Finding the best Thukpa in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of Thukpa I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled mustard oil with genuine knowledge and the simply seasoned and clean result was noticeably superior.

Newari cuisine of the Kathmandu Valley is a distinct and sophisticated subcategory. The winning restaurant had the right a Kathmandu teahouse feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. raksi grain spirit was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When Thukpa is made properly it's a completely different experience.