The short answer
Kathmandu Kitchen: what visitors should know first
A cheap, plain stop near the palace for Nepali or Indian food. Wikivoyage lists vegetarian options and a thali, but it is a mixed menu and the listing is a single source, so confirm it is open and ask about meat.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Kathmandu Kitchen facts at a glance
- Location
- 13 Long Nget Street 258, corner of Sothearos Blvd
- Dining style
- Nepali and Indian, mixed menu
- Price signal
- About US$2-5 per Wikivoyage
- Signature order
- Try: the Nepali thali, about US$3.50 per Wikivoyage
- Good for
- Cheap lunch near the Royal Palace
Why it matters
Why Kathmandu Kitchen is worth your time
Near the Royal Palace, visitors usually find Khmer restaurants and tourist cafes. A Nepali and Indian place nearby gives Indian travellers a different option for a quick lunch, at prices that suit a family counting costs.
It is not a specialist vegetarian kitchen, and the only source we opened is a community travel guide, so treat it as a practical suggestion. The thali format is an advantage for older travellers, since a set plate removes decisions and lets you eat a modest, familiar meal in one sitting.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Nepali thali
Wikivoyage lists a thali at around three and a half dollars.
- 02
Near the palace
It is south of the Royal Palace, on a corner with Sothearos Boulevard.
- 03
Free water and condiments
Wikivoyage notes these come at no extra charge.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Wikivoyage lists Kathmandu Kitchen at 13 Long Nget Street 258, south of the Royal Palace, on the corner of Sothearos Boulevard. It describes Nepali and Indian food at about two to five US dollars, with vegetarian options, a Nepali thali at around three and a half dollars, and free water and condiments.
For a vegetarian table, ask for the thali with vegetarian dishes and confirm what is in it. A Nepali thali is normally a set plate of rice, lentils and several side dishes, but we did not find this restaurant's menu, so do not assume its contents. Mention egg, onion and garlic when ordering.
The page does not give opening hours, so check a current map listing before walking over from the palace, and have a second option ready in case it is closed.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm the restaurant is open before walking over
- Ask what is in the vegetarian thali
- Mention egg, onion and garlic when ordering
- Check the address on a map
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 13 Long Nget Street 258, south of the Royal Palace, corner of Sothearos Boulevard
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch after the Royal Palace
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The street is flat and close to the palace area, so little walking is needed. We could not verify steps or toilets; ask when you phone or arrive.
- Tickets and access
- No booking rule was found. Walk-ins should be fine; confirm opening hours, which we could not verify.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
The street is flat and close to the palace area, so little walking is needed. We could not verify steps or toilets; ask when you phone or arrive.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Kathmandu Kitchen vegetarian?
It has vegetarian options but is not described as fully vegetarian.
Does it serve Jain food?
We found no Jain claim; ask directly.
Where is it?
Wikivoyage gives 13 Long Nget Street 258, south of the Royal Palace.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
