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Learn to Cook Momo, Dhalbhat & Thukpa in Lalitpur, Nepal - Hands-On Cooking Class for You

You’ll join Esther Rai, a passionate home cook who grew up learning in the kitchen, for an authentic Nepali cooking class that brings the Lalitpur culinary experience to life in Nepal; you’ll visit a local market to buy fresh ingredients and interact with locals, then prepare traditional dishes like dal bhat, momo and thukpa with hands-on guidance, and the class is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Patan Durbar Square so you can easily combine cooking with exploring the area’s authentic culture-Esther adapts the menu to guest requests and aims to share the full experience of a Nepali kitchen, making this a memorable workshop for food-loving travelers seeking immersive, local activities through Varoom.

About this activity in Lalitpur

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Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation.

Highlights

  • Learn to cook classic Nepali dishes-Dal Bhat, momo and thukpa-led by an experienced local cook in Lalitpur.
  • Start with a guided visit to a bustling local market to pick fresh ingredients and meet vendors for an authentic market experience.
  • Hands-on, customizable lessons where you can request specific recipes and participate in every step of traditional meal preparation.
  • Perfectly located a 5-minute walk from Patan Durbar Square, so you can combine a cultural visit with a hands-on Nepali cooking experience.

Important Information

  • Classes are designed for all skill levels; you’ll prepare recipes step-by-step and adapt the menu on request to suit dietary needs.
  • You will visit the nearby market before cooking to buy ingredients - bring comfortable shoes and some local currency for purchases.
  • Sessions typically cover ingredient selection, traditional preparation techniques and shared tasting at the end of the class.
  • The host began teaching during the COVID-19 period to support her family and aims to share an authentic home-kitchen experience of Nepali cooking.

Meeting Point

Meet at the host’s kitchen near Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur. You’ll be picked up or wait at the market entrance closest to the square for the ingredient shopping portion, then proceed together to the cooking location a short walk away.

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You’ll learn to prepare traditional Nepali dishes including Dal Bhat, momo and thukpa, plus techniques and cultural context from Esther Rai’s family-style kitchen. The class focuses on hands-on cooking so you experience authentic Nepali kitchen methods and taste the results you make.
The location is uniquely convenient - the class is a five-minute walk from Patan Durbar Square, so you can easily combine your Nepali cooking workshop with sightseeing in the historic area.
Absolutely - the class is family- and Group-Friendly and makes a great hands-on activity for couples, families with kids, and groups who want an authentic culinary and cultural experience in Lalitpur.
Yes - before cooking you’ll be taken to the local market to buy ingredients, interact with local people and learn about Nepali produce, giving you an immersive market-to-table experience in Lalitpur.
Yes - while Dal Bhat, momo and thukpa are the featured dishes, Esther also adapts the menu per guest request so you can learn to prepare the Nepali foods you most want to try.
Esther brings a lifetime of home-kitchen tradition and hospitality, sharing not just recipes but the joy of cooking and eating together. Combined with the market visit and a location near Patan Durbar Square, the class delivers an authentic Nepali kitchen and cultural experience.