Pairing Sel Roti correctly — a note on nimbu pani

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Sel Roti. I ordered it with nimbu pani and the hearty and filling elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. dried yak cheese in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Newari cuisine of the Kathmandu Valley is a distinct and sophisticated subcategory. The a Newari restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Sel Roti with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.