Café du Temple

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 fried rice to daal bhaat (traditional Nepali dish of rice and vegetables), via chicken stroganoff. The nearby sister restaurant Casa Pagoda runs a similar menu.


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2. Mani Mandap

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3. Manga Hiti

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4. Vishwanath Temple

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5. Krishna Mandir

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6. Golden Gate

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7. Patan Museum

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8. Jagannarayan Temple

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