Japanese restaurants in Nepal
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Royal Hana Garden
This place is a bit of a secret – there are two outdoor hot-spring baths (admission Rs 340, includes towel and shampoo, Thursday to Saturday from 3pm only) where you can luxuriate for as long as you like before heading inside for a very reasonably priced Japanese meal. It’s perfect for small groups and it’s worth ringing ahead to book a soak. The restaurant is in Lazimpat, just north of the Hotel Ambassador.
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Koketsu
If your focus is more on eating than soaking, then Koketsu is probably the best Japanese place in town. It takes a brave person to order sushi in the Himalaya but the seafood here is flown in fresh from Thailand, as are the takosu (marinated octopus), squid and roe. The focal point of the restaurant is definitely the central teppanyaki grill. It’s no coincidence that the Japanese embassy is across the road.
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Koto Restaurant Thamel
When you need a break from endless 'same same but different' backpacker food, head for this budget branch of the acclaimed Durbar Marg restaurant. The Japanese flavours are subtle and complex and the bamboo décor is bright, elegant and clean. The sukiyaki 'young person' set meal is a great deal, with all kinds of salad trimmings, miso soup, green tea and unlimited rice.
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Koto Restaurant
Koto has long been a favourite, now that the Thamel branch is dead, head to pricier Durbar Marg for your fresh mackerel fix. There’s a wide range of decent Japanese dishes, from cold soba noodles to sukiyaki, plus several set menus.
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Koto
Though it never seems busy, the authentic Japanese food here is faultless. The barbecued teriyaki beef is highly recommended.
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