Places to eat in Nepal

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This place is managed by the same guy who used to run “Tibet’s Cantina” – and since he left that place has since closed !! So that must say something about the mans restaurant skills !!
On the same street as The Kathmandu Guest House, Same side of the road in the direction of Durbar Square.
Excellent Menu, Friendly Efficient Staff, Outside Terrace for those warmer Evenings. Just Great Food at a fair price – Try It !!

I was back here in 2008 and it is still good, not quite as good as it was in 2007, probably because it has changed hands, But still worth a visit -- Try the Felafel !!

I ate again at The Green Organic café on my 2012 trip and again the food was excellent - But alas the Felafel was no longer on the menu

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The restaurant tries to be local, but I think too many tour groups found out about it and now it's pretty much all international tourists at the start or end of their treks.

The food is still great, though. Lots of small courses of different things.

Upon entry you get a red dot on your forehead, which symbolises welcome in Hindu culture. Or so I am told. I think later my guide said that it also means "single."

The seating is that very pleasant interactive experience, with long tables so that you have lots of people you don't know around you. If you're travelling alone, then you get to meet lots of people. And there's a nice traditional dancing display. Fun!

Favorite Dish: The dessert was pretty awesome. Some sort of meringue cream pie with a cherry. Delicious!

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The food is western and terrific - normally hard to do due to the quality of the ingredients you get in Kathmandu. However it is done, this English team of cooks have done it. I loved my meal here.

There's also a cool touristy thing you can do where you get a paper footprint, write a message on it, and stick it on the wall. There are already hundreds here, showing you some of the history and messages people before you have left behind. Reading some of the messages is quite heartwarming - otherwise are quite amusing.

One man congratulated himself on achieving Everest Base Camp, then apologised to his late wife that she couldn't be with him to share one of his life dreams. Another group of English wrote a faux movie poster in the vein of "Into Thin Air" which included a review from their tour guide: "A bunch of unprofessional limeys - never again." I wrote a message to all my friends, and a tagline that read "couldn't be with me in person, but were there in spirit every step of the way."

Favorite Dish: I got a veggie burger with yak cheese.

I've never had the cheese of a yak before. I probably won't again, but I didn't mind it. You could definitely tell a difference.

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" Big Bellies Restaurant " is in a little courtyard off Thamel, Between Nirmal's Office ( Himalayan Magic Adventures ) and Thamel Chouk. This is quite a small restaurant but offers both inside and outside dining, an extensive menu, Very Reasonable prices and Excellent Food. The Kitchen is set at the back of the courtyard so you can see what the chefs are up to !! --and It is Clean !!
Give it a try !!
2006 -- Although I didn't eat in this restaurant time that I was in Nepal As far as I am aware, the information in this tip is still as good now as when I wrote it in 2004

I was back here sever times in 2008 and am happy to say that the food is a good as ever, It is getting a bit popular now and my only gripe was that the manger tends to move people around to maximise his seating capacity – oh well, That’s business !!

I again enjoyed several meals here on my 2010 trip and am pleased to report that the food is both as good and as cheap as ever

2012 update
Again I chose to eat at “Big Belly” many times when I was in Kathmandu and am Pleased to say that if anything the food is even better than before.

Favorite Dish: Breakfasts are superb, thus time I made my own one up rather than going for one of the set options off the menu – See pic below, I called this “The Cumbrian” Breakfast” Fried Egg, Hash Browns, Bacon, 3 pieces of toast with butter and honey and a small pot of coffee

Donner – The Fish is very good and the boys in the kitchen even had a go at making me some tarter sauce which although a bit different was very good. The steaks are also very good, tender and tasty. My final recommendation is the chicken – boneless, nice lean meat fried in breadcrumbs, tender and very very tasty.
The prices are very good, still no extra taxes added to your bill and the waiters are friendly and courteous.
What more could you ask for ?????

Samrat is very famous among local people for it's delicious food and clean atmosphere. In Nepal, most of the restaurant allowed Smoking but Samrat is different. The price is also reasonable. It is located in a busy place in Pokhara but when inside you'll get a peaceful environment. There are cabins for secretive peoples and an extra sitting place inside for people who want their own quiet area.

Favorite Dish: My Favorite food is obviously is the Local Nepalese Food and the smoke free atmosphere.

This restaurant is situated at a very peaceful place. Got a big place to sit and eat plus the washroom is also clean. And the food they serve has variation. Price is reasonable and the staffs are very friendly.

Favorite Dish: My FAV dish is Buff Sukuti and the drink is Local Wine (Rakshi). Nice place to relax and hang out with friends . View of the Fewa Lake from this restaurant is absolutely breath taking.

traditional and newari food is served in a traditional atmosphere .you have to seat on floor.you can also drink local wine ,but be careful because this local "wine" is a high alcoholic degree beverage.

the dalbath is great.and the prices no more expensive.

Favorite Dish: dal-bath

Me and 2 collegues went to thsi place; and ordered 2 pizza. One pizza tasted funny so we flipped it. It was completely black and burnt. And teh manager comes and tells us that it is NOT burnt! that that's how come people like it.
SO we flipped it teh other pizza, and tehn she says maybe that is UNDERCOOKED, but this pizza is NOT burnt!
we just paid for all teh pizza and told here we will never visit this place again.