Kathmandu’s Best Restaurants According to Locals, Kathmandu, Nepal

Whenever I talk about the best restaurants in Kathmandu, my friends back home are shocked at the variety of cuisines. Kathmandu has quickly become my second home, and while many people speed through the city, I actually love coming back between treks and adventures to relax and take in the food scene. That’s right, I said FOOD SCENE. Most people who haven’t visited Nepal (my past self included) have no idea how amazing the food is in Nepal. Out of all the Asian countries I’ve visited, Nepal has some of the best restaurants and the most diversified types of cuisine. Had it not been for my local friends taking me to all their favorite spots, I never would have found any of these places to eat.

This post contains restaurants located outside of Thamel. You can check out this blog if you want to read about my favorite restaurants in Thamel.

La Mari has become my new obsession. They have the best croissants in Kathmandu without a doubt. This French style patisserie focuses on quality items that make you go “mmmm” after every single bite. I’ve become so obsessed that my husband put a limit on how many times we can go in a week. La Mari is more expensive than other places but after one bite you can tell why. I highly recommend their almond croissant which is my favorite. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).