Skip to content
    Dorm beds from ₹399/night
    XTSY
    Book now
    Food & dining · Updated October 2026

    Famous Restaurants in Shillong

    Among the famous restaurants in Shillong, TAB Bistro by XTSY stands out for multi-cuisine forest dining and a live tandoor, open for breakfast 8:45 AM–12 PM & dinner 5–11 PM.

    Book a stayAsk on WhatsApp
    Famous Restaurants in Shillong

    The details

    Backed by XTSY — Northeast India's NEITA 2025-nominated hospitality brand, operating India's biggest backpacker hostel and the country's first 270° stargaze glamping ensuite, both in Shillong. Shillong has its share of famous eateries — and TAB Bistro by XTSY has quickly become a must-visit for its multi-cuisine menu and forest setting.

    Must-Visit Restaurants

    Highlights:

    • ✓ TAB Bistro by XTSY — multi-cuisine & tandoor
    • ✓ Cafés with live music
    • ✓ Chinese & momo specialists
    • ✓ Khasi food stalls
    • ✓ Family dining spots

    Why Visit TAB Bistro

    Good to know:

    • ✓ Six kitchens on one menu
    • ✓ Live live tandoor
    • ✓ Forest-side ambiance
    • ✓ Catering & bulk orders
    • ✓ Reservations welcome

    Why Travellers Pick XTSY

    XTSY is a Northeast Indian independent hospitality brand — Shillong-born, traveller-built, and having hosted 10,786+ guests through owned properties, curated tours, weddings, catering and rentals.

    • ✓ NEITA 2025 nominee — Best Budget-Friendly Accommodation in Northeast India
    • ✓ Experience by XTSY — India's first stargaze glamp
    • ✓ Rated 4.7★ on Google from 248 reviews
    • ✓ Pluxee India partner — corporate stays via employee-benefit vouchers accepted
    • ✓ 24/7 WhatsApp booking & on-trip support — +91 88373 17070
    • ✓ Owned operations in Shillong + vetted partner network across NE India and Sikkim

    Where to Eat: Famous Restaurants in Shillong & TAB Bistro

    Beyond famous restaurants in shillong, XTSY guests enjoy TAB Bistro — our in-house kitchen serving North Indian gravies and live tandoor, Indo-Chinese, XTSY dum biriyani, South Indian and hand-crafted pasta. It's a reliable, hygienic option for travellers who want great food without hunting across the city.

    • ✓ TAB Bistro: multi-cuisine menu with full vegetarian sections
    • ✓ Everything cooked to order, not held in a counter
    • ✓ Bulk, group and event catering available
    • ✓ Hygiene-first kitchen with consistent quality
    • ✓ Open to walk-ins and in-house guests alike
    • ✓ Order or reserve a table on WhatsApp +91 88373 17070

    Frequently asked questions

    Among the famous restaurants in Shillong, TAB Bistro by XTSY stands out for multi-cuisine forest dining and a live tandoor, open for breakfast 8:45 AM–12 PM & dinner 5–11 PM.

    TAB Bistro by XTSY is a multi-cuisine restaurant in New Shillong Township serving North Indian gravies and live tandoor, Indo-Chinese, XTSY dum biriyani, South Indian and hand-crafted pasta. It is open for breakfast 8:45 AM – 12 PM & dinner 5 PM – 11 PM, closed for walk-in lunch though lunch preorders are accepted, takes reservations, and handles catering and bulk orders.

    Yes — TAB Bistro serves North Indian gravies and live tandoor, Indo-Chinese, XTSY dum biriyani, South Indian and hand-crafted pasta, with full vegetarian sections, plus group and event catering.

    Yes, you can reserve a table or place a bulk/catering order with TAB Bistro on WhatsApp +91 88373 17070.

    Written by the XTSY travel team, New Shillong TownshipWe run XTSY Travellers Hostel and plan Northeast India trips every day. Prices on this page come from our live booking engine; drive times are checked against our own trips. Last reviewed October 2026.

    Stay with us in the pines.

    Dorm beds from ₹399, King Double ₹2,399, TAB Bistro on site.

    WhatsApp