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As you enter the Kirtipur area, through the bustling streets, welcoming you is the majestic aroma of baked goodies of Eliz Chautari Cafe. Located under the chautari of Nayabazar, Kirtipur, this outdoor cafe is the perfect blend of a traditional Nepali hangout and good, affordable food.

Eliz Chautari Cafe has been in business for seven years and its lively spirit, delightful setting, and reasonable prices have won many hearts over time. It has unique recipes of baked goods and other food that stand out from most other eateries. From hot baked items with tea in the morning to a quiet evening bite of a luscious burger with friends, this cafe has it all. There is sufficient parking as well.  

Eliz Chautari Cafe

Chef’s Special Dishes:

Crispy Fried Chicken Burger
Brownies
Custard Bun 

Opening time: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Location: Nayabazar, Kathmandu 
Meal for two: 400
Phone pay: Yes
Pre-order: Yes

As you walk down Nakkhu road, the warm golden fairy lights of Saan’s Espresso Cafe catch your eyes. This cafe has a beautiful rooftop lounge where you can enjoy your meal with the warm-toned vibes and light music in the background. 

Saan’s was opened almost two years ago, and stands out as a rare hang-out cafe in the area. From fresh morning breakfasts to low-key evening dinners, it serves good food at reasonable prices. The friendly staffers and good services add to the welcoming nature of this space. It is the perfect spot for a fun evening hangout with friends or to take your significant other on a peaceful evening date. 

Saan’s Espresso Cafe

Chef’s Special Dishes:

Lasagna (on Fridays)
Grill Chicken 
Cheese Cake 

Opening time: 7 am - 8:30 pm 
Location: Bagdole, Lalitpur 
Phone pay 
No reservations

If you’re looking for a new taste at a reasonable price range, Kothey’s is the restaurant for you. Located in Patan, beside Pimbahal Pokhari, this lively Chinese restaurant serves the original Chinese style kothey food for the first time in Nepal. 

Opened only a month ago, Kothey’s has been bustling with happy customers with its unique and delightful flavors. All the dishes have an authentic touch of spices that make them stand out. The owner of Kothey, inspired by the food he encountered during his years in China, wanted to the flavors to the people of Nepal.

As you enter, welcoming you will be the vamped-up wall with a giant antique Chinese mask. There is more seating upstairs with a window view of the peaceful Pimbahal. Kothey’s is the perfect place for an afternoon hangout.

Chef’s specials:
Kothey
Spicy Sausage Aaloo
Hot n Spicy Cold Noodles
Crispy Chicken Roll
Opening time: 11 am - 8 pm 
Location: Pimbhbal, Lalitpur 
Phone pay 
No reservations

Cooker Coffee, the famous caffeinated drink that is believed to have its origins at Traffic Chowk, Butwal, is now available at Aloknagar, Minbhawan in Kathmandu. Cooker Coffee by Daddy’s Kitchen, located on the corridor road towards Lalitpur from behind VS Niketan School (please use Google map), serves Traffic Chowk’s famous cooker coffee and a host of other delicacies.

Cooker Coffee has both indoor and outdoor seating and as the road its in is relatively new and less busy, it adds to the calmness of the establishment. The moderately priced multi-cuisine restaurant is open from breakfast till dinner and serves Kathmandu’s favorite fast foods with some of its own additions too. But the main attraction, without a doubt, is cooker coffee. You will love watching it being made and drinking it. 

Cooker Coffee, Aloknagar, Minbhawan
Chef’s special:
Chicken Samosa
Chicken Quesadilla
Daddy’s Delight Burger
Opening: 7am to 9pm 
Cards: Accepted
Reservations: 9823087825