Skip the tourist restaurants. What do Luoyang locals eat for breakfast? Who makes the most authentic Water Banquet? This list of 10 eateries covers breakfast to midnight snacks — the real flavors of Luoyang.
Breakfast: Water Banquet is Luoyang locals' soul food. Try the old spots near 老城, 15-30 RMB/person. Lunch: Local restaurants — order Water Banquet and seasonal vegetables, 50-80 RMB/person. Dinner: Water Banquet veteran near 涧西, 80-150 RMB/person. Late night: BBQ stalls near 洛龙, 30-50 RMB/person.
10 recommended spots: ① 老城 old Water Banquet (20-year veteran); ② 涧西 trendy Water Banquet (good ambiance); ③ 洛龙 hole-in-the-wall (most authentic); ④ Farmhouse near 龙门石窟; ⑤ Seafood/river fish near 白马寺; ⑥ 河洛文化-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.