Breakfast
100% Buckwheat Bread
Buckwheat Bread is a nutritious, gluten-free, and often vegan alternative to traditional wheat bread, characterized by a dense, moist, and chewy texture with a distinct, nutty flavor.
It is highly prized for its nutritional profile, high fiber content, magnesium, iron, B vitamins.and for being gentle on the digestive system.
100% Whole Wheat Bread
Whole Wheat Bread is a nutrient-dense alternative to white bread, made from flour that utilizes the entire wheat kernel, including the bran, germ, and endosperm. It is considered a healthier choice due to its higher fiber and nutrient content.
Provides essential vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Aloo Paratha
Aloo Paratha is a popular North Indian and Nepal whole wheat flatbread stuffed with a spicy mashed potato filling. It is traditionally served for breakfast but is also enjoyed for lunch or dinner across the Indian subcontinent.
Avocado Smoothie
Avocado Smoothie is a creamy, nutrient-dense drink made by blending ripe avocado with liquid (milk, coconut water, or yogurt), sweetener (honey, maple syrup), and often fruit (banana, mango) or greens. It provides healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and vitamins, offering a filling, velvety texture suitable for breakfast or a snack.
Banana Pancake
Banana Pancake is a sweet, fluffy breakfast or snack item that has become quite popular in Nepal, especially in tourist areas and urban cafés. While not a traditional Nepali dish, it has been widely embraced in places like Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Lumbini, where it’s often featured on “traveler’s menus” or in mountain teahouses along trekking routes.
Bathora
Bathora is a soft, fried, leavened flatbread originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is crispy on the outside, like a balloon, and soft on the inside, with a slightly yeasty texture reminiscent of sourdough bread.
Buckwheat Pancake
Buckwheat Pancakes are a hearty, gluten-free alternative to traditional flapjacks, known for their earthy, nutty flavor and dark, rustic appearance.
Butter Coffee
Butter Coffee, also known globally as “Bulletproof Coffee,” is a hot, energizing drink made by blending freshly brewed coffee with butter. In Nepal, this modern wellness trend blends interestingly with traditional Himalayan butter-based drinks.
Butter Tea
Butter Tea, also known as Tibetan tea, is a traditional beverage in Tibet and surrounding regions. It’s characterized by its savory, salty, and slightly buttery flavor.
Butter Tea is a staple food in Tibetan culture, believed to have medicinal properties and offer a source of energy. It’s often served to guests and is considered a symbol of hospitality
Chana
Chana refers to chickpeas, a highly nutritious, protein-rich legume staple. Used either whole or split (chana dal), they are commonly prepared in a spicy, tomato-onion curry known as chana masala or chole.
It an excellent vegetarian, high-fiber food.
Chia and Hemp Seeds Pudding
Chia and Hemp Seed Pudding is a nutrient-dense, plant-based breakfast or snack that is naturally high in fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. While chia seeds provide a gelatinous, pudding-like texture, hemp seeds (or hemp hearts) add a creamy, nutty richness.
Chia Seeds Breakfast
Chia Seeds are an excellent, nutrient-dense breakfast choice, often used for meal preparation to create filling, fiber-packed meals. The most popular method is chia pudding, which involves soaking the seeds in liquid (like milk or yogurt) to create a pudding-like texture.
Chyia or Masala Tea
Chyia (meaning “mixed-spice tea”) is a popular, aromatic beverage originating from the Indian subcontinent, made by brewing black tea with a blend of fragrant spices, milk, and sugar. It is known for its sweet, spicy flavor and potential health benefits, such as aiding digestion, boosting immunity, and reducing inflammation.
Coffee Smoothie
Coffee Smoothie is a blended, energizing breakfast or snack combining brewed coffee (or cold brew) with ingredients like bananas for creamy texture, almond butter for healthy fats, and protein powder or seeds. It typically blends in under 5 minutes, offering a nutritious, caffeinated boost.
Curd (Juju Dhau)
Juju Dhau, often called the ‘King of Curds’, is a creamy, sweetened yogurt that hails from Bhaktapur, an ancient city in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. Renowned for its smooth texture and rich flavour, it holds a cherished place in Nepali culture, especially among the Newar community.
Juju Dhau is a special type of yogurt, traditionally made from buffalo milk and set in small clay pots.
Donuts (Eggless or not)
A donut (or doughnut) is a beloved type of fried leavened dough pastry often served as a sweet snack or breakfast. Historically rooted in the 18th or 19th century, these treats are typically deep-fried to achieve a soft, airy interior and a golden exterior.
Fruit Smoothie
Fruit Smoothie is a thick, blended beverage made by mixing fruit with liquids like milk, yogurt, or juice, and optional sweeteners. Basic recipes include combinations like strawberry-banana or mango-yogurt, providing a quick, nutritious breakfast or snack packed with vitamins and fiber.
Gwaramari
Gwaramari, meaning “round bread” is a traditional breakfast in Nepal, mainly among the Newari community (a community in the Kathmandu Valley).
Hot Lemon, Honey and Ginger Tea
In the cool mountain air of Nepal, few things are as comforting as a steaming cup of
Hot Lemon, Honey, and Ginger tea. This soothing drink is a staple in Nepali homes, trekking lodges, and cafés, especially in higher altitudes where the chill sets in early. Made with freshly sliced ginger, a squeeze of lemon, and a drizzle of local honey, it’s both a traditional remedy and a cozy treat. The sharpness of ginger warms the body, lemon adds a refreshing tang, and honey balances it all with natural sweetness.
Lentils Pancake (Bara)
Bara, or ‘Wo’ in the Newari language, is a traditional and much-loved Newari dish from Nepal, especially popular in the Kathmandu Valley.
It’s a savory pancake made from ground lentils (typically black or yellow lentils). These popular Newari snacks are crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle, and seasoned with ginger, garlic and cumin. They are served as a daily snack or, symbolically, as part of ‘sagun’ (good luck food) during festivals and weddings.



















