1.
Live BBQ Sekuwa : Nepal is an ethnically and culturally diverse country, and
one outcome of this is that there is an impressive array of local cuisine.
Nepalese food has been strongly influenced by both India and Tibet, and in
places like Kathmandu there is a growing interest in western dishes. Much of
the local cuisine (particularly from the Himalayan region) can taste a bit
bland if people are used to spicy or savory food, but the diet in Nepal
receives a good deal of praise for its health giving properties. Imagine
enjoying rasilo sekuwa—dice pieces of meat mixed with natural spices and herbs
and skewered and grilled over natural wood fire—on a fine evening near
Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur. Seems like a nice plan to enjoy street food,
isn’t it? The sekuwa here is tender, and you can feel the succulent taste of
juicy dicey meat and spices in every bite. Puffed rice, radish pickle, dalmod,
ginger sour pickle, chutney, side salad and a wedge of lemon come with the sekuwa
to make it a spicy-sour appetizer. Few restaurant are serving jhaneko sekuwa,
sekuwa sandheko, sekuwa chilly and platter.
2.
Buff Syabhale : These delicious
fried meat mountain pies are wonderful as either a snack with drinks, or as
part of a meal. Usually stuffed with buff minced, they retain a soft, juicy,
flavorful inside that provides a perfect counterbalance to the carving crunchy
exterior. With some spicy sauce to dip it in, and a cold drinks close at hand,
it’s a taste that’s hard to top.
3.
Hakku Buff Choila: Choila names automatically comes mouthwatering
I can’t stop while seeing buff choila, this is medium-hot, green garlic flavor
on every bites, spicy, and mouth-watering Newari dish has captured the hearts
of many. Usually, choila is grilled water buffalo meat mixed with a range of
spices, including generous sprinklings of mustard oily flavorful chili. Have it
with chiura (beaten rice) and aila (homemade liquor) to make it more delicious
and heartwarming. Jatra is coming so, lets ready for taste and experience.
4.
Gwaramari: If you go for a morning walk around
the Ason, patan galli, chowk, Swayambhunath or Kathmandu Durbar Square heritage
sites, you will find many people eating with milk a round type of bread known
as puffy gwaramari morning time only. This small yet famous Newari breakfast
dish is best served warm over a nice cup of milk tea. The outer layer is fried,
which makes it crunchy on the outside, but inside soft.
5.
Pop Soda Drink : Newroad area and
park area mostly people are having standard refreshing drink with black
salt. Soda used to be a popular (and
still is) aerated drink before the introduction of Coke, fanta and Pepsi in
Nepal. Interestingly, it is bottled with a marble color ball as a lid, which
makes a nice popping sound while opening. The drink is indeed very refreshing
when served with a pinch of sea salt and lemon juice; perhaps even more so than
popular brands.
6. Momocha: Momo is a dumpling made
of all-purpose flour and filled with either meat or vegetables. Inspired by
Tibetan dumplings, the dish is a very popular Nepali street food. In Nepal the
most common type of momos are buff (buffalo) momos followed by chicken. Easy and catchy
snacks meals in Kathmandu each and every corner to start level hotel. Momo is
no doubt the most popular delicacy in Kathmandu, and found everywhere. The
taste differs a lot from the ones commonly found elsewhere. Because it’s winter
season right now, many places have also added hot and spicy Jhol Momo, fried
momo, momo platter, jhaneko momo, chilly momo, kothey momo, momo pie, momo
burger, water bbq momo to their menu.
7. Aloo
Chop: Nepalese homes are a great place to get these tasty bites
made with potatoes and chicken. These tamarind-flavored chutney-served aloo
chops are a tasty snack that appeals to both residents and visitors. You should
try them as a quick and easy street snack option while visiting Kathmandu!
8.
Lassi/mattha:
It is
originated in royal premises but it is
so popular in Kathmandu made of yogurt and adds flavor, sweetened, and chilled
with ice, also you can add some Kaju ( cashew nut ), khuwa, and nuts on top over. It is so popular in the
summertime you can see the people surrounded by the shops and gathering, you
can even get a place to sit there but people prefer it so much.
9. Piro Lhaphing: The
taste of bouddha from Tibet, It’s been newly introducing street dish has risen
from the Tibetan streets of Boudha to become a favorite for the rest of us.
Lhaphing might be a cold noodle dish seasoned with spices, but this cold dish
might be the best way to turn up the heat in your body this chilly season. No,
it’s not as hot as timmur, but it still gives that hot hit of chili. To add a
different flavor menus, one can throw in a variety of spices and a good dose of
sesame oil.
10. Thulo Lakhamari: Lakhamari
has been one of the ethnic sweet delicacies of valley since a very long years.
Before, it was primarily presented to guests by the groom during his wedding
and special subha event, but in recent times on saipata, it has increased in
popularity and now this sweet crusty delicacy can be enjoyed anytime.
11. Handmade Udon Noodles: Inside
boudha nath area, in the most unlikely location, is a shiny blue building where
you will find the best udon in Nepal. Handmade by a old man and his
well-trained staff, the noodles are just as they should be: thick, chewy, and
hearty. You stir fried, you can have mixed with different vegetables, tofu,
buff and hot seasoning chowmein.
12. Thukpa: Thukpa has become a
readily available noodle soup in Kathmandu today. It’s easy to prepare and
offers a delicious bowl of broth with options for both vegetarian and meat
versions. Enjoyed as a comfort food, Thukpa doesn’t require a special occasion
to indulge in its delightful flavors. It’s a satisfying and wholesome meal on
its own. You can savor this tasty bowl of Thukpa at the local eateries along
the streets of Kathmandu and from food trucks around the city.
13. Daal Bhaat Tarkari: Bhojan of Nepalese, The nearest thing to
a national dish in Nepal would be dal bhat. The basic
ingredients of this are rice and lentil soup. Many Nepalese will eat dal bhattwice a day. There are
many different versions of this meal, but the most popular is dal bhat tarkari which also
comes with curried vegetables and chutneys. Hearty and
filling, it is best enjoyed by eating with your hand, rather than using
cutlery.
14. Nepali Coffee: We
probably all remember the days when the only simple coffee one could get in the
city was Nescafe. So much has changed since then, and now delicious Nepal-grown
coffee is available at numerous stores found in nearly every corner. Not only
is Nepal growing its own coffee, there are now many baristas who are experts at
roasting, grinding, and brewing it, all of which is essential in producing that
perfect cup.
15. Chatpate: Chatpate is one
of the famous Nepali young teenager’s girl snacks which is usually
sold at street-side stalls. It is a very famous street food among
teenagers as well as adults, especially females of almost every age group
love it as Chatpate consists of lots of mouthwatering
flavors. chana chatpat traditionally comes in a piece of rolled up paper
with the corner of the waiwai cartoon used as a spoon.
16. Sel Roti: Another popular
dish, which resembles a doughnut, is a delicious sweet bread. This crispy,
sweet and crunchy bread is enjoyed with tea and is healthy as it is made with
rice flour. This locally made bread is prepared during festivals and occasions.
In fact, there are several versions of this dish available and can be tweaked
as per taste.
17. JUJU Dhau : In the Newari language, JUJU translates to King and Dhau
means Curd, making JUJU Dhau the "king of curds." This delicacy holds
great ritual significance within the Newari community, symbolizing purity and
being a mandatory item during auspicious ceremonies, local festivals, marriage
rituals, religious occasions, and family gatherings. Throughout Kathmandu, one
can find posters advertising this famous dessert
18. Pani
Puri: Pani Puri is a popular Nepalese street food, also commonly
enjoyed across the Asian subcontinent. It consists of a fried and crispy hollow
puri filled with flavored water. In Kathmandu, apart from Pani Puri, one can also
indulge in the delicious chowchow Puris. This variation of the same snack is a
common street food in Kathmandu, where instead of water, the puri is filled
with curd.
19. Khaspe(Sherpa
bread): Sherpa bread (Khaspe) is a very crunchy
snack that is quite common among Buddhist and Mongolian communities. It does
not have a very distinct flavour to it, so some prefer salt and yak butter
seasoning over it,
20. Gudpak(Nepali
sweet): This sweet items famous in our cultural for
energy giving while women has pregnancy and their baby delivery . It builds muscles
and essential sweet meal in post natal diet. Women have gudpak on fasting time
21. Furandana(fried
beten rice). Fried
beten rice with spices and nuts (Furandana) is also very popular during
celebrations and festivals. Furandana is often eaten during marriage
ceremonies, bartabandha and other family and religious gatherings.
Furandana is considered a sattvik snack, hence using garlic, tomato and onions
in it are traditionally forbidden. But there are many other optional
ingredients that can be added to the dish such as nuts and dry fruits, ginger,
fried mung beans etc
22. Murai laddu(puff rice ball): puff rice seeds with molasses are,
especially eaten on maker or maghe sankranti, a festival which falls on the
first day of magh. Sesame seed laddu also famous in tharu culture, it also
provides instant heat to the body.
23. Maalpuwa(Maalpuwa
fritters): Malpuwa are sweet, thick, fried nepali
pancake flavoured with fennel seeds. The sweet bread is delicious by itself or
can be served with fresh fruits and a hot beverage. These are best eaten hot
but can also be served at room temperature. Mal mas ko samyam maalpuwa daanle
jiwan purna huncha bhanee kimbadanti cha.
24. Sukuti: Sukati is a traditional dish for the people of the rajbanshi. It is an
oil free food items prepared of dried jute leaves. Additives like green chilli,
garlic and table salt are used to make it tasty. As usual khari is an important
ingredient of sukati.
25. Kurauni
/Malaicha(Dry milk):
Dry milk (Doodh ko Khuwaa) is milk cooked down to the consistency of soft cream
cheese. It is the basic of many nepali sweets, in areas where there is no
access to refrigeration, khuwaa is one of the best way to preserve milk said by
Krishna baje converstion in dachinkali area. Trained sweet makers spend hours
boiling the milk, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, until the milk
solidifies. Because this process is very time consuming, khuwaa is usually
purchased rather than made at home. Farmer makes khuwaa on a wood fire and then
brings it to kathamndu
