Barbecued (grilled) Trout is a popular, high-quality dish in Nepal, featuring fresh Himalayan Rainbow Trout often seasoned with local spices like cumin, black pepper, ginger, and garlic. It is commonly found in Kathmandu Valley and riverside spots, particularly in Kaski, Nuwakot, and Sindhupalchok.

Dried Fish Salad (Sidra Sadheko) is a spicy, tangy, and smoky Nepalese appetizer. To prepare it, you can use small or medium-sized dried fish, which you mix with raw onions, tomatoes, green chilies, garlic, mustard oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Fish Curry is a popular, nutrient-dense dish with origins in coastal regions around the world, particularly in India. It consists of firm, white fish simmered in a spiced, aromatic gravy, often featuring a base of onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic.

In Nepal it is especially popular in the Terai and eastern regions of Nepal.

Fried Fish, locally known as Maccha Tareko, is a popular delicacy in Nepal, especially in regions near rivers like Malekhu in Dhading, which is famous for its roadside fish stalls serving fresh river catch.

Fried Fish (Sukuti Maccha) a popular Nepalese specialty, perfect for a snack or with rice.

Small Dried Fish are very popular in Nepalese cuisine. They are mainly used to prepare a spicy pickle (achar) or a rich, tangy curry, to be enjoyed with rice. Because they are dried, they keep for a long time and offer a pronounced salty flavor.