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15 Best Kathmandu Cooking Classes

The Nepali kitchen lessons in Thamel and beyond: momo folding taught by local women, dal bhat built from the lentils up and classes whose fees stay in the community. The momo pleat is harder than the trek; the teachers are patient.

1.Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu

Discover Kathmandu’s flavors with a hands-on cooking class. Learn traditional Nepali dishes, enjoy local ingredients, and take home new culinary skills.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This was a brilliant and fun cookery class in which the girls taught us many Nepalese recipes. We learnt about spices but had fun doing it. We would thoroughly recommend this course.”

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3.Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class

Experience authentic Nepali cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Kathmandu, including momo-making, market tour, and cultural insights for a memorable culinary adventure.

★ 5.0

“Best experience ever. They were hands on and we laughed a ton at how instructors turned out vs ours. Tasted amazing and would go back for another class.”

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4.Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking Class

Discover authentic Nepali cuisine with local women-led cooking classes in Kathmandu. Learn recipes, enjoy a cultural meal, and support local farmers.

“This was an amazing experience. My wife and I enjoyed our cooking class with Sabita and Sushila. Not only did we learn how to prepare some excellent dishes, but we feel like we made new friends. We were able to practice some Napali worRead more”

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6.Kathmandu: Local Lead Traditional Momo-Making Class & Pickup

Discover Kathmandu’s flavors with this hands-on momo-making class. Learn traditional techniques, shop for fresh ingredients, and enjoy your creations.

★ 4.8

“Amazing time! Learned how to make momos from scratch every step of the way. The momos were delicious and the people here were very kind and helpful. Would definitely recommend! I actually think I could make momos at home now :)”

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7.Traditional Nepali Momo Making Classes

Discover the authentic Nepali momo experience with a hands-on cooking class in Kathmandu. Learn from local women, enjoy delicious food, and take home recipes.

★ 5.0

“We loved this cooking course! The instructor was so friendly, and made the lesson so much fun. The food was incredible and so fresh, the kitchen was really clean, with the rooftop location providing panoramic views of Kathmandu! Would 100% recommend this course, for a…”

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10.Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip

Discover authentic Nepali cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Thamel, including a local market trip, expert guidance, and memorable food experiences for $30.

★ 5.0

“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.”

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14.Women Empowerment Project(Nepali cooking class & jewelry workshop

Experience Nepalese cuisine and jewelry making while supporting women's empowerment in Kathmandu on this meaningful 2-day tour for $50.

★ 5.0

“It was a really fun experience. As I am not a social person, I thought it would be a little awkward for me to attend this workshop or interact with a teacher or other students but everyone was very nice and easy to talk to.…”

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15.Momo, Dhalbhat & Thukpa Cooking Class, Nepal

Discover authentic Nepali cuisine with a hands-on cooking class from a local host in Kathmandu, combining market visits, cultural insights, and delicious food for a genuine experience.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing time learning to cook Nepalese food, and it was by far the tastiest food of our trip. Thank you to Esther and her family for teaching us and welcoming us into their home.”

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