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Thamel House Restaurant

  • Blend of elegant valley cuisine, culture & carvings
Tejasuee Rajbhandari

DEC 07 - The typical Nepali house, a fine Nepali cuisine and the exquisite interior, these are the world of Thamel House Restaurant. Everything at the house welcomes you to the world of Nepal and Nepali.Located in the heart of the city, it has held the responsibility of exemplifying Newari culture of the valley to tourists who have no access to the real Nepali home and food. The century old building, the uniquely carved window ~ ~ and the locally made bricks, this Thamel House Restaurant possess the exceptional look that captures the beauty of Kathmandu 100 years back.
Visiting this restaurant can be a good experience for anyone and everyone, who wants to be in the atmosphere of serenity. The glistening candles in the mystical night are another attraction this restaurant offers.
Food, of course, is the best part of this place. You can have the best of Nepali and Newari snacks, sipping your favourite brand of drinks or the local aila (traditional Newari alcoholic drink) in the Buingal Bar.
Admiring the special and traditional dining experience sitting on the floors, one can savor the fresh dal bhat or the hot and spicy mo-mo. Bandhel tareko, a traditionally prepared wild boar meat, is another special cuisine this restaurant proudly offers. Sukuti (dry meat) and aloo bhuteko (finger chips) can also be a delicious journey for any visitor. If you do not like any of these items, you can still visit the place for other special cuisine and vegetarians too can have their choice of foods.
Dressed in daura suruwal, complimented by smile on their face, all waiters look eager to help any one who comes to apperceive the ambience of the place and the delight of the food.
If you are not very comfortable sitting on a floor, you can also have your delightful food in the dining table and chairs.
Whatever you eat, restaurant assures that you are served fresh and the best. The restaurant opens only after one in the afternoon. Reasonably priced, you can visit this place to relish a new experience for food or to experience antiquity.
Owned by a Newar family, this restaurant stands high amidst the various other cafes and restaurants for its ingeniousness and cultural extravagance. So, what are you waiting for, get ready to reap the fresh yet antique experience.Posted on: 2003-12-08 04:13

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