Kathmandu · KATHMANDU FOOD TOURS
Newari food barely travels, which is the whole argument for eating it here. These 15 walk the Ason market lanes, the momo counters and the chatamari griddles, priced, timed and clear about how hungry to turn up.
Cook momos, dal bhat, and other Nepali dishes with local women-led instructors, shop for ingredients, and enjoy the meal you make in Thamel.
“Making Momos with Nish was really lovely! Great class and delicious momos!”
Cook momos, dal bhat, and yomari with a local chef in Kathmandu, shop for ingredients, sip masala tea, and enjoy a small-group Nepali meal.
“Fantastic way to spend some hours in Katmandu. Nice and clean kitchen. Great chef. Good english and explained easy and simple. The food we made was great! I would definetly recommend the class.”
Taste Kathmandu’s local street food, temples, markets, and Newari specialties with a private guide on this 3 to 4 hour walking tour.
“Kabita was wonderful and the food was delicious! It’s cool to be taken through a maze of hallways and alleys to end up at amazing restaurants where locals are socializing and relaxing”
Taste 14-plus Nepali specialties while walking Kathmandu’s old markets, temples, alleys, and local food stops for $35.
“Excellent food tour of places you wouldn’t have found or tried Great pace and variety Generous servings. (You’ll be full) Good local cultural info Unexpected locations which were great experiences”
Learn to fold Nepali momos, shop for fresh ingredients, and enjoy your dumplings with masala tea in a small Kathmandu class.
“Really nice guide and great food! We made the chicken momos, they were very good.”
Learn to make authentic Nepali momos in a women-run Kathmandu cooking class with masala chai, local spices, lunch, and a recipe book.
“We loved this cooking course! The instructor was so friendly, and made the lesson so much fun. The food was incredible and so fresh, the kitchen was really clean, with the rooftop location providing panoramic views of Kathmandu! Would 100% recommend this course, for a really affordable price and a great experience!”
Learn momos and dal bhat in Kathmandu with a market visit, local chefs, masala tea, hotel pickup, and a small-group class in Thamel.
“Excellent cooking class! I joined as a solo participant with a group of three others, and they let us choose three dishes to cook. We had a great time cooking and eating all the food, everything was delicious. I bought their cookbook with all the recipes we tried for 400NPR so I can make them again at home! The transport was running quite late on both the pick up and drop off, but Kathmandu traffic is pretty bad so it was understandable. All in all a great afternoon.”
Learn momo and dal bhat in Kathmandu with a market visit, Nepali chef, masala tea, hands-on cooking, and optional hotel pickup.
“Really wonderful course. A beautiful and clean kitchen / dining room, great options. The teacher is amazing. He really knows how much the customer wants to do and what he does himself. He speaks very good English, explains well, but is also chill. My warmest recommendations!”
Explore Kathmandu’s local food scene with a small-group walk through Indrachowk and Durbar Square, tasting Nepali and Indian snacks for $36.
“This is a do-not-miss tour if you love to discover local food and hidden gems. Fahid our guide was terrific! The food we tried was delicious (arrive hungry!) and we would have never found these places without Fahid. This was one of my favorite things we did while in Nepal...highly recommended.”
Learn to make momos, dal bhat, and Nepali tea with local women in Thamel, plus shop for ingredients at a Kathmandu market.
“Fantastic, fun and informative class. The menu and food was awesome food to enjoy after preparing and cooking. Highly recommended.”
Make momo, dal bhat, and Newari favorites in a women-led Kathmandu cooking class with a market visit, tea, and a meal you prepare.
“Fantastic Culinary Experience at Kathmandu Cooking Academy! Kathmandu Cooking Academy offers an amazing hands-on experience for anyone interested in Nepali cuisine. The class was both interesting and delicious, making it a perfect blend of learning and enjoyment. The chef who guided us was not only professional but also very friendly, patiently answering all our questions about the preparation process, ingredients, and the unique spices used in Nepali cooking. We gained valuable insights into the culture and techniques behind traditional dishes, and the best part was getting to enjoy a fantastic meal at the end of the course. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. If you’re looking ...”
Make momos from scratch in Kathmandu with a market visit, local chef, masala tea, hotel pickup, and vegetarian, vegan, or chicken options.
“A great hands-on experience! I loved being able to make specific requests that suited my needs. I really enjoyed this experience.”
Cook momo, dal bhat, and thukpa with Esther Rai near Patan Durbar Square, including a local market visit and rooftop meal in Kathmandu.
“We enjoyed the historical informations and traditons about Patan and Nepali culture. We liked it to go to the local market to buy fresh vegetables and meat. Was funny to cook with Ester and her colaborator.We've learned how to do momo, chicken curry and dhal bhat. We have discovered new spices. Great experience!!”
Make Nepali momos with local women chefs in Thamel, learn folding and spices, then eat your handmade dumplings for $15.
“Highly recommend the Namaste Cooking School Momo makimg class. We thought Momos were hard to make but they are quite easy, so with the recipe we will try at home in Singapore. I went with my 11 year old son and he was very keen to do most of the chopping and was surprinsingpy good at folding the dough into Momos. The kitchen was very clean and Sushi, the Lead Trainer, was a joy to be with. We even danced a bit to traditional Nepali music;) Thamel is quite a vibrant area, so worth walking around before or after the class.”
Explore medieval Kirtipur, visit temples and a Buddhist stupa, and taste a traditional Newari lunch on a private half-day trip from Kathmandu.
“Bharat was the best guide. He explained many details to me. His English was very good. We had a nice Newari meal together. This is a very nice, unexplored area of Kathmandu. It is easier to take in than the bigger sites. A guide is very helpful.”
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