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Kathmandu: Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class

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Kathmandu, Nepal
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    Sample Menu

    Starter

    Masala Tea

    Masala Tea, often called "chai," is a spiced Indian beverage brewed with black tea, aromatic spices like cardamom and cloves, and milk.

    Main

    Mo Mo

    Momo, a popular Nepali delicacy, are steamed or fried dumplings filled with meat or vegetables.

    Main

    Chatamari (Optional)

    Chatamari, dubbed the 'Nepali Pizza,' is a traditional Newari dish. It's a rice flour crepe topped with meat, veggies, and spices, crispy on the edges

    Main

    Thupka (Optional)

    Thukpa is a Himalayan noodle soup, originating from Tibet but popular in Nepal. Combining meat or vegetables, noodles, and spices.

    Main

    Dal Bhat

    Dal Bhat is a staple Nepali meal, comprising lentil soup (dal) served with rice (bhat). Often accompanied by vegetables and pickles.

    Main

    Achaar

    Achaar is a South Asian condiment, made from pickled fruits or vegetables. Infused with spices and often tangy or spicy.

    What's Included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
    • Cooking class with step-by-step instructions with Experienced chef and instructor
    • Market/shop tour to buy the important ingredients for cooking
    • Hands-on experience of cooking different Nepali meals & Nepali masala tea during the lesson
    • Use of cooking equipment and accessories
    • Tasting session of the food you prepared
    • Specialty or alcoholic drinks
    • Tips

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

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    Pickup details

    We will pick you any location inside Kathmandu Valley.

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    Meeting point

    • Kathmandu Cooking Academy | Nepali Cooking Class | Cooking Class in Thamel Kathmandu
      Yapikhya Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

      You will find Kathmandu Cooking Academy on the google map.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 17 reviews
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    Fantastic, fun and...

    ShaunWeston, Jan 2025
    Fantastic, fun and informative class. The menu and food was awesome food to enjoy after preparing and cooking. Highly recommended.

    Response from Host, Jan 2025

    We're so glad you had a fun and informative experience at the Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed both the cooking process and the delicious food afterwards. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back for another culinary adventure soon Regards Luxury Holidays Team

    ネパール料理をわかりやすく教えてもらえます

    Anonymous, May 2024
    材料から自分たちで買いに行き、好きなメニューを選ぶことができました。 先生たちが作り方を丁寧に教えてくれ、とても美味しいネパール料理が楽しめました。他の国の観光客とも仲良くなることができ、とてもいい経験になりました。

    Response from Host, May 2024

    Thank you for sharing your experience with the Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel, Kathmandu. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive and enriching experience learning how to cook Nepali cuisine from scratch. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the process of selecting ingredients and choosing your favorite menu items. Our instructors pride themselves on providing clear and detailed instructions, and we're glad that this helped you create delicious Nepali dishes. We are also pleased to hear that the cooking class provided an opportunity for you to connect with tourists from other countries, adding a social and cultural exchange to your culinary experience. Thank you for choosing our cooking class, and we hope to welcome you back for more engaging and enjoyable experiences in Kathmandu. Warm regards, The Team at Luxury Holidays Nepal

    Herrliches Nepalisch essen kochen

    Johanna_v, Feb 2024
    Der Kochkurs war super und hat richtig spass gemacht. Zuerst kannst zu auswählen was du kochen möchtest, danach waren wir einkaufen. Momo‘s machen gelernt, Dhal bat und Carrot pudding gekocht, dann gegessen war yummy 🙌🏻

    Response from Host, Feb 2024

    Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Erfahrungen mit unserem Halbtages-Kochkurs in Kathmandu zu teilen. Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie den Kurs genossen haben und Spaß beim Kochen hatten. Die Möglichkeit, das Menü selbst auszuwählen und anschließend die Zutaten einzukaufen, ist ein Aspekt unseres Kurses, den wir besonders wertvoll finden, da er Ihnen ein authentisches Erlebnis der nepalesischen Küche bietet. Es ist wunderbar zu hören, dass Sie die Zubereitung von Momo's, Dhal Bhat und Carrot Pudding gelernt und genossen haben. Dass das Ergebnis Ihrer Kochkünste „yummy“ war, ist das beste Kompliment, das wir erhalten können! Unser Ziel ist es, nicht nur Kochfähigkeiten zu vermitteln, sondern auch eine Liebe zur nepalesischen Küche zu wecken und ein Erlebnis zu bieten, das sowohl lehrreich als auch unterhaltsam ist. Wir hoffen, dass Sie die Rezepte und das Gelernte zu Hause nachkochen und Ihre Lieben mit Ihren neuen Kochkünsten beeindrucken können. Danke, dass Sie sich für unseren Kochkurs entschieden haben. Wir würden uns freuen, Sie in Zukunft erneut bei einem unserer Kurse begrüßen zu dürfen. Mit kulinarischen Grüßen, Das Team von Luxury Holidays Nepal

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