A chef demonstrating cooking traditional Newari food to a group of people, one of the dining experiences available at the hotel.

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Traditional Newari Cooking

Savouring the flavours of Newari traditions

Discover the soulful flavours of Newari heritage through a hands-on cooking experience, where culinary heritage comes alive in the most authentic way. Under the guidance of our local home chefs, you can learn the art of preparing age-old Newari dishes using traditional ingredients, spices, and techniques passed down through generations. From grinding masalas to assembling vibrant platters of Samay Baji, each step reveals the stories and rituals woven into everyday Newari life. The experience concludes with a shared lunch — a warm, communal meal that celebrates the flavors of Bhaktapur, as well as the spirit of togetherness that defines Newari hospitality.

This activity enriches the guests' culinary skills as well as provides a deeper cultural connection, enhancing their overall experience at The Nanee.

What to Expect:
  1. Introduction to Newari Cuisine: Learn about the history and cultural significance of Newari cuisine and key ingredients used in Newari cooking, such as beaten rice (baji), black lentils, buffalo meat, and local spices.
  2. Cooking Demonstration: A Professional Chef or local cook leads the session.
  3. A few traditional dishes are focused on:
    Yomari: A steamed dumpling filled with sweet molasses and sesame seeds.
    Chatamari: Often referred to as 'Newari pizza', it's a rice flour crepe topped with minced meat, egg, and spices.
    Momo: Nepali-style dumplings filled with meat or vegetables.
    Bara: Savoury lentil pancakes.
    Chhoyela: Spiced grilled meat, typically buffalo or chicken.
    Aalu Sandheko: Spicy potato salad.
  4. Hands-On Cooking: Guests are divided into small groups for a more personalised experience and guided through the preparation and cooking processes.
  5. Tasting and Dining: Enjoy the prepared dishes together in a communal setting.
  6. Cultural Narratives: Stories and anecdotes about Newari festivals and customs related to food are shared.

Book in advance for this exclusive culinary experience.

Duration: Two to three hours

A plate of traditional Newari spiced grilled meat (Choila) served on a rustic burlap background at a restaurant in Kathmandu, Nepal.

A traditional Newari cooking demonstrations that is one of the dining experiences at the hotel.

A chef demonstrating traditional Newari cooking, a dining experience available at the hotel.

A chef demonstrating cooking traditional Newari food to a group of people, one of the dining experiences available at the hotel.

A Newari cooking demonstration by a chef at the hotel to a group of people.

A chef assisting a kid during the Newari cooking demonstration at the hotel.

A chef helping a child during the Newari cooking demonstration at the hotel.

A chef demonstrating traditional Newari cooking to a group of people at a rooftop venue at the hotel during daytime.

A chef assisting two women how to cook traditional Newari dishes, that is one of the dining experiences available at the hotel.

A chef helping a kid during the traditional Newari cooking demonstration at the hotel.

A chef demonstrating to two women during the traditional Newari cooking, one of the dining experiences available at the hotel.

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