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Eating Out

Departure Dates, 2010

Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan

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Departure dates for 2010 - Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan

Eating Out

Eating out in Kathmandu is a real joy because of the tremendous variety of restaurants to be found here. Whether you are looking for traditional Nepalese festival dishes or sea food imported from Thailand, whether you crave Italian specialties or Russian delicacies, there's a place for all palates and wallets to eat, drink and be merry.

  • Mike's Breakfast

    This restaurant is owned by Mike a former Peace Corps worker. It offers excellent American style breakfast and lunch in its open garden. From Durbar Marg it is a 20 minutes walk.
    Tel: 4424303

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  • Northfield Café

    Located beside Pilgrim Book House, this place serves good Indian, Mexican and some serious breakfast in its open-air sunny garden.
    Tel: 4700884.

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  • Arniko Room

    Authentic Chinese dishes as well as creative adaptations.
    Tel: 4221711.

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  • Imperial Pavillion

    Spicy Szechuan and savory Cantonese dishes prepared by chefs from China’s Szechuan province.
    Tel: 4410620.

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  • China Town

    Runned by a Chinese expat, this is a happy hang out for those who crave authentic Chinese cuisine.
    Tel: 4412999

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  • THE FUN CAFé

    The café serves a selection of international cuisines.
    Tel: 4419358.

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  • Sunrise CAFé

    Daily buffets featuring soups, wide range of salads, continental, asian and Indian cuisines, choice of desserts. Also features daily special and a la carte menu.
    Tel: 4240520.

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  • Annapurna coffee shop (Annapurna Arcade)

    Offers a varied range of breakfast choices, snacks and informal meals with a comprehensive selection of continental and Indian cuisines.
    Tel: 4221711.

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  • THE GURKHA GRILL

    The menu features imported items such as smoked salmon and New Zealand lamb chops.
    Tel: 4272550.

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  • EVEREST STEAK HOUSE

    This place is popular with European trekkers who just crash in here at the end of their treks. It serves a large variety of steaks all imported from Kolkata, India.
    Tel: 4260471.

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  • CHEZ CAROLINE

    Situated in the Babar Mahal Revisited, Caroline’s serves a wide range of patisseries, teas, wines and good continental dishes in its outdoor restaurant.
    Tel: 4263070

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  • BUKHARA

    The tandoor oven ascends to awe-inspiring heights. Tandoori cooking as it is done nowhere else.
    Tel: 4272550.FarOutNepal

  • THIRD EYE

    For the finest Indian cuisine, right in the heart of Thamel this restaurant specializes in delicious tandoori and muglai dishes. Also serves continental food.
    Tel: 4260478.

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  • THE ALFRESCO

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  • THE OLIVE GREEN

    The restaurant serves delectable Italian dishes.
    Tel: 4419358.

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  • FIRE & ICE RESTAURANT

    This is quite a popular Italian restaurant, serving a nice variety of pizzas as well as soft ice-cream and good coffee.
    Tel: 4250210.

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  • KILROY'S OF KATHMANDU

    Owned by an Irish man who himself is the head chef. This place has some kind of specialty food to offer on a frequent basis and the menu is posted on the internet with some creative dishes.
    Tel: 4250441; www.kilroygroup.comFarOutNepal

  • RUM DOODLE RESTAURANT

    This is quite a famous restaurant and a meeting place for all mountaineering expeditions. They serve up steak, pizza and pasta with live music often if not everyday.

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  • ROAD HOUSE CAFé

    The pizzas of this place are very popular as they have been cooked in a wood-fired oven as well as the pasta and the ice-cream.

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  • NEW ORLEANS CAFé

    Another popular place for a drink and good food which is often accompanied by good selection of live music.
    Tel: 4700736.FarOutNepal

  • DECHENLING BEER GARDEN

    This place serves good Bhutanese, Tibetan, Nepali and Indian dishes in its nicely done beer garden.
    Tel: 4412158.FarOutNepal

  • BHANCHHA GHAR

    Just 4 min walk east of Durbar Marg this Newari building converted to a restaurant caters traditional and good Nepali and Newari dishes. There is also a cultural Nepali folk dance starting a 7:00 pm.
    Tel: 4225172FarOutNepal

  • NEPALI CHULO

    The word ‘Chulo’ means a Nepali style stove. Close to Thamel is this restaurant in an old Rana Palace and they serve fixed Nepali menus of 11 dishes in either a floor or a table seating arrangement. You do have the option of ordering individual dishes from the menu. There is also a bar upstairs and live Nepali music and dance are performed after 7:00 pm.
    Tel: 4220475; www.nepalichulo.com

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  • BHOJAN GRIHA

    Located in Dilli Bazaar, 15 min walk east of Durbar Square it is worth eating here in this recently renovated old mansion. It has a floor seating arrangement with cushions on the floor and low tables and there are live Nepali music and dance at dinner time. They serve traditional Nepali dishes and delicacies.
    Tel: 4416423; www.bhojangriha.com

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  • KRISHNARPAN RESTAURANT (DWARIKA'S HOTEL)

    Regional dishes served in a beautifully designed and ornately furnished dining room.
    Tel: 4470770;
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  • WUNJALA MOSKVA

    Serves traditional cuisine from the Newari Kitchens of Asan and the aristocratic kitchens of Russia. Come eat with the birds, under ancient trees or under the blue skies.
    Tel: 4415236

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  • LAJANA

    A typical Newari feast consists of more than 20 dishes. Savor these authentic and relishing dishes in addition to various types of unique Newari snacks at the Lajana – the exclusive Newari restaurant. And also enjoy an ambiance you will never forget.
    Tel: 4413874.

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  • THAMEL HOUSE RESTAURANT

    The restaurant serves traditional Nepali and Newari set meals and is also open at lunch time. You also have the options of ordering individual dishes.
    Tel: 4410388; www.thamelhouse.comFarOutNepal

  • YING YANG RESTAURANT

    Located near the intersection this place serves authentic Thai food cooked by a Thai chef. There is a good range of vegetable choices.
    Tel: 4425510.

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  • KRUA THAI

    Perfect Thai atmosphere for enjoyable Thai and Continental dishes.
    Tel: 4414291.

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  • THE CAKE SHOP

    Burgers and fries, momos and fried chicken, this is Kathmandu’s first fast food chain.

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  • NANGLO CAFé & PUB

    Immensely popular among expats and locals alike, this is a hip hang out serving Kathmandu favorites.

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