A popular Nepali dumpling, momos are usually filled with minced meat or vegetables, steamed or fried, and served with spicy dipping sauce.
Triangular deep-fried pastries filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes meat.
A Newari dish, similar to a rice crepe topped with minced meat, vegetables, and eggs.
A sweet crispy rice donut that is usually consumed during festivals but can be found in Thamel's street stalls.
Fried potato patties served with chutney and toppings like yogurt and onions.
A famous Newari sweet yogurt with a creamy texture, often served in traditional clay pots.
Tasty grilled meats like chicken, pork, or buffalo skewers marinated in spices and served with sauces.
Small crispy hollow puri filled with spicy water, tamarind chutney, and chickpeas, creating an explosion of flavors in the mouth.
A refreshing yogurt-based drink often flavored with fruits like mango or strawberry.
Deep-fried bread served with a side of potato curry and pickles.
A sweet made from condensed whey and flavored with cardamom and nuts.
A spicy and tangy Newari dish made with grilled buffalo meat and mustard oil.
A tangy street snack made with fried noodles, spices, vegetables, and a squeeze of lemon.
A savory lentil pancake served with yogurt, tomato chutney, and achar (pickle).
A traditional fermented leafy green pickle typically made from mustard greens, used as a side dish with rice or dal bhat.