This inviting, bright restaurant serves Tibetan dishes, such as the popular yak hotpot (¥25) and tsampa (¥20), as well as western favourites and breakfasts (¥28). The welcoming, casual vibe makes leaving Nirvana difficult, as does the long booze menu, which includes imported beers (from ¥20), coffee, shakes, smoothies, cocktails (from ¥30) and hot toddy (¥40) for those cold nights.
The friendly, English-speaking Tibetan-Dutch couple who own the restaurant and Nirvana Hotel upstairs can also offer advice about Xiahe and Labrang Monastery.