Kathmandu Restaurant Tips by IreneMcKay

The Airport Sekuwa: Cheap and Cheerful Local Eatery

We went here several times during our stay. There were some tourists here but mainly locals. The service was very efficient and friendly. Food was excellent and very cheap. They served local Nepali food, Indian, Chinese and Western food. Beer was a very cheap NPR199 a big bottle. Every meal we had here was very good and I would thoroughly recommend it.

Address: On Thamel Road towards the north of Thamel

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: There is a junction in Thamel where the road from the palace meets Thamel road. There is a huge outdoor shop selling lots of metal souvenirs on several platforms. Go north past this souvenir shop and walk for around 5 minutes. It's on your left.

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

The Kathmandu Guest House Garden Cafe: A beutiful and peaceful retreat

We had a wonderful lunch sitting in this beautiful garden. The food and service were very good, but I would recommend it most for the lovely garden surroundings. We sat in the sun here without a care in the world. This place also had he cleanest toilet I saw in my entire stay in Nepal.

Address: In the garden of the Kathmandu Guest House

Comparison: about average

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

Pilgrim's Bookstore Restaurant: Healthy Vegetarian Option

I had a lovely meal here, but my carnivore husband was not so happy as he had not reaiized it was vegetarian. This threw him greatly on the ordering front. Anyway the decor is interesting and the restaurant is quiet and peaceful with good service. We had momos, cheese balls and Tibetan soup.

Address: In Pilgrim's Book Store, Thamel

Comparison: about average

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Vegan/Vegetarian

The Everest Steak House: Delicious Steak Dinner

The service was pleasant and friendly. The full steak portions started from about NPR600, but they were huge so I opted for a half portion for NPR300. That was delicious and certainly big enough for me. Steaks come with a variety of different sauces. There are other menu options aside from steak, but I would imagine steak is what they do best.

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: @on Chhetrapati Road in the direction of Chhetrapati Junction

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Steakhouse