The best restaurants Himalaya

This is one of Thamel's most popular restaurants, and it's Thai. Its assets: a green, shady terrace, attentive service and authentic, high-quality Siamese cuisine. Try the Kaeng Phed Kai or Kiao (green or red curry), pad thai and soups such as a subtle Tom Yum with coconut milk, lemongrass and chili pepper. Whole steamed fish served under cloches is also delicious. A place that will delight vegetarians, as the menu features 100% green Thai specialties. A place to try.

A little hard to find, on the first floor of the Palace Heights Hotel, the restaurant is always full in the evening despite the passing of time. That's a pretty good sign. The service is impeccable and the decoration is pleasant with its bamboo slat blinds. The widely-spaced tables in the large dining room provide a certain intimacy. People come especially to the Zaffran for its delicious roasted meats. The marinated and grilled lamb chops are always a great success and delight demanding palates. Reservation recommended.

Fancy a culinary trip to South India? This establishment is an institution and it is necessary to be patient before sitting down. You have to leave your name at the entrance and wait, wait... until you are called. On the menu, dosa, thali and succulent idli served with coconut chutney and spicy pickles. To quench your thirst, a selection of lassis and milkshakes. You can also buy chaat, snacks to nibble on, and pastries in the tiny refrigerated display case at the entrance.

Are you a meat lover in the mood for the best steak in Kathmandu after a long trek? Then this elegant address in Thamel is the place for you. And not just any steak: tender, lean ostrich steak, available in a handful of dishes. The meat is top-quality and imported from Australia. For green lovers, soups, salads and vegetarian dishes are served alongside burgers. We love the smiling welcome, the floor tables with their cushions raised on a platform and the board games available.

Despite the name "Coffee House", it is one of the most refined restaurants in the capital where the wealthy class likes to meet. Opened in 1942, time seems to have no hold on the premises. Still the same woodwork, the same thick carpeting and the impressive crystal chandelier that floats above the room. The menu, deliciously old fashioned, offers dishes drawn from the Raj's repertoire: sole meunière is served alongside tandoori chicken. For those nostalgic for a time that those under 20 can't even imagine.

Created by two brothers, this establishment wishes to restore the spirit of the mogul baithak, in other words a convivial place where one meets in the evening with family or friends. The establishment, frequented by middle-class families, is as beautiful as it is good. The restaurant is located high up in the mountains and combines soft lighting, refined wood decor and professional service. The menu offers a wide choice of Mughal, Chinese and Tandooris specialities, with or without meat. We recommend the malai kofta and the tandoori chicken, which are copious and delicious.

This is where you can find the best bhature chole bhature in Delhi. This Punjabi vegetarian speciality treats Indians to a delicious breakfast. Chickpeas served in a spicy sauce and accompanied by small puffed patties will keep you going for a long time and give you the energy to wander around the city. If you find it difficult to eat salty food in the morning, treat yourself to this invigorating break at lunch before snooping around in the nearby Main Bazaar. Feel free to ask for directions to the famous red storefront.

In season, the place is packed and, without a reservation, you often have to wait to be allocated a table in this pizzeria with its stylish decor. Retro Italian advertising posters, a brick wall and convivial wooden tables invite you to sit on colorful stools. Thin-crust pizzas are crisp and the ice creams artisanal, just like in Italy. Tiramisu is a star of the menu, while pastas, salads and antipasti are a change from Himalayan dishes. Some evenings, live bands perform.

When, in 1911, Haji Karimuddin set up his modest gargote in the south of the Jama Masjid, he certainly did not foresee that, a century later, his sign would be one of the most famous in the city. People come here to taste the burra kebab or a basmati badam pasanda, in other words a tender piece of lamb served with an almond-based sauce. You can also taste the kheer, this rice pudding flavoured with cardamom and covered with pistachios and almonds, a delicacy! As the portions are generous, the choice of half (half-serving) is more digestible.

Our crush on Majnu Ka Tila. Nestled in the heart of the neighborhood's small shopping mall, this establishment is a neat and gourmet haven of peace. With its saffron walls, book shelf and wicker armchairs, it feels like home. The welcome is adorable and the cakes in the window are "homemade". A very good plan for a breakfast or a snack at a lower cost. Try the chocochip muffin, a muesli with fresh fruit and enjoy a REAL espresso. Also à la carte: lassi, choice of teas and home made lemonade. An ideal HQ!

The setting of this Imperial Hotel restaurant is more reminiscent of an English private club bar than a charming Tuscan village. Nevertheless, it has a large number of regulars, as evidenced by the napkin rings displayed at the entrance. And its terrace is simply one of the nicest in town, with its wrought iron tables and chairs. The 100% Italian menu offers just-cooked pasta, thin-crusted pizzas, cold cuts from the Botte and some must-try dishes. All absolutely delicious.

In a large modern veranda, there is an atypical restaurant in Kathmandu where one takes time to relax, breathe and enjoy absolutely delicious meat. As Nina's father is Nepal's biggest meat importer, you can throw yourself on burgers and other divine pieces with your eyes closed. Vegetarians are not forgotten, however, and some tasty suggestions are reserved for them. An address that does good in return for trekking and that is worth the effort despite its location a little far from Thamel.

Don't look for an entrance visible from the street, you'll have to climb to the second floor of a Thamel building to find this small local address frequented by regulars. You'll be seated around small tables set up with kitsch oilcloths. The cuisine is vegetarian and vegan, with local specialties, at very low prices and efficient service. We love the flavors of the dishes here, absolutely authentic and assertive. A real favorite.

Long-established, this is one of Thamel's best-known addresses, famous for its Indian specialties and especially its tandooris prepared in a traditional oven, especially the herb-marinated chicken, which retains all its tenderness (you can adjust your chilli level). Naans and thalis are also delicious. For a more authentic meal, take a seat on the cushions around a candlelit coffee table indoors, or in the pleasantly romantic, quiet garden. Very hearty portions.

Tired of Nepalese, Asian and Western cuisine? Here's a resto that's a little hippy, a little bobo and a little touristy, serving delicious organic, vegan and vegetarian Levantine cuisine. In the heart of Thamel, on several floors, you can enjoy delicious small dishes (humus, shakshuka, bowls, falafels or antipasti platters) in a colorful, bohemian oriental decor. Sitting cross-legged on thick cushions in front of large low wooden tables, you can dine or sip a cocktail under the subdued glow of a candle. Also an address in Pokhara.

In the heart of Thamel, this completely renovated establishment is a mecca for Kathmandu's trendy youth. The chef offers Nepalese, Indian and Chinese specialities as well as some continental dishes (pizza, fish & chips). It is said that the crispy chicken momos are among the best in the neighborhood. The breakfast is copious. Service smiling and considerate, TV screens galore without being noisy, and small peaceful and colorful courtyard. In short a nice and rather quiet place where it is good to take a break.

This chain famous for its cakes and other sweet treats has several restaurants scattered throughout the capital. Sort of a local fast food restaurant, it's the perfect place if you're feeling a little peckish before taking a train. In a large, noisy, neon-lit room, you can quickly swallow a masala dosa, a thali or a dal makhani with rice. Don't miss the rasmalai sold individually to finish on a sweet note. And if Indian specialities don't tempt you, there are a few Western dishes on the menu.

A very Tibetan style, good quality cuisine, and especially a Tibetan dance and dance show every evening from until.

The kitchen is excellent and the roof terrace offers a nice place to take a beer in summer. The breakfast is very pleasant.

The name of this temple of Kashmiri gastronomy is a play on words referring to Chor Bazaar, the "thieves' market". It is true that the décor of the establishment, half flea market and half antique store, resembles a certain cave prized by forty thieves. Here, you can discover the ritual of the wazwan, a farandole of 36 dishes to be tasted in good company. For a more digestible overview, we recommend the buffet. The restaurant regularly updates its menu so that its regulars do not get bored.