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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...
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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...
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Baber Mahal Revisited
A treasure trove of exquisite antiques at Baber Mahal Revisited, a historic Rana palace turned upscale shopping complex near Singha...
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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...
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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...
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Café Swotha
For an unusually classy and delectable take on traditional Nepali cuisine, visit Café Swotha near Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, just...