Must-see restaurants in Pokhara

  • Caffe Concerto

    Pokhara

    Rustic ambience, an open fireplace and jazz on the stereo add to the bistro atmosphere of this cosy Italian pizzeria. The breakfasts are big and tasty,…

  • AoZoRa

    Pokhara

    AoZoRa is a bamboo-lined 'hole-in-the-wall' with a classic Japanese menu featuring donburi, ramen, sushi and several set menus, such as chicken teriyaki…

  • Moondance Restaurant

    Pokhara

    The much-loved Moondance is a Lakeside institution and deservedly so. Quality food, good service and a roaring open fire all contribute to the popularity…

  • Metro

    Pokhara

    At Metro it's all about the crepes that are deliriously delicious: lemon sugar, cinnamon sugar, apple and caramel cream and so on. Also on the menu are…

  • Krishna’s Kitchen

    Pokhara

    Krishna’s is a superb Thai garden restaurant nestling at the north end of Phewa Tal. Homemade tofu, organic herbs and vegetables, and professional…

  • Natssul

    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…

  • Café in the Garden

    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…

  • Everest Steak House

    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…

  • Maya Pub & Restaurant

    Pokhara

    Serving up travellers’ fare since 1989, the atmospheric Maya is still going strong, with an almost identical sister restaurant nearby. The walls are…

  • Marwadi Restaurant

    Pokhara

    Marwadi is a skinny, technicolour, pure-veg restaurant with inexpensive North and South Indian cuisine. Generous spice and chilli levels make the food…

  • OR2K Restaurant

    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…

  • Potala Tibetan Restaurant

    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…

  • Godfather's Pizzeria

    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…

  • China Town

    Pokhara

    With red-tassled lanterns and paintings of goldfish, this is a bona fide Chinatown experience. The Chinese chef creates authentic Cantonese and spicy…

  • Byanjan

    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…

  • Old Mike’s Kitchen

    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…

  • Don’t Pass Me By

    Pokhara

    The pick of the Damside eateries is this cosy restaurant that sits smack on the edge of the lake. It has decent if not exciting travellers’ fare of…

  • Pokhara Thakali Kitchen

    Pokhara

    This cosy, atmospheric restaurant specialises in regional Thakali cuisine presented as thalis, each with three curries – choose veg or non-veg, standard…

  • German Bakery

    Pokhara

    This is one of the original ‘German bakeries’, which supplies cafes from Pokhara to Jomsom. Come here for breakfasts, sweet cheesecake, Danish pastries,…

  • Tibetan Pema Restaurant

    Pokhara

    This cosy little restaurant at the very rear of the Tibetan Mini Market is painted in bright colours and does delicious, cheap momos (potato and cheese,…

  • Desi Tadka

    Pokhara

    In a neighbourhood of similar tandoori restaurants, Desi Tadka gets our vote for succulent tandoori chicken, brilliant biryanis and delicious curries…

  • Saleways

    Pokhara

    Excellent supermarket (it expands downstairs) with most of what you need plus a bottle shop.

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