Kathmandu
This cafe-restaurant in the Garden of Dreams is run by Dwarika’s so quality is high. It’s a fine place for a light meal (such as savoury crêpes or build…
Must-see restaurants in Kathmandu
Kathmandu
This excellent and informal Italian place serves the best pizzas in Kathmandu (wholewheat crusts available, as well as combo pizzas), alongside breakfasts…
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Kathmandu
This long-running favourite is popular with well-heeled tourists. Indian food is the speciality and the tandoori dishes are especially good, even if the…
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Kathmandu
This popular and dependable place combines good breakfasts, salads, sandwiches and organic coffee in a pleasant garden courtyard with global music,…
Kathmandu
Both locals and tourists flock to this unpretentious family-run place for possibly the best momos (dumplings) in town (try the chicken ones). It also…
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Kathmandu
In the hotel of the same name, this is one of the longest-running restaurants in Thamel (since 1971!) and still turns out excellent Tibetan dishes,…
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Kathmandu
This bright, buzzy and ever-popular Israeli vegetarian restaurant is a favourite for fresh and light Middle Eastern dishes, with plenty of vegan and…
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Kathmandu
In the Baber Mahal Revisited complex, Caroline’s is a sophisticated outdoor bistro popular with expat foodies. It offers French-influenced main courses…
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Kathmandu
This easily missed but charming 200-year-old Rana residence features French-Nepali food. Dishes range from light lunch sandwiches (Rs 400 to Rs 500) and…
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Kathmandu
A friendly and cool place on the edge of Thamel that is trying to offer something more than the bog-standard tourist restaurant options. There are lots of…
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Kathmandu
Run by the same people as Or2k, but a less grungy, more grown-up option, Friends shows its Israeli roots through its hummus, shawarma and borek (filo…
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Kathmandu
Life is indeed sweet at Thamel’s best Italian bistro, offering such delights as Parmesan gnocchi; goat’s cheese and spinach ravioli; and sinfully rich…
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Kathmandu
Healthy foodies pining for their kale and quinoa will breathe a sigh of relief at this well-run place specialising in organic salads. The inventive…
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Kathmandu
Hidden down an alley near Kathmandu Guest House, New Orleans boasts an intimate candlelit vibe, a classy blues and jazz soundtrack and live music on…
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Kathmandu
Yin Yang is one of Thamel’s most highly regarded restaurants, serving authentic Thai food that is a definite cut above the imitation Thai food found…
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Kathmandu
One of the best places for traditional Nepali food is this impressive place at Dwarika’s hotel. The atmosphere is superb and the organic food gets…
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Kathmandu
There's a little bit of everything here, from Nepali choela chicken and tasty Thai curries to fresh salads, homemade bread and wine by the glass. Choose…
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Kathmandu
This classy restaurant is set in a charming former residence of a Rana court musician, with a lovely garden set off by a modern glass pavilion. Food…
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Kathmandu
This unpretentious place overlooking Durbar Marg is a good choice for authentic Thai food. Starters include squid salad and som tam thai (young papaya and…
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Kathmandu
There are now two branches of long-running Koto next to each other on Durbar Marg; the southern one has the larger selection of sushi and nigiri rolls,…
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Kathmandu
This hip rooftop bar-restaurant on Durbar Marg has an urban warehouse vibe, with an open kitchen and a striking rooftop location providing a splash of…
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Kathmandu
The outdoor garden restaurant at the Kathmandu Guest House has easily the classiest ambience in town, with prices on par with Thamel's other restaurants…
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Kathmandu
The big attractions at this well-run place are the 12-inch pizzas from the wood-fired oven and the warm and intimate decor, with an open-air courtyard…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Kathmandu
Buff (water buffalo) momos, mushroom momos, cheese and spinach momos, ostrich momos, chocolate momos – sweet or savoury, steamed or fried… Honestly, you'd…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
