Special street foods from Nepal

Food Tour Kathmandu

1.??? Live BBQ Sekuwa : Nepal is an ethnically and culturally diverse country, and one outcome of this is that there is an impressive array of local cuisine. Nepalese food has been strongly influenced by both India and Tibet, and in places like Kathmandu there is a growing interest in western dishes. Much of the local cuisine (particularly from the Himalayan region) can taste a bit bland if people are used to spicy or savory food, but the diet in Nepal receives a good deal of praise for its health giving properties. Imagine enjoying rasilo sekuwa—dice pieces of meat mixed with natural spices and herbs and skewered and grilled over natural wood fire—on a fine evening near Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur. Seems like a nice plan to enjoy street food, isn’t it? The sekuwa here is tender, and you can feel the succulent taste of juicy dicy meat and spices in every bite. Puffed rice, radish pickle, dalmod, ginger sour pickle, chutney, side salad and a wedge of lemon come with the sekuwa to make it a spicy-sour appetizer. Few restaurant are serving jhaneko sekuwa, sekuwa sandheko, sekuwa chilly and platter.

2.??? Buff Syabhale : These delicious fried meat mountain pies are wonderful as either a snack with drinks, or as part of a meal. Usually stuffed with buff minced, they retain a soft, juicy, flavorful inside that provides a perfect counterbalance to the carving crunchy exterior. With some spicy sauce to dip it in, and a cold drinks close at hand, it’s a taste that’s hard to top.

3.??? Hakku Buff Choila: Choila names automatically comes mouthwatering I can’t stop while seeing buff choila, this is medium-hot, green garlic flavor on every bites, spicy, and mouth-watering Newari dish has captured the hearts of many. Usually, choila is grilled water buffalo meat mixed with a range of spices, including generous sprinklings of mustard oily flavorful chili. Have it with chiura (beaten rice) and aila (homemade liquor) to make it more delicious and heartwarming. Jatra is coming so, lets ready for taste and experience.

4.??? Gwaramari: If you go for a morning walk around the Ason, patan galli, chowk, Swayambhunath or Kathmandu Durbar Square heritage sites, you will find many people eating with milk a round type of bread known as puffy gwaramari morning time only. This small yet famous Newari breakfast dish is best served warm over a nice cup of milk tea. The outer layer is fried, which makes it crunchy on the outside, but inside soft.

5.??? Pop Soda?Drink : Newroad area and park area mostly people are having standard refreshing drink with black salt.? Soda used to be a popular (and still is) aerated drink before the introduction of Coke, fanta and Pepsi in Nepal. Interestingly, it is bottled with a marble color ball as a lid, which makes a nice popping sound while opening. The drink is indeed very refreshing when served with a pinch of sea salt and lemon juice; perhaps even more so than popular brands.

6.??? Momocha: Momo is a dumpling made of all-purpose flour and filled with either meat or vegetables. Inspired by Tibetan dumplings, the dish is a very popular Nepali street food. In Nepal the most common type of momos are buff (buffalo) momos followed by chicken. Easy and catchy snacks meals in Kathmandu each and every corner to start level hotel. Momo is no doubt the most popular delicacy in Kathmandu, and found everywhere. The taste differs a lot from the ones commonly found elsewhere. Because it’s winter season right now, many places have also added hot and spicy Jhol Momo, fried momo, momo platter, jhaneko momo, chilly momo, kothey momo, momo pie, momo burger, water bbq momo to their menu.

7.??? Aloo Chop: Nepalese homes are a great place to get these tasty bites made with potatoes and chicken. These tamarind-flavored chutney-served aloo chops are a tasty snack that appeals to both residents and visitors. You should try them as a quick and easy street snack option while visiting Kathmandu!

8.??? Lassi/mattha: It is originated in ?royal premises but it is so popular in Kathmandu made of yogurt and adds flavor, sweetened, and chilled with ice, also you can add some Kaju ( cashew nut?), khuwa, and nuts ?on top over. It is so popular in the summertime you can see the people surrounded by the shops and gathering, you can even get a place to sit there but people prefer it so much.

9.??? Piro Lhaphing: The taste of bouddha from Tibet, It’s been newly introducing street dish has risen from the Tibetan streets of Boudha to become a favorite for the rest of us. Lhaphing might be a cold noodle dish seasoned with spices, but this cold dish might be the best way to turn up the heat in your body this chilly season. No, it’s not as hot as timmur, but it still gives that hot hit of chili. To add a different flavor menus, one can throw in a variety of spices and a good dose of sesame oil.

10.? Thulo Lakhamari: Lakhamari has been one of the ethnic sweet delicacies of valley since a very long years. Before, it was primarily presented to guests by the groom during his wedding and special subha event, but in recent times on saipata, it has increased in popularity and now this sweet crusty delicacy can be enjoyed anytime.

11.? Handmade Udon Noodles: Inside boudha nath area, in the most unlikely location, is a shiny blue building where you will find the best udon in Nepal. Handmade by a old man and his well-trained staff, the noodles are just as they should be: thick, chewy, and hearty. You stir fried, you can have mixed with different vegetables, tofu, buff and hot seasoning chowmein. ?

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12.? Thukpa: Thukpa has become a readily available noodle soup in Kathmandu today. It’s easy to prepare and offers a delicious bowl of broth with options for both vegetarian and meat versions. Enjoyed as a comfort food, Thukpa doesn’t require a special occasion to indulge in its delightful flavors. It’s a satisfying and wholesome meal on its own. You can savor this tasty bowl of Thukpa at the local eateries along the streets of Kathmandu and from food trucks around the city.

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13.? Daal Bhaat Tarkari: Bhojan of Nepalese, The nearest thing to a national dish in Nepal would be?dal bhat. The basic ingredients of this are rice and lentil soup. Many Nepalese will eat?dal bhattwice a day. There are many different versions of this meal, but the most popular is?dal bhat tarkari?which also comes with curried vegetables and chutneys. Hearty and filling, it is best enjoyed by eating with your hand, rather than using cutlery.?

14.? Nepali Coffee: We probably all remember the days when the only simple coffee one could get in the city was Nescafe. So much has changed since then, and now delicious Nepal-grown coffee is available at numerous stores found in nearly every corner. Not only is Nepal growing its own coffee, there are now many baristas who are experts at roasting, grinding, and brewing it, all of which is essential in producing that perfect cup.

15.? Chatpate: Chatpate?is one of the famous Nepali?young teenager’s girl snacks which is?usually sold at street-side stalls. It?is a very famous street food among teenagers?as well as adults, especially females of almost every age group love it?as?Chatpate?consists of lots of mouthwatering flavors.?chana chatpat traditionally comes in a piece of rolled up paper with the corner of the waiwai cartoon used as a spoon.

16.? Sel Roti: Another popular dish, which resembles a doughnut, is a delicious sweet bread. This crispy, sweet and crunchy bread is enjoyed with tea and is healthy as it is made with rice flour. This locally made bread is prepared during festivals and occasions. In fact, there are several versions of this dish available and can be tweaked as per taste.

17.? JUJU Dhau : In the Newari language, JUJU translates to King and Dhau means Curd, making JUJU Dhau the "king of curds." This delicacy holds great ritual significance within the Newari community, symbolizing purity and being a mandatory item during auspicious ceremonies, local festivals, marriage rituals, religious occasions, and family gatherings. Throughout Kathmandu, one can find posters advertising this famous dessert

18.? Pani Puri: Pani Puri is a popular Nepalese street food, also commonly enjoyed across the Asian subcontinent. It consists of a fried and crispy hollow puri filled with flavored water. In Kathmandu, apart from Pani Puri, one can also indulge in the delicious chowchow Puris. This variation of the same snack is a common street food in Kathmandu, where instead of water, the puri is filled with curd.

19.? Khaspe(Sherpa bread): Sherpa bread (Khaspe) is a very crunchy snack that is quite common among Buddhist and Mongolian communities. It does not have a very distinct flavour to it, so some prefer salt and yak butter seasoning over it,

20.? Gudpak(Nepali sweet): ?This sweet items famous in our cultural for energy giving while women has pregnancy and their baby delivery . It builds muscles and essential sweet meal in post natal diet. Women have gudpak on fasting time

21.? Furandana(fried beten rice). Fried beten rice with spices and nuts (Furandana) is also very popular during celebrations and festivals. Furandana is often eaten during marriage ceremonies, bartabandha and other family and religious gatherings. Furandana is considered a sattvik snack, hence using garlic, tomato and onions in it are traditionally forbidden. But there are many other optional ingredients that can be added to the dish such as nuts and dry fruits, ginger, fried mung beans etc

22.? Murai laddu(puff rice ball): puff rice seeds with molasses are, especially eaten on maker or maghe sankranti, a festival which falls on the first day of magh. Sesame seed laddu also famous in tharu culture, it also provides instant heat to the body.

23.? Maalpuwa(Maalpuwa fritters):? Malpuwa are sweet, thick, fried nepali pancake flavoured with fennel seeds. The sweet bread is delicious by itself or can be served with fresh fruits and a hot beverage. These are best eaten hot but can also be served at room temperature. Mal mas ko samyam maalpuwa daanle jiwan purna huncha bhanee kimbadanti cha.

24.? Sukuti: Sukati is a traditional dish for the people of the rajbanshi. It is an oil free food items prepared of dried jute leaves. Additives like green chilli, garlic and table salt are used to make it tasty. As usual khari is an important ingredient of sukati.

25.? Kurauni /Malaicha(Dry milk): Dry milk (Doodh ko Khuwaa) is milk cooked down to the consistency of soft cream cheese. It is the basic of many nepali sweets, in areas where there is no access to refrigeration, khuwaa is one of the best way to preserve milk said by Krishna baje converstion in dachinkali area. Trained sweet makers spend hours boiling the milk, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, until the milk solidifies. Because this process is very time consuming, khuwaa is usually purchased rather than made at home. Farmer makes khuwaa on a wood fire and then rings it to kathamndu

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