Kate’s guidebook
Places to eat
Despite having your own beautiful kitchen to cook in, you may want to eat out. Locally there isn't a huge selection, but just 15 - 30 minutes away there are loads of restaurants offering pretty much every kind of food you can think of. Below are just a few suggestions.
This serves great Thai food and there is often live music on the weekend.
Zen Bistro & Cafe Restaurant
Bansbari RoadThis serves great Thai food and there is often live music on the weekend.
Coco Waffle Restaurant Pvt. Ltd.
Bansbari RoadA fun little coffee and waffle cafe on the main road in Bansbari.
Located in Maharajgunj near the American Embassy, it serves probably some of the best burgers in town, with a lovely courtyard garden.
Nina's
Shanti Priya MargLocated in Maharajgunj near the American Embassy, it serves probably some of the best burgers in town, with a lovely courtyard garden.
Delicious Newari food (the indigenous food of the Kathmandu Valley) in a laid back atmosphere and with a lovely quiet garden area. This is located in Lazimpat.
Bhumi Restaurant & Bar
बाँसबारी रोडDelicious Newari food (the indigenous food of the Kathmandu Valley) in a laid back atmosphere and with a lovely quiet garden area. This is located in Lazimpat.
An old favourite in Kathmandu serving great burgers, burritos, apple pie and much more
Mike's Breakfast
Lazimpat RoadAn old favourite in Kathmandu serving great burgers, burritos, apple pie and much more
The best Vietnamese food in town. They also have other branches around the city under the name Pho 99.
9 locals recommend
Viet Ngon Saigon Pho Pvt. Ltd.
Lazimpat RoadThe best Vietnamese food in town. They also have other branches around the city under the name Pho 99.
Opposite the Russian Embassy in Maharajgunj, this is a great cafe with a lovely sunny garden area. Great for breakfast, brunch and lunch and with a fantastic bakery attached for a taste of real homemade cakes. An absolute firm favourite of ours.
34 locals recommend
Cafe Soma
Opposite the Russian Embassy in Maharajgunj, this is a great cafe with a lovely sunny garden area. Great for breakfast, brunch and lunch and with a fantastic bakery attached for a taste of real homemade cakes. An absolute firm favourite of ours.
Cheap and cheerful and serves a multitude of dishes with everything from mo mos, daal bhat, and tandoori chicken and naan bread, to pizza and burgers. Great value for money.
Everest Fast Food Cafe
4 Bishal Nagar MargCheap and cheerful and serves a multitude of dishes with everything from mo mos, daal bhat, and tandoori chicken and naan bread, to pizza and burgers. Great value for money.
Located near Kathmandu's original supermarket, Bhat Bhateni, Roadhouse serves great wood fired pizzas, pasta and much more. Their sizzling brownie is not to be missed! They also have branches throughout the city.
15 locals recommend
Roadhouse Cafe, Bhatbhateni
Thirbam SadakLocated near Kathmandu's original supermarket, Bhat Bhateni, Roadhouse serves great wood fired pizzas, pasta and much more. Their sizzling brownie is not to be missed! They also have branches throughout the city.
Dalbhat Nepali kitchen
Lazimpat RoadDelicious dalbhat, the staple diet of most Nepalis.
Our go to place to eat in tourist area of Thamel. A lovely peaceful courtyard garden, a great selection of dishes on the menu, the friendliest staff and really good value for money.
7 locals recommend
Gaia Restaurant & Coffee Shop(KTM), And Gaia Holiday Home(Dhulikhel)
Our go to place to eat in tourist area of Thamel. A lovely peaceful courtyard garden, a great selection of dishes on the menu, the friendliest staff and really good value for money.
Authentic and delicious Nepali food. It is located just down a side road opposite Gangalal Heart Hospital in Bansbari.
Thakali Ghar Aangan Restaurant
90 Ganesh Dev MargAuthentic and delicious Nepali food. It is located just down a side road opposite Gangalal Heart Hospital in Bansbari.
Located on the premises of Le Sherpa restaurant, this is a brilliant farmer's market held every Saturday between 8am and 12pm. A fantastic selection of ready to eat snacks, organic fruit and veggies, fresh bread and pastries and delicious locally made cheeses.
13 locals recommend
FARMERS MARKET AT LE SHERPA
Located on the premises of Le Sherpa restaurant, this is a brilliant farmer's market held every Saturday between 8am and 12pm. A fantastic selection of ready to eat snacks, organic fruit and veggies, fresh bread and pastries and delicious locally made cheeses.
A high end, fine dining restaurant set is a lovely environment, tucked down a small road in Maharajgunj, just past the President's House.
8 locals recommend
Le Sherpa Restaurant
A high end, fine dining restaurant set is a lovely environment, tucked down a small road in Maharajgunj, just past the President's House.
Just a five minute walk from the apartment. To get there, turn left at the bottom of the basketball court and head along the road until you see it on the right hand side.
Can highly recommend the mo mos and chatamari!
Lunch N' Munch
Layaku MargJust a five minute walk from the apartment. To get there, turn left at the bottom of the basketball court and head along the road until you see it on the right hand side.
Can highly recommend the mo mos and chatamari!
About a 15 minute walk just down from Gangalal Heart Hospital, this is a great little Pizzeria, offering delicious, good value pizza.
Emilio's Pizza
Bansbari RoadAbout a 15 minute walk just down from Gangalal Heart Hospital, this is a great little Pizzeria, offering delicious, good value pizza.
Just a 10 - 15-minute walk away, this is great local place to eat. It is also conveniently located right next to a Big Mart supermarket. To get there, walk straight along the road (basketball court on your right) and at the end turn left. Walk along this road until you see the Big Mart on your right-hand side. Rumi's is just behind the supermarket.
RUMI's Bistro
Golfutar Main RoadJust a 10 - 15-minute walk away, this is great local place to eat. It is also conveniently located right next to a Big Mart supermarket. To get there, walk straight along the road (basketball court on your right) and at the end turn left. Walk along this road until you see the Big Mart on your right-hand side. Rumi's is just behind the supermarket.
Places to go and see in and around Kathmandu
Kathmandu and the surrounding valley are full of heritage, culture and amazing places to visit. Below are some of the most popular.
Best visited either early morning or late afternoon, early evening to join the pilgrims in their koras of the great stupa.
49 locals recommend
Boudhha
Best visited either early morning or late afternoon, early evening to join the pilgrims in their koras of the great stupa.
Best visited either early morning or late afternoon, early evening to join the pilgrims in their daily worship. Offers fantastic views across the city and valley.
22 locals recommend
Swayambhu
Best visited either early morning or late afternoon, early evening to join the pilgrims in their daily worship. Offers fantastic views across the city and valley.
The holiest Shiva temple in Nepal and home to the open cremation ghats.
60 locals recommend
Shree Pashupatinath Temple
44621 Pashupati Nath RoadThe holiest Shiva temple in Nepal and home to the open cremation ghats.
A centre of learning and contemplation, this is one of the most popular monasteries following Tibetan Bhuddism.
23 locals recommend
Kopan Monastery
A centre of learning and contemplation, this is one of the most popular monasteries following Tibetan Bhuddism.
This ancient Bhuddist town is home to the valley's finest craftsmen alongside beautiful temples and architecture. A great place to get lost among is tiny streets and courtyards.
156 locals recommend
Patan Durbar Square
This ancient Bhuddist town is home to the valley's finest craftsmen alongside beautiful temples and architecture. A great place to get lost among is tiny streets and courtyards.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
सेतु मार्गThe heart of the old city of Kathmandu
Bhaktapur
A beautiful ancient city, full of stunning architecture and temples
A hustling local market selling everything from dried fish to cooking pots to tools and clothes. A great way to see everyday life in action
7 locals recommend
Asan
Chittadhar MargA hustling local market selling everything from dried fish to cooking pots to tools and clothes. A great way to see everyday life in action
The backpackers and main tourist shopping area of Kathmandu. Full of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. A great place to go shopping for everything from outdoor gear to prayer flags.
94 locals recommend
Thamel
The backpackers and main tourist shopping area of Kathmandu. Full of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. A great place to go shopping for everything from outdoor gear to prayer flags.
Namobuddha Monastery
Namobuddha RoadA beautiful monastery set up on the rim of the valley.
Garden of Dreams
A little oasis of quiet on the edge of Thamel
One of the oldest towns in the Kathmandu Valley and where the confluence of 3 rivers (one mystical) meet.
Panauti
One of the oldest towns in the Kathmandu Valley and where the confluence of 3 rivers (one mystical) meet.
Located on the western edge of the valley, a cable car takes you to a small temple at the top, offering stunning views of the Himalayas and surrounding area. Best saved for a clear day.
Chandragiri
Located on the western edge of the valley, a cable car takes you to a small temple at the top, offering stunning views of the Himalayas and surrounding area. Best saved for a clear day.
A hill top station that gives great panoramic views of the Himalayan range
33 locals recommend
Nagarkot
A hill top station that gives great panoramic views of the Himalayan range