Skip the tourist restaurants. What do Zhangjiajie locals eat for breakfast? Who makes the most authentic Tujia Cuisine? This list of 10 eateries covers breakfast to midnight snacks — the real flavors of Zhangjiajie.
Breakfast: Tujia Cuisine is Zhangjiajie locals' soul food. Try the old spots near 市区, 15-30 RMB/person. Lunch: Local restaurants — order Tujia Cuisine and seasonal vegetables, 50-80 RMB/person. Dinner: Tujia Cuisine veteran near 武陵源, 80-150 RMB/person. Late night: BBQ stalls near 天门山, 30-50 RMB/person.
10 recommended spots: ① 市区 old Tujia Cuisine (20-year veteran); ② 武陵源 trendy Tujia Cuisine (good ambiance); ③ 天门山 hole-in-the-wall (most authentic); ④ Farmhouse near 天门山; ⑤ Seafood/river fish near 玻璃栈道; ⑥ 土家族文化-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.