![Nepali dumplings called momos](https://images.followalice.com/7IzGMRheBd8qYjlM6OHdrw/8a3ba17b3080db0e72c6d480e7504fcb/Ours_Nepali_dmplings_called_momos__1_.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=1200&h=1200)
9 tasty, traditional dishes to try when travelling in Nepal
The food in Nepal is diverse, nutritious and delicious! Here's our pick of the nine tastiest dishes to try in Nepal, with a special focus on the foods popular in the Himalayas. We also discuss why you should eat like a vegetarian when trekking in Nepal.
1. Dal bhat, the national dish
![Top view over Dal bhat plate](https://images.followalice.com/4Vb2BI0LVzkedkZIwE3sHA/6f45d6141c748fdf95a527dc38585830/dreamstime_s_125326662.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=534)
What makes dal bhat truly special is the harmony of flavours on the plate, along with the nutritional value it offers, which makes it a satisfying and wholesome meal.
![Ours. Nepali dal bhat with poppadam served in metal plate and sitting on a floral naplkin](https://images.followalice.com/5zJWYfGxjtNCDCOuhaGRwE/6b509c3e0ce1befd5a83126c0048ecb2/dreamstime_s_53605549.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=533)
2. Momos, Nepal's best-loved street food
![Ours. Fried Momos with Schezwan Sauce in Nepal, takeaway](https://images.followalice.com/OwtLIG6tstFD3oRRjdkkj/147be0972425eaa0874c2f214d42eda8/dreamstime_s_195488513.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=548)
![Tibetan momos with potato curry and yak jerky sukuti, Upper Mustang dish, Nepal](https://images.followalice.com/GPIWZL2OsxvZyYaBSTTRx/0e732eaca95c15f7ca12a49925644616/Tibetan_Tim_Momo_with_Potato_Curry_and_Yak_Jerky_Sukuti__food_from_Upper_Mustang__Nepal.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=533)
Be sure to try both the classic steamed momos as well as the crispy fried ones for a proper introduction to the momo way of life!
3. Thukpa, the perfect trekking meal
![Thukpa, Tibetan noodle soup, Nepal](https://images.followalice.com/4kYiyqi2WbVuSmOy7J2ay5/bb8085d13b86baefabb04bff26344b5a/Thukpa__Tibetan_noodle_soup__Nepal.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=530)
Thukpa is perfect for warming up in the chilly Himalayan weather after a long day of trekking as it offers a thoroughly comforting and nourishing meal.
![Egg thukpa, Nepal cuisine dish](https://images.followalice.com/EBrkHrp0uNFkKdGpJrTPU/46f75f420e5f59bb9a6bdbaac0ec6edd/Ours._Egg_thukpa__Nepal_cuisine_dish.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=533)
4. Kwati, a veggies stew with a nutritional kick
![Kwati, Nepali vegetable soup with sprouted beans and lentils](https://images.followalice.com/ZU7DmAyWyNpd4Q6PlWdMX/bce61639a6ccf385bf795f790a7c5c4f/Kwati__Nepali_vegetable_soup_with_sprouted_beans.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=635)
![Kathmandu devotees celebrating Janai Purnima in 2018](https://images.followalice.com/6hbp0azhdxFRliwTmUdK6I/6561d3c828f1adbe63681db5baf20013/Kathmandu_devotees_celebrating_Janai_Purnima_in_2018.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=533)
5. Sekuwa, the perfect barbecue dish
![Chicken sekuwa over grill, Nepal cuisine dish food](https://images.followalice.com/55y3XlJONeAp02J3M7PzRm/1e0f2ceec6263fbaf5357ca49de5f439/Chicken_sekuwa_over_grill__Nepal_cuisine_dish_food.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=605)
![Delicious CHicken Snacks in Nepal barbeque sekuwa Fried Chicken](https://images.followalice.com/qhmBNtPZQvWf2fu07LJxu/1445e94d5d975e3dd0375a51815f1ae6/Ours._Delicious_CHicken_Snacks_in_Nepal_barbeque_sekuwa_Fried_Chicken.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=534)
6. Chatamari, or 'Nepali Pizza'
![A Newari dish (Chatamari) also known as Nepali Pizza served on a brass plate](https://images.followalice.com/2P0igI4ei374jbZ1SngpCp/ed1e0de7a277d1e50553659f01503dea/Ours._A_Newari_dish__Chatamari__also_known_as_Nepali_Pizza_served_on_a_brass_plate.__2_.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=600)
Newari cuisine is renowned for its rich flavours and intricate dishes.
7. Sha phaley, a Sherpa speciality
![Sha phaley served with cucumber slices, Nepali dish or cuisine](https://images.followalice.com/2KfIUqV6pxtgBGNbWTGELE/8fa7a7bc4da66ff09881a377f9b18067/Ours._Sha_phaley_served_with_cucumber_slices__Nepali_dish_or_cuisine.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=524)
Sha phaley is a locally beloved dish for its bold and complex flavours; it combines the heat of chillies with the unique tingling sensation of Sichuan pepper.
8. Tsampa, an energy-packed food
![Tsampa balls with yogurt and radish sprouts in bowl](https://images.followalice.com/ZWoiju0TqPsoyRh4q3Et3/2cdd8c58d0a7ff02ca0263e18b370a75/Ours._Tsampa_balls_with_yogurt_and_radish_sprouts_in_bowl.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=600)
![A tsampa treat along with tsampa butter tea](https://images.followalice.com/7meTtmfdnYemAZaC6AtX9h/daa7e3befe1535eeeb8f5cc6d64cdbbf/Ours._A_tsampa_treat_along_with_tsampa_butter_tea.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=532)
Tsampa holds great cultural and dietary significance in Tibetan cuisine and is often referred to as the Tibetan national food.
9. Sel roti, a quintessential Nepali treat
![Sel roti on white plate](https://images.followalice.com/7E6cX8POuNZfEc5nvj0a6G/43927a375549f338edebfceb333611e8/Ours._Sel_roti__Nepali_food_snack.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=533)
A note on vegetarianism in Nepal
![Momos in chilli achar, view from top, spoon and choptsticks, Nepali food cuisine](https://images.followalice.com/7yFphaaudbSl16h1Fz0yGx/7528671a1ea66c60edcff354aa18f74f/Momos_in_achar__Nepali_food.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=533)
Why trekkers should eat vegetarian meals in Nepal
The freshness of the meat served up in remote mountain regions can't be assured, and the very last thing you want on a trek is an upset stomach!
![Thukpa and hot drinks in teahouse on Nepal trek](https://images.followalice.com/q2ZsNlEgl6f3eBS2177Zq/e3c0f10db40d0d43cc81a3112c83cc9e/Thukpa_and_hot_drinks_in_teahouse_on_Nepal_trek.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=533)
![Nepal dal bhat with meat with fork and spook served in metal bowl-plate](https://images.followalice.com/3hO62BPTlDicCHRANlZXVw/f307e1a0a63f0310c804a8d682dbc32a/dreamstime_s_136731326.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=571)