Eat · Patan Durbar Square

Newari khaja set, Patan

A Newar snack-meal of beaten rice with spiced meat or vegetables, pickles and sweets in a small restaurant near Patan Durbar Square; try it for lunch.

last order: unknownchairsNewari (Newar) cuisineNot field-verified

Key facts

Per person: NPR 400–1,000; Newari (Newar) cuisine
Hours: unknown; see note below
Walk in: 11:00–14:30; easiest window
Seating: chairs
28″ bags: No; Patan Durbar Square
Getting there: Small restaurants around Patan Durbar Square and Mangal Bazaar (ask a local); 4 min walk

Go now?

Open?

Desk estimate: lunch and early evening; confirm

Easiest walk-in

11:00–14:30

Reservations

Walk-in, no reservation

Paying

Bring cash

Per person

NPR 400–1,0002026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Newari snacks
Beaten rice
Patan
Order: Newari khaja set with beaten rice and choila
Table seating
Walk-in window: 11:00–14:30
Bring cash
Menu with prices on Voykit

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Plan

When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay

Walk-in windows

11:00–14:30: high17:00–20:00: high

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

A small restaurant with a khaja set and à la carte snacks.

How to order here

The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.

1Ask what the set includes and choose vegetarian or meat.
2Eat with your hand or a spoon; ask if you are unsure.

No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.

What to say

In English	Say or show	Sounds like
How much is this?	Yo kati ho?	yo ka-ti ho
Too expensive	Dherai mahango	dhe-rai ma-han-go
Not spicy, please	Piro nahalnus	pee-ro na-hal-nus
Water, please	Paani dinus	pa-ni dee-nus
I need help	Malai sahayog chahincha	ma-lai sa-ha-yog cha-hin-cha
Hello, greetings	Namaste	na-mas-tay
Thank you	Dhanyabad	dhan-ya-bad

Portions and sharing

Try a small aila or tea afterwards if you want.

Paying and tipping

Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.

Pay at the end; tips are not required.
Ask what is included.
Cash (NPR).
Tipping: 10% in restaurants if service is not added; small tips for guides and porters.

At the table

Eat where the turnover is fast and the food is hot; choose busy stalls.
Drink bottled or filtered water and avoid ice in cheap places.
Use your right hand or a spoon when sharing; do not touch shared food with a plate you have eaten from.

Menu and prices

2026 estimate

Newari khaja set (beaten rice, choila, egg, pickles)खाजाA tasting plate of Newar dishes.NPR 400–1,000order
Chatamari (rice crepe)चतामरीOften called Newari pizza.NPR 200–500if hungry
Bara (lentil patty)बाराA savoury fried patty.NPR 150–350
Juju dhau (king curd)जुजु धौRich, sweet yogurt in a clay pot.NPR 100–250if hungry

2026 estimate, per portion; ask the price before you order.

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2 people

Newari khaja set (beaten rice, choila, egg, pickles)order
खाजा
NPR 400–1,000
Contains (from menu notes, check): egg
0
Chatamari (rice crepe)
चतामरी
NPR 200–500
0
Bara (lentil patty)
बारा
NPR 150–350
0
Juju dhau (king curd)
जुजु धौ
NPR 100–250
Contains (from menu notes, check): dairy
0

Food and drink

Nothing picked yet.

Menu prices are 2026 estimates (check the board or menu on the day).

Split the bill 2 ways

Pick dishes to see each person's share.

Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm. Local custom: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not. Tipping calculator

Pick at least one dish to make the full-screen list.

Paying

othercheck

Cash (NPR).

Diet and allergies

Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.

Vegetarianask
A vegetarian khaja set is available; ask.
Veganask
Ask about ghee and curd.
Halalno
Buffalo and pork are common.
Gluten-freeask
Rice-based; check the bara.
Nut allergyask
Ask about sesame and oils.
Dietary needsno
Vegetarian sets exist; check for buffalo and egg; halal is not standard.
Show: Ask before you order

What is in the dishes

Newari khaja set (beaten rice, choila, egg, pickles)खाजाegg
Juju dhau (king curd)जुजु धौdairy

Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.

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Who it suits, booking, closures

goodSolo — A friendly plate.

okKids — Mild items like chatamari.

cautionStroller — Narrow steps.

cautionGroups of 5+ — Small; go off-peak.

cautionWheelchair — Check the door.

How to book: Walk in; no reservations.
How far ahead: Not needed
No-show / cancel fee: Not applicable
Dress code: Casual.

When	Status	Note
Festival days	check before you go	Some places close on festival days; check.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Restrooms: Restroom on site
Seating: Chairs at tables
Kids: Mild items for children
Access: step-free: partial · Steps at some places (check)

Hygiene

Choose busy places with hot food; use bottled water.

Facts

Reservations: Not taken — Walk-in; no reservations.
Capabilities: food · toilet
Getting there: Small restaurants around Patan Durbar Square and Mangal Bazaar (ask a local) · ~4 min walk

Cons

Meat-heavy set; buffalo meat is common.
Spicy and strongly flavoured dishes.

Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check2 parts

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
Khaja	A snack or light meal.	—
Baji	Beaten rice.	—
Choila	Spiced grilled meat.	—
Chatamari	Rice-flour crepe.	—

Price check

2026 estimate

locals pay: A set is about NPR 400–1,000.
tourist price: Prices are the same for everyone.
rule: Ask what is included.

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

What is khaja?

A snack-meal of Newar dishes.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Is it spicy?

Some items are; ask.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Is it vegetarian-friendly?

A vegetarian set exists.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

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Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Used as a seated rest node in Kathmandu in 4 days.

Sources

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