The best restaurants Himalaya

The refinement of the cuisine is equal to the decoration of this prestigious address. Comfortably installed in a hypostyle feng shui room, the customers have the impression of taking place in a South Indian temple. The menu follows the spice route through Asia from India to Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. All the dishes are exceptional and well balanced in terms of spices and spices. When the weather allows it, opt for the pleasant outdoor terrace. Reservations are recommended.

This chic restaurant, frequented mainly by Delhiites, is worth the trip. The Indian food is not only delicious, but also spicy (for once!). And that's not all, the staff is very friendly and the portions are copious. Our suggestion: boneless murg tikka or murg makhani (chicken) with cheese nan and navratan pulao. You will tell us about it... This is also one of the few interesting options in the Chanyakapuri area, where if all the embassies gather, there are not many restaurants.

This neighbourhood canteen, famous for its chutneys and pickles, offers unbeatable prices. No exoticism or completeness in the menu, but the basic flavours of Gujarat cuisine which is served without fuss in a very friendly atmosphere of bric-a-brac and broc. You will be able to revel in a thali gujarati or a plate of dhokla, a very old recipe based on crushed chickpeas and a paste made from fermented rice.

With its wood panelling, velvet benches and subdued lighting, this restaurant has a false air of a London pub. But when it comes to the menu, you're in India! It offers a wide range of northern specialties, including solid kebabs, as well as a few Chinese starters. The lack of competition in the Civil Lines area causes a slight sloppiness in the plate. It's certainly good, but not exciting, especially at this price. Decent choice of wine, including imported wines and a very nice cocktail list, to be consumed with moderation!

Halfway between Mughal and Lebanese cuisine, the address is known by all the regulars of the neighborhood for its reasonable prices. Shawarma, seekh kebab, chicken tikka or chicken dhaba, the chef's specialty, are some of the classics of the house to be enjoyed on the go. For a lighter and refreshing break you can also have a raita. The restaurant has only a few tables in a typical fast-food setting (clean), but you can also sit outside on the terrace when the weather is good.

If you have not yet visited the capital of West Bengal, the cuisine served here is an excellent introduction. Fish specialties such as bekti are as fresh as they are fragrant. The kosha manhsho, a lamb curry, is also worth trying. For dessert, you can try the payesh, a kind of pudding with a strange texture, which is very digestible with tea. The service is professional, the setting refined and peaceful. If you have some money left at the end of your stay, don't hesitate to spend it here

Between two shopping trips, this small vegetarian café has a cosy atmosphere with its wooden tables and wicker armchairs. You can enjoy an Indian, Chinese or continental dish at a reduced price. Paneer tikka and vegetable pakora are good for a simple snack while the festa special thali satisfies the big appetite. The milkshakes and lassi are so creamy that you can finish them with a spoon! As far as hygiene is concerned, no worries: the waiters sing while passing the sponge on the tables and, behind his counter, the old manager watches over the grain.

The purists say of this dhaba that it serves as the puri and not of the paranthas. Always it is that the choice is vast (approximately 30 paranthas different) and that the result is delicious. We recommend the mix parantha to you, to fall, probably one of best of the neighborhood! Like all the cheap restaurants of Parantewali gali, cleanliness leaves something to be desired, but the continuous flow ensures the freshness of the products. Only problem, the menu is in Hindi, but you will easily find somebody to guide you in your choice in English.

With this restaurant, named in honor of Nehru, begins the corner of Mughal specialties. If some people prefer it to its competitor Karim's, it is because it is less crowded but mostly because it belongs to a family of butchers who choose better, it seems, the pieces of meat... Here, each meal has its own dish: at breakfastthe egg curry, at lunch the mutton nihari, while at dinner it's time for the very spicy kebabs. However, for the more accustomed palates, the biryani is not up to the mark.

This strictly vegetarian restaurant is located within the gigantic Lotus Temple complex, on the edge of ISKCON Temple Road. No need to venture too far to find it. The cuisine served is based on the repertoire of the south of the country and works wonders with simple ingredients. The saatvik khana prepared with garlic, onions and eggs is a success, as is the generous vegetarian thaliflavored with 56 spices. You will surely share your table with some Krishna devotees.

If there's a queue in front of this little sign, nothing could be more normal: it's the ransom of success! The kekabs and rolls are so good that they deserve a little patience. The concept includes roasts or bread patties stuffed with vegetables or marinated meats. We advise you to succumb to the chicken tikka roll unless a big hunger leads you to a biryani. The purists have found fault with the purchase of this canteen by the Mughlai chain. They take refuge in the nearby Rule The Rolls, which is run by the sons of Khan Chacha.

Opened since 2009, this restaurant still holds the top spot and is considered by many to be the best restaurant in the capital. The chef, who has learned his trade in the great hotels of Asia, revisits Indian cuisine by pulling it upwards. Here, the combinations of spices are subtle, the cooking perfectly mastered and the flavours confusing, but exciting. The room echoes the modernity and elegance of the plates: sand and gold tones, enhanced by a few works of art. Reservation required.

The vegetarian or carnivorous grill temple welcomes its guests in a pleasant retro-character frame. The restaurant, with its buffet formula, will vary the dishes, but you will always find chicken, shrimp, fish, paneer or roasted peanuts. On tables, sauces and condiments are ready to accompany your dishes. Some evenings, servers and chefs invest the scene and sing some songs to entertain customers. Ambiance club, but in the restaurant!

Impossible to miss the door of the entrance of this restaurant with the doorman proudly displaying a majestic glossy moustache and a suit worthy of the greatest Rajput warriors. Inside, the setting is kitschy. A dark pirate cave atmosphere, a tree planted in the center of a pasteboard rock, 3D murals, shards of mirrors and adobe walls decorated with naïve paintings mix genres. However, the restaurant serves excellent North Indian cuisine with tasty curries and spicy kebabs.

The Taj Mahal, with its image of luxury and excellence, is going all out. The setting mixes sumptuous pieces of ancient art with modern furniture and lighting. The clash of eras and flavors also occurs on the plate. If the menu seems to propose classic dishes, the visual, olfactory and gustatory reality is quite different. The name chosen refers to the edible gold leaf, struck so finely that it can barely be felt on the tongue. And when it comes to finesse, the chef knows how to do it.

The Parsis, who came from Persia many centuries ago, settled in Bombay. Until the opening of the "Soda Bottle Opener" it was here that one could enjoy the best Iranian influenced cuisine. But now Delhi is trying to steal the spot from its enemy sister. You can try the berry pulao, a rice served with meat and berries or the roast mutton with Parsi spices. We also loved the setting, which revives an old cafe with bistro tables, woodwork and mirrors.

This legendary restaurant has the reputation of serving the best biryani and kebab in Delhi. And it's been going for 40 years! The setting has been recently renovated and Delhiites are flocking to the place which is vaguely reminiscent of American diners. A bench runs along the wall of the room, while on the other side there are "corners" for 6. A must to get acquainted with the cuisine of the country or simply to enjoy dishes that have been forgotten elsewhere. The service is efficient, but you often have to be patient.

Not so easy to find a nice restaurant around Connaught Place without loud music. Fortunately, a few nostalgic Hyderabad biryani lovers have opened this canteen on the outer circle. No fuss for this little address, but a setting that follows the codes in vogue at the moment: a touch of industrial, school chairs and old tiles. The biryani, tasty and fragrant, is steamed, as tradition demands, and comes in a vegetarian or meat-based formula. It's often full, and it's best to reserve your table.

If the address may seem unattractive (a shopping mall), don't turn back. This extraordinary fish and shellfish restaurant occupies a building all by itself. The interior, a little dark but very comfortable, is inspired by the Middle East. The menu draws from the Indian coastal repertoire with spice blends from Goa or Kerala. It is the occasion to taste clams, cuttlefish or shrimps prepared in different ways. Delhi has few seafood addresses and this one is worth the detour.

Sam's Cafe is another mythical place of Pahar Ganj. If the dining room does not have any interest, everyone can take refuge on the roof and its terrace as a garden. With a fine selection of Italian, Israeli, Chinese and cooked meats in the tandoor, the chef knows how to attract tourist customers who are in the neighbourhood. Unfortunately, the result is not up to the map, and we've stayed on our hunger a little. Prefer to enjoy a fresh drink at the end of the day.

More elegant than Old Delhi's, the waiters' uniforms match the burgundy of the two rooms. Here, we recommend the chicken afghani, whose spicy note you will calm down with a cucumber raita or the spicy mutton with its subtle perfume. Finally, the kulfi refreshes the palate with icy notes of pistachio or almond. Like the one in Old Delhi, this restaurant is a safe bet. It is advisable to make a reservation on Thursday evening because many people, after listening to Sufi songs at the dargah of Nizamuddin, meet here.

Hidden in a shopping mall, this café pays tribute to the number one activity in this trendy neighbourhood: fashion. In this inspired place, big strings, allegory of thread, separate the spaces. Low or high tables, bright colours, decorated walls and of course a rack displaying cutting-edge creations create a young and cosy atmosphere. The card plays an international score with burgers, pizzas, sandwiches. On the beverage side, coffee is available in all its forms. Pleasant at any time of the day, Threads is often taken by storm at lunchtime.

The reputation of this restaurant is well established, and the queue on Sundays is as long as a traffic jam on Ring Road at rush hour. Specializing in South Indian cuisine, the short menu features mainly idli (steamed buns made from black lentil flour and rice) and dosa (crunchy pancakes), the two mainstays of Dravidian Indian breakfast. While the chain has 26 establishments in Delhi, this one has the best reputation and is the most popular. And you can visit at any time of day!

This is the Shanti home restaurant on the top floor with a panoramic view of the city. It is tastefully arranged (seesaws, small tables delicately set, sofas) and you will taste the spécialites of northern India cooked in front of you (here everything is fresh and of excellent quality). In the evening, a multitude of candles will accompany your head-to-head. Romantic atmosphere to wish! Beautiful wine card and impeccable service.

Daryaganj claims credit for butter chicken and dal makhani, two iconic specialties of Indian cuisine. The restaurant was originally founded in the Daryaganj district of Delhi, which was home to a large number of refugees fleeing Pakistan at the time of the partition of the country in 1947. Kundan Lal Jaggi was one of them and imported to Delhi his culinary knowledge inherited from the great Mughal tradition in Peshawar, where he was originally from. Daryaganj has several shops in town, which belong to the descendants of Lal Jaggi.

Khan Market is becoming increasingly gentrified and is probably one of the most expensive areas in Delhi for trendy restaurants. Di Ghent is part of this trend, with oh! surprise! a Belgian-inspired bobo café. You can come and enjoy waffles and fries (if you feel nostalgic for the country), but also expensive sandwiches and salads. Fortunately, the result is quite convincing, with sourced and organic products (of course), iced teas and refreshing fruit or citrus drinks.

In a quiet street in the trendy Hauz Khas district, this sandwich shop is a credit to the place. You can enjoy big grilled sandwiches or fresh bread with crunchy vegetables and steaming meats. We are closer to the American concept than to the ham and butter, which probably explains the rather high prices. The room is small and decorated with very contemporary paintings. The service, pressed by the crowd, is often overwhelmed. You can also enjoy delicious coffees and espressos prepared by the trendy Blue Tokai Coffee Roaster.

This small restaurant serving salads, green cuisine and healthy dishes is located in the heart of Thamel, on the^3rd floor of a small shopping center invisible from the street. A refreshing little green haven with floor-to-ceiling green plants, and cool tables outside but in the shade on a covered terrace. The Forest salad (kale, lettuce, broccoli, avocado, grapes, pear, spinach, red onion and a lemon sauce with cranberries, sesame and sunflower seeds) is delicious, as are the small sesame chicken snacks and homemade lemonade.

This is Kathmandu's refined Japanese restaurant, located in the chic Lazimpat district of the Ambassador Hotel. The sushi bar in particular is stocked with ultra-fresh fish cut into delightful makis, nigiris, sashimis, rolls and more. But there are other Japanese specialties on the menu that would be a shame to miss. Baked fish, tempura, teppan yaki (a kind of Japanese plancha) and many other delicious and authentic dishes. The chefs officiate from behind their open kitchen in a sober Japanese setting.

Fed up with Nepalese, Western and Chinese Thamel dishes? Here is a Japanese restaurant that will be appreciated by your wallet for its very reasonable prices and will delight your taste buds with exquisite preparations. The raw fish will of course have been frozen and with the power cuts in Kathmandu, you may not take the risk of enjoying the salmon and tuna sushi, makis and nigiris. Mackerel, on the other hand, is fresh. As for the soups, gyoza and other bentos, it's divine! We recommend.

Attention vegetarians and vegans! Here's an address with you in mind. In this restaurant, whose walls are decorated with frescoes drawn in a "hype" style, you can enjoy specialties from all over the world: Asian, Himalayan, Italian, Oriental and even Turkish. Meals are served seated on cushions and around low tables. The atmosphere is relaxed and the service meticulous. A fashionable place where jam sessions are sometimes organized, where you won't necessarily come across many Nepalese (or at least only the golden youth).

Of all the tourist rooftops with terraces, this is one of the nicest. The food is decent, without being sensational. But the prices are reasonable, the choice of dishes relatively wide, and the welcome friendly. An ideal place to relax, have a drink or a snack before or after visiting the old city center, especially since its huge terrace overlooks the whole of Durbar Square. We're going for the view, and to admire the Maju Dega temple, destroyed by the 2015 earthquake and rebuilt in 2018.

Located in the Dilli Bazaar district, a long way from the touristy Thamel area, this Nepalese restaurant is housed in a magnificent 150-year-old stone building with multiple rooms, some of which are suitable for groups. You'll be spoilt for choice: everything is delicious, and the Newar speciality menu includes snacks, dals and maseura tarkari. Ingredients are sourced from the restaurant's organic farm, which organizes folklore evenings with dances and has a ceramics store. Don't miss the Kamasutra bar with its erotic engravings.

Here's an excellent address (which also exists in Pokhara) for a vitamin-packed breakfast, a good cup of coffee, lunch or a healthy meal in a pleasant little garden. The fresh fruit juices are particularly invigorating and detoxifying, like the Beet Redeem (apple, carrot, celery, beet and cucumber). Salads are composed with beautiful ingredients, like the organic house salad of mixed leaf mesclun, apple, pomegranate, walnut, sesame and sweet and sour dressing. We also recommend the burgers and grilled meats.

One of the best places in town to eat Korean food. Run by a couple, this small family-run eatery is a hit with travelers and locals alike. On the menu, a bevy of dishes illustrated by photos: vegetable kimbap (rice and vegetables wrapped in seaweed), barbecued beef bibimbap (barbecued beef pieces served with sautéed vegetables and rice), ramyum (spicy noodle soup)... In short, tempting dishes at modest prices.

In the restaurant's calm, verdant courtyard, you forget you're in the heart of bustling Thamel. But the setting is not the only asset. From breakfast onwards, organic coffee is served, along with homemade cakes and freshly squeezed fruit juices. For lunch and dinner, the menu features classics with no nasty surprises: fine salads, burgers, pasta, Nepalese momos... Here, the clientele is as much Nepalese as Western.

Here is an address that will not be to everyone's taste because it is literally taken by storm by groups of tourists in the evening. "Chulo" is a Nepalese term for a stove. We like the setting: this magnificent wing of a royal palace more than 150 years old. We also appreciate the tasting menu with its typical Nepalese and Newar dishes whose recipes are said to come from the great grandparents of the founders, and the dances, kitschy but bewitching. A place mainly for tourists, but after all why not!

In the heart of an old 19th century Newar building, you come here as much for the atmosphere as for the typical cuisine. Throughout the meal, the dancers intervene several times on the small stage. Nothing artificial for all that, the atmosphere is relaxed for everyone, even the waiters who are very friendly. This restaurant offers a beautiful evening of discovery around Nepalese specialties, newar dishes, very copious tasting menus (quite expensive it is true) against a backdrop of traditional dances. Rakshi offered by the house.

Without a doubt, one of the best Indian restaurants in town. This establishment founded in 1998 blends the rich and diverse flavours of South Asia to create a unique Indochinese cuisine. Located in a historic palace in the heart of the city of Kathmandu, Bawarchi takes its name from the imperial kitchens of the Mughal Empire, the Bawarchies being sublime cooks who revisit and sublimate old Asian recipes. Let yourself be tempted by a tikka masala panner, accompanied by white rice and nan, all washed down with a good Nepalese tea.

Greenery, calm and elegance: this restaurant, a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of Thamel, scatters its many tables in a large garden with sheltered terraces and green plants. A very pleasant setting. From Nepal to Tibet via Bhutan, the flavors of the Himalayas are served here: sets of each nationality in particular (the Nepalese is very spicy!), Tibetan thukpa (noodle soups), gyakok (hot pot). Excellent pork bao, hearty and sprinkled with greens.

Caroline, who has lived in Nepal for many years, runs this restaurant, which offers a wide selection of bistronomic classics with a modern French twist (salade toulousaine, steak au poivre, mousse au chocolat), as well as upscale seasonal specialties. The place has become a meeting place for Westerners living in Kathmandu. And it's a favorite with visiting travelers. The setting is remarkable, in the heart of the historic Baber Mahal Revisited palace, and the dishes are refined. A tasty moment.

Beneath the portraits of the ancestors hanging on the walls, the staff is taking care of the little things and the waiters are putting the small dishes in the big ones! This is the place to go if you want to taste the true and authentic Nepalese cuisine. It's all in millimetres, but your taste buds will want more! The menu is fixed and offers a tasty glimpse of the sumptuous era of the Rana dynasty. You can taste a variety of dishes with different portions. Reserve for a chic dinner in a grandiose setting.

Here's a restaurant that doesn't look like much, but it's always full. Low-budget travelers come to join a Nepalese clientele. A guarantee of quality. And for good reason: the dhal bat is good and copious! The recipes are prepared according to the purest thakali tradition (a community originally from Mustang). Most of the ingredients even come directly from the region of Kali Gandaki where the village of Tukche is located, which gives the dishes that very special flavour. For an immersion in the heart of typical Nepal!

It's easy to spot with its green bicycle supporting flowerpots and its pretty garden where the tables are laid out. Definitely the place to enjoy a good crêpe, just like in Brittany! Hari knows France well, having visited several times, and has developed a passion for crêpes. The plates are hearty, prepared à la minute with fresh produce. Special mention for the buckwheat galettes, but also for other French dishes: ratatouille and croque-monsieur (with homemade béchamel).

Opened a few years ago, this café was designed to offer a moment of relaxation to all those who have spent an afternoon souvenir shopping on Paro's main street. In addition to the cozy wicker armchairs, the sweet pastries and the coffee that lived up to our expectations (no filter coffee here!), we loved the library and the ultra-warm decor with omnipresent wood. The cheesecake is particularly good, not to mention the brioches that almost make you forget you're in Bhutan.