Nepal · WORKSHOPS
Thangka painting, khukuri forging, pottery on a Bhaktapur wheel and singing bowls. The 15 below are priced by session, honest about how much you make yourself and whether you take it home.
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”
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!”
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”
Make a six-inch Nepali khukuri from raw steel in a four-hour Kathmandu workshop with hotel pickup, expert guidance, and a take-home knife.
“I was not able to make it into the city to support a pickup from vendor. I sled for a refund and they saiid no. Then I asked if they could pick me up where I am at (outside Kathmandu) and they didn’t respond. Since then I have received no communication from the vendor”
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.”
Learn to make Nepalese momos or dal bhat with a local family in Pokhara. This small-group cooking class includes a fresh meal and recipes.
“We love momos! They are tricky to make though! Nothing beats hands on teaching to learn the technique, with instructions on finger and thumb placement, grip pressure etc. It was a really fun class, and good to chat as we ate our tasty and beautifully imperfect creations!”
Cook dal bhat and momos in a Nepali family home, visit the garden, enjoy hotel transfers, and take home recipes from Kathmandu.
“This is a fabulous experience in Kathmandu! You really get to do all the cooking. Food is delicious. Family is wonderful!”
Learn to make momos or dal bhat in a Pokhara family kitchen with Sarita, including transfers, fresh ingredients, a meal, and recipes.
“The cooking class was amazing! Myself and my partner were greeted at the door by Sarita. She was very smiley, friendly and welcoming. The kitchen was very clean and all ingredients were fresh and very good quality. Sarita explained everything very clearly and it was a very good hands on experience. We made multiple dishes with the Dhal Bhat cooking class. I would 100% recommend to anyone visiting Pokhara, great value for money and the food was very tasty. Thank you Sarita”
Learn to shape Nepali momos, shop for fresh ingredients, and enjoy a tasty Kathmandu cooking class with optional hotel pickup.
“Absolutely amazing! I booked this on a whim and I must say I absolutely loved every second of it! Both of our cooks were incredible! I thoroughly enjoyed the cooking process, and the vibes were wonderful! I eventually got the hang of making the required momo shape. Both chefs were amazing at helping all of us, and the momo tasted delicious! They gave us tea and different variations of momo to try! There was lots of delicious food! Highly recommend it to everyone! Still dreaming of those momo!”
Make authentic Nepali momos in a women-run Kathmandu cooking class with masala chai, local ingredients, lunch, and a recipe book.
“Very nice people showed us the technique of making momos. It was very fun and the momos were very nice and enough to become full. 10/10, we would recommend it!”
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!”
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.”
Make a six-inch khukuri with a master Nepalese blacksmith, learn Gurkha traditions, hammer steel, and take home a handmade knife.
“This was a meaningful and fun process to be involved with. We were guided to do the steps we could and watched Indra do the other steps. The knife is beautiful.”
Learn to make momos or dal bhat in a Pokhara family kitchen with hotel transfers, patient instruction, local culture, and a meal to remember.
“A fun cultural experience making Dal Bhat. Such a welcoming and home-y time spent. Took notes and will be making this back at home! Thank you!”
Review of a $30 Nepali cooking class in Thamel with a local market visit, hands-on recipes, small groups, and vegetarian options.
“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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