Sahara

Another good stop along the trendy Fondamenta della Misericordia, this small and simple restaurant serves up really tasty home-made Syrian cuisine. Those unfamiliar with the different tastes and flavours should try the 'shwarma', 'baba ghannoug' sauce or their famous couscous. Very reasonable prices ensure that it is always full and remains within the reach of backpack budgets. Weekend eaters may get treated to the spectacle of a belly dancer performing between courses - try to make sure you don't have a mouthful when she moves towards your table.

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Downtown Lhasa view from Potala