Join on Free Kathmandu Food Tour to taste authentic local flavors. Explore markets and hidden eateries. Book your food tour in Kathmandu today. Taste the secret food in Kathmandu with our food expert tour guide. Visit the oldest local market in Kathmandu where you can witness the historical and cultural sites.
This is me Jitendra from Kathmandu. I’m late forty, an open-hearted and straightforward licensed tour guide. I do free Kathmandu food tour for group and individuals travelers. I have deep knowledge of Nepalese history, culture, traditions, heritages, and religions so that i can explain to our valued guests, and they will understand about our heritage sites.
Kathmandu Nepal offers a secret food culture that tantalizes the taste buds with its rich and diverse flavors. Hidden amidst bustling markets and narrow alleys are culinary gems that showcase the city’s gastronomic heritage. One must-try is “Newari cuisine,” a traditional fare from the indigenous Newar community.
Dishes like “Yomari,” a sweet steamed dumpling filled with molasses and sesame seeds, and “Samaya Bhaji,” a ceremonial platter featuring beaten rice, spiced buffalo meat, and a variety of pickles, offer an authentic taste of local flavors.
Street food in Kathmandu is another hidden delight. From the spicy “Momo” dumplings, available in countless variations, to the savory “Chatamari,” often referred to as Newari pizza, the city’s street vendors serve up delicious, affordable eats that reflect a blend of Nepali, Tibetan, and Indian influences. Don’t miss “Laphing,” a cold, spicy mung bean noodle dish that’s particularly popular among locals.
Exploring Kathmandu’s food scene offers more than just a meal—it’s an adventure into the heart of its culture and traditions, where every bite tells a story of the city’s rich history and diverse influences.
Unlike the other Kathmandu free walking tours, the Kathmandu food tour focuses on heritage sites tour with the different local foods taste at the famous places of Kathmandu. It is hard to discover the local food places by tourists.
We walk through the old inner route from Thamel to Kathmandu Durbar Square. You will explore Ason Bazar, the trading point of Kathmandu. The local market offers varieties of goods. And there, we can see the old temples and stupas.
Free Kathmandu food Tour items that we taste are:
1. Momo(Dumpling), Rs 200-350 per plate.
2. Yomari(Newari sweet bread), Rs 50 per piece.
3. Lassi(a blend of yoghurt, water and spices), Rs 100-150 per glass.
4. Bara(thick bread made up of black lentil), Rs 100-150 per piece
5. Sel roti(sweet bread made of flour), Rs 30-50 per piece
6. Laphing (Noodle Dish in Tibetan cuisine)
7. Various non-veg items served in Nepali style.
8. Papadi Chat(Fried dough tossed in sweet and spicy sauce)
9. Sweet items in famous sweet shop.
It is noted that the food items can be removed and added as per your choice and the prices may vary in little amount.
