Kathmandu · WORKSHOPS
Khukuri forging, thangka painting, pottery on the Bhaktapur wheel, paper made from lokta bark. The 15 below are priced by session, with a note on how much you make yourself and what you take home.
Learn to make momos and three other Nepali dishes in a friendly Thamel cooking class with market shopping, drinks, and a full meal.
“Great instructor and perfect experience. Learned a lot, the food was delicious, would definitely recommend to friends and family.”
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.”
Make a Nepali khukuri from raw steel in a small Kathmandu forge, with hotel pickup, expert guidance, and a finished knife to take home.
“I cannot say enough positive things about this experience. At first, I was a little nervous about how everything would go, but it was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and kind, and really took an interest in learning about me and explaining the history and culture of Nepal. It was a small group of us, including the instructor and assistance. Everyone treated us like we were family and was so kind and accommodating. We got to watch a master in the craft, create such beautiful knives and then he would allow us to create in the process. You really felt like you’re getting an immersive experience. I would 100% do…”
Cook authentic Nepali dishes with local women in Kathmandu, learn regional spices, enjoy lunch, and take home a recipe book for $30.
“A fabulous way to spend an afternoon in Kathmandu. The team were so much fun and the food was amazing. Highly recommend!”
Cook dal bhat, momo, and Nepali home dishes with Kalpana in a family kitchen, including hotel pickup, lunch, recipes, and garden ingredients.
“Teacher and her son were friendly and knowledgeable. She was a good teacher and showed me how to do things then had me do them! She also told me why we did the specific tasks. VERY worthwhile but Traditional Nepali cooking is VERY labor-intensive.”
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!”
Shape a six-inch Nepalese khukuri with a master blacksmith, enjoy local hospitality, and take home a handmade knife for $73.
“I really enjoyed it! The guide was great and it was really nice to be involved in helping to make it in parts of the process. Its a chance to meet local Nepalese people and do something truly unique! My guide Namrata was lovely and it was great to get some insight into Nepalese people and traditions.”
Shop a Kathmandu market, cook Nepali dishes with local cooks, and share a generous meal in a small group for $30.
“Great cooking class and learned lots of new things I would definitely recommend going here and plenty of food!”
Carve a Nepali keepsake in a three-hour Thamel workshop, learning traditional tools, motifs, and techniques from a local artisan.
“Ein sehr authentischer Workshop-Platz, gute Anleitung, am Ende hat man was schönes zum Mitnehmen.”
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 ...”
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