“After a good dinner, one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations” – Oscar Wilde
What is the reason we work hard? What is the reason we travel from place to place?
The answer differs from one to another. But the ultimate answer that comes to every person is to survive which means to eat. Then come the clothes, shelter, and other needs. The cuisine differs from one country to another with the differing culture. You might not live to eat but someone does.
When it comes to food with different tastes, Nepal is the country, you should not miss. The phrase that roams in my ear since my childhood was told by my mother, “Khana falyo bhane khana le sarap cha.” It’s actually the respect shown towards the food in Nepali culture. If you are a foodie, love tasting varieties of cultural foods then Nepal is the country you should never miss exploring. We the Great Nepal Treks and Expedition guide you to prepare Nepali food and the occurrence of Nepali desserts and you can snap Nepali food photos. Here is a list of foods you should never miss if you are traveling to Nepal.
Gwaramari with Milk tea (Chiya)
If you are traveling through the Newar’s residency, it’s not a problem to find the Chiyapasal that serves tea and Gwaramari. It is the most loved Newari breakfast item loved by the people. It is made up of flour mixed with some ingredients that make them taste different. If you are roaming around Patan Durbar Square early in the morning you will encounter the public buying in a small polythene plastic bag. The sweet flour mold called “Haluwa” is the item that makes the Gwaramari tastes sweeter taking with than milk tea. It is the most taken breakfast by me.
Thakali Khana
The name is rooted in Nepal’s mesmerizing landscape ThakKhola. It is very much popular these days from local restaurants to five-star hotels. The ThakaliKhana set comprises an improvised version of Dal Bhat with a variety of vegetables and meat. Dhindo is also served as per the request of the customers. It is the food you will think twice before tasting because of the texture of its presentation. The signboard of “ThakaliKhana” will be visible in the restaurants that offer those foods. The price ranges from Rs.300 to Rs.2500 giving you the unforgettable experience you never had.
SamayBaji and Lapate Bhoye
SamayaBaji is the Newari cuisine having different varieties of dishes with the cultural drinks Aaela and Tho. It holds both cultural and religious significance. The items included comprise the nutritional diet. Each item tastes different which is the reason it gains popularity among the Nepalese people. There are some Newari restaurants offering the NewariKhaja set.
Lapate Bhoye is performed occasionally as the celebration of a wedding, Bratabanda. It is the traditional party of Newars where you will be seated on long, narrow straw mats, and foods are served in a sequential way on a lapate (leaf plate). The drinks are offered in a small clay bowl (pala/salicha). Elders are the first to be served then to others. The items include Baji (beaten rice) followed by curries like Geda-Gudi (mix of different lentils), Hariyo Saag (green spinach), and Alu tama (curry of potatoes and bamboo shoot) having a unique aroma, you surely can’t deny tasting. Spicy achaar (pickles) follow, and there may be two of those: Alu Kerau (a spicy mixture of radish, potatoes, and green and small brown peas) and Tamatar ko achaar (ripe tomato pickle). I being Newar, am a fan of SamayBaji and Lapate Bhoye.
Gundruk
It is a vegetable comprising Rayo, mustard lea, radish leaf, and cauliflower leaf dried in the sun in order to remove moisture. It was first prepared during the war in Nepal in order to keep them surviving. It tastes awesome when it is fried and mixed with salt, green chili, salt, lemon, juice, garlic, and tomato. After the Gundruk is mixed with the tomato and other ingredients, its smell will make your mouth go watery.
Juju Dhau
Juju Dhau, the king of yogurt is thick, creamy, and sweet and prepared in Bhaktapur. You will not get the taste of curd like this in any corner of the world. The curds placed on the clay pot make it cooler and tastier. You will find the shop at Bhaktapur, the city of gods selling curd throughout the year.
MO:MO
The first answer in everyone’s mouth when the question is raised is, “Which is your best food?” You will get to hear the same answer from all age group people as “MO: MO”. Even when we are given a menu, first we will search for Mo: Mo then to other. You will find it in every corner of restaurants, hotels, and local shops. The dumpling’s size differs as per the price. The best-accompanying item to take with is Achaar. It has been improvised and named open momo, c-momo, rainbow mom, etc. The smell we take as soon as the cap of muck too is removed will make your mouth go watery. And there is no way that your brain will let you go without tasting it.
Though there are several spicy and nonspicy food available in Nepal according to the variety of ethnic groups, Great Nepal Treks & Expedition make you a good Nepali food maker within a short time. Since most tourists travel the world just to taste different food and collect experience how the world prepares varieties of food. This will be your best opportunity not to miss the food tasting and preparing program in Nepal.
Nepal is a country that offers a diverse range of food items that are unique and delicious. From momos to dal bhat to chow mein, there is something for everyone to try. Here’s a food tour itinerary for Nepal:
- Breakfast: Start your day with a traditional Nepali breakfast, which includes a cup of tea or coffee, and some chapati or paratha with a side of curd or pickle.
- Lunch: Head to a local restaurant and try dal bhat, the national dish of Nepal. It consists of steamed rice, lentil soup, and vegetable curry. You can also try other Nepali dishes like gundruk, sel roti, and achar.
- Snacks: In the afternoon, take a stroll around the streets and try some Nepali street food like momos, a type of dumpling filled with vegetables or meat, or samosas, a fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas.
- Dinner: For dinner, try some Newari food, which is the cuisine of the Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley. Try dishes like choila, a spiced grilled meat dish, or bara, a lentil-based pancake.
- Dessert: End your day with some traditional Nepali dessert, such as sel roti or juju dhau, a creamy yogurt that is famous in the Bhaktapur region.
- Drinks: Don’t forget to try the local drink, chang, a type of alcoholic beverage made from fermented millet. You can also try raksi, a distilled liquor made from rice, or a cup of masala tea.
There are plenty of food tours and culinary experiences available in Nepal that you can take to explore the local cuisine and culture. Make sure to also try out the food at the local street vendors, as they often have the best and most authentic food!
If you have a special time, you can enjoy baking and cooking activities with Great Nepal Treks experts. Cook yourself and enjoy Nepali food together being a guest with Nepali hospitality.
