Top 10 Budget Food In Kathmandu

When we think of Nepali foods, it’s the momo that first comes in our mind or the daalbhat that is the regular food of most of us Nepali. But there are some of the mouthwatering foods that are delicious and comes under our budget. These foods are eaten by everyone around are the economic food. The top 10 best budget food in Kathmandu are as follows:

10) Samosa

A samosa is a fried or baked dish with a savory filling, such as spiced potatoes, onions, meats or lentils. It may take different forms, including triangular, cone, or half-moon shapes, depending on the region. The Nepali style, often accompanied by a achar, is probably the most widely-known of a broad family of recipes from Africa to China, which have origins in medieval times or earlier. Samosas are a popular entrée, appetizer, or snack in the local cuisines of the Nepali people and takes a high market in Kathmandu. It cost us about Rs 20 -25 in a local store.

9) Panipuri

Panipuri's name varies depending on the region. In Haryana it is known as paani patashi, in Uttar Pradesh golgappa, in Bengak phuchka and in Nepal it is called Pani puri.

Panipuri differs from phuckcha in content and taste. It uses a mixture of boiled gram and mashed potatoes as the filling,^[5] and is tangy rather than sweetish while the water is sour and spicy. The panipuri is mostly loved by teenagers and youngsters. Specially, girls gets crazy about panipuri with all those spices and masala in it. They are street food and we can find people selling panipuri on the streets. Panipuri cost us about Rs 20-25 on streets.

8) Aloo Chop

Aloo chop is a delicious bengali fried snack and made in the same way a batata vada or potato bonda is made, just the spices and herbs added in the potato stuffing are different. Aloo chop are great and are epic on taste. The are made with those mash potatoes and are really enjoyed by people in Kathmandu.

Aloo Chop are most eaten in vegan shop and we can also get in on the streets. Aloo chop are cheaper and best budget food. They cost us Rs 40 on avg.

7) Naan

The form naan has a widespread distribution, having been borrowed in a range of languages spoken in Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent, where it usually refers to a kind of flatbread. The spelling naan is first attested in 1979, and has since become the normal English spelling. The Naan are mostly eaten for the lunch and snack. There are different variety of Naan including keema naan, garlic naan, butter naan, etc. It is one of the top best budget foods around Kathmandu. It costs over Rs 35-50.

6) Chow Mein

Chow Mein are Chinese stir-fried noodles, the name being the romanization of the Taishanese chāu-mèing. The dish is popular throughout the Chinese diaspora and appears on the menus of most Chinese restaurants. It is particularly popular in India, Nepal, the UK and the US. Chow Mein are widely eaten in Kathmandu. It is one of the most reasonable dishes that makes you feel full. Chow Mein are available in every restaurants and local food court. It cost about Rs 70-80 for a full plate.

5) Puri Tarkari

Puri is one of the traditional foods in Nepal. Puri is popular though out the country. Puri is generally eaten together with Sel-Roti or with Potato Curry (Aaloo ko tarkari) in Nepal. Puri Tarkari is popular over the vegan group, and are widely eaten at the break fast. People in Kathmandu also eats it in the Lunch or dinner. Puri Tarkari is the most reasonable and tasty you will get in Kathmandu. It cost Rs 60-100 in average per plate.

4) Chatpate

Kathmandu’s chatpate (also spelled chaatpate) is a version of chaat, made with puffed rice, dried instant noodles, chickpeas, fresh coriander (cilantro), tomato, cucumber, onion, potato, peas, lemon juice, fresh chili, and spices. It's a winning combination that's hard not to love: The softness of the potato contrasts with the crunch of dried noodles; the hot chili is balanced (somewhat) by the chopped cucumber and tomato. Like many chaats, this one's a party in your mouth. Chaptpate cost Rs 15 -20 around the streets of Kathmandu.

3) Sekuwa

Sekuwa is meat roasted in a natural wood fire in a traditional Nepalese country style. While the meat is still raw, it is mixed with natural herbs and spices and other ingredients. Sekuwa can be made with pork, lamb, goat or chicken, or a mixture. Sekuwa is very popular in Nepal, especially in Dharan and Kathmandu. Dharan and Tarahara, small towns in the Sunsari District of Koshi State in Eastern Nepal, could be called the sekuwa capitals of Nepal. Sekuwa costs us about Rs 100 per plate around local streets and Vendors.

2) Choila

Chhwela (Nepali: छ्वेला) is a typical Newari dish that consists of spiced grilled buffalo meat. Though the dish is traditionally popular with water buffalo meat, nowadays mutton, chicken & duck meat are also being used. Usually eaten with rice flakes (Chiura), this dish is typically very spicy, hot & mouthwatering.

It is considered a necessary part of the diet in festivals among the Newar community along with several other ingredients. It is also an important ingredient of Samay Baji. Choila is most eaten in Kathmandu valley. Choila is the one of the best budget foods in Kathmandu to be eaten. It cost us around Rs 100.

1)Momo

Momo is a type of South Asian Dumplings, popular across the Nepal and the Himalayan regions of broader South Asia. Momo are native to Nepal. It is similar to Mongolian buzz and Korean, but heavily influenced different types of spices and herbs.

Momo is the number of dishes in Kathmandu that are eaten by people. It is the most popular and best budget food in Kathmandu of all time. An individual some times eats 3 plates of Momo a day. Momo costs us Rs 100 on average.