Walnut Bistro: Something for everyone
One of those days when you and your friends cannot agree on what to eat? You crave some Chinese while they want to nosh on some hearty Indian meal. Perhaps, one of your not-so-adventurous pals or cousins wants to stick with Nepali food. Decisions, decisions, decisions. What do you do? Well, Walnut Bistro has you covered. This restaurant at Panipokhari specializes in a variety of Indian, Nepali, Chinese and Continental dishes. The place offers a great ambience for gatherings of any kind. What about the dessert, you ask? Walnut Bistro has its sister bakery, Cake Monarch, just three minutes away stocked with some delicious desserts after your meal. They also take customized cake orders, and the pricing can be negotiated based on your preferences.
Chef special:
Khaptad Aloo
Corn on the cup
Mutton pakku
Opening hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Location: Panipokhari, Kathmandu
Meal for 2: Rs 2,000
Card/Online Payment: Yes
Contact: 9861894795
Pho99: Feeling like Pho?
Tucked inside the blissful surroundings of Boudhanath Stupa, Pho99 is the place for anyone looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine and good drinks.
The place is best known for its Vietnamese dishes, but it also serves a variety of exotic drinks. It is a perfect venue for friends and family to enjoy a good meal. The calm surroundings and the view of the stupa are a plus.
The best time to visit is in the evening. Reserve your table on the rooftop for the best view.
Opening hours: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Location: Boudha, Kathmandu
Drinks and meal for 2: Rs 2000
Card/Online Payment: Yes
Contact: 9801143330
The Chiya Spot: The name says it all
The Chiya Spot has the calm ambience you wouldn't expect in a crowded place like Kumaripati, Lalitpur. This teahouse offers a homely feeling with a mix of cultural and modern art adorning its walls.
Located on the way to United Academy, this joint is especially popular among college students who want to spend time with their friends, sipping a cup of tea while playing board games.
It offers a variety of drinks, while the food choices are limited. Still, it is a great place for those looking for a place to have fun and relax with their friends with hot beverages.
Their Special
Special Milk Tea (Chotu’s)
Nut-Tea (Tea infused with a blend of nuts)
Chocolatea (Tea infused with Chocolate)
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
Location: Kumaripati, Lalitpur
Drinks and meal for 2: 700
Phone pay: Yes
Contact: 9810223076
Turkish Kebabs & Pizza Hub: Turkish tongue-tinglers
Most of us are familiar with Mughlai kebabs and Italian and American pizzas. But these ever-so-popular foods come in different forms and personalities in the Turkish food culture. Turkish Kebabs & Pizza Hub in Bhanimandal, Lalitpur specializes in Turkish kebabs and pizzas that are loaded with unique spices so rich in flavors that your usual kebabs and pizzas will taste bland. Its kebabs are the perfect blend of smoky and spicy that melt in your mouth and its pizzas prepared with fresh ingredients and a distinct combination of Turkish spices. As the restaurant founder worked as a chef in Turkey for four years, you are guaranteed an authentic Turkish experience.
Chef’s Special:
Turkish Kebab
Turkish Pizza
Opening hours: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Location: Bhanimandal, Lalitpur
Meal for 2: Rs 1,000
Phone/card pay: Yes
Contact: 01-5439733
