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The 15 Best Cooking Classes in Kathmandu to Book

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The good cooking classes in Kathmandu fill up a season ahead in this country. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu - Cooking and eating four dishes
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Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu

1.Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 607 reviews · from $28Our pick

Learn to make momos and four Nepali dishes in a friendly Thamel cooking class with market shopping, drinks, recipes, and a meal.

“Great experience cooking authentic Nepalese food. The tutor was knowledgable, personable …and patient! Kitchen was hygienic. A must if you are a foodie”

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Kathmandu: Local Women-Led Nepali Cooking & Momo Class - The local market: shopping for the lesson
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Kathmandu: Local Women-Led Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

2.Local Women-Led Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 360 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $4

Learn to make momo, dal bhat, and Nepali favorites with local women chefs, a market visit, and a full meal in Thamel.

“Had a really nice evening with Nish. First we went shopping at the local market and then prepared everything for our three meals. We were a big group and everybody had a job to do. It was a really great experience and so much fun!”

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Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class - From Thamel to the Kathmandu Cooking Academy
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Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class

3.Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews · from $5

Learn momos, dal bhat, and Nepali desserts in a friendly Kathmandu cooking class with market shopping, tea, and a shared meal.

“fun time and good food. Also good activity to do solo as you get to meet new people. I had bara, momos, dahl bat, three types of desserts,... and then a detailed cookbook”

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Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking Class
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Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking Class

4.Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · from $30

Learn to cook authentic Nepali dishes with local women in Kathmandu, enjoy lunch, chai, spices, and a recipe book for $30.

“Fantastic class, the girls were incredibly upbeat and friendly and made the whole experience so enjoyable. I was on my own and I had a great time with them. You cook everything yourself with their guidance and there was no cleaning up on my part, they did everything for me. I would definitely recommend this class while in Kathmandu.”

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The best Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu - Chopping, grinding, and the work behind dal bhat
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The best Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: Local Women-Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Class - Starting in Thamel with a market visit
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Kathmandu: Local Women-Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

6.Local Women-Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $5

Learn momo and dal bhat in Kathmandu with a local chef, market visit, masala tea, hotel pickup, and a small-group class for $5.

“My class was delicious. I did the chicken Momo, aloo chop (spiced mashed potato patties), and mushroom choila. It was hands on and a nice way to spend a day. Thank you to the owner who came to open the school on his son’s wedding. Wonderful school and amazing food!”

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Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class - From Thamel to the Kathmandu Cooking Academy
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Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class

7.Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $4

Learn to make momos and dal bhat in Kathmandu with a market visit, chef guidance, tea, tasting, and optional hotel pickup.

“Niche was incredible. She was super smart and funny. We loved her style of teaching the class. The food was really tasty. We will be cooking at home.”

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Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip - The local market visit adds real context
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Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip

Kathmandu: Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class - Learning to make momos by hand
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Kathmandu: Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class

Kathmandu: Women-Led Cooking Class & Momo Making-Local Taste - Starting at the local market
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Kathmandu: Women-Led Cooking Class & Momo Making-Local Taste

10.Women-Led Cooking Class & Momo Making-Local Taste

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $11

Learn to make Nepali momo, dal bhat, and local sweets with a chef, market visit, and masala tea in this affordable Kathmandu cooking class.

“The food was very tasty! But the chef seemed a little irritated at us as we couldn’t grasp the folding technique…I felt like we weren’t able to have fun!”

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Women Empowerment Project(Nepali cooking class & jewelry workshop - Day one: masala chai, pakoda, and momo practice
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Women Empowerment Project(Nepali cooking class & jewelry workshop

Momo, Dhalbhat & Thukpa Cooking Class, Nepal - Starting at the market in Lalitpur
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Momo, Dhalbhat & Thukpa Cooking Class, Nepal

Kathmandu: 3-Hours of Cooking Class with Meals - Choosing Among Three Menus in Kathmandu
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Kathmandu: 3-Hours of Cooking Class with Meals

13.3-Hours of Cooking Class with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $2Best value

Cook Nepali dishes, shape momos, shop for fresh ingredients, and enjoy lunch in this practical 4-hour Kathmandu cooking class.

“the program was very nice ,the ladies are all perfect. They was funny and very kind . We learn a lot .”

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Half Day Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Visit - Starting with a local market in Kathmandu
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Half Day Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Visit

Local Women Led Nepali Cooking Class - The Three-Hour Format
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Local Women Led Nepali Cooking Class

15.Local Women Led Nepali Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Cook authentic Nepali dishes in a women-led Thamel kitchen with farm-fresh ingredients, lunch or dinner, recipes, and a meaningful local mission.

“It was incredible the ladies who ran the class were knowledgeable, friendly and just all round amazing! We all had such a wonderful time!”

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