Mumbai street food in Kathmandu
Yesterday, I got to try Mumbai street food at Civil Mall in Kathmandu. The delectable dough balls pictured above are a type of chaat, or...
Transcendent tandoori
For a mind-expanding chicken tikka kebab, head to Helena's in Kathmandu. It's an upscale modern diner with a peaceful rooftop space on...
Baber Mahal Revisited
A treasure trove of exquisite antiques at Baber Mahal Revisited, a historic Rana palace turned upscale shopping complex near Singha...
Perambulatory pleasures, kebabs, and street art in the backstreets of Kathmandu
Another long walk through the labyrinth of Patan, an al fresco garden dinner of vegetable and paneer kebabs with a glass of red wine at...
Newari fare at The Village Cafe
How have I been here for six entire weeks and not discovered Newari food until today? (This is why spending ten days paid vacation in a...
Café Swotha
For an unusually classy and delectable take on traditional Nepali cuisine, visit Café Swotha near Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, just...
Culinary oddities unattempted
I have thus far managed to locate only one cafe on my street with an English menu. There, one might order the following dishes, among...
Lessons in navigating Shanghai
I. A pedestrian never has the right of way. Nevermind the crosswalks and do not trust the little green man on the traffic light. The...
