Nepal is not only admired for its travelling and trekking destinations. It is also famous for its fascinating cuisine that satisfies your mouth with varieties of non-vegetarian, vegetarian, and vegan foods.
There are regional varieties of Nepalese foods: Newari, Thakali, Limbu, Lohurung, Mithila (Terai), and others. Visitors and tourists who spend their valuable time in Nepal can enjoy virtues of Nepalese food, which include: Bara, Sel Roti, Yomari, Dhido, Gundruk, Dal-Bhat-Tarkari, Juju Dhau, Chatmari, Thupka, Tomba and Terai Snacks.
Today, we are talking about one of the most popular Nepali Cuisine– Thakali Food/Khana. In the past few years, Thakali Khana has become popular all over Nepal, primarily in the Kathmandu valley and Pokhara. Besides these two big cities, Thakali food is also gaining prominence in other Nepal places: Narayanghat, Butwal, Janakpur Dham, Birgunj, Biratnagar, Itahari, and Hetauda.
Now you will be curious and some questions will come to your mind
Why Thakali food is famous?
What are the specialties about Thakali Cuisine?
Really Thakali Food is mouthwatering?
Where can I find the best Thakali restaurant in Kathmandu or other parts of Nepal?
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Thakali Khan Meal/Cuisine
Thakali cuisine is one of the most enjoyable foods of Nepal. Its richness, flavors, distinctive taste, varieties, ingredients make this cuisine much more wonderful. No matter wherever you are, there is always a soft corner for Thakali taste in everyone’s heart.
The Thakali are the people inhabitants of Thak Khola, Mustang District. In ancient days was an accessible trade route for the Himalayas. Because trade was significant for Thakalis, they could import vegetables and other eatery items.
When you land your steps at any Thakali restaurant, the distinctive smell of ghee salivate your mouth while you wait for the main Thakali dish.
Thakali khana or Thakali meal comprises Dal-Bhat-Tarkari, black lentils, rice and vegetables, achar, spinach Nepali-salad, gundruk, and masu (chicken or mutton). However, some modern Thakali restaurants also offer you Momo (chicken/veg/mutton) and Thupka and curd or phopke in desserts.
In Nepal, there are 650 Thakali restaurants. Among 650 Thakali bhancchas, 450 are located within the Kathmandu Valley. Here are some major Thakali Restaurants whose dishes certainly provide you with amazing taste and unforgettable experience.
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Tukche Thakali Kitchen/Restaurant
Located at Garidhara, Tukche Thakali Kitchen is one of the oldest restaurants serving an authentic taste of Thakali dishes.
When you land your steps at the restaurant, you feel home away from home. The staffs of the restaurant are friendly and very attentive to their guests.
The menu of Thakali dishes ranges from nrs 500 to 800 -approx $6 USD (including service charge). Besides Thakali foods, you can also enjoy other foods like MOMO, Sekuwa, Aloo/Badaam/Gundruk Sadeko, Chicken Sausage and many more
Jimbu Thakali Restaurant
Jimbu Thakali restaurant is one of the pioneer restaurants of Kathmandu, which serves you an irresistible taste of Thakali meal.
This restaurant named after the Himalayan herb called “Jimbu”. The restaurant is located at the Tangal, Kathmandu. The restaurant also has two more branches one is at Jhamshikhel and another one is located at New Baneshwor.
The Thakali menu ranges from 450 to 800, approx $5-6Apart from this, you can also enjoy other foods of Jimbu which include: burgers, Sandwiches, Pizza, Pasta, and MOMO.
Nilgiri Thakali Delights
Run by the prominent Chef, Shambhu Basnet, with 20 years of experience in Thakali Cuisine, Nilgiri Thakali Delights serves you a tempting taste of Thakali Cuisine.
The restaurant is located at the city’s heart, Thamel (tridev marg, above the Himalayan Java Coffee). The restaurant is totally dedicated to Thakali foods with a lot of varieties. This restaurant is comparatively less costly than other Thakali Bhancchas.
Lete Thakali Kitchen
Lete Thakali Kitchen is one of the renowned Thakali Bhancchas of Kathmandu, which is named after a small village of Mustang “lete”.
The restaurant is located at the food hub of Kathmandu, Tangal. This place is famous for its hospitality and yummy foods. The staffs are very kind and attentive to their guests. The restaurant has the motto “serving is the best part of hospitality”. The Thakali food menu ranges from 450 to 750 – $4-6 USD approx.
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