Nepali Cooking Class in Pokhara with a Local Family
Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in Pokhara in a local home. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Narbu and his wife have been working with foreign volunteers at their social organization for the past decade. And in 2023, they decided to start cooking classes to educate travelers on Nepali food and culture, with the hope to see Nepali dishes on menus across the world!
• Private cooking class in Pokhara in a local home • Introduction to Nepali food, culture and culinary traditions • Prepare an authentic Nepali meal using fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods • Learn to cook Nepali momos (dumplings) and tingmo (steamed bread) from scratch • Cook and eat with locals in Pokhara - while learning the secrets of Nepali cooking • A vegetarian meal is available, on request
Options
Cooking class and dinner
What's included in Nepali Cooking Class in Pokhara with a Local Family
(Subject to Option Inclusions)This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. You will be welcomed by Narbu and his wife with some tea and a traditional scarf to their modest home in Pokhara. They will introduce you to the rich flavors and spices of Nepali cuisine, before you learn how to cook traditional Nepali dishes. Their Pokhara cooking class is designed to teach you how to prepare an authentic Nepali meal using fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods. In your 2 hour hands-on Nepali cooking class in Pokhara learn to make 1-2 dishes from scratch. Either learn to make the famous Nepali momos (dumplings) and tingmo (steamed bread) or then cook an everyday meal that consists of lentils and a meat or vegetable curry. This is a hands-on cooking class where Narbu and his wife will guide you through the step-by-step process, while sharing tips, family recipes and cultural traditions. As the kitchen is small you will use the dining table to prep the ingredients. After cooking, sit down at the table to enjoy the meal you helped prepare, that will be served with yogurt, pickle, salad and papad.
Food Menu
STARTER - Please choose ONE menu from the below options
It will be served with tea, yogurt, pickle, salad, papad
MAIN - Menu 1: Momos (dumplings) and tingmo (steamed bread)
MAIN - Menu 2: Rice, lentils, vegetable or meat curry
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Home cooked lunch or dinner
- Private cooking class with your host Narbu
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Private, personalized experience
- Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets are available, only if informed in advance while booking the experience
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet Narbu directly at his home. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.
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Ticket Redemption
Host name: Narbu Yolmo Phone: +977 98560 05595 Email: [email protected] Address: Amarsingh Chowk, Kudahar-Annapurna Marg, Near street no.7 (way to Miya Patan), Pokhara, Nepal 33700 Meeting location: Please meet Narbu directly at his home. Here is a Google Meet link to his location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eCNKwrzXHw673b8V7 Please contact your host directly if you have dietary requests or need help with directions. -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
