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Food and dining in Nepal, answered

Dishes to try, street food safety, cafes, views, special diets, cooking classes and local drinks.

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DailyDal bhat

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SweetJuju dhau

RuleEat hot, fresh food

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What Nepali food should I try?Start with dal bhat, the lentil soup, rice and vegetable curry plate that is refilled until you stop it.

Is street food safe and where is it best?Street food is a big part of Nepali life: momo stalls, samosa carts, chatpate, pani puri, roasted corn and sweet jalebi.
Where are the best cafes, bakeries and coffee?Pokhara's Lakeside and Kathmandu's Thamel, Jhamsikhel and Patan have the densest cafe scenes, with hill-grown coffee, bakeries and rooftop spots.
Where can I eat with a view?Rooftops in Thamel, Patan and Bhaktapur look over temples and tiled roofs.
Can I find vegetarian, vegan and halal food?Vegetarian food is easy: dal bhat is vegetarian in many places, and temple towns have many vegetarian restaurants.
Can I take a cooking class or food tour?Yes.
What local drinks and brews can I try?Masala chiya is milk tea with spices; try it hot at roadside stalls.

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