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Michelin Guide Arrives in Nepal: The Dwarika’s Hotel Earns Nepal’s First Michelin Key

Nepal has officially made its mark on the global hospitality map with The Dwarika’s Hotel in Kathmandu receiving 1 MICHELIN Key, becoming the first property from the country to be recognized by the world-renowned Michelin Guide. This achievement celebrates Dwarika’s timeless legacy of Nepali art and heritage while marking Nepal’s entry into one of the most prestigious global rating systems for hotels. Now, Michelin Guides arrives in Nepal now The Michelin Guide, first publish

La Grande Bhoj: A Historic Culinary Journey Bridging Nepal and the World

On November 9, 2025, Kathmandu will witness an unprecedented culinary event – La Grande Bhoj , a luxurious fine dining experience that...

BARC: Kathmandu’s Speakeasy Bar That Taught a City to Sip Like a Nation

From secret entrance to Asia’s 50 Best Bars, BARC is rewriting country’s drinking culture. Kathmandu has always had its fair share of...

Newar Gastronomy: A Living Intangible Cultural Heritage of Nepal

" In the heart of the Kathmandu Valley, food is more than nourishment — it is ritual, memory, and community. From the grandeur of Newar...

TUSA — A New Beginning for Nepali Fine Dining

TUSA, in Bhaktapur, is a sharp, deliberate break from regular dining norm. The food here is not designed to fill you up quickly or tick...

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Singapore’s Chef Simone Fraternali Set to Bring Cross-Cultural Flavors to Kathmandu at Mak Mak

Kathmandu, November 4, 2025 — Kathmandu’s dining scene is about to experience an extraordinary fusion of culinary artistry as Chef Simone Fraternali from Solo Ristorante, Singapore , arrives in Nepal for an exclusive two-night cookout at Mak Mak , the city’s acclaimed modern Thai restaurant. The event, organized by Cross Cultures Nepal , is set to take place on November 5 and 6 , offering a rare opportunity for diners to witness and taste a cross-cultural collaboration wher

Baan Thai Returns Home: Chef Ganesh Dhakal Reopens Durbarmarg Outlet

After years of challenges and transformation in Nepal’s culinary landscape, one of Kathmandu’s most beloved Thai dining destinations — Baan Thai Restaurant — has made its long-awaited return to Durbarmarg . The reopening marks not just the revival of a restaurant, but the heartfelt comeback of a chef who built his career and identity around this iconic name. For more than two decades, Baan Thai has been a familiar and trusted name for authentic Thai cuisine in Nepal. Establ

Michelin Guide Arrives in Nepal: The Dwarika’s Hotel Earns Nepal’s First Michelin Key

Nepal has officially made its mark on the global hospitality map with The Dwarika’s Hotel in Kathmandu receiving 1 MICHELIN Key, becoming the first property from the country to be recognized by the world-renowned Michelin Guide. This achievement celebrates Dwarika’s timeless legacy of Nepali art and heritage while marking Nepal’s entry into one of the most prestigious global rating systems for hotels. Now, Michelin Guides arrives in Nepal now The Michelin Guide, first publish

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Baan Thai - The Taste of Thailand

For more than two decades, Baan Thai has been quietly serving the taste of Thailand in the heart of Kathmandu. The name itself, “Baan,” meaning “home” in Thai, perfectly captures the spirit of the restaurant — warm, welcoming, and deeply rooted in authenticity. It is a place where the comforting aroma of lemongrass, kaffir lime, and Thai basil greets you at the door, and where the balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors unfolds with every bite. The story of Baan Th