Private Kathmandu Food Tour: Foodie's Top Picks Private Kathmandu Food Hunt: Foodie's Top Picks Trail
ID: GYG1392819-2126533
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Kathmandu speaks in flavors as much as temples. The tang of Chatamari, warmth of Momos, the Juju-Dhau served in a clay cup. A walking food tour to old-town eateries & centuries-old snack traditions.
Wander through local markets and tea houses, learning the stories and spices behind each dish.
Street Snacks & Momo Stop: Start with a warm-up favorite; freshly steamed or Momos from a trusted local spot, paired with tangy Achar (pickle).
Chatamari & Bara: Visit a family-run eatery to try Chatamari and Bara, savory Newari rice-flour specialties passed down through generations.
Yomari & Sel Roti: Wander into the market lanes for a taste of Yomari and Selroti, traditional sweets tied to local festivals and everyday life alike.
Juju-Dhau: Stop for a serving of Juju-Dhau, Bhaktapur's famous clay-cup curd, rich and slightly sweet.
Tea House Break: Finish with a cup of Nepali milk tea at a local tea house, a fitting close to the tasting trail.
Tour Duration: 3–4 hours
• Professional English-speaking food guide
• Optional air-conditioned car with driver for pick-up and drop-off
• All tastings and dishes featured on the tour
• Items of a personal nature
• Gratuity for the guide
• Any disruption caused by weather conditions
Highlights
- Wander local markets & eateries, learning stories and spices behind each dish
- Try Chatamari, the Newari rice-flour 'pizza,' topped with egg, meat, vegetables
- Yomari, steamed rice-flour filled with molasses & sesame, Newari traditions
- Sip selroti and other traditional snacks from generations-old street vendors
- Enjoy Juju-Dhau, the famed 'King Yogurt' set in clay cups
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please inform your guide in advance of any food allergies, intolerances, or dietary restrictions.
This is a tour designed to sample many dishes; come hungry, but pace yourself.
Street-side seating is often simple and communal; a spirit of adventure is part of the experience.
Please ask before photographing kitchens, or fellow diners.
INCLUDED
- Professional English-speaking food guide
- Optional air-conditioned car with driver for pick-up and drop-off
NOT INCLUDED
- All tastings and dishes featured on the tour
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuity for the guide
- Any disruption caused by weather conditions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
