Nepalese Restaurant Menu Guide

Marinated grilled meat skewers (chicken, lamb, or pork) cooked over charcoal. The marinade typically includes garlic, ginger, and Himalayan spices.

Did you know? Sekuwa is traditionally cooked over open charcoal fires, giving it a distinctive smoky flavor.

Potato and bamboo shoot curry. A sour and tangy dish unique to Nepali cuisine.

Did you know? Bamboo shoots (tama) are fermented, giving this dish its characteristic sour flavor.

Spicy marinated meat salad, typically made with buffalo or chicken. Served cold or at room temperature.

Did you know? Choila is a traditional Newari dish from the Kathmandu Valley, often served during festivals.

Hand-pulled noodle soup. The noodles are made fresh by pulling and stretching the dough.

Did you know? Thenthuk means "pull noodle" in Tibetan, referring to the hand-pulling technique used to make the noodles.

Instant noodle stir-fry, popular street food. Wai Wai is a brand of instant noodles popular throughout Nepal.

Did you know? Wai Wai noodles are so popular in Nepal that they're considered a national snack food.

Stir-fried noodles with vegetables and meat. Nepali-style chow mein has a distinct flavor profile different from Chinese versions.

Did you know? Chow mein was introduced to Nepal through trade routes and has been adapted to local tastes over generations.

Nepali-style fried rice with vegetables and meat. Often includes local spices and flavors.

Did you know? Nepali fried rice typically uses basmati rice and includes local vegetables like green beans and carrots.

Various meat and vegetable curries. Can include chicken, lamb, goat, or vegetable curries with Nepali spices.

Did you know? Nepali curries use a unique blend of spices including timur (Sichuan pepper), jimbu (Himalayan herb), and traditional masalas.

Yogurt-based drink, available sweet or salty. Refreshing and cooling, especially in hot weather.

Did you know? Lassi was introduced to Nepal from India and has become a popular drink, especially during summer months.

Fermented millet drink, traditional alcoholic beverage from eastern Nepal. Not always available in restaurants.

Did you know? Tongba is traditionally consumed through a bamboo straw and is popular in the Limbu and Rai communities of eastern Nepal.

Sweet rice donut, traditional festival food. Made from rice flour, deep-fried in a ring shape.

Did you know? Sel roti is traditionally made during festivals like Tihar (Diwali) and Dashain, Nepal's major holidays.

Steamed sweet dumpling filled with molasses (chaku) or sweetened sesame paste. Traditional Newari dessert.

Did you know? Yomari is a traditional Newari dish from the Kathmandu Valley, especially popular during the Yomari Punhi festival.

King of yogurt, creamy and sweet. A specialty from Bhaktapur, known for its rich, creamy texture.

Did you know? Juju Dhau literally means "king yogurt" and is a protected geographical indication product from Bhaktapur, Nepal.