Dal Bhat exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Dal Bhat made with real commitment to dried yak cheese and technique. The earthy and warming result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

Newari cuisine of the Kathmandu Valley is a distinct and sophisticated subcategory. The a trekking lodge dal bhat was exactly right for this kind of eating. nimbu pani was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.