Traditional versus modern Newari Khaja Set — which wins?

I've now had Newari Khaja Set prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises dried yak cheese in the way dal bhat power for 24 hours is a trekking mantra reflecting how central the dish is to Nepali daily life. The earthy and warming character is more pronounced and direct.

The modern interpretation is technically impressive but loses something. The a trekking lodge dal bhat context for the traditional version adds meaning that plating alone can't provide. butter tea with the traditional version made more sense than with the modern. Traditional wins, but the modern is worth trying once.