Where can I eat near XTSY in Shillong?

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 5–11 PM, closed for walk-in lunch though lunch preorders are accepted, takes reservations, and also handles catering and bulk orders.

What food is Shillong famous for?

Shillong is famous for Khasi dishes like jadoh, doh khlieh and tungrymbai, plus a vibrant café and tandoor scene. TAB Bistro serves both regional and global cuisines.

Food & dining · Updated October 2026

Best Place to Eat in Shillong

TAB Bistro by XTSY is one of the best places to eat in Shillong — a multi-cuisine forest restaurant serving tandoor, tandoor and global flavours, open 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. From smoky live tandoor to Thai, Italian and authentic Khasi flavours, Shillong rewards hungry travellers. If you want one place that does it all, TAB Bistro by XTSY is a multi-cuisine forest-dining restaurant loved by guests and locals alike.

Best Places to Eat in Shillong

Top dining picks for every craving:

✓ TAB Bistro by XTSY — multi-cuisine, forest dining, live tandoor
✓ Police Bazaar — cafés, momos and street food
✓ Laitumkhrah — pubs, cafés and casual eateries
✓ Iewduh (Bara Bazaar) — authentic Khasi jadoh stalls
✓ Ward's Lake area — heritage cafés

Why TAB Bistro Tops the List

TAB Bistro brings global flavours to the pine forests of Shillong:

✓ Six kitchens on one menu
✓ Live live tandoor grill
✓ Veg and non-veg menus
✓ In-house guest discount of 15%
✓ Reservations, catering & bulk orders

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.