The 15 Food Experiences in Nepal That Earn Their Price

1.Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $36Our pick

Join Deepak Kushwaha for a three-hour walking tour through Thamel, Asan, Jyatha and Chhetrapati. Expect generous portions of Nepali food, street snacks, tea, lassi and other drinks, with local stories at each stop. The route uses narrow lanes and busy streets, so arrive hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“Deepak was a great guide explaining each food and drink on the tour. But more than that, he’s an intelligent and interesting young man, with whom to spend 3 hrs in conversations munching over food.”

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2.Food and Drink Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Meet Deepak near Kaiser Library for a three-hour walking food tour through Kathmandu, with stops for momos, chhatamari, noodles, panipuri, sweets, tea, and more. You’ll visit carefully chosen local eateries, hear the stories behind each dish, and eat enough tastings to replace a full meal.

“This food tour is very nice! Deepak is friendly and explains a lot about the origin of the dishes, and food is absolutely great, things that you won't find by yourself, definitely recommeded!”

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3.Walking Street Food Tour in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $48

Walk through Asan and Kathmandu Durbar Square with a private local guide such as Kabita, Deepak, Raj, or Anoj. Taste at least five Nepali dishes and drinks, with vegetarian and vegan options available. Hotel pickup is offered, and the tour runs about three to four hours for travelers aged 18 and older.

“Raj is an amazing guide. He's very knowledgeable and passionate about Nepalese food and culture. He took me to eat all these special, interesting, and staple local foods at different local restaurants and food stands that tourists wouldn't be able to find on their own. He took me to walk around Thamel, Asan and Durbar Square and told me lots of stories and personal takes about these areas as well as Nepal in general. The visits, walking, and eating were paced and organized really well. The whole tour felt like hanging out with a friend. If you are looking for something cultural, this is it! History, culture, and yummy local…”

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4.Secret Food Tour – Food Bites and Sights Kathmandu 14+ Testings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $35

Join I. Experience Nepal for a three-hour walk through Kathmandu’s Indra Chowk, old market lanes, temples, courtyards, and Thamel. You’ll try 14+ tastings, including local snacks, momos, jerrys, drinks, and more. Guides such as Swoyam, Jivraj, and Namrata lead small groups of up to 15, with generous portions and plenty of walking.

“Great tour! Food was delicious. Make sure you come with an empty stomach because there's a lot to eat :)”

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5.Kathmandu Secret Food Crawl & Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Join an English-speaking guide, often Santosh, for a two-hour walk from Chhaya Devi Complex through Ason Bazar and local lanes. Taste at least five foods and drinks, including possible Newari dishes, momos, laphing, pani puri, lassi, and chatamari, while learning about Kathmandu’s customs and daily life.

“I had an amazing 5/5 experience on the local food and market tour in Kathmandu! My guide, Santosh, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Nepali food and culture. He explained the history and significance of each dish, making the experience not just about eating, but truly understanding the customs and traditions behind the food. The dishes were not only delicious but safe, and Santosh carefully selected clean, reputable food stalls, which gave me peace of mind. The market tour was equally fascinating, as I wandered through vibrant streets, learning about local traditional clothing and more. It was a perfect blend of great food, cultural insights, and personalized service—I highly...”

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6.Kathmandu Food & Drink and Shopping Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $25

Meet Deepak Kushwaha near Kaiser Library for a three-hour food tour through Kathmandu. Ride a rickshaw, walk through Thamel, Asan, Jyatha, and Chhetrapati, and sample Nepali dishes, drinks, snacks, tea, and spices. Expect several food stops, a full meal, local culture, and time to shop.

“I had a lot of fun with my guide and the group I was with. It was not boring! I learned the history of the foods I was eating and met with the locals who made it. I was introduced to different types of Napeli foods that I had not tasted in the two weeks I’ve been here. The drinks were good too. I left the tour STUFFED! Definitely worth the money.”

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7.Walking Food Tour in Hidden Local Eateries of Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $36

Walk from Akash Bhairab Temple through Indra Chowk and Kathmandu Durbar Square, stopping at local eateries for Nepalese and Indian snacks. Guides such as Fahid, Shazia, and Dhuksang explain the food and customs. The two-hour tour costs $36, feeds you well, and ends where it begins.

“This is a do-not-miss tour if you love to discover local food and hidden gems. Fahid our guide was terrific! The food we tried was delicious (arrive hungry!) and we would have never found these places without Fahid. This was one of my favorite things we did while in Nepal...highly recommended.”

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8.Kathmandu Food Crawl & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $25

Start at Chhaya Devi Complex in Thamel and walk toward Ason Bazar with an English-speaking guide. In about two hours, you’ll stop at local food stalls for at least five foods and drinks, with guides such as Santosh or Manoj offering context on Kathmandu’s food, customs, and neighborhoods.

“A very good good tour around the back streets of Kathmandu My guide was Namaste who was very friendly ( it was only me on this tour !) Namaste took me to around 6 different places to eat ( which I wouldn’t have found on my own Tried soRead more”

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9.Kathmandu Food Crawl & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Meet Santosh Pandey at Chhaya Devi Complex for a two-hour walk through Kathmandu’s old market streets. You’ll sample at least five local foods and drinks, learn about Newari customs, and visit Ason Bazar. Expect generous portions, narrow lanes, local stalls, and plenty of conversation about Nepalese food, religion, and daily life.

“Such a fun way to sample some of the local delicacies off the beaten path. I loved all the dishes we sampled and the portions were huge! Combined, the samples were almost 2 full meals. The tour of the market was also very informative and our guide provided us with some great history along the way. Would highly recommend.”

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10.Food, Drink and Shopping Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Spend three hours with a local guide such as Deepak, sampling Nepali dishes around Thamel and riding a rickshaw through Kathmandu. Try momos, thukpa, bara, chatamari, sel roti, panipuri, sugarcane juice and masala milk tea, then browse handicrafts, Pashmina shawls and more with help negotiating prices.

“The foodie walking tour weaves through lively alleys around Thamel, stopping off for various treats like steaming momos, spicy samosas, fresh cane juice and the delicate Panipuri. Deepak was knowledgeable and friendly, sharing the rich history of typical Nepalese cuisine. Come hungry, wear comfortable shoes. As a title though, it is a bit confusing as it is not ‘all’ part of the tour, though it can be arranged. Deepak showed some shops separate to the rest of the group who left after we finished the food. Come with an idea of what you want to buy.”

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11.Food and Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $21

Meet your guide at Kaiser Library and walk through Kathmandu for three hours of food, drinks, and local stories. You’ll taste at least nine Nepali specialties, including momo, sel roti, Newari snacks, and sugar cane juice. Deepak may lead the tour, sharing food knowledge and practical tips along the way. Group and private options are available.

“The food was delicious and you could tell the food hygiene was really safe. There was a wide variety from refreshing sugar cane juice to steamed mo mo with amazing dipping sauces. Highly recommended!”

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12.Taste Nepali Food & Drink- Walking Tour in Thamel

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $10

Walk through Thamel and nearby Kathmandu streets with Suresh or another English or Hindi speaking guide. Taste 9 or more Nepali foods and drinks, including momo, chatamari, sel roti, lassi, bara, choila, pani puri, and jalebi. Small groups of up to six make it easier to ask questions and request vegetarian choices.

“Suresh showed us places we would never have visited without him. He was very flexible and adapted quickly to special requests (such as vegetarian Food). He answered many, food- and not-food related questions with patience and passion and we had a great time exploring Kathmandu with him. Suresh was easy to talk to, very friendly and brought us home in time. We highly recommend and would do it again anytime!”

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13.Kathmandu Local Food Hunt Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $55

Spend 4.5 hours walking Kathmandu with a private English-speaking guide, tasting at least five Nepali dishes and drinks. You’ll visit Asan’s busy market, old shops, street-food stalls, and the area around Kathmandu Durbar Square. Hotel pickup, drop-off, water, and vegetarian or vegan options are included. Guide Rajan has led one especially well-loved food outing.

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14.Private Half Day Kirtipur Trip With Newari Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $120

Spend four hours exploring Kirtipur with a private guide and transfer from your Kathmandu hotel. Visit Bagh Bhairab Temple, Chilancho Stupa, Uma Maheshwar Temple, and a Theravada monastery, then sit down to a traditional Newari lunch. Expect hilltop views, old brick streets, spicy food, and a guide in English or Japanese.

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15.Walking Street Food Tour and 2 UNESCO Sightseeing in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $65

Spend six hours with a private guide exploring Swayambhunath, Asan Market, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. You’ll see valley views, taste momo, bara, yomari, lassi, and samosa, and learn about Nepal’s religions and royal past. The tour can adjust for vegan, vegetarian, and allergen needs. Shova is one named guide.

“This tour was a great combination of local food delights and two cultural sites - though really, Durbar Square was many sites in one! Shova was a great guide and we enjoyed our time with her!”

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