Dragon Chinese Restaurant
Dragon Chinese Restaurant, try the Kung Pao Pork if alone and the Mai Cao if with company. Lakeside, Pokhara
Trisara, with dishes like flambeed prawns, crispy chicken, and khao soi, it would be a folly to ignore its aromas. Lajimpat
Bubbly Brunch, the best of the Mediterranean in shawarma and pasta. Rs 1,100, 11am to 3pm, Shambala Garden and Club Sundhara, Hotel Shangri-la, Lajimpat, (01)4412999 ext. 7520, 7515
Mike’s Breakfast, huge breakfasts and an endless supply of coffee amidst a lush garden setting characterise this cafe, popular among tourists and locals alike. Naxal, (01)4424303
Tass and Tawa, savour a wide variety of Nepali meat dishes and reserve your palate for the heavenly Chusta. Pulchowk, Kathmandu
Fuji Bakery, tucked in Chakupat this bakery offers homemade goodies like apple pie, pain du chocolat, and banana cake. Chakupat, Lalitpur
Mulchowk, the blend of culinary expertise and charms of a bygone era. Babarmahal
Chilly Bar and Restaurant, quality food and wide selection of drinks with great
views of Phewa Lake. Lakeside, Hallanchok, Pokhara, (061)463614/463163
Le Sherpa, past the dustbowl chaos on the road outside is culinary paradise. Panipokhari, Lajimpat
Falcha, give yourself away to the twin pleasures of lemon jeera chicken and mutton handi kabab. Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur
Club Amsterdam and Café Bar, great food, exotic cocktails, live band, BBQ, and more. Lakeside, Pokhara, (061)463427
Noyoz, this tiny little joint serves food that tastes like your mother’s home-cooking. Bhatbhateni