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Momo and Dal Bhat: The 15 Best Cooking Classes in Kathmandu

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Momos, dal bhat, a market walk for the ingredients. These 15 classes are compared on price, how much you cook versus watch and how big a meal you sit down to at the end.

Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu - Momos, spices, and the pleasure of getting your hands busy
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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

In Thamel, a chef guides you through a hands-on Nepali cooking class, from choosing ingredients to making momos. Pick one of three menus, adjust the spice to suit your taste, then eat what you make. Groups are limited to eight. Some sessions include a local market or spice-shop visit; instructor names include Anshu and Nilam, though the teacher may vary.

“My friend and I took the class and it was so much fun. They modified the menu to be gluten-free and taught us good local tips. We aso enjoyed being taken to a local spice shop and were able to buy some of the spices to take home. The ladies who taught were kind, funny and taught well!”

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Kathmandu: Local Women-Led Nepali Cooking & Momo Class - Making momos, one fold at a time
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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

In Thamel, you’ll shop for fresh ingredients, then make momos and dal bhat with local instructors including Nish and Bikram. The hands-on class usually takes about three hours, ends with a generous meal, and may include extra dishes such as chatamari, bara, or yomari.

“Nish was a great teacher, the food was delicious. Will definitely be (attempting) to recreate at home for my friend and family.”

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Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class - Learn momo folding, not just the recipe
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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

At Kathmandu Cooking Academy, a local chef guides you through a short market or shop visit, then teaches you to make three Nepali dishes, including vegetarian or chicken momos. Expect masala tea, traditional cooking tools and a tasting session. The class lasts about 3.5 hours, with a maximum of 12 people.

“Best experience ever. They were hands on and we laughed a ton at how instructors turned out vs ours. Tasted amazing and would go back for another class.”

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The best Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu - Dietary needs and choosing your menu
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The best Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu

4.The best Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $24

Join Kalpana and her family for a private, 4.5-hour Nepali cooking class at their home near Kathmandu. Hotel pickup, tea or coffee, ingredients, lunch, and PDF recipes are included. You’ll select seasonal produce, learn home-style cooking techniques, and prepare dishes such as dal bhat, vegetables, and momos. Tell the host about dietary needs when booking.

“Kalpana's cooking class was such a beautiful experience! I thoroughly recommend it to everyone who loves Nepalese cuisine and culture. Kalpana was so lovely, bubbly and vibrant and made sure to include everyone in the cooking experieRead more”

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Kathmandu: Traditional Momo Making Class & Pickup - Learn the steps, not just the recipe
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Kathmandu: Traditional Momo Making Class & Pickup

5.Traditional Momo Making Class & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · 2 hours · from $4

At Kathmandu Cooking Academy, a local English-speaking cook guides you through a market or shop visit, then shows you how to prepare and shape veggie, vegan, or chicken momos. Choose regular or soup momo, cook your creations, and taste them with Nepali masala tea. The class starts at 1 PM and lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours.

“Very professionel guide/cook called Birfan. Fresh ingrediences. local recipies such as momo and aloo chop. Also the group was small. perfect!!”

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Traditional Nepali Momo Making Classes - Choosing a menu and meeting Nepali spices
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Traditional Nepali Momo Making Classes

6.Traditional Nepali Momo Making Classes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $18

At Namaste Cooking School in Thamel, you’ll make Nepali momos by hand in a 90-minute, English-language class. Expect a welcome cup of masala chai, a look at regional spices, practical help with dough, filling, and shaping, and lunch made from your work. Instructors Sushila and Sabita are named by participants as warm, patient teachers.

“The ladies run a great business! The momo making experience was a lot of fun and they turned out absolutely delicious!”

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Kathmandu: Local Women-Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Class - Choose dishes as a group, then get cooking
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Kathmandu: Local Women-Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

7.Local Women-Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

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

In Thamel, a local instructor such as chef Nishma guides you through a market stop and hands-on Nepali cooking. Choose dishes with your group, prepare momos and dal bhat if they are on the menu, then sit down to eat. The class lasts about three to four hours, serves masala tea, and offers optional Kathmandu Valley pickup.

“This was a great experience, Nish was a great teacher, thorough, informative and the food we made was a 10/10. I was the only person in the class and felt a little left out when eating separately to the staff.”

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Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class - Learn momo folding, not just the recipe
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Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class

8.Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class

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

At Kathmandu Cooking Academy near Thamel, an English-speaking chef guides you through a market stop and a hands-on Nepali cooking class. Make momo and dal bhat, with options such as bara and yomari, then enjoy your meal with complimentary masala tea. Classes last about three to four hours, with optional hotel pickup.

“Really wonderful course. A beautiful and clean kitchen / dining room, great options. The teacher is amazing. He really knows how much the customer wants to do and what he does himself. He speaks very good English, explains well, but is also chill. My warmest recommendations!”

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Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip - What you eat, and what the price covers
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Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip

9.Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $30

Spend about three hours exploring local ingredients and cooking Nepali dishes with Nepali cooks. The class includes market shopping, all ingredients, snacks, and a meal made from your work. Groups are capped at eight, and vegetarian or vegan options are available on request. Pickup is offered, but private transportation is not included.

“Great cooking class and learned lots of new things I would definitely recommend going here and plenty of food!”

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Kathmandu: Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class - Eating the meal you helped make
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Kathmandu: Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class

10.Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $35

Local women lead this small-group cooking class in Kathmandu’s Thamel district. You visit a market or shop to choose ingredients, then follow step-by-step instruction as you prepare Nepali dishes and masala tea. The three-hour session ends with a meal of what you have cooked. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available if you select that option.

“Fantastic, fun and informative class. The menu and food was awesome food to enjoy after preparing and cooking. Highly recommended.”

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Kathmandu: Women-Led Cooking Class & Momo Making-Local Taste - Make momo by hand, one fold at a time
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Kathmandu: Women-Led Cooking Class & Momo Making-Local Taste

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

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

Join a small, English-language cooking class near Thamel, with up to eight participants and a local chef. Visit a market or shop for ingredients, then prepare one of three Nepali menu sets, from momo and chatamari to dal bhat and yomari. The 2 to 3 hour session ends with a meal you made and a cup of masala tea.

“Bardzo miła atmosfera, można było zrobić tyle momo ile dasz radę zjeść.”

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Momo Making Class in Kathmandu with Pickup & Drop off from Hotel - Learn dough and filling from scratch
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Momo Making Class in Kathmandu with Pickup & Drop off from Hotel

12.Momo Making Class in Kathmandu with Pickup & Drop off from Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $29

At Kathmandu Cooking Academy in Thamel, a local chef guides you through a market visit and hands-on momo making. Choose a vegetarian, vegan, or chicken filling, learn to prepare dough, then make steamed or soup momos and taste them with Nepali masala tea. The roughly two-hour class starts at 1 PM, with optional hotel pickup and drop-off in Kathmandu Valley.

“A great hands-on experience! I loved being able to make specific requests that suited my needs. I really enjoyed this experience.”

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Women Empowerment Project(Nepali cooking class & jewelry workshop - What makes the cooking session worthwhile
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Women Empowerment Project(Nepali cooking class & jewelry workshop

13.Women Empowerment Project(Nepali cooking class & jewelry workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $50

Spend two three-hour sessions with Kathmandu’s Human Welfare Committee: cook masala chai, pakoda and buff or vegetable momos, then make jewelry. Aastha and Syanbi, known as the Momo Queen, are among the cooking instructors named by participants. The advertised price is $50 per person for this two-day activity.

“Brilliant experience learning to make momos with Aastha and the Momo Queen Syanbi, followed by delicious lunch with volunteers and project members. Wonderful group and project.”

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Momo, Dhalbhat & Thukpa Cooking Class, Nepal - Patan’s setting adds more than a kitchen
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Momo, Dhalbhat & Thukpa Cooking Class, Nepal

14.Momo, Dhalbhat & Thukpa Cooking Class, Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $25

In Patan, Esther Rai takes you to a local vegetable market to buy ingredients and meet sellers, then guides you through making Nepali dishes such as momo, dal bhat and thukpa. The class lasts about three hours, serves a maximum of 10 people and ends with a meal you have helped prepare.

“It was very nice! Nice food, nice food, nice company! Only thing we were a little bit sad about is that alot of things were already done for us.”

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Kathmandu: 3-Hours of Cooking Class with Meals - Cooking momos and a Nepali meal
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Kathmandu: 3-Hours of Cooking Class with Meals

15.3-Hours of Cooking Class with Meals

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

Choose from three Nepali menus, then cook traditional dishes with an English- or Hindi-speaking instructor. The class includes momos, lunch, masala tea, ingredients, equipment, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Plan for about three to four hours, though the cooking portion may not fill the full four hours.

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

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