Nepali Cooking Course - Day Class
Nepali Cooking Course - Day Class
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Florence N
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Sep 2022 • Solo
I did a full day cooking class here. Not only did I learn so many amazing techniques and recipes but I really felt like I was part of the family. It was from 9am to 5pm, and I got to cook and eat a vast variety of delicious Nepali food. Amrit and Sudesha were so knowledgeable and kind, and I am so happy I decided to go on their course. It was such an authentic day, and not only did I learn about Nepali food but also Nepali culture and the language as well.
Written September 5, 2022
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GenM56
Sherbrooke, Canada22 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Loved this cooking class, very authentic, with a very welcoming Nepali family, in their home. I only could do a half day class because I had to take a flight in the afternoon, but they organized the schedule to suit me. They picked me up at my hotel and brought me back afterwards. We managed to make momos, dal bhat, rice pudding and sel roti (a kind of donut). A lot of the vegetables came from their garden and were freshly picked when we arrived. We had so much food I couldn’t eat everything! I would advise going there on an empty belly, and do the full day course. Hopefully I’ll be able to do the full day next time I come to Nepal! Thanks to Amrit and the whole family!
Written April 18, 2023
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Adriaan Z
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Oct 2022
This is a must in Kathmandu.
Amrit and his family are simply the best. They're so incredibly welcoming and the experience of cooking in their home was a highlight of my trip. Our open day happened to fall on a holiday, but rather than turning us away, they invited us to participate in the family celebration.
I love a good momo so learning how to make them was a plus.
Amrit and his family are simply the best. They're so incredibly welcoming and the experience of cooking in their home was a highlight of my trip. Our open day happened to fall on a holiday, but rather than turning us away, they invited us to participate in the family celebration.
I love a good momo so learning how to make them was a plus.
Written November 8, 2022
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blndgenie
Canton, OH422 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
My family of 4 loved our afternoon cooking class with Amrit and his wonderful family----the food was outstanding and the company delightful. Amrit was unable to pick us up at our hotel since there were 4 of us, but gave us directions for the taxi driver to drop us at a nearby hotel where he was waiting. Do not be intimidated by the location of his kitchen and house----Kathmandu is a wild west kind of place---but trust me, the cost is extremely minimal and you will not be disappointed with the time you spend with this wonderful family. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this experience! If you have mobility issues this class would be difficult for you, as would be most of Nepal.
Written April 5, 2015
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Anton G
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Oct 2014 • Friends
It was amazing and unique experience: to visit Nepali family and learn how to cook their national meals. The atmosphere in the kitchen was very friendly and the food was really delicious. I enjoyed this cooking class.
Written March 28, 2015
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Paul S
Sydney, Australia18 contributions
Mar 2015 • Solo
Stranded in Kathmandu due to the airport closure I had some unexpected extra time. The cooking class with Anu was a great way to spend the afternoon. Anu's younger brothers picked me up from my hotel and guided me to their home. The class was expertly delivered by Anu - who is both extremely friendly and a fantastic cook! Her brothers helped us out and watched on too which was cool as it really felt like I was hanging out in their home. The food was delicious too...which I credit to Anu...despite my rudimentary cooking skills. In particular the 'celebration bread' was amazing. I highly recommend this class if you're looking for something to do in Kathmandu which is a bit more relaxing than doing battle on the streets / temple circuit. This was really one of the highlights of my short stay in Kathmandu!
Written March 10, 2015
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stavroula j
Hobart, Australia7 contributions
Mar 2015
What a delight. I had a class on my own but nothing was left out. Amtit picked me up from my apartment and firstly we walked through the food market and the many ingredients used in Nepalese cooking were explained. Next we walked to Amrit's family home. What a privilege. In my many travels I've rarely been into people's homes. Amrit's daughter Anu did all the cooking class AMD works for 4 hours sharing all her skills in a very gentle and knowlegable manner. We ate all the amazing food with the family. What a joy.
Written March 7, 2015
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jamesalord
Oakland, CA2 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
My Nepalese cooking adventure began with my reaching out to Amrit a few weeks before travelling to Nepal and seeing if I could book a full day course. I received a prompt reply back from him letting me know that a Saturday during my stay would work and please send him my hotel details so that he could pick me up. The day of the course, he showed up in a car at my hotel driven by a neighbor right on time. He told me that he had some business to attend to in the city, so his daughter Anu would be running the class.
I had read that the house was in the "suburbs" of Kathmandu, but was surprised to see the city fall quickly away as we bumped along on the dusty, rutted roads into the Nepalese farmland. Soon enough (15 minutes?) we arrived at our destination - a small home situated at the side of a wheat field where sari-wearing women were harvesting grain with scythes.
A young woman came from the house and introduced herself as Anu, the daughter of Amrit. She invited me into the house (I was the only student that day as it was off-season.) The course started with Nepalese spice tea, then it was time to wash my hands and get down to work.
Anu's spoken English was excellent and we never had any problems communicating. Turns out she is getting a four year degree in the hospitality industry and is a second year student. Her current studies include Western, Mexican, Italian and English cuisines (Tira Misu seems to be of special interest).
Shortly after getting started, Anu started the fire. They have a small, wood-fueled clay stove in the cooking area in the house. The house is well ventilated (and the wood clean burning) so that it works very well and is not smoky. It was a treat to see someone work a fire so skillfully. I've cooked over both wood and charcoal, and it takes a practiced hand to make look easy. There is currently a fuel shortage in Nepal driven by political differences with India, so natural gas (tanks) are precious and saved for items that won't work well over a fire (like samosas and parathas.)
In the morning we made Dal Baht, momos, greens, chutney and rice. While eating, Anu's brother Asok joined us, as well as two young neighbor children and a cousin or two. After eating, an enthusiastic neighbor / former schoolteacher showed me the house he is building next door for his family. He is hoping to move in a few months and may even rent out a room if tourists want to stay in the countryside.
A good chunk of the afternoon was spent making celebration bread. It's like a doughnut that is deep-fried, but made by pouring liquid batter from your cupped hand into the hot oil. Tough to get good looking rings of fried bread but Anu demonstrated how it's done. A few of my attempts at least WERE rings. We also made parathas and samosas (much easier). Another cup of tea to eat with the breads, and then we were finished.
The family had originally been in Thamel, but their space was destroyed by the 2015 earthquake. Scrambling, and with the support of many former attendees of the course, they were able to buy the plot of land and build a house quickly. The earthquake drove many people out of the city and into areas that were previously farmland. As a result, you see buildings in the area surrounded by farmland -- the lot sold by the farmers is small and on the edge of their fields. It made me think of the suburban growth the SF Bay Area has gone through over the years.
Writing this review made me think about the aspects of the course that were my favorites. The cooking was fun and instructional as I had hoped. The greatest treat, however, was getting a glimpse into the Nepalese culture, hospitality, and life. I heartily recommend the course for anyone interested in these things.
I had read that the house was in the "suburbs" of Kathmandu, but was surprised to see the city fall quickly away as we bumped along on the dusty, rutted roads into the Nepalese farmland. Soon enough (15 minutes?) we arrived at our destination - a small home situated at the side of a wheat field where sari-wearing women were harvesting grain with scythes.
A young woman came from the house and introduced herself as Anu, the daughter of Amrit. She invited me into the house (I was the only student that day as it was off-season.) The course started with Nepalese spice tea, then it was time to wash my hands and get down to work.
Anu's spoken English was excellent and we never had any problems communicating. Turns out she is getting a four year degree in the hospitality industry and is a second year student. Her current studies include Western, Mexican, Italian and English cuisines (Tira Misu seems to be of special interest).
Shortly after getting started, Anu started the fire. They have a small, wood-fueled clay stove in the cooking area in the house. The house is well ventilated (and the wood clean burning) so that it works very well and is not smoky. It was a treat to see someone work a fire so skillfully. I've cooked over both wood and charcoal, and it takes a practiced hand to make look easy. There is currently a fuel shortage in Nepal driven by political differences with India, so natural gas (tanks) are precious and saved for items that won't work well over a fire (like samosas and parathas.)
In the morning we made Dal Baht, momos, greens, chutney and rice. While eating, Anu's brother Asok joined us, as well as two young neighbor children and a cousin or two. After eating, an enthusiastic neighbor / former schoolteacher showed me the house he is building next door for his family. He is hoping to move in a few months and may even rent out a room if tourists want to stay in the countryside.
A good chunk of the afternoon was spent making celebration bread. It's like a doughnut that is deep-fried, but made by pouring liquid batter from your cupped hand into the hot oil. Tough to get good looking rings of fried bread but Anu demonstrated how it's done. A few of my attempts at least WERE rings. We also made parathas and samosas (much easier). Another cup of tea to eat with the breads, and then we were finished.
The family had originally been in Thamel, but their space was destroyed by the 2015 earthquake. Scrambling, and with the support of many former attendees of the course, they were able to buy the plot of land and build a house quickly. The earthquake drove many people out of the city and into areas that were previously farmland. As a result, you see buildings in the area surrounded by farmland -- the lot sold by the farmers is small and on the edge of their fields. It made me think of the suburban growth the SF Bay Area has gone through over the years.
Writing this review made me think about the aspects of the course that were my favorites. The cooking was fun and instructional as I had hoped. The greatest treat, however, was getting a glimpse into the Nepalese culture, hospitality, and life. I heartily recommend the course for anyone interested in these things.
Written May 8, 2016
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Abbé M
17 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
After 3weeks of exploring Nepal my fiancé and I reached the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. Our combined highlight of Nepal to date was eating momo's whilst doing the ABC trek so we thought what better way to experience some traditional authentic Nepali culture than learn how to cook some Nepali trademark dishes! We booked in for a morning session with Nepali cooking course due to its excellent reviews and they did not disappoint. Amrit collected us from our hotel and proceeded to take us to the local morning food market. It was lively and the food was fresh and colourful as he explained about the different spices fruits and vegetables available. We then moved to his humble home to meet his family and begin our cooking. Amrit's daughter Anu was our teacher and what a fantastic teacher she was. We learnt to prepare and cook Momo's, Dal Baht, Rice pudding and Festive bread. Our highlight was the making of both the Momo's and Dal Baht which tasted so so so good words cannot describe! We recommend this course to all people who love Nepali food and people who have truly loved Nepal. Thank you Amrit and your family. Craig and Abbè
Written March 31, 2015
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Beavers4
Perth, Australia10 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
Anu and her family provided a great cooking experience with a lovely welcome into their home. We made and tasted a range of treats including Momo's, Dahl Bat and festival Bread. Anu is a lovely teacher and her father was very knowledgeable. His mustard oil kept me going on my trek! Thanks a lot - well worth the visit! Lyn
Written March 22, 2015
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mariekevanosch
Groningen, The Netherlands
When can we do this cook course (two people)? And how long will it take? How do we come at the course? Are we gonna make a kind of curry?
Greatings,
Marieke van Osch
Angeles P
Santiago, Chile7 contributions
alguien sabe el mail de contacto de esta familia?? gracias!
Hy....
M avinash.
M from butwal..i have already two biggest hotel in butwal city.bt we r suffring from manpower.
So mah aba afayi cooking ko training grna chahnchu..rw myily indian,chines hru sub shikhna ko lagi k grnu porcha?can u guid me
A B P
5 contributions
its only typical nepali cooking course
Chy F
26 contributions
How do I sign up for this cooking class after my arrival in Kathmandu? How large are these classes?
stavroula j
Hobart, Australia7 contributions
I did the class alone as there was no one else available a the time. Amit's home is very small and I don't think there is room for more than 6 people. They are a very agreeable, lovely family and will fit you in whenever it suits. Just do it!
Yvonne F
Hervey Bay, Australia8 contributions
Hi Amrit, l did your course about 2 weeks ago, could you please forward me the recipes l seem to have accidently deleted them? Yvonne
I think Amrit's children are the one who forward all recipes via email. Better contact him via email from his website. Cheers !
stavroula j
Hobart, Australia7 contributions
okkay, I've read the reviews so how do I boo or sign up?
blndgenie
Canton, OH422 contributions
I hope Tripadvisor will add their website to the listing:
google nepali cooking course kathmandu and it should come up, apparently I'm not allowed to post the link here
Hi im in search for cooking classes. I want to learn cooking. Do you teach cooking?
Jodes_Finch
Australia28 contributions
Hi Yashu,
I did a cooking class with Amrit and Anu about six months ago - it was fantastic! Amrit will take you to the markets to shop for fresh ingredients and Anu will take you through every step of cooking traditional Nepali food - entree, main, sides and dessert! It was one of the best things I did in nepal :)
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