Kathmandu Kitchens
Momos steamed to order, dal bhat tarkari and sekuwa charcoal-grilled. Kathmandu eats between Tibet and North India.
Hosted by one of our Kathmandu tastemakers
Experience hosted by Namu, Jivraj & other local tastemaker guides
What you can expect
Kathmandu food tour - Kathmandu is the culinary crossroads where the salt-yak caravans of the Tibetan plateau met with the aromatic spice routes of the south. Whether you are stocking up on calories before Everest, or you want more than the repetitive trekking lodge fare, the true depth of the Nepalese kitchen remains a mystery to most - and it stretches far beyond dal bhat rice and lentils.
The essentials
Destination
Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
15+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Everyday
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Kathmandu food tour
- Smallest group size in Kathmandu
- Led by Kathmandu tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
A neighbourhood restaurant at Thahity chowk.
A neighbourhood local eatery at Kathmandu 44600.
You’ll try
Newari-style khaja setNewari buffalo rice pancake
A neighbourhood temple / shrine at P846+M3H.
Street vendor specialising in several dishes include the sweet dumpling.
You’ll try
Steamed rice dumplings with molasses fillingSteamed rice dumpling with milk fudge fillingLentil pancake \with vegetable curry
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Kathmandu food tour, Smallest group size in Kathmandu, Led by Kathmandu tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Namu
Namrata S
Namu leads this tour in Kathmandu — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Universal De Bakery Cafe
Thahity chowk, Kathmandu 14292, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
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