If you’re a vegetarian or a vegan, you might always be on the lookout for different places to eat. There are, after all, only so many options. We would like to recommend Places Restaurant. Conveniently located in central Thamel, it has quite a wide variety of dishes. Best, they also serve gluten-free food. Dim, warm lights with soft music playing in the background create a serene, pleasant atmosphere. You will feel instantly relaxed. They have also dedicated two entire walls to display and auction art by contemporary Nepali artists. The seating area is varied too, with both floor and cabaret style arrangements. Food-wise, Places Restaurant won’t disappoint. Popcorn Chili, which is basically popcorn fried in Chinese kung pao sauce, was a delight. We had never tasted anything like it. The Mexican quesadilla, a tortilla with cheese, corn, and other fillings, that is served with salsa and sour cream is crispy and soft at the same time. It hits all the right taste buds. The salsa could have been slightly better but when everything else was near-perfect, we don’t want to complain.

You can wash your meal down with a Peach Iced Tea or Fresh Mint Lemonade. Both are equally good. We would be hard-pressed to pick a favorite. They also have an array of probiotic drinks that you might want to try. Specials: Popcorn Chilly Mexican Quesadilla Padthai Noodles Opening hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm Location: Thamel Meal for two: Rs 1,500 Online/Card Payment: Accepted Reservations: 01-5914599 Parking Space: Yes