Momo
Steamed or fried dumplings filled with minced meat or vegetables, served with a spicy tomato-based chutney.
The must-try food that defines Kathmandu, NP's culinary culture
Steamed or fried dumplings filled with minced meat or vegetables, served with a spicy tomato-based chutney.
The staple meal of Nepal consisting of lentil soup, steamed rice, vegetable curry, and spicy pickles.
A traditional Newari platter including beaten rice, roasted meat, smoked fish, boiled egg, and various beans.
A spicy, grilled water buffalo meat dish seasoned with garlic, ginger, and roasted mustard oil.
A fish-shaped steamed rice-flour dumpling filled with sweet molasses or milk solids.
A savory deep-fried pancake made from ground black lentil flour, sometimes topped with egg or meat.
A round rice-flour crepe topped with minced meat, eggs, or vegetables, often called the Nepali pizza.
A thick, nutritious soup made from nine different types of sprouted beans, traditionally eaten during festivals.
A ring-shaped, deep-fried sweet rice bread with a crispy exterior and soft interior, popular during festivals.
Known as the King of Curd, this is a rich, creamy, and thick yogurt traditionally prepared in clay pots.
A Newari delicacy consisting of raw minced water buffalo meat marinated in spices and mustard oil.
A hearty Himalayan noodle soup with vegetables or meat, widely popular in the Kathmandu valley.
A unique Newari dish made of leaf tripe stuffed with bone marrow and deep-fried.
Small, round, deep-fried savory dough balls typically eaten as a breakfast snack with tea.
A classic curry made with potatoes, black-eyed peas, and fermented bamboo shoots, known for its sour taste.
Spicy dried meat that is sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and green chilies.
Meat marinated in traditional herbs and spices and roasted over a natural wood fire.
A spicy, cold mung bean noodle dish seasoned with soy sauce, chili oil, and vinegar.
A tangy side dish made from fermented leafy greens, mixed with spices, onions, and mustard oil.
A crunchy, deep-fried sweet bread made from flour and sugar, often shaped in intricate patterns.