Nepal · COOKING CLASSES IN KATHMANDU
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 cooking classes in Kathmandu worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Half-day cooking class in Thamel, Kathmandu. Learn Nepali dishes from scratch, make momos, and eat your food with tea included.
“I had a wonderful experience at the Nepal Cooking School! I chose one of the three menus, and I was so excited that they all taught you how to make momo. As the only student that afternoon, I had my teachers' undivided attention, whi”
Kathmandu women-led cooking class with a market visit, hands-on momo and dal bhat, plus tea and sweets, all for $4.
“Nish was a great teacher. I enjoyed learning how to make the Mo Mo and she explained everything really well and made sure nothing was rushed.”
Cook Nepali classics in a family home in Kathmandu, starting at a market and organic farm, with pickup, lunch, tea, and PDF recipes.
“We had a great day with Kalpana and her family. We made a dal bhat and enough momos to feed the whole village! A really great experience and the food was delicious.”
Learn to make veggie, vegan, or chicken momos in Kathmandu with a market tour, hands-on shaping and steaming, soup or regular options, tea.
“Great teachers and delicious food, thanks for a great afternoon :)”
Make Nepali momos with a women-run team in Kathmandu’s Thamel, enjoy masala chai and lunch, and take home a recipe book.
“This was so much fun! The ladies made me feel so welcome! This was interesting, informative, and I definitely improved my cooking skills. While you could learn to cook anywhere, these were the best, most patient, kindest ladies in all of Kathmandu!”
Hands-on momo and dal bhat class in Kathmandu’s Thamel, with a market walk, masala tea, and optional hotel pickup.
“The cooking class was fun and very interesting! Nishma is a great cook and was very friendly and patient. Her English is outstanding as well. In the class, you get to choose a starter, a main course and a dessert, which I appreciated a lot. All in all, the cooking class is good value for money and I highly recommend it.”
Hands-on Kathmandu momo and dal bhat cooking class with a local market tour, masala tea tasting, and optional hotel pickup.
“The range of dishes available to cook was tremendous. The staff were extremely welcoming, helpful and informative. The cooking progressed at a very pleasant pace. This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Well worth doing.”
Cook Nepali classics in Thamel, shop spices at a local market, and learn from a Nepali cook, with vegetarian options included.
“We were four persons this day. Not room for any more in the small kitchen. A nice morning although it was a bit stressful and more like putting ingredients togheter, than a schooling.”
Learn Nepali momo and dal bhat in Thamel, start with a market ingredient hunt, then cook and taste with local women. Pickup optional.
“Fantastic, fun and informative class. The menu and food was awesome food to enjoy after preparing and cooking. Highly recommended.”
Hands-on Kathmandu cooking class with a market walk, women-led chefs, masala tea, and dal bhat plus momo making in small groups.
“Bardzo miła atmosfera, można było zrobić tyle momo ile dasz radę zjeść.”
2-hour Kathmandu momo class with hotel pickup, guided market tour, hands-on dough and filling, steamed or soup momos, and masala tea.
“A great hands-on experience! I loved being able to make specific requests that suited my needs. I really enjoyed this experience.”
Shop Patan vegetables, learn momo, dal bhat, and thukpa with Esther Rai, then eat your Nepali meal in a small group.
“If you are looking for a cooking class in the Kathmandu area, look no further. Ester and Amos are fantastic, the whole experience was amazing, we learned a lot and laughed a lot. The food was absolutely delicious, in fact the best we have had in Nepal so far. This cooking class is a must, we felt so welcome and would come back again in a heartbeat”
Hands-on Nepali cooking in Kathmandu with hotel pickup, fresh ingredients, momos, and a shared lunch in a 4-hour class.
“Had a fantastic afternoon. Learnt so much about Nepalese cooking and great that we got to work together to make the food and then eat it. Unfortunately it was during festival season and so we weren’t able to go to the market but otherwise fantastic!”
Kathmandu momo class with Women Led Namaste, 1.5 hours to knead dough, fill, fold, taste, and sip masala chai for $15.
“Les filles sont extraordinaires et d’une gentillesse incroyable. Nous avons passé un très bon moment, leur compagnie est douce et rigolote, et la nourriture préparée est délicieuse ! Nous avons hâte de revenir à Kathmandu pour prendre de nouveaux cours !”
Half-day cooking in Thamel with a local market visit, small-group class, and 4 courses of Nepali and Newari dishes you cook and eat.
“We had so much fun learning about Nepalese culture and food! It was very interactive and the girls were so kinds and nice!! I would definitely recommend going here :))”
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