When you’re hanging around the Basantapur area, where do you go to eat? It’s either the old school local bhattis offering ethnic Newari dishes or the posh modern cuisine restaurants. So its history vs modernity. But the Firefly Café near the busy Basantapur dabali offers you the best of both worlds. A multi-cuisine restaurant, Firefly emphasizes Newari food and ambience, and is housed in a traditional Newari building, which in itself is a piece of heritage. Damaged by the 2015 earthquake, the building has been resurrected to stand impressively over the ruins of Basantapur and the interiors are given an elegant touch of modernity, while the traditional Newari architecture is accentuated to preserve the building’s antiquity.

Keeping in mind both the tourists and the locals, Firefly offers continental and Indian food apart from its scrumptious selection of chhoela, bara and samaya baji set, at the fairest of prices.

 

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Chef’s Special:

- Alfredo Chicken Pasta

- Fusion Style Chatamari

- Tofu Rosemary

Opening hours: 10 am - 10 pm

Location: Basantapur

Cards: Not accepted

Meal for 2: Rs 1,500

Reservations: 01-4241562