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.

Is TAB Bistro good for families and couples?

Yes — TAB Bistro has dedicated family seating and quieter couple-friendly corners with forest views, plus a kids-friendly menu and high chairs on request.

Does TAB Bistro have vegetarian and vegan options?

Absolutely. There is a large vegetarian menu across every cuisine, plus vegan and Jain-friendly dishes — just let the team know your preference.

Food & dining · Updated October 2026

TAB Bistro by XTSY — Shillong's Multi-Cuisine Forest Restaurant

TAB Bistro by XTSY is a multi-cuisine forest-dining restaurant in New Shillong Township serving tandoor, Indo-Chinese, North Indian gravies, biryani and pasta, open daily for breakfast 8:45 AM–12 PM & dinner 5–11 PM with catering on request.

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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. TAB Bistro by XTSY is Shillong's multi-cuisine forest-dining restaurant, set among the pines of New Shillong Township beside XTSY Travellers Hostel. From a live tandoor to Indo-Chinese, XTSY dum biriyani, South Indian and hand-crafted pasta, it brings a wide menuurs to one warm, lantern-lit space — open all day, every day.

A Forest-Dining Experience in Shillong

TAB Bistro pairs serious cooking with a setting you will not forget — pine views, warm lighting and an open kitchen.

✓ Indoor and covered outdoor forest seating
✓ Live tandoor counter
✓ Open kitchen with daily-fresh prep
✓ Family, couple and large-group sections
✓ On-site parking and step-free access

The Menu — 10+ Cuisines Under One Roof

Whatever your table is craving, TAB Bistro has a dish for it.

✓ North Indian curries, biryani & tandoori
✓ Indo-Chinese wok dishes
✓ Hand-crafted Alfredo & arrabiata pasta
✓ Tandoori platters — chicken, paneer, prawns
✓ Continental mains, soups & salads
✓ XTSY dum biriyani & chicken mandi

Breakfast & Café

Mornings start early at TAB Bistro with a full breakfast spread, served 8:45 AM to 12 PM, and a proper café menu.

✓ Breakfast until 12 PM — omelettes, pancakes, parathas
✓ Espresso, cappuccino, shakes & mojitos
✓ Ice cream, fruit bowls & forest-side coffee
✓ Great Wi-Fi for a slow brunch or work session

Why Travellers & Locals Choose TAB Bistro

TAB Bistro is the dining home of the XTSY hospitality group, trusted by guests across Meghalaya.

✓ 15% in-house discount for XTSY hostel guests
✓ Veg, non-veg, vegan & Jain-friendly options
✓ Reservations, private dining & catering
✓ Hygienic, FSSAI-aligned kitchen standards
✓ Walkable from XTSY Travellers Hostel

Catering, Parties & Bulk Orders

Beyond the dining room, TAB Bistro caters events across Shillong and Meghalaya — from intimate dinners to destination weddings.

✓ Wedding & destination-wedding catering
✓ Corporate lunches & retreat catering
✓ Birthday & private party menus
✓ Bulk and party food orders
✓ Custom multi-cuisine set menus

How to Find & Book TAB Bistro

TAB Bistro is on Mawdiangdiang Road, New Shillong Township, near NIFT and IIM Shillong. Reserve a table, plan a party, or order catering on WhatsApp at +91 88373 17070, or explore the full menu on the TAB Bistro page.

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.