Nepalese food has a unique taste and history. And for the best Nepalese food, what better place than the capital valley - Kathmandu. Kathmandu has a culture of a fantastic variety of cuisines. Kathmandu serves a whole lot of different cuisines and places to visit. Try the amazing nepali food items. Get to know the authentic nepali taste of food while you are in Kathmandu.
Laping is a spicy cold mung bean noodle dish in Tibetan cuisine. It is a street food and is also popular in some parts of Nepal. It can be eaten with red pepper chili, coriander and green onion sauce.
Momo is a type of dumpling originally from Tibet which is prominently found in the cuisines of Tibet and Nepal, as well as in the Indian states of Ladakh and Sikkim. It has evolved and spread to many countries who have adapted it and modified as per their preference.
Yomari, also called yamari, is a delicacy of the Newar community in Nepal. It is a steamed dumpling that consists of an external covering of rice flour with sweet fillings such as chaku.
Choila, sometimes Chhwela or Chhoyela (Nepali: छोइला) is a typical Newari dish that consists of spiced grilled buffalo meat. Though the dish is traditionally popular with water buffalo meat, nowadays mutton, chicken, duck meat and mushroom are also being used. Usually eaten with rice flakes (chiura), this dish is typically very spicy, hot and mouth watering.
Samay Baji is the most popular Newari food of Newari people in Nepal. It consists of many dishes served with beaten rice on a single platter. It is served with local Aila (spirit) or Chyaang (Sakki like white wine). It is traditionally prepared during the festivals and other occasions as a symbol of love and happiness. Hence 'Samay Baji' symbolises a food in a happy time where Samay is time and baji is beaten rice.
Literally, Juju means the King, and Dhau means the curd. Juju Dhau is a curd made by the fermentation of boiled buffalo milk. It became popular from the Malla era when the kings found this to be so delicious that they named the curd after them.
Sel Roti. Sel roti is Nepali traditional bread. Sel roti are rounded edibles, compared to the shape of round donuts. However, Sel rotis are thin and biger in size.
local raksi (alcohol) is consumed mostly in the Himalayan region and others too. Nepal is very well-known for its exotic combination of eating and drinking. A large number of Nepalis are home brewers and distillers. The vivid use of alcohol and drinks demonstrates the religious and socio-cultural significances of society.
Thukpa (Tibetan: ཐུག་པ ; Nepali: थुक्पा is a Tibetan noodle soup, which originated in the eastern part of Tibet. Amdo thukpa (especially thenthuk) is a famous variant amongst the Indians (especially Ladakhis and Sikkimis), Tibetans and the people of Nepal.
Sekuwa is meat roasted in a natural wood fire in a traditional Nepalese country style. While the meat is still raw, it is mixed with natural herbs and spices and other ingredients. Sekuwa can be made with pork, lamb, goat or chicken, or a mixture.
Panipuri consists of a round or ball-shaped, hollow puri (a deep-fried crisp flatbread), filled with a mixture of flavored water (known as imli pani), tamarind chutney, chili powder, chaat masala, potato mash, onion or chickpeas. Location for best panipuri: Masangalli, New Road