Nepal offers a wide variety of delicious foods, from traditional Nepali meals to international cuisine. Whether you’re visiting the cities or trekking in the Himalayas, you’ll find restaurants, cafés, and tea houses serving fresh and flavorful dishes.
Popular Vegetarian Dishes.
- Dal Bhat Tarkari (Rice, lentil soup, vegetable curry, pickle)
- Vegetable Momo
- Vegetable Chow Mein
- Vegetable Fried Rice
- Thukpa (Vegetable Noodle Soup)
- Aloo Tama (Potato and bamboo shoot curry)
- Gundruk (Fermented leafy greens)
- Sel Roti (Traditional rice bread)
- Chatamari (Nepali rice flour pancake)
- Yomari (Sweet steamed dumpling)
Popular Non-Vegetarian Dishes.
- Chicken Dal Bhat
- Chicken Momo
- Buff Momo (Buffalo dumplings)
- Chicken Chow Mein
- Chicken Fried Rice
- Chicken Thukpa
- Sekuwa (Grilled meat)
- Choila (Spiced grilled buffalo or chicken)
- Mutton Curry
- Fish Curry
Popular Drinks in Nepal
- Milk Tea (Chiya)
- Black Tea
- Masala Tea
- Coffee
- Lemon Tea
- Fresh Fruit Juice
- Lassi (Sweet yogurt drink)
- Bottled Mineral Water
- Boiled Drinking Water
Nepali Traditional Alcohol ( Raksi/Wine)
- Traditional Nepali Beverages
- Tongba (Warm millet-based drink)
- Chyang (Traditional rice beer)
- Raksi (Traditional distilled spirit)
Most restaurants in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and other tourist destinations also serve Indian, Chinese, Italian, Continental, Vegan, and Gluten-Free meals. If you have food allergies or dietary requirements, simply inform your guide or restaurant staff, and they will usually be happy to accommodate your needs.
