Eatouts In Patan

When it comes to eating. the choice in Patan is definitely smaller than in Kathmandu . This can be a problem at lunchtime, when places around Durbar Square get packed by day-trippers, but at night you'11 feel like you've got the place to yourself. Sitting at a table overlooking the square on a balmy evening, with the temples lit from within, it can be magical.

Cafes and lunch places

Cafe de Patan, Mangal Bazaar
Consistently good food plus great Newari dinner specials on weekends, phenomenal lassis, courtyard and roof terrace seating.

Cafe Pagode, northeast corner of Durbar Square
The usual Durbar Square overlook: the sunny rooftop terrace is literally a tourist trap, but understandably so.

Cafe de Temple , north side of Durbar Square
All-rounder menu, featuring very good Indian food. Head for the roof for great views.

Third World Restaurant, west side of Durbar Square
Superb food and the best views of Durbar Square. Somewhat pricey, but worth it.

Woody's Pumpernickel Bakery, Jaulakhel Chowk
Passable sandwiches, croissants and cakes.

Other tourist restaurants

Ashoka Restaurant, Kopundol.
Basic Indian food, sahib service, reasonable prices.

Bakery cafe, Jaulakhel Chowk.
Nepali yuppie hangout, serving pizza, momo, ice cream etc.

Samurai Restaurant, Kopundol.
Rather poor attempt at a Japanese restaurant (most items are Chinese anyway), but inexpensive.

Youth Green Garden Restaurant, Jaulakhel Chowk.
Simple diner adjoining the youth hostel.