If you are thinking of visiting Nepal, then you must be excited to know about Nepalese cuisine. Nepalese food has an Eastern flavor which gives you a tour of the most unique and special culture. Let’s get to know about some of the best food to try in Nepal.

What food to try in Nepal?

1. Thakali Khana (Dal Bhat)

Thakali Khana set
Mouth watering Thakali Khana set in Nepal
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The authentic thakali set, aka Dal Bhat, consists of Dal (lentils), bhat (rice), with vegetables, meat, pickles (achar), papad, and ghee with salate. It can be considered a balanced diet consisting of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals, and fat. Apart from its nutritional value, it carries a heavenly taste and unforgettable experience. You can also try the veg thakali set.

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In addition, dhido (made up of locally grown barley, buckwheat, millet, and maize) is another option you can try as a thakali set. It is a healthy food as well as gives you a new and delicious food trial in Nepal. Try it with different vegetables and pulses.

2. Momos

Momos decorated in a plate wIth achar
Momos decorated on a plate wIth achar
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Momos are the best food option easily available in Nepal. It is one of the most popular lunches and one of the best food to try in Nepal, which you can try with different flavors. Further, momo achar makes it more delicious by adding a sharp, sour, and spicy flavor to it. You can try veg momos, paneer (cheese) momos, and non-veg momos.

3. Khaja Set

Khaja Set
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Khaja Set is another best Nepalese food options you can try in Nepal. It consists of bitten rice with curries, meat, eggs, veggies, pickles, and spicy potato salad. You can try Nepalese khaja set in veg, chicken, mutton, buff, pork, and others. It has unique food items with deliciously organized flavors. It’s something that you find only in Nepal.

4. Roti Tarkari (Naan Roti)

Roti Tarkari
Roti Tarkari
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Roti with different varieties of curries makes your day in Nepal. Soft and healthy roti made with locally grown wheat and flour not only fills your stomach but also gives you pleasure. Roti, Puri, or naan roti with veg and non-veg curries makes you happy and satisfied. It is available easily in different hotels, fast food, and restaurants.

5. JuJu Dhau (Yogurt)

JuJu Dhau
JuJu Dhau
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In Nepal, JuJu Dhau is considered the king of yogurt. It is a traditionally made curd served in a clay pot that gives you traditional feelings and keeps yogurt cool for a long time. It has a heavenly taste and makes you eat more and more. It is one of the most delicious and original food items which you cannot miss. It is available, especially in the Bhaktapur area. You can also try JuJu Dhau cake.

6. Sel Roti

Selroti is a delicious Nepalese food item
Sel roti is a delicious Nepalese food item
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Sel Roti is a Nepalese food item made up of rice flour, sugar, and ghee. It is a ring-shaped sweet made in Nepalese houses on different occasions. Further, it is the best street food or lunch item. We can eat this with tea or with curries. It is a unique and delicious food item that you must try once.

7. Thukpa

Thukpa
Thukpa
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It is a noodle soup and is a famous lunch, especially in winter and rainy seasons. It is available in different hotels and restaurants in Nepal. Further, the food consists of boiled noodles with vegetables and spices. You can also try meat or egg thukpa. Its sour, tangy, spicy, and unique flavor definitely makes you ask for more.

8. Dhindo Gundruk

Dhido Gundruk is National food of Nepal
Dhido Gundruk is National food of Nepal
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It is the national food of Nepal. Dhindo is made up of locally grown wheat, millet, buckwheat, and maize. Likewise, Gundruk is made by drying up spinach for a long time. It has a unique and delicious flavor. Try dhindo gundruk once; you will definitely love it.

9. Street food and Snacks

Other snacks you can try in Nepal include samosas, Pani Puri, pakoda, chaat, chow mein, bara (lentil bread), chatamari, chhoila, sekuwa, yomari, burger, pizza, pasta, noodles, and more.

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