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 feels elegant and refined, though the service can suffer during the lunchtime group rush. You don’t need to buy a museum ticket to eat at the cafe. Tables can be reserved.
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