Traditional Nepali Food You Should Try

Discover popular Nepali dishes and local flavors every traveler should experience.

Nepali cuisine is heavily influenced by its neighbors, India and Tibet, but has its own unique character. Here are the must-try dishes:

Dal Bhat The national dish, consisting of lentil soup (dal), rice (bhat), curried vegetables, and pickles. "Dal bhat power, 24 hour!" is a popular phrase among trekkers.

Momos These delicious steamed or fried dumplings (filled with meat or vegetables) are ubiquitous and addictive.

Sel Roti A traditional, sweet, ring-shaped rice bread/doughnut often prepared during festivals like Dashain and Tihar.

Newari Cuisine When in Kathmandu, try Newari dishes like Bara (lentil pancake), Chatamari (often called Nepali pizza), or Yomari (steamed dumpling with sweet filling).