Food
Where to eat in Nepal: restaurants, cafés and dishes to try
The travel guide lists 20 places to eat and drink in Kathmandu. Local dishes to try: Momo, Sel roti, Dal bhat, Malpua, and Kinema.
Places travellers recommend in Nepal
Listed in the Wikivoyage travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.
Where to eat in Kathmandu
All places in KathmanduRestaurants and cafés
- Helena's Rooftop Restaurant
Chaksibari Marg
- Thamel House Restaurant
Amrit marg
- Rum Doodle
Amrit Marg
- Organic Smoothie Bowl and Cafe
Boudhadwar Marg
- OR2K
Mandala St
- Gupta
Chhetrapati Chowk
- Northfield Cafe
Thamel Marg
- Roadhouse Cafe
Chaksibari Road, Thamel
Bars and nightlife
- Utpala Cafe
Boudha
- Cafe Caravan
Boudha Stupa
- Kar.ma Coffee
Boudha
- Roadhouse Cafe
Inner circle, Boudha Stupa
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Kathmandu · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dishes and drinks Nepal is known for
Foods and drinks that come from Nepal, the most widely known first.
Malpua
pancake served as dessert or snack, originating from the Indian subcontinent
Thali
South and Southeast Asian-style meal made up of various dishes which are served on a platter
yak's milk cheese
cheese made entirely, or significantly, from yak's milk
Frequently asked questions
What food is Nepal known for?
Nepal is known for Momo, Sel roti, Dal bhat, Malpua, and Kinema.
Where can you eat in Kathmandu?
The travel guide to Kathmandu lists Helena's Rooftop Restaurant, Thamel House Restaurant, Rum Doodle, Organic Smoothie Bowl and Cafe, and OR2K.
Sources: Wikidata (CC0), Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0), photos from Wikimedia Commons.