Great New Restaurant opened 2008 and other Nepal Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: The North Palace

We heard about this new place that had just opened, Helga had been given a voucher for 10% off so we went along for a look !!
The first person that I saw there was Bibash, Small world but I had first met this guy back in 1995 when he was manager of Tibet’s cantina, I then met him again last year when he was managing The Organic Green Organic Café, I knew that the food had been Excellent in these two establishments so I was Pleased to see him !!
The food indeed was Excellent, I went for Fish & Chips, Not always the best idea in Kathmandu with all the power cuts making deep freezes less than ideal, But I am Pleased to say The fish was Wonderful, a Really good meal, We went back there again after the trekking trip and again were rewarded with an excellent meal.
Prices are Very Reasonable. If you miss this excellent little restaurant then its your loss !!


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Theme: Other
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: 01 4700713
Directions: On the same street as the Kathmandu Guesthouse, Heading away from Durbar Square, On the 1st corner, Right hand side.

Restaurant Name: Hot Breads Bakery

Looking for a Great place to have Breakfast of Lunch in Thamel ?? Then try " Hot Breads Bakery " -- Right next door to Le Bistro this Bakery has a brilliant choice of food on offer, from fresh croissants and Rolls for Breakfast to Pies and Pizza for lunch !! You then have a choice of take-away or go upstairs to the restaurant where you can have a tea / coffee / beer of whatever you wish to accompany your meal !!
Fair Prices, Fresh Food -- what more can I say ??

2006 -- I Popped into here this year on Many Occasions and can Happily conform that it is still as good a restaurant now as it was in 2004

I Used this Great little bakery again on a regular basis on my 2008 trip and am happy to report that the food is a Good as ever !!


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Theme: Bakery
Comparison: about average
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Restaurant Name: “The Curry Kitchen”

When I am in Kathmandu I usually go for my lunch at Hot Breads, I often have one of their delicious sandwiches then take it upstairs to “The Curry Kitchen” and have a Fresh Lemon Soda to wash it down !!
“The Curry Kitchen” is a Great Place for People Watching, Run by friendly staff and also with a good clean toilet.
What more could you want !!


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Theme: Bakery
Comparison: about average
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Restaurant Name: “Once Upon a Time”

“Once Upon a Time” Restaurant in Pokhara is one of the more well established places, in fact the 1st time I used this restaurant was back in 1995 !!
Centrally located right in the heart of Lake Side, It offers an Extensive Menu, The food is Excellent, Friendly Service and the Upstairs Terrace is a Great Place for People Watching.
Prices are very fair, a maybe a little above average but the quality of the food more than makes up fro this.
If you are looking for a Great meal in Pokhara then this restaurant makes a good choice


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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average
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Address: Lakeside, Pokhara

Restaurant Name: Green Organic Café and Salad bar

This place is managed by the same guy who used to run “Tibet’s Cantina” – and since he left that place has since closed !! So that must say something about the mans restaurant skills !!
On the same street as The Kathmandu Guest House, Same side of the road in the direction of Durbar Square.
Excellent Menu, Friendly Efficient Staff, Outside Terrace for those warmer Evenings. Just Great Food at a fair price – Try It !!

I was back here in 2008 and it is still good, not quite as good as it was in 2007, probably because it has changed hands, But still woth a visit -- Try the Falafel !!


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Theme: Health Food
Comparison: about average
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Phone: 4215726

Restaurant Name: AM / PM Organic Cafe

This Great Little Cafe is just up a side street from the main Lakeside road ( The same road as the Gauri Shanker Guest-House ).
It also doubles up as a German bakery and Does GREAT Coffee !! Prices are Very Reasonable, Food is wonderful and the people who run it are Very Friendly !! Don't Miss It !!!!

I looked in several times on my 2006 trip and am Pleased to say that this Gem of a cafe is still going strong in spite of the recent downturn in tourism !! Now Sabina is running the place on her own as her Brother is visiting his new Girlfriend in England. Sabi is a Great lass, Friendly and always has a ready smile. Lots of people seem to head here for their breakfast or lunch and with food and fresh coffee like they serve here it is Easy to see why !!

I was back here again in 2008, I have to say that it wasn’t as good as before, Sabina’s brother had returned from England and is now running the café himself – maybe it is now short of the woman’s touch !! Still worth a visit though !!

Favorite Dish: Great Freshly made sandwiches with a good choice of fillings and Don't miss the Lemon Cake

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Theme: Bakery
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: 98450 24157
Address: Gaunghat, Lakeside, Pokhara-6
Other Contact: email dhananja2@yahoo.com

Restaurant Name: The Red Tin Hut ??

If you are looking for Authentic Nepali food then this little "Restaurant" Is the Best that I have come across in Five trips to Nepal, The Excellent Dal Bhat is 60 rupee for the usual as much as you can eat and the Cheese and Potato Mo Mo's are Excellent. The woman that runs this little place Always has a smile on her face and you are made to feel very welcome -- If you miss this place then it is Your Loss !!


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Theme: Local
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Restaurant Name: Boomerang

The Boomerang Restaurant and German Bakery is one of the older, more well established restaurant in lake-Side. The food is good if a little over-priced, Service is Excellent and great views out over Fewa Tal. The Tibetan Souvenir sales ladies aren't allowed inside but that won't stop them trying to sell you things over the fence if you sit at the lake end of the place ;-)


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Theme: Diner
Comparison: more expensive than average
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Phone: 522978
Address: Main Street Lake-Side
Other Contact: email omboomerang@hotmail.com

Restaurant Name: Le Bistro

Le Bistro is an excellent Choice for Good Clean Food in the Heart of Thamel, Right next door to the Kathmandu Guest House !! I have been going to this Restaurant for the last ten years and it has never let me down !! Good Food, Reasonable Prices, Friendly waiters and a choice of eating inside ( Fire on in cooler seasons ) or outside on the terrace !!
2006 -- I Popped into here this year on Many Occasions and can Happily conform that it is still as good a restaurant now as it was in 2004

I only managed to eat at Le Bistro once on my 2008 trip, The food was a good as ever but the prices have gone up – But that’s the same as most places !!


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Theme: Diner
Comparison: about average
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Restaurant Name: " Fat Bellies Restaurant "

" Fat Bellies Restaurant " is in a little courtyard off Thamel, Between Nirmal's Office ( Himalayan Magic Adventures ) and Thamel Chouk. This is quite a small restaurant but offers both inside and outside dining, an extensive menu, Very Reasonable prices and Excellent Food. The Kitchen is set at the back of the courtyard so you can see what the chefs are up to !! --and It is Clean !!
Give it a try !!
2006 -- Although I didn't eat in this restaurant time that I was in Nepal As far as I am aware, the information in this tip is still as good now as when I wrote it in 2004

I was back here sever times in 2008 and am happy to say that the food is a good as ever, It is getting a bit popular now and my only gripe was that the manger tends to move people around to maximise his seating capacity – oh well, That’s business !!


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Theme: Breakfast
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