Where to eat near XTSY?

TAB Bistro, our in-house restaurant, serves breakfast 8:45 AM–12 PM and dinner 5–11 PM; it is closed for walk-in lunch, though lunch preorders are accepted. For variety, Police Bazaar is a cab ride away and has dozens of restaurants.

Can I order food on WhatsApp?

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

Food & dining · Updated October 2026

Best Restaurants in Shillong

Q: Does XTSY have an in-house restaurant?

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.

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's food scene is diverse and exciting — from authentic Khasi cuisine to global flavors. Here's your guide to the best restaurants and eateries in the city.

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Top Restaurants

Must-visit dining spots:

✓ TAB Bistro (XTSY) — Multi-cuisine, in-hostel dining
✓ Café Shillong — Coffee & snacks, live music
✓ Dylan's Café — Continental, cozy ambiance
✓ ML 05 Café — Best coffee in town
✓ City Hut Dhaba — North Indian
✓ Jadoh stalls at Iewduh — Authentic Khasi

Khasi Cuisine Must-Try

Traditional dishes to try:

✓ Jadoh — Khasi rice & pork
✓ Tungrymbai — fermented soybean curry
✓ Doh Khlieh — spiced pork salad
✓ Ki Kpu — Khasi blood sausage
✓ Kwai — betel nut (local custom)

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: Best Restaurants in Shillong & TAB Bistro

Beyond best 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

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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.