Top 5 Foods Americans should Try in Nepal

This article is mainly focussing on foods that feel either very local or very foreign to people visiting Nepal from American Countries. Food items listed here are balanced as tourists from American countries taste totally new flavors and judge the food they are locally used to.

For Example Foods such as Nepali khana set and Dhido are food items that originated in Nepal and a maximum number of Americans have never tried in their life. And other foods are something that they are used to eating on a daily basis. The list of food items are shown below:

Nepali / Thakali Khana Set

Nepali Khana Set is actually a daily launch and dinner for almost every Nepali family household. Nepali Khana set contains multiple items in it called benjan. You can add as many items in a khana set. And each extra food item you add is denoted as benjan. If you have a total of 12 items in your khana set, it’ll be called 12s benjan Khana Set and if you have 24 items in your Nepali Khana Set, it will be called 24s benjan (chaubise benjan). But as found commonly in Thakali restaurants and 5 star hotels in Nepal, you can find items like daa(lentil)l, bhat(rice), tarkari(vegetable), papad, chatni(sauce), achar(pickle). And if you have ordered a non-vet khana set you will also have chicken or mutton as per your order on your plate.

Buffalo Wings

Even though it is called Buffalo wings, it is actually a chicken item. It is one of the unbreaded chicken wing sections originated in the United States of America. It is known to be one of the most taste rich American cuisines. Even though it originated in the United States of America, it has grown its popularity all over the world. And Nepal is not behind in adopting this really tasty, American cuisine. For the local Nepali people who have not tasted actual buffalo wings originated in the United States of America, the real question is, if it is as good as the one they make in the states. So, tourists visiting from the States should definitely try Buffalo Wings in Nepal and provide progressive feedback on it.

NewYour Pizza

Pizza is one of the best foods that mankind has ever invented. This  Italian originated food has its fan-base all over the world with their own customization in this food item. One of the best pizza that is famous all over world wide is from New York which has gained its popularity in the name of NewYork Pizza. And this famous New York style pizza can be found in some places inside Kathmandu valley.

Dhido / Dhindo 

If you are looking for something that is totally local, originated in this country and is found in this country only, you cannot miss dhido. This food item is mainly consumed in the high mountains area of Nepal as it is full of energy giving nutrients. Nowadays it can be found in many different restaurants and five star hotels all over the country. And when it comes to trying something local that represents the culture and country, dhido / dhindo is a must try for every tourist coming to Nepal. 

Sushi

Because of Japanese animated series (anime) and the high influence of Japanese culture from Nepal and Nepali youths, sushi has gained its popularity all over the country. Because of its unique making process and being somehow similar in use case of rice, many Nepali youths and adventurous people who like to try new things fall in love with this food. Sushi has a very high influence on people in the United States of America too. So it would be another great way to provide progressive feedback on something that is foreign to both Americans and Nepali people and which place makes the best sushi.