Patan
This excellent-value restaurant is a great place to start exploring Newari food. The set meals are a good choice, or combine a wo (lentil) or chatamari …
Must-see restaurants in Around the Kathmandu Valley
Dhulikhel
This restaurant at the Dhulikhel Lodge Resort is the only decent place to eat in downtown Dhulikhel, and it's good enough to attract people all the way…
Patan
This local tapas bar feels surprisingly authentic thanks to the attentive owner, a Spanish-speaking Nepali who lived in Spain for several years. Dishes…
Bhaktapur
This nameless hole-in-the-wall consists of little more than a hot plate and a bucket of pancake mix, but it serves up delicious street food. The main item…
Panauti
Hidden under the roof of a former temple outbuilding, this restaurant-bar shines like a lighthouse in the fog. It's the perfect stop for lunch while…
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…
Patan
In the rear courtyard of the Patan Museum, this pleasant open-air place is a good spot to take a break from museum and temple-gazing. The garden setting…
Around the Kathmandu Valley
Tasty Newari and Tibetan food, cheap beer and fantastic views make this a great stopover. Its rooftop is the prime viewing area, looking out to mountains…
Bhaktapur
This delightful restaurant occupies two courtyards behind the souvenir shops on the south side of Tachupal Tole. Duck your head and wander through to the…
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…
Nagarkot
Open to nonguests, the restaurant at the Peaceful Cottage hotel is housed inside its octagonal tower and has an eclectic menu of local, Chinese, Indian…
Patan
This converted century-old traditional house is a great place to take a break from shopping at the nearby interior design shops of Kupondol. You can relax…
Bhaktapur
Mayur is an atmospheric place to refuel – dine on tables in a sunken courtyard, surrounded by carved windows and, possibly, in the company of woodcarvers…
Bhaktapur
Occupying prime real estate in Taumadhi Tole, this landmark cafe is touristy and pricey. But what a setting! Tables are arranged on the balconies of a…
Patan
A narrow, towering place with four floors, each with a different feel. Best is the top-floor dining room with magical views north across Durbar Sq to the…
Patan
For the authentic tastes of Malaysia, head to this busy food court south of Pulchowk. The noodle soups, nasi lemak (coconut rice with anchovies) and beef…
Patan
A sophisticated cafe set inside a Rana-era storehouse by the Patan Dhoka gateway. Shaded by a sprawling walnut tree, the courtyard garden is a peaceful…
Patan
Southwest of Durbar Sq behind a small Uma Maheshwar Temple, this quiet place is a long-running travellers’ favourite, with an open-air courtyard and a…
New Watshala Garden Restaurant
Bhaktapur
Set in a pot-plant-filled courtyard behind the Shiva Guest House, this place offers a genuine retreat from the Durbar Sq crowds, even if the food is tour…
Bhaktapur
Tachupal Tole’s answer to New Café Nyatapola in a wood-fronted former priest's house on the north side of the square is certainly atmospheric, with great…
Patan
Fresh and modern with lots of glass and a tiny garden, Swotha serves light salads, quiches and sandwiches made with seasonal ingredients, plus daily…
Bhaktapur
This tiny, low-ceilinged, upstairs cafe is decked out in attractive decor and offers great views of Taumadhi Tole. The Nepali curries with rice are…
Patan
A great place just outside Patan Dhoka with a charming garden (sadly next door to the noisy bus stand), good salads and soups, tasty breakfast crêpes and…
Patan
Located on the quiet western side of Durbar Sq, with budget prices, Newari set meals and good rooftop views of the Krishna Mandir.
Patan
An island of calm in the courtyard of the Unesco-restored Rajbhandari House, this stylish cafe and art gallery has a peaceful back terrace and a fine menu…
Patan
All the branches of this excellent chain provide work for deaf Nepalis. This one by the main roundabout at Jawalakhel offers good-value coffee, momos,…
Bhaktapur
Opposite the Royal Palace in a long, historic building, this regal place with one long balcony offers the chance to dine with a view that used to be…
Bhaktapur
Slightly rundown and dingy, but the food here is cheap and tasty. It gets points for excellent Newari snacks and set meals, and a corner table with views…
Around the Kathmandu Valley
On the wide lane south of the Adinath Lokeshwar Temple, this intimate and quaint cafe in a village house serves Nepali snacks.
Patan
A sister concern of the nearby Café du Temple, with roughly the same menu (daal bhaat, Chinese etc).
Patan
A stylish branch of the ever-popular Thamel pizza parlour, with a relaxed, family vibe. Pasta and other dishes are also available.
Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur's famous 'king curd' is curdled in these small shops, which can also be found in other lanes around the city.
Bhaktapur
Purchase Bhaktapur's famous 'king curd' in these (and many other) tiny aroma-filled shops.
Nagarkot
By the highway's main junction, this colourful and popular local hang-out is packed with fossils, gnarled tree roots and other found bits of bric-a-brac…
Dhulikhel
If you haven't overdosed on daal bhaat yet, this local emporium dishes out 500 meals a day at bargain prices, making it a local phenomenon. Look for the…
Patan
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Panauti
Local Nepali resto with outdoor dining near the entrance to the Indreshwar Mahadev Temple.
Bhaktapur
With an espresso machine and free wi-fi, this inviting cafe with a bistro feel is a good spot for breakfast and a break.
Dhulikhel
Cheap and cheerful upstairs eatery by the bus stand with a mixed menu of Nepali, Indian, Chinese and European standards.
