A glass teapot filled with dried petals rests on the rooftop table, paired with handmade ceramic cups. In the background, Nyatapola Temple rises softly into view, grounding the moment in place.
A traditional Newari festival meal with a variety of vegetable and meat dishes served on a white plate with a side of beaten rice and a small bowl of potato and sour bamboo shoot curry, on a black stone table.
A colorful poster featuring a man and woman in traditional Newari clothing on a mountain landscape, surrounded by jars of lose-leaf teas, teapots, and decorative cups and teapots arranged on rustic wooden shelves against a red wall.

Restaurant and Tea House

Plate of stir-fried noodles with broccoli and chicken and sauce.
A freshly prepared wrap served with crisp slaw on the rooftop — simple, satisfying food enjoyed with open air and temple views.
Bright red chilies dry in the sun on the rooftop, their color echoing the brick and temple tiers beyond. A simple, everyday ritual unfolding beside centuries of history.
Close-up of spicy glazed chicken wings garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions on a white plate.
Close-up of a traditional pottery lantern with a temple in the background, under a clear blue sky.
Golden vegetable pakora, lightly crisp and freshly fried, served with a house-made dipping sauce. A simple, familiar snack — best enjoyed slowly, one bite at a time.