Kathmandu
Yangling is known among locals as serving the best momos in town (try the chicken momos). The ground-floor kitchen is a nonstop momo production line. This…
Must-see restaurants in Nepal
Kathmandu
The Hankook is that rare combination of authentic taste and good value. The spicy Korean main dishes come with crunchy kimchi, salad, soup, dried fish,…
Kathmandu
The most ambitious of the city's traditional Newari restaurants, Bhojan Griha is located in a restored 150-year-old mansion in Dilli Bazaar, just east of…
Kathmandu
This pleasant, spacious spot is the place for serious breakfast devotees (think waffles and huevos rancheros), with the useful option of half or full…
Kathmandu
The booths in this unpretentious and reliable local place at the southern end of Thamel give it a ‘Tibetan diner’ vibe and the clientele is a mix of…
Bhaktapur
This nameless hole-in-the-wall consists of little more than a hot plate and a bucket of pancake mix, but it serves up delicious street food. The main item…
Kathmandu
If, after having travelled all the way to Nepal, you actually fancy some Nepali food(!), this upstairs restaurant is a good bet and popular with local…
Pokhara
After a welcoming drink of bonicha (tea), Natssul serves up lip-smacking Korean barbecue, kimchi, and plenty of pork and chicken dishes. Try the…
Patan
A tour-group favourite at the north end of Durbar Sq. The airy rooftop tables are covered by red-and-white sun umbrellas and the menu runs from Chinese…
Kathmandu
This simple local hole-in-the-wall restaurant is a refreshing antidote to Thamel’s gentrifying eating scene and rising rates. The vegetarian-only food is…
Kathmandu
This bustling local sweets house is the place to reacquaint yourself with South Indian vegetarian snacks such as dosas, idly (pounded rice cakes) and…
White Dzambala Tibetan Restaurant
Nepal
It’s hard not to feel a twinge of guilt eating Chinese food in Tibetan Bodhnath, but this doesn’t seem to deter the local Tibetan businessmen and monks…
Pokhara
At this delightful garden restaurant you can watch as the meals are cooked before you. There are separate breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner menus, and…
Kathmandu
Maybe it's because of happy hour's free papad (pappadam) with salsa or perhaps it's the super-friendly staff – either way, we like this reliable courtyard…
Kathmandu
Bright and calming, Furusato is perfect for a light dinner. Dishes include udon or cold soba noodles, donburi (rice bowls), bento boxes and gyoza…
Patan
In the rear courtyard of the Patan Museum, this pleasant open-air place is a good spot to take a break from museum and temple-gazing. The garden setting…
Kathmandu
Buff (water buffalo) momos, mushroom momos, cheese and spinach momos, ostrich momos, chocolate momos – sweet or savoury, steamed or fried… Honestly, you'd…
Kathmandu
Located inside the Hotel de l’Annapurna on Durbar Marg, this has some of the best north Indian and tandoori food in the city. Indian miniatures hang on…
Kathmandu
Revolution is a decent option if you need a break in northern Thamel. It's a pretty cool place, with courtyard, indoor or traditional seating, all…
Pokhara
Carnivores flock to this old-fashioned steakhouse for 5cm-thick hunks of freshly grilled beef flown in from West Bengal. Take your pick from an impressive…
Boomerang Restaurant & German Bakery
Pokhara
The best of the ‘garden and dinner show’ places, Boomerang has a large, shady garden with fresh flowers on each table. The international menu is very good…
Pokhara
Serving up travellers’ fare since 1989, the atmospheric Maya is still going strong, with an almost identical sister restaurant nearby. The walls are…
Kathmandu
It takes a brave person to order sushi in the Himalaya, but raw-fish experts (afishionados?) generally rate Koketsu as the best Japanese place in town…
Kathmandu
This authentic Vietnamese-run place in Lazimpat is bursting with the flavours of coriander, lemongrass and fish sauce. The light and tasty dishes include…
Around the Kathmandu Valley
Tasty Newari and Tibetan food, cheap beer and fantastic views make this a great stopover. Its rooftop is the prime viewing area, looking out to mountains…
Pokhara
Marwadi is a skinny, technicolour, pure-veg restaurant with inexpensive North and South Indian cuisine. Generous spice and chilli levels make the food…
Kathmandu
Quality Himalayan food and one of Kathmandu's most relaxing courtyards are the draws of this charming garden restaurant-bar. It’s also one of the few…
Pokhara
A branch of the popular Thamel restaurant occupies the top floor of the Centre Point Complex. Enjoy the Middle Eastern dishes, pasta, pizza and sizzlers…
Bhaktapur
This delightful restaurant occupies two courtyards behind the souvenir shops on the south side of Tachupal Tole. Duck your head and wander through to the…
Pokhara
The family-run Potala Tibetan has some of the best momos in town (veg, buffalo, chicken, cheese) and is located upstairs at the front of the Tibetan Mini…
Pokhara
The aromas from the open kitchen and wood-fired oven entice many passers-by to drop in for cheesy veg and non-veg pizzas. Many locals vote these offerings…
Around the Kathmandu Valley
Housed inside the underwhelming Newa Cultural Museum is this authentic Newari cuisine restaurant. Sitting is at ground level on mats, and utensils are…
Pokhara
With red-tassled lanterns and paintings of goldfish, this is a bona fide Chinatown experience. The Chinese chef creates authentic Cantonese and spicy…
Pokhara
This eatery, associated with the upmarket Hotel Barahi, uses chilled white-and-blue decor, raw rocks and subtle lighting to achieve a modern-global air of…
Kathmandu
Located on the 2nd floor, this is a good option for local Thakali daal bhaat (rice, curry and lentil soup) or a curry with rice, and is popular with local…
Kathmandu
This bakery-restaurant has decent cakes, breads and pastries, with bakery goods (but not cakes) discounted by 50% after 8pm. The pleasant, attached garden…
Nepal
On the lane north of the stupa, this borderline dingy Tibetan-run old-timer caters to backpackers and the dharma crowd with rock-bottom prices, tasty…
Kathmandu
The food and warm and buzzy atmosphere here are excellent. Dishes range from chilli lemongrass chicken to healthy salads, but it’s really all about the…
Nagarkot
Open to nonguests, the restaurant at the Peaceful Cottage hotel is housed inside its octagonal tower and has an eclectic menu of local, Chinese, Indian…
Pokhara
With a Lakeside setting under the spreading boughs of a pipal tree, Old Mike's makes a delightful spot for a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner. Among the…
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