Rakti is a traditional, nutritious Nepalese dish from the Newari and Gorkha communities, made by stir-frying coagulated blood (typically goat, pig, or lamb) with spices, often mixed with liver or other offal. Often served as a snack with sel roti.

Buff Choila is a popular, traditional Newari dish from Nepal consisting of spiced, marinated, and grilled buffalo meat. It is a staple appetizer in Newari cuisine, known for its intense spicy, smoky, and tangy flavors.

Buff Chowmein is a popular Indo-Chinese and Nepali dish featuring stir-fried noodles tossed with tender pieces of buffalo meat (buff), mixed vegetables (like cabbage, carrots, capsicum), and savory sauces (soy, tomato) with Chinese seasonings, creating a hearty, flavorful, and quick meal often found in street food stalls and restaurants in Nepal and India. 

The name literally translates to “fried noodles” (chǎomiàn).

Buff Curry is a popular and traditional dish in Nepalese cuisine featuring buffalo meat cooked in a rich, spicy, and aromatic gravy. It is known for its deep flavors, often using bone-in meat for extra richness, and is typically served with rice or roti.

Buff Fried Rice is a hearty and popular Nepali dish known as bhuteyko bhat, featuring tender buffalo meat (buff) stir-fried with rice, many vegetables and a variety of aromatic spices.

Buff Sekuwa is a popular Nepali delicacy made from marinated buffalo meat that is skewered and grilled over a natural charcoal flame. It is celebrated for its deep smoky aroma and bold, spicy flavors.

Buff Thenthuk is a popular Tibetan hand-pulled noodle soup, particularly favored in Amdo, Tibet, for dinner and lunch. It is a hearty, mildly spiced dish containing wheat flour dough, mixed vegetables, and buffalo meat (buff).

Buff Thukpa is a popular, heartwarming Himalayan noodle soup made with buffalo meat, broth, vegetables, and spices. Originating from Tibet and commonly found in Nepal and India, it is a staple comfort food, particularly during cold weather.

Buff Wrap is a popular, modern fusion street food in Nepal, often featuring seasoned, cooked buffalo meat (buff) combined with fresh ingredients inside a tortilla.

Chatamari is a traditional Newari dish from Nepal, often called the “Nepali pizza” It’s a thin, crispy crepe made primarily from rice flour batter. Cooked on a flat griddle, the base is topped with a variety of savory ingredients such as minced meat, eggs, onions, tomatoes, and spices. The combination of a crunchy rice flour crust with flavorful toppings makes it a popular snack or light meal, especially in the Kathmandu Valley.

It’s eaten during festivals and special occasions, but also beloved as everyday street food.

Liver is considered a “superfood”, a nutrient-dense, affordable, and mild-tasting organ meat packed with high-quality protein, minerals, iron, and essential vitamins.

Sukuti Sadheko (साँदेको सुकुटी) is a popular, smoky, and spicy Nepali appetizer or snack made from dried meat, usually buffalo (buff), but sometimes mutton or goat. It is a quintessential dish in Nepalese cuisine, characterized by its chewy texture, intense flavors, and tangy, savory profile.

Sukuti ko Ledo is a delicious and popular Nepalese dish, prepared with rehydrated dried meat (sukuti) in a thick, spicy sauce. The term “ledo” specifically refers to the smooth and creamy consistency of the dish.

Often eaten with rice or chiura (pounded rice).

Sukuti ko Achar is a traditional Nepali pickle made from dried meat (Sukuti), most commonly buffalo (buff), goat (mutton), or pork. It is known for its chewy, jerky-like texture and a spicy, tangy flavor profile that pairs perfectly with Dal Bhat or as a snack.

Aloo Phing Sha is a hearty Tibetan stew made with potatoes (Aloo), glass noodles (Phing) and meat (Sha, often beef or chicken) in a tasty broth.

It is usually served hot with tingmo (steamed buns) or rice.

Keema Noodles are an extremely popular Himalayan street food, consisting of chewy, flavorful noodles mixed with spicy minced meat (chicken or buff), chili oil, and fresh greens. This beloved dish originated in the streets of Kathmandu, particularly the Buddha district, and is now a staple of Nepalese cuisine.

Meatballs Curry is a versatile dish often referred to as Kofta Curry in South Asian cuisines, where succulent spiced meatballs are simmered in aromatic sauces with warm spices like garam masala.

Buff Momos are a staple Nepali dumpling filled with spiced, minced water buffalo meat, known for being a savory and popular street food in Kathmandu. Momos are often served with spicy tomato chutney.

Shapale (also spelled Sha-Phaley or Shabaley) is a traditional Tibetan Meat Pie. Its name is derived from the Tibetan words “Sha” (meat) and “Phale” (bread). It has become a highly popular street food in Nepal, particularly in the Kathmandu Valley.

It consists of a dough pastry stuffed with seasoned minced meat, typically beef, pork, chicken, or lamb, and sometimes mixed with cabbage and onions.