Many cafes in Yangshuo offer burgers, shepherd's pie, and a Western breakfast, however authentic western foods are still rare. The quality of Chinese foods in those western restaurants are hit or miss, sometimes regarded as "Chinese foods in a western style", an euphemism for weird tastes among local people. Prices in those places are also higher than average Chinese standard. 15-40 Yuan for a coffee, 40 for a pizza and 30 for a slice of cake is common. A general guideline is that the best Chinese restaurants do not serve Western food, the opposite counts too.
Most of the staff in these places speak reasonable English, a few excellent. Free wifi is usually provided and several also have a computer terminal available.
The Alley Yangshuo Beer Bar & Restaurant on Gui Hua Rd. Open after 6pm. Serves mostly pizza, burger and drinks and a few selected Chinese dishes. Pizza, starting from around RMB35, is among the most authentic you can find in China. Burgers are delicious and they come with fries and a complimentary Liquan beer for 25-50 CNY; try also the veggie burger for 20 CNY only.
Festina Lente, (next to karst climbers and accross from MC Blues), ☎ 0773-8825784. Best value for money. European breakfast cafe with a real European chef. If you're looking for some real western style food this is the place to be. The 'awesome breakfast' is delicious - poached eggs, fluffy pancakes, maple syrup and crispy bacon - and amazing value. �
7th Heaven Cafe, Cheng Zhong Road. Western and Chinese cuisine. �
Balcony Bar, Xianqian Jie. Fairly decent French food and crepe, movie every night at 9 and free internet. �
Buffalo Bar, Xianqian Jie. It Closed January 2011 �
Minority Cafe, Guihua Lu (A few doors down from Backstreet Cafe which is run by the same people). Friendly staff and tasty food with decent size portions. The burrito and the chocolate and banana pancake are particularly good. Wireless internet and two computers available for customers. Regular expat hangout. western food around ¥25, Gin and tonic ¥10, Beer ¥6. �
Cafe China, on the corner of West Street and Xianqian Jie. Great coffee, great cheesecake, packed most nights, wireless internet, and good chocolate milkshake (though small).Brandy: ¥7. �
Cafe del Moon, West Street (near center of West Street). all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet: ¥32 Excellent value if you are hungry or want a lot of coffee. Ghastly croissants but the rest is good.. �
Cafe Too, 7 Cheng Zhong Road. Has English books to read, buy or trade. �
Green Lotus, 100 West Street (next to Youth Hostel). Expensive. �
Dosa U.K., 110D Yang Guang, ☎ 1-89-3480-9877. 11:00-14:30, 17:30-22:30. Excellent, authentic home made south indian food in brand new spot. Attentive service and very good prices. Kind of a hole in the wall and the decor is a bit over the top. Menu is limited but has the south indian basics and a very good crispy dosa.cheap. �
Indian Restaurant, Guihua Lu. Great Indian food. Indian owned. �
Karst Cafe, Xianqian Jie. Climber hangout with good pizza (if you've been in China long - but don't spring for the stuffed crust), comfortable sofas, and wireless internet. �
Lucy's Place, 5, Guihua Rd., ☎ 13977351663. Serves a variety of Western and Chinese dishes, excellent fries. Their apple crumble (20 CNY) is a must-try. �
Luna (（听月餐厅）), Moon Hill Village (On the rooftop of Yangshuo Village Inn), ☎ 86-773-8778189, . 12:00-01:00. Italian restaurant Designed by Yangshuo Mountain Retreat owner, Chris Barclay, Luna offers gorgeous views of Moon Hill and the surrounding village. They also serve gourmet Chinese dumplings and offer a full bar. There's no elevator so be prepared to walk up.$5-6/plate. �
Kelly's Cafe, Guihua Lu. Great service and food, cheap beer. Foreigners living in Yangshuo often hang out here. Also offers free wireless internet. The Kelly's Cafe on Guiha street is better than the one of the side street. They both have great milk shakes but their veggie burgers are not the best in town as claimed. Also, a nice view and an ample breakfast. �
MC Blues, Xianqian Jie. Good cocktails, happy hour from 6PM to 8PM, great music, wireless internet, 2nd floor lounge and open late. �
Nature's Cup, 15 Binjian Road (Follow Li River north towards the school - across from the ping pong tables), ☎ 15078960100. English speaking, Excellent breakfast with bottomless coffee at a good price. Great coffee! The pear and ginger juice and 'adult shake' with malibu were to die for. Best fresh drinks in Yangshuo. �
Red Star Express, Guihua Lu (Turnoffs from both West Street and Xianqian Jie are marked with a flag showing a Red Star.). Excellent burritos and enchiladas. �
Roof Garden (（屋顶花园餐厅）), Yangshuo Hidden Dragon Villa, Big Banyan Tree scenery zone (Rooftop of Yangshuo Hidden Dragon Villa nearby Yulong River), ☎ 086-0773-8816268, . 8:00-23:00. Rooftop of Yangshuo Hidden Dragon Villa in Big Banyan Tree scenery Zone nearby Yulong River. Overlooking the peaceful and beautiful mountains, Yulong River and rice paddies, the Roof Garden Restaurant divides into the open rooftop restaurant and enclose rooftop restaurant, each can accommodate 40 persons at the same time, 80 persons in total. The enclosed rooftop restaurant combines the Restaurant, Wine Bar and Tea Bar together.$3-6/plate. �
Soul Cafe, Guihua Lu (opposite Kelly's Cafe). A great coffee house. �
Twin Peaks Cafe, West Street. Standard western fare. Slow service. �
Valentine, Guihua Lu (on the corner of Guiha Lu and the small bridge towards west street). French Chef Nicolas with a romantic atmosphere. Original first class fusion cuisine. Great desert and best chocolate cake of all the city. A good selection of tapas and cocktails. �
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