HUNGER HUNT: The Other Honacha
We seek a local, modest culinary experience at the other Honacha, in the heart of Patan.
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HUNGER HUNT:Open Momo & Sadheko Momos at Bota
With their unique take on momos, distinct serving style and multiple chain outlets in the city, Bota Simply Momo is taking the momo scene in Kathmandu by storm.
HUNGER HUNT: Mama’s Tea Shop at Basantapur
Every day, Mama doles out endless cups of tea, along with nuggets of wisdom and lots of good energy, to his large crowd of regulars
HUNGER HUNT: Chatamari Chen at Basantapur
Chatamari – a flat baked bread made out of a rice flour batter with no fat or oil, there’s no mystery about this traditional Newari bread – prepared the right way, this is a simple, readily-made food with endless possibilities in terms of taste.
HUNGER HUNT: Computer, Typewriter, Wheel at Dattatraya Khaja Ghar
M&S VMAG ventured into the wild side of Newari cuisine in Bhaktapur with friendly eatery owner Rabi Dai
HUNGER HUNT: Spicy Seekh Kebab at Bismillah Restaurant, Thamel
M&S VMAG hunt down Seekh kebab at Thamel, and also end up eating a few Gulab-Jamuns while we were at it.
HUNGER HUNT: Maghe Sankranti Special – टोखाको चाकु
Tomorrow marks the first day of Magh, an auspicious day for many Nepalis which they celebrate with rituals and food. So, we decided to find out where the foods of this day come from, particularly Chaaku.
HUNGER HUNT: Savoury Chinese at Boudha
M&S VMAG strolled into White Zhambala, a Tibetan restaurant, quite near to Kriong Samdoling Monastary, which also serves popular Chinese grub. Read on to find out just what we decided to stuff ourselves with.
HUNGER HUNT: Newari Sausages, Red Chyang at Bulal
This week M&S HUNGER HUNT went to Bulal in Gwarko to stuff ourselves with some Newari-style sausages, mushroom choila and some ‘Hyanguthon’ or red chyaang. Bet you didn’t know about that one!!
If you truly want to eat local, you have to learn to follow your nose into the uncharted world of local, hard-to-find eateries, like Bulal, with its own horde of returning patrons, located at the inner part of Gwarko, right outside Patan, where they serve rare Newari snacks and beverages.
HUNGER HUNT: Spicy Dahi Puri and Aalu Tikki Chaat in New Road
We made our way to Khichhapokhari in New Road, dodged pavement full of people, waited in line i front of this famous chaat stall in front of Peoples Plaza to munch on dahi puri and alu tikki chaats.
HUNGER HUNT: Sizzling Sekuwa at Golfutar
Sekuwas are more than just irresistible grilled meat found in local joints and on street carts, and definitely much more than just Nepali take on western culture of barbecuing.
HUNGER HUNT: Fresh Chocolate Yomari
With the Yomari-punhi fast approaching, M&S VMAG went to eat Yomaris at The Village Cafe run by local women of Khokana and supported by SABAH Nepal.
HUNGER HUNT: Spaghetti at Boudha
We wanted to save you the trouble of having to eat those barely exciting, needlessly spicy and ridiculously oily spaghetti. So, we went to Boudha, where a local eatery serves delicious and gratifying spaghetti in a way like you have never seen befo
HUNGER HUNT: नारायण दाइको मशांगल्ली म: म: गौशाला
Perhaps the one of the most famous momo outlets in all of Kathmandu, Narayan dai ko Mashangalli momo at gaushala serves what could be the greatest fast food indulgence of the whole city — the momos.
HUNGER HUNT: Bara in Nyatapola, Bhaktapur
Go to Bhaktapur for… the Bara? Absolutely. In the town of Pagodas, palaces and yellow brick roads, one old and famous Newari joint serves baras with a unmistakably delicious, soulful taste.
HUNGER HUNT: Syrian Food at TAZA, Pulchowk
Here are some Syrian grub at surprisingly inexpensive rates for your over-exhausted Nepali palates
HUNGER HUNT: Pokhareli Pizza at Dhumbarahi
M&S VMAG tastes the Pokhareli -style, firewood pizza baked in brick-oven at Pokhara Pizza House in Dhumbarahi.
HUNGER HUNT: कलंकीको पिरो आलु
M&S VMAG drives through busy traffic, bumpy roads and dusty air to sample some of the famous Piro Aaloo at Kalanki.
HUNGER HUNT: श्याम दाईले बनाएको हाँसको छोइला
Choilas by default are prepared from buffalo meat. But there is a place in Dhobighat where Shyam dai, the owner, prepares it from duck meat. And, he’s been doing that for past 24 years.
HUNGER HUNT: Hyderabadi Biryani at Naxal
Hyderabad House at Bhatbhateni, Naxal serves some of the best-cooked, gorgeous looking Hyderabadi biryanis in town. M&S VMAG dropped by the biryani-hub to kill our hunger. Watch the video.
HUNGER HUNT: Bhuteko Anda Chiura at Gabahal, Patan
The “bhuteko and a-chiura” at Bhuju ko bhatti at Gabahal, Patan is fast, plentiful and inexpensive (Rs. 70). But those are not the only reasons why this simple household grub works as a popular late afternoon snack. Bhauju ko anda-chiura also gives you a good taste and a bit of childhood nostalgia. Order a cup of local tea on the side, and you have a perfect Nepali combination.
HUNGER HUNT: Newari Bhoye at Newa Lahana in Kirtipur
There’s no better way to sample most of the traditional and authentic Newari flavours at a single sitting than by feasting of the customary Newari Bhoye at Newa Lahana in the ancient town of Kirtipur.
HUNGER HUNT: भक्तपुरको जु जु धौ र कुल्फी
This week M&S HUNGER HUNT went to the beautiful, ancient Newar city of Bhaktapur to try out the famous Juju Dhau (King yogurt) and Kulfi. Check out the video.
HUNGER HUNT: Fire-roasted Eggs at Raniban
M&S Hunger Hunt takes a short road trip to Raniban through Balaju Bypass for these amazing fire-roasted eggs. And, we met the even more amazing “Aji” who roasts them.
HUNGER HUNT: Choco Lava Cake at Grill Me
M&S VMAG dropped by Grill Me at Jhamsikhel to taste their famous Choco Lava Cake.