"
"Crab Roe Shredded Potato"
"Milk liquor"
"Peach Gum Tremella Fungus (Milk)"
"Too small bean curd"
"Farm Fried Chicken"
"Japanese seaweed soup"
"Dai style cold salad"
"Steamed Pork Patties"
I like to eat all of the above, and I want to eat it one more time before going home😋😋😋If I really don’t have the chance, I can eat it next time I go back to Kunming with my family!
The garlic clams are really delicious! Very fragrant! Great with rice! The braised pork is very tender! The price is also very affordable! Very cost-effective!
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AI SHANG JUN
5.0
/5
63 reviews
Hot Pot
From TWD 470
Nanping Pedestrian Street | 376m from downtown
Address: 宝善街173号（中信银行斜对面）
Highlights:
The fragrant aroma of Yunnan wild mushroom hotpot
Adjacent to Nanping Pedestrian Street
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The golden chicken soup base is particularly rich in aroma and smooth in the mouth. It is much richer and mellower than the usual chicken soup.
Help! I read 100 guides before coming to Kunming Old Street, but after being dragged to these shops by local friends, I realized that all the information on the Internet was just superficial! These Yunnan specialties hidden in the streets and alleys, which locals have been eating since childhood, are cheap and amazing. After eating them, I wanted to become a "nail house" in the old street. Now I will reveal all my secrets of eating and shopping. If anyone comes to Kunming and doesn't try these, I will really cry!
I. Street "God-level snacks" that can be made into gods for 5 yuan
(1) Baba roll: the "roll king" that locals chase after
Who would have thought that a baked bean powder skin could roll out the "Yunnan taste universe"? The skin is made of freshly baked bean powder skin, with a burnt aroma and bean fragrance, and is coated with a thin bean powder paste (so smooth that it feels like drinking a Yunnan version of "thick soup"), and you can add your own toppings! I added grilled bait blocks and fried dough sticks with meat skewers. The moment I took a bite, I was hit with a triple attack of crispy (bait blocks), soft (bean powder skin), and fragrant (meat skewers). It was 5 yuan per portion, and I wanted to come back every day after eating it.
(2) Pounding chicken feet: the "street soul" of sour and spicy chicken feet
In a small stall deep in the old street, the ladies gathered around the stone mortar to pound chicken feet. Lime, chili, garlic... the pounding sound was so loud that the chicken feet were so chewy that they could "dance Dai Di". The sour and spicy taste went straight to the top of the head! The key point is that you can choose the "spicy level" yourself. Those who like it slightly spicy can add a portion of Pao Lu Da (a coconut-flavored artifact to relieve spiciness). Those who love spicy food can go for the "super spicy" one. It was 10 yuan per portion. Locals chatted while pounding. This is the fireworks atmosphere that should be on the streets of Yunnan.
2. Must-try "Yunnan specialties" - if you don't, your trip is a waste of time
(1) Aunt Chen's Big Tangyuan: "Yunnan romance" with Pu'er tea soup
This shop has been open for more than a decade. The tangyuan hides a "Yunnan trick" - Pu'er tea as the soup base! Bite into the tangyuan, and you'll find rose filling, peanut filling... sweet but not greasy, paired with the aroma of tea, instantly shattering the stereotype of "tangyuan = greasy". 3 yuan each, locals will come to visit during the Lantern Festival, and it's a warm and comforting afternoon tea on other days.
(2) Ai Shang Jun Wild Mushroom Hot Pot: A local's private "mushroom paradise"
Don't queue up at the internet-famous mushroom shop! This shop has been open for many years. The mushrooms are all freshly picked on the day. The soup base made with local chicken is "so fresh that it's eyebrow-dropping". After cooking, they cook tricholoma and porcini mushrooms... After cooking, drink three bowls of soup (so fresh that you want to lick the bowl clean), then simmer meat and vegetables. 50 yuan per person, eat until you're full. Locals teach you how to eat: first blanch the mushrooms, then add the chicken, and finally cook the rice noodles. This is the "correct way to open Yunnan hot pot."
III. Hidden "Yunnan cuisine", eat your fill for 20 yuan
(1) Pounding Dai-style pounded vegetables: freshly pounded "rainforest dining table"
The Dai-style pounded vegetable stalls are all about "pounding and eating"! Pounded chicken feet, pounded fish skin, pounded shrimp...even rice noodles can be "pounded". Lime + lemongrass + Dai-style spices, every bite is like having fun in the rainforest of Xishuangbanna. Pounded rice noodles for 15 yuan are sour and spicy, and the rice noodles are coated with spice sauce. After eating, you will want to lick the bottom of the bowl clean. Locals say "this is the soul of Dai flavor."
(2) Thin bean powder fried dough sticks: the "Yunnan CP" underestimated by outsiders
Don't think "thin bean powder + fried dough sticks" are ordinary! At the small stall at the entrance of the old street, the bean powder is made from peas, which is so thick that you can "stick to the spoon". The fried dough sticks are fried until golden and crispy. You can eat it with the dip. The aroma of beans and fried dough sticks is 5 yuan. It is a standard breakfast for locals. You will understand it after trying it once: Yunnan people have turned "simple" into "high-end".
IV. Locals' "hidden way of eating" is fun and delicious
(1) Drinking Pao Lu Da as "Yunnan milk tea"
Buy a bowl of Pao Lu Da (8 yuan) at the pounded chicken feet stall. It has coconut milk + dry bread + tapioca pearls + black rice... Take a sip, the coconut aroma mixed with the crispy dry bread is directly crushing the Internet celebrity milk tea! Locals drink it while walking around, as a "mobile afternoon tea". When you are tired of walking around, have a cup and you will instantly feel refreshed.
(2) Wrapping roasted basil with banana leaves
At the roasted basil stall, ask the owner for a piece of banana leaf, wrap the roasted basil, sauce and side dishes in it, and take a bite. The fragrance of the banana leaf mixed with the burnt aroma of the basil directly unlocks the "hidden street food of Yunnan". It costs 3 yuan per serving, which is fun and delicious. I posted it on my WeChat Moments and was asked "What kind of magical operation is this?"
V. Avoiding pitfalls + saving money, a local's secret
- Avoiding pitfalls: Don't buy the "sky-high flower cakes" at the entrance of the scenic area! There is a handmade flower cake shop deep in the old street (3 for 10 yuan). The rose filling is solid and the cake skin is crispy. It is 10 times more cost-effective than the Internet celebrity shops; and don't touch those "fake Dai-style grilled skewers" that cost "10 yuan a string". The authentic spice flavor is strong, not just spicy.
- Saving money: Many shops have "half-price small items" in the afternoon! For example, at the pounded chicken feet stall, you can get double the toppings for half the price if you visit in the evening (the waitress says, "It's a waste if we can't sell out"). For wild mushroom hotpot, skip the expensive mushrooms and opt for tricholoma or porcini mushrooms (they're fresh and affordable) to savor the essence of Yunnan mushrooms.
The charm of Kunming Old Street lies in these "unassuming" snacks and time-honored shops. Follow this guide, and you'll experience not just "tourist food," but the Yunnan flavors etched into the DNA of locals. Next time you visit Kunming, don't be the "big loser"; these restaurants will help you understand what it means to say, "Yunnan cuisine becomes even more delicious the further you hide it!" #MeishixunFlavor #TrueFlavorSnacks #MyMidnightDiningHall
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CHEN NIANG NIANG
4.0
/5
27 reviews
Snacks
From TWD 74
Nanping Pedestrian Street | 612m from downtown
Address: 文明街39号
Highlights:
A classic snack shop full of traditional charm, its Pu'er tea four-flavor sweet rice dumplings are a must-try
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I've eaten too many glutinous rice balls, but it's my first time to eat Pu'er tea glutinous rice balls. I came here to check in when I was walking around.
Pu'er tea glutinous rice balls I ordered four-happiness glutinous rice balls, which come in four flavors: fresh flowers, black sesame, ham, and five-nut flavors. I like fresh flowers and ham the most. In addition to the glutinous rice ball soup base, Pu'er tea also has tea soup. The sweetness of the glutinous rice balls is neutralized by the Pu'er tea, which is not bad. You can eat one when you pass by.
I was on a business trip to Yunnan, and this stop was Kunming. I wandered around the old streets of Kunming, where there are many food streets. I came across this tangyuan (glutinous rice ball) shop, which I heard was quite famous. They offer many flavors of tangyuan, and my friend ordered a four-flavor set, meaning there were four different flavors: chestnut, peanut, sesame, etc., which seemed to be your choice. The tangyuan were delicious, soft and chewy, and a perfect size.
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JUNCAI WILD MUSHROOM HOT POT
4.0
/5
23 reviews
Hot Pot
From TWD 375
New Asia Athletics Park | 11.3 km from downtown
Address: 2F, Building 21, Building 5, New Asia Sports City, Caiyun North Road
Highlights:
Decor that restores the beauty of nature, and fresh ingredients that create stunningly delicious food
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When you come to Yunnan, how can you not eat the wild mushrooms here? This shop here is quite good, and the wild mushrooms here are also very fresh. Here, since it is newly opened, the enthusiasm of the employees is quite high, the seat inside is also quite comfortable, and the discounts are also relatively large. There are many people during the National Day.
Wild mushroom hotpot is a must-try food in Yunnan. No matter whether it is the season or not, wild mushrooms are worth eating. The decoration of this Juncai wild mushroom hotpot restaurant is also very distinctive. The decoration of the store is based on mushrooms. The cooking time of wild mushrooms is very important. The store will not distribute chopsticks before they are cooked.
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duogeshui
4.5
/5
225 reviews
Yunnan Cuisine
From TWD 283
Nanping Pedestrian Street | 207m from downtown
Address: 金马坊司马巷10号（书林街儿童医院背后小巷）
Highlights:
Authentic Dai specialty dishes
Opened for Over 15 Years
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This is an old Dai-style restaurant in Kunming, located in Sima Lane next to Jinma Square. Because I was traveling alone, it was a headache to find food. This time I happened to live in Sima Lane, and one day I ordered takeout nearby. The banana leaf rice was delicious, and I went to the restaurant to eat again later. There were many people queuing at the door, but there was no need to wait for a seat for one person. There was a small table for one person in the corner of the second floor. The restaurant is decorated in the Dai style. The space is not large, but it is very lively. One person ordered lemon chicken, grilled fish with seasoning, and pau ruda.
[Taste]
📍Lemon chicken: dominated by sour taste, half a lime was squeezed in, and it was mixed with millet pepper. I personally think the taste is not enough
📍Grilled fish with seasoning: The taste is good, the fish belly is filled with spices, and it is full of flavor
📍Pau ruda: A Burmese beverage with sago, purple rice, milk, coconut shreds, condensed milk, bread cubes, and it is delicious to relieve greasiness
Speaking of Dai restaurants in Kunming, Togo Water definitely has a place. It has been open for many years and has always had good business. It is hidden in the alley and has hardly upgraded the storefront. It is definitely a good place to go.
Since I ordered a takeaway last year and was not satisfied, I have not been to it. This time I want to try it again. Just after 6 pm, I lined up to get a number as usual. Fortunately, I only waited for 10 minutes to arrange a seat.
I ordered a meal for two with roasted chicken and pau ruda. The dishes were served quickly. The portion and taste of the dishes were still online. The pineapple rice was soft, glutinous and sweet. It was the best Dai food I had recently. The disadvantage is that the seats on the second floor are too crowded. There are no windows. Everyone is squeezed in a closed space. It is too hot. Next time, I will go early and sit on the first floor.
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TIE PENG RICE NOODLES
4.3
/5
165 reviews
Snacks
From TWD 78
Railway Station Area | 1.1 km from downtown
Address: 吴井路131号1楼（塘子巷地铁站D口斜对面）
Highlights:
Small pot rice noodles cooked to order in a single pot
Opened for Over 20 Years
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[Environment] This Wujing Road iron shed small pot rice noodle shop has a great location. It is just opposite the subway station entrance. So it is very popular.
[Taste] Their fried dough sticks are in small portions, cut into small portions and put into the bowl.
Taste: First of all, let me talk about the taste of this rice noodle. It is worse than expected. The rice noodle is soft and hard, but there are a lot of leeks. There are some pickled vegetables. There are no side dishes. There is not even the usual green vegetables and dried tofu.
Papaya water. The taste is okay, and there is hand-made ice jelly in it. This is better than the rice noodle.
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JIAHUAXIANHUABING
4.6
/5
523 reviews
Bakeries
From TWD 161
Nanping Pedestrian Street | 398m from downtown
Address: 南屏街56号昆明书城一楼
Highlights:
Savor the fragrant Yunnan roses
Opened for Over 10 Years
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Came to try the number one ranked Jiahua Flower Cake. Before eating, I wondered how delicious a rose cake could be. After taking a bite, I was impressed. The rose fragrance of the rose cake directly flowed into my mouth, and the rose petals tasted so good. The sweetness was just right, and the outside was baked crispy. It also took a lot of effort. If you eat it while it's hot right after baking, it will definitely feel like heaven. The Yuntiao cake is a little hard on the outside, and there is real ham inside. The control of saltiness is also perfect. The two small cakes conquered my stomach directly. I have to say it's really great.
There are various kinds of packaging. In fact, everyone likes the assorted ones. A box is about 40 yuan, which is not particularly cost-effective, because there are only five to six yuan in a box. On average, one piece costs almost six yuan.
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YUN PING FENG WEI YUAN
4.3
/5
140 reviews
Snacks
From TWD 104
Nanping Pedestrian Street | 583m from downtown
Address: 护国路35-39号
Highlights:
Savor the Unique Charm of Traditional Yunnan Snacks
Over 20 Years of History
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I happened to be visiting the area and came here when I saw this popular online shop. The shop mainly sells snacks and staples, so I ordered snacks after dinner. The fresh milk rice is really a bit like the taste of childhood, a little sweet and full of milk. It is indeed a snack I haven't seen for a long time. I ordered a can of pig brain, and there were many other cans. It should be the same base material. The taste was unexpectedly good, spicy and with some mint and minced meat. The pig brain was tender and smooth, and the taste was fully integrated. It's a pity that I didn't come for many days, otherwise I would definitely come back to try something else.
A snack shop that has been in Kunming for decades‼️Cheap and not disappointing
This snack shop that has been in the commercial district for decades
can survive for so long
there must be a way to survive.
Next to it is a crowded commercial street that is so crowded that you can't even squeeze in
it's all the same, so it's not necessary to go there.
But for this kind of small shop
15r per person, you can taste a variety of snacks
no merits or demerits, it's still worth a try.
🔹Fresh milk rice: It seems to be a special snack in Yunnan, a bit like rice paste with milk foam, the kind that children eat. Not sweet and fragrant
🔹Can series rice noodles: The rice noodles are a bit rotten and broken, but the taste is good.
🔹Tofu: The sauce is very Dai-flavored, but it's not very tasty, it's better to eat it directly.
🔹Skewers: Delicious and flavorful. There are many varieties, recommended.
🔹Ice porridge: Very special, icy and cold, it is a dessert and a staple food, recommended.
Compared with the commercial street next door, this kind of small shop is at least not a bad deal.
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