Skip the tourist restaurants. What do Kunming locals eat for breakfast? Who makes the most authentic Crossing Bridge Noodles? This list of 10 eateries covers breakfast to midnight snacks — the real flavors of Kunming.
Breakfast: Crossing Bridge Noodles is Kunming locals' soul food. Try the old spots near 翠湖, 15-30 RMB/person. Lunch: Local restaurants — order Crossing Bridge Noodles and seasonal vegetables, 50-80 RMB/person. Dinner: Crossing Bridge Noodles veteran near 金马碧鸡, 80-150 RMB/person. Late night: BBQ stalls near 呈贡, 30-50 RMB/person.
10 recommended spots: ① 翠湖 old Crossing Bridge Noodles (20-year veteran); ② 金马碧鸡 trendy Crossing Bridge Noodles (good ambiance); ③ 呈贡 hole-in-the-wall (most authentic); ④ Farmhouse near 石林; ⑤ Seafood/river fish near 滇池; ⑥ 彝族文化-themed restaurant; ⑦ Local breakfast joint; ⑧ Night market BBQ; ⑨ Dessert old shop; ⑩ Souvenir shop. Budget: a full day of eating ~200-400 RMB/person.