Vegetarians often worry about eating well while travelling. In Nepal, the worry does not last long. The everyday meal is built around rice, lentils and vegetables, and Thakali cooking does this especially well.
Why Thakali food suits vegetarians
The core of a Thakali set is dal, rice or dhido, seasonal vegetables, saag, gundruk and pickles. Meat is the optional extra, not the centre. Order a vegetable set and you are not missing out. You are eating the meal as many Nepali families eat it every day.
What to order
Thulo Thakali Vegetable Set
The full set with a vegetable curry. Rice, dal and vegetables are refilled. It is the best way to taste everything a Thakali kitchen does.
Vegetable Dhido Set
If you want something more traditional, swap the rice for buckwheat dhido. It is hearty, filling and very much a mountain dish.
Paneer curry
A Thakali-style paneer curry for when you want something richer.
Snacks to share
- Kanchamba: crispy buckwheat fries with our own sauce.
- Mustang aloo: potatoes cooked with a zesty spice mix.
- Mushroom choila: mushrooms with the spices usually used for grilled meat.
- Aloo sadeko and badam sadeko: spiced potato and peanut salads.
Momo
Veg momo come steamed, fried, chilly or jhol (in soup). Khuwa momo, filled with sweet milk solids, make a good dessert.
Things to ask about
Ghee is used in many Nepali dishes. If you avoid dairy, tell the staff and they will guide you. If you have allergies, mention them when you order. You can also add a note when you reserve a table.
Look for the green mark
On our menu, every vegetarian dish carries a small green veg mark, so you can see your options at a glance.
