Where exactly is TAB Bistro by XTSY located?

TAB Bistro by XTSY sits on Mawdiangdiang Road in New Shillong Township, a cab ride from Police Bazaar and right beside XTSY Travellers Hostel — easy to reach by cab or self-drive, with parking on site.

What are TAB Bistro's opening hours?

TAB Bistro is open every day for breakfast 8:45 AM–12 PM & dinner 5–11 PM (last order 10:30 PM). The kitchen is closed for walk-in lunch; lunch preorders are accepted.

Does TAB Bistro take reservations and large group bookings?

Yes. You can reserve a table or book a group section on WhatsApp at +91 88373 17070. TAB Bistro also handles private dining, parties, corporate lunches and full-scale catering.

Does TAB Bistro serve both dry and gravy Indo-Chinese?

Yes. The dry side covers manchurian, hot schezwan and kung pao in paneer, mushroom, chicken and prawns; the gravy side covers chilli, manchurian, schezwan and honey chilli, with fried rice, hakka noodles and chopsuey alongside.

Can I order Chinese food in bulk for a party?

Yes. TAB Bistro offers bulk and party orders for Asian and multi-cuisine menus — message +91 88373 17070 with your headcount and date.

Food & dining · Updated October 2026

Best Chinese Restaurant in Shillong

TAB Bistro by XTSY is among the best Chinese restaurants in Shillong, serving Indo-Chinese wok dishes — hakka noodles, chilli chicken, manchurian and chopsuey — and moi curries — open daily for breakfast 8:45 AM–12 PM & dinner 5–11 PM.

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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. When you want the best Chinese restaurant in Shillong, TAB Bistro by XTSY delivers smoky wok-tossed Indo-Chinese classics — hakka noodles, chilli chicken, manchurian and chopsuey — all cooked fresh in a forest-side kitchen in New Shillong Township.

Why TAB Bistro Tops Shillong's Chinese Food Scene

TAB Bistro brings high-heat wok cooking and balanced Asian flavours to Shillong.

✓ Authentic high-flame wok technique
✓ Indo-Chinese menu, wok-tossed to order
✓ Veg, chicken & seafood versions
✓ Generous portions for sharing
✓ Dine-in, takeaway & catering

Must-Try Chinese & Asian Dishes

The plates Shillong keeps coming back for:

✓ Hakka & Schezwan noodles
✓ Chilli chicken & chilli paneer
✓ American & Chinese garlic chopsuey
✓ Honey chilli chicken & chef's special gravy
✓ Manchurian, fried rice & hot schezwan dishes

Dry Appetizers vs Gravies — Have Both

The Indo-Chinese menu runs both ways: dry appetizers such as paneer or mushroom manchurian and chilli prawns, and full gravies to eat with fried rice or noodles — good for mixed tables that can never agree.

✓ Indo-Chinese gravies & dry starters
✓ Manchow & hot-and-sour soups
✓ Burned garlic & hot schezwan fried rice
✓ Veg, chicken and seafood noodles

Great for Groups, Dates & Late Dinners

Dinner runs to 11 PM with last order at 10:30 PM, so TAB Bistro suits everything from a quick noodle fix to a long table.

✓ Family & large-group sections
✓ Couple-friendly forest-view seating
✓ Open daily for breakfast 8:45 AM–12 PM & dinner 5–11 PM
✓ Reservations on WhatsApp

Order Chinese for Parties & Events

Planning a get-together? TAB Bistro caters Asian and multi-cuisine spreads for parties, offices and weddings across Shillong.

✓ Asian party platters & live noodle counters
✓ Bulk appetizer & starter orders
✓ Custom set menus
✓ Corporate & event catering

Visit or Order from TAB Bistro

Find TAB Bistro on Mawdiangdiang Road, New Shillong Township, near NIFT and IIM Shillong. Reserve a table or order Chinese for a crowd on WhatsApp at +91 88373 17070.

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

Frequently asked questions

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.