• Kathmandu - Kathmandu serves as a culinary hub where the salt-yak caravans from the high plateau intersect with the spice traders from the Indian plains. Whether preparing for Everest or seeking more than the typical tea house offerings, the true essence of Nepalese cuisine remains a mystery to many, extending far beyond the traditional dal bhaat rice and lentils.
• Thamel - Over the years, the Newari, Indian, Sherpa, and Tibetan mountain tribes have created a unique food culture. This journey eliminates the guesswork with a 15+ tasting tour through the hidden eateries in Thamel’s backstreets.

Begin at Indrachowk, a market maze concealing a neighborhood kitchen that has thrived for over twenty years. Enjoy a Newari khaja set, a delightful mix of crunchy beaten rice and smoky roasted soybeans, served with rice-flour crepes topped with minced buff meat and herbs. Celebrate the adventure with chhyang, a milky rice wine that serves as the perfect local aperitif.

• Thamel - Visit a women-led street food spot for chaku yomari rice dumplings filled with dark, bittersweet molasses. Complement the Newari comfort food with bara tarkari pancakes dipped in aalu tarkari curry. This is just the beginning of the food journey, with more surprises ahead.

Explore the hidden alleys and courtyards of Asan bazaar for momo dumplings, the cornerstone of Kathmandu’s street food. Discover a legendary stall behind a tailor’s shop for flaky samosas and syrup-soaked orange pretzel-shaped jalebi. Try litti chokha dough balls filled with roasted gram and charred over an open flame. Balance it with dahi puri crispy shells bursting with yogurt and tangy tamarind.

• Kathmandu - Take a bicycle rickshaw ride through the bustling streets filled with honking horns and ancient temple bells. Pay homage to Tibetan culinary influences with slippery laphing noodles in a signature timur chili oil, paired with cured buffalo jerky stir-fried into a smoky treat.

For those with a sweet tooth, indulge in silky burfi milk fudge and laddu chickpea desserts. Refresh with a lassi sprinkled with nuts and saffron.

Discover a side of Thamel that most visitors overlook, guided by a local food enthusiast. Once you find the secret kitchens where locals dine, tourist cafes will pale in comparison.

• 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Kathmandu food tour
• Movable feast with 9-10 stops around the streets of old Thamel
• Led by professional foodie guides
• Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Kathmandu
• Bottled water included

• Alcoholic drinks excluded
• Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded. Easy-to-find meeting point for all guests.
• Vegetarians have 2-3 less tastings due to limited alternatives available
• Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal & gluten-free, due to risk of traces & cross-contamination

Many travelers often find themselves limited to the ‘dal bhaat ceiling’, but this evening food tour explores the hidden alleys of Thamel to discover the true flavors of Kathmandu. Guided by a culinary expert, this tour offers over 15 tastings, eliminating the uncertainty and providing entry to the authentic kitchens where the city’s culinary gems are concealed. After experiencing the culinary secrets of the Kathmandu valley, tourist menus will never seem the same again.

• See ‘What to Expect’ section and ‘What’s Included’ for info on dietary restrictions
• We recommend comfortable walking shoes. Bring rain gear/umbrella, if rain looks likely. There’s lot of tastings to try, come hungry!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.