Nepali Cooking Class & Momo Making with Pickup In Kathmandu

I booked and participated the day before! The meeting time was 9:00 AM, so I arrived 15 minutes early, but... huh? It's not open. A slight sense of unease washed over me, but the staff arrived about 5 minutes before and guided us in. Whew. I was given masala milk tea, and while relaxing a bit, we were told to choose 3 dishes to make, so the 4 participants, including us, discussed and made our choices. Once decided, we all went shopping at a nearby store. Mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, coriander, and so on. It was interesting to see Nepalese ingredients at a store where locals shop. The cooking was done efficiently, with assignments given to each person. We cut vegetables, stir-fried, and kneaded momo dough from flour while listening to the recipe instructions. After eating the first two dishes (potato dish and mushroom dish), it was finally time to make momos. We made the filling and wrapped it in homemade dough. This was quite difficult 😓. A man from Turkey said he works as a pastry chef, and his momos were beautifully made, which impressed me. A man from England, who had just finished a 14-day Manaslu trek, struggled with his first experience. We also struggled while wrapping. We steamed them for about 15 minutes and ate them fresh. It was the most delicious momo I ate during my stay in Nepal! We finished eating around 12:20 PM and disbanded at our convenience. The explanations and procedures for the dishes were well-organized and fun. But, perhaps starting and ending in a relaxed manner is a national characteristic. That's also part of the Nepalese cultural experience. I recommend it to those who have time!

There was no shuttle service. We were able to choose the menu and there were only two students, so it was a very homey atmosphere and it was easy to ask questions. The chef was young and very skilled, and his explanations were easy to understand. The food was also very delicious. Thank you very much.

I love it, i enjoy it.Both chef are amazing, knowledgeable of what they are doing/ very professional, and most of all very friendly. I love them. 😍 thank you.

Nash and Vikram are so nice and polite. They are both great cooks and teachers. We enjoyed the class a lot and the food we helped cook turned out so good. The kitchen and the whole place were very clean. Keep up the good work! :) A warning is you should not have a big meal before the class cos the food portion will be big enough for the whole day!!!

The instructor was funny and patient, with lots of explanation that would make you understand more about the authentic Nepali cuisine. I was having lots of fun!!

I recently attended a cooking class and it was truly an exceptional experience! From the moment we arrived, Chef Bikram and Instructor Kamal made us feel welcome and excited to learn. Their expertise and passion for Nepali cuisine were evident at every step of the process. We started with making momos, where Chef Bikram guided us through the intricate folding techniques and shared helpful tips for perfecting the filling. It was a hands-on experience, and Chef Bikram’s friendly demeanor made it easy to follow along. After mastering the momos, we moved on to preparing dal bhat, one of Nepal’s most beloved traditional meals. Instructor Kamal was incredibly patient and thorough, teaching us how to balance the spices and create the perfect lentil soup and rice combination. The class was not only informative but also a lot of fun! Chef Bikram and Kamal were both enthusiastic and engaging, sharing stories about Nepali culture and cuisine along the way. By the end of the session, we felt like we had truly learned the art of Nepali cooking, and the delicious meals we prepared were a testament to their fantastic teaching. I highly recommend the Kathmandu Cooking Academy to anyone looking to immerse themselves in Nepali food culture. Chef Bikram and Instructor Kamal are incredibly talented, and their passion for cooking makes this experience unforgettable. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Nishma was very friendly and helpful in teaching us. I especially enjoyed the conversations we had. The food was really good too. I loveee the tomato sauce made, the fried lentil was good and the momo was yumsss

It was great to be able to make delicious Nepalese dishes like momo and chatamari. It was a very good experience. I'd like to try making them when I return to Japan.

It was a fun experience! Definitely recommend to get this class to know more about select Nepali dishes and meet new friends. Nishma and Sajin were both engaging and very helpful. The kitchen is clean, well equipped, and had enough space for 7 of students. Their organizer is also responsive to queries and requests.

I had a wonderful time at the cooking school and was completely satisfied. The teacher was a young woman, not only skilled in cooking but also delightful in conversation, which made it a memorable experience in Kathmandu. Participants choose an appetizer, main dish, and dessert, then go shopping at a nearby market. This time we made momo, rolling the dough, filling, and steaming them ourselves. The momo we made tasted even better than the ones I had at a restaurant the day before. The teacher speaks Nepali, Hindi, and English, and even though I am not good at English, I was still able to fully enjoy the lesson. Recipes can be downloaded online, so there is no need to take detailed notes—you can simply focus on cooking. The school was easy to find with a sign outside. Just enter through the gate, pass through the building, and go up to the second floor. I look forward to seeing the continued success of the cooking school. Thank you very much.