Newa Lahani Restaurant

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 provided. Meals consist of seasonal pulses and vegetables and are usually accompanied by beaten rice. Traditional cooking implements grace the walls as part of the museum display.


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