If you’re new to Kathmandu, you may be wondering where to try the best dal bhat. The first thing you need to know is that most Nepalese will agree that Thakali’s make the best dal bhat in Nepal. Thakali is an ethnic group often found in the Annapurna region and Mustang district which is why […]
The Best Restaurants in Thamel, Kathmandu
Most people don’t know what to expect of the food scene in Kathmandu. What does one eat in Nepal? Curries, lentil soups, and rice are pretty prominent, however, nothing is really out of reach. The best restaurants in Thamel have everything from Italian style pasta to Japanese ramen. You can have whatever your heart desires. […]
The Best Restaurants in Kathmandu According to Locals
Whenever I talk about the best restaurants in Kathmandu, my friends back home are shocked at the variety of cuisines. Kathmandu has quickly become my second home, and while many people speed through the city, I actually love coming back between treks and adventures to relax and take in the food scene. That’s right, I […]
The Best Restaurants in Patan & Lalitpur
Patan, a small city, just a half hour drive outside of Kathmandu is known for its beautiful architecture. Its little windy alleyways and colorful shops draw visitors from all over Nepal. But, when I looked online for restaurant recommendations, the lists seemed repetitive and to be honest, not that great. Most recommended the same five […]
5 Best Coffee Shops in Kathmandu
As someone who loves coffee and as a digital nomad, it’s a no brainer that I tend to hang out in coffee shops a lot. Prior to living in Kathmandu, I considered coffee shops to be my interchangeable offices each day, but there’s always a few that become my favorites. In my opinion, these are […]
Street Food in Nepal: 30 Tasty Treats to Try
When I first arrived, I found it difficult to find street food in Nepal. The other countries I’d visited in Asia had giant night markets where you could walk from stall to stall trying every delight the country had to offer. In Nepal, you may need to look a little harder, but I promise the […]
4 Best Family Restaurants in Kathmandu
Kathmandu has tons of great restaurants to choose from with unlimited types of cuisine, but finding a place that the whole family will enjoy can be a challenge. My top three picks for the best family restaurants in Kathmandu, Nepal stand out from the rest for a bunch of reasons. With features like children’s play […]
5 Best Cafes in Kathmandu with a Garden
While most people might complain about the lack of trees and the amount of dust flying around Kathmandu, one of the things I find amazing is how there are still beautiful garden cafes in the capital city. Having spent a lot of time in Manhattan, I can’t imagine a small garden right smack in the […]
18 Nepali Beers You Can Try in Nepal
One of the cool things about going to another country is seeing all the different brands you can try. One of my friends loves going to grocery stores in other countries, and I always make fun of him. Truth be told, it is cool to see what is different in each country. In Nepal, there […]
The Best Restaurants in Bhaktapur, Nepal
Bhaktapur, a small city on the outskirts of Kathmandu, is a cultural hub. It’s been coined “the cultural capital of Nepal” and certainly lives up to the name. While you can experience beautiful architecture, dive into the history, or learn a new art form, culture has always been about one thing for me. The food. […]