Alu Nimkin (often called Alu Nimki) is a legendary Nepali street food, originally hailing from the city of Dharan. It’s essentially a “chatpate-style” snack that combines crunchy, diamond-shaped crackers (nimki) with a spicy, potato-based gravy.

Kanchemba (कन्चेम्बा) is a traditional snack from the Thakali community of Nepal, often described as “buckwheat fries” or “Thakali finger chips”. It is a gluten-free dish made from buckwheat flour that is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Cauliflower Pakora (also known as Gobi Pakora) is a popular Indian tea-time snack consisting of crispy, deep-fried cauliflower florets coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter.

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.

Chatpate is a beloved South Asian street food, most iconic in Nepal, that delivers an explosion of tangy, spicy, and savory flavors in every bite. Often described as a “puffed rice salad,” it is prized for its crunch and the instant kick of heat and citrus.

Cheese balls are a popular, versatile appetizer, usually consisting of a blend of cheeses with potatoes and coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden

Cheese Pakoras are a popular indulgent tea-time snack consisting of cheese, typically processed with cow cheese, cheddar or mozzarella, coated in a spiced gram flour (besan) batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy. They are known for their crispy exterior and gooey, melted cheese interior.

This dish involves cooking chips (fries) and then stir-frying them in a spicy, flavorful sauce.

Egg Pakora is a popular Indian and Nepali street food snack made by coating boiled eggs in a spiced gram flour (besan) batter and deep-frying them until crispy. It is commonly enjoyed as a teatime snack, appetizer, or party starter and accompanied by chutneys.

Eggplant Pakora, also known as Baingan Pakora, is a popular Indian snack made by deep-frying thin slices of eggplant coated in a spiced gram flour (besan) batter. It is a gluten-free and vegan-friendly treat often served during tea time or as a starter.

Fresh cabbage pickle salad is a tangy, crunchy, and refreshing side dish popular in many Nepali households. It combines shredded raw cabbage with ingredients like mustard oil, lemon juice or vinegar, green chilies, garlic, salt, and sometimes turmeric or sesame seeds for extra flavor.

Bhogate Sadheko is a traditional Nepali fruit salad made from juicy grapefruit or pomelo segments mixed with mustard oil, salt, sugar, toasted sesame seeds and sometimes fenugreek seeds (methi). It’s a perfect balance of sweet, sour, spicy, and bitter — often served during festivals like Mha Puja and Tihar, especially in Newar communities.

Mix Vegetables Pakora are popular Indian fritters made by deep-frying thinly sliced or shredded vegetables coated in a spiced chickpea flour (besan) batter. They are a classic street food and a favorite home snack, especially during the rainy season or at teatime

Mushroom Choila is a popular Newari-style dish from Nepal, often served as a spicy, smoky, and tangy appetizer or side dish. It is a vegetarian alternative to traditional buffalo or chicken choila, using mushrooms as the main ingredient.

Mushroom Pakora (or pakoda) is a popular Indian deep-fried snack made by coating button mushrooms in a seasoned chickpea flour (besan) batter and frying until crispy and golden. These fritters are characterized by a soft, juicy interior and a crunchy exterior, often served as an appetizer with mint chutney or tomato chutney.

Mustang Fried Aloo is a famous potato dish from Nepal’s Mustang district, known for its unique taste and texture. Made using local, high-altitude
Mustang potatoes, which are smaller, firmer, and more flavorful than regular ones, the potatoes are boiled, sliced or halved, then deep-fried or pan-fried until golden and crispy. They’re usually served with
salt, chili powder, timur (Sichuan pepper), and sometimes yak cheese or aachar. It’s a simple yet iconic dish, especially popular among trekkers and locals in the Himalayan region.

Onion Pakora (also known as Kanda Bhaji or Onion Bhaji) is a popular Indian street food and tea-time snack made of sliced onions dipped in a spiced chickpea flour (besan) batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy.

Orange Sadheko (Suntala Sadheko) is a popular Nepalese snack, specifically a tangy and spicy citrus salad, often enjoyed during the winter months.

It is commonly served as a refreshing, healthy snack or appetizer, often featuring the rich, juicy oranges grown in the hilly regions of Nepal.

Paneer Pakora is a popular North Indian deep-fried snack featuring soft cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) coated in a savory, spiced gram flour (besan) batter. It is known for its crispy exterior and tender, moist interior, often served as an appetizer or tea-time snack with mint chutney or tomato chutney.