NEPAL COOKING CLASSES

Top 15 Nepal Cooking Classes

18 classes  ·  from $11 a head

Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 nepal cooking classes justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu - Three menus, four dishes, and plenty of momos
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Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu

1.Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 607 reviews · from $28Our pick

Meet at Divine Kathmandu Hotel in Thamel for a 2.5-hour hands-on class with the Nepal Cooking School. Choose from three four-dish menus, learn to make momos, visit a local spice market, and eat what you prepare. Instructors including Anshu and Nilam guide small groups of up to eight, with vegetarian and some dietary adjustments available.

“One of my goals of this trip was to learn how to make mo mo. Mission accomplished! The staff were very knowledgeable and kind. So fun!”

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Kathmandu: Local Women-Led Nepali Cooking & Momo Class - Learning the Nepali kitchen with Nish and Nishma
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Kathmandu: Local Women-Led Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

2.Local Women-Led Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 360 reviews · 2 - 4 hours

Join Nish or Nishma and the Kathmandu Cooking Academy for a hands-on Nepali food class in Thamel. Visit a local market, choose ingredients, shape momos, and prepare dishes such as dal bhat, chatamari, bara, or yomari. The roughly three-hour session includes masala tea, instruction in English, and a full meal you cook yourself.

“Great cookery class! Nishma and Vikram were really good teachers! The food was really good and can’t recommend the class enough! Can’t wait to try and make some of the food again when I’m home”

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Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class - Dal bhat gives the class its everyday Nepali side
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Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class

3.Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews

At Kathmandu Cooking Academy, you’ll sip Nepali masala tea, visit a local market or shop, then cook three traditional dishes with a local chef. Make chicken or vegetarian momos, prepare dal bhat and dessert, and eat what you create. The class lasts about 3.5 hours, with pickup available if selected.

“Es hat alles wunderbar geklappt, das Kochen hat Spaß gemacht, es waren alle sehr freundlich und zum Schluss hat es wunderbar geschmeckt. Die Rezepte wurden in einem PDF gesendet so dass man alles wunderbar wieder kochen kann”

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Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking Class

4.Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · from $30

Spend four hours at Namaste Cooking School in Thamel with local women such as Sabita and Sushila. Start with masala chai, choose from three menus, learn about Nepali spices, cook a full meal with guidance, and sit down for lunch. Dietary needs are discussed before cooking, and you leave with a recipe book.

“Fantastic class, the girls were incredibly upbeat and friendly and made the whole experience so enjoyable. I was on my own and I had a great time with them. You cook everything yourself with their guidance and there was no cleaning up on my part, they did everything for me. I would definitely recommend this class while in Kathmandu.”

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Nepalese Kitchen in Pokhara: Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class - Entering Sarita’s home kitchen
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Nepalese Kitchen in Pokhara: Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class

5.Nepalese Kitchen in Pokhara: Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Spend three hours with Sarita in a real Pokhara home kitchen, choosing between momo and dal bhat. You will chop, season, shape, cook, and eat your meal while learning Nepali spices and family cooking methods. Round-trip pickup from Lakeside, fresh ingredients, water, and a take-home recipe are included.

“I really enjoyed the class. A very kind women who teach me to do Dal Bhat and answering my questions. Thank you :)”

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Kathmandu: Local Women-Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Class - Starting with a market visit near Thamel
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Kathmandu: Local Women-Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

6.Local Women-Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 3 - 4 hours

In Thamel, a local English-speaking chef such as Nish or Nishma guides you through a nearby market visit, then helps you make momo, dal bhat, a starter, and dessert. Classes last about three hours, serve masala tea, and welcome solo participants, vegetarians, and children over seven with adult supervision.

“It was perfect organised! We learned to make momos very well, cooked dalbhat and barra. The activity is around four hours and we ate during this activity. I share this time with my father and sister and we laugh a lot.”

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Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class - Dal bhat gives the class its everyday Nepali side
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Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class

7.Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 3 - 4 hours

Spend about three hours at Kathmandu Cooking Academy learning momo, dal bhat, and other Nepali dishes. Your English-speaking chef guides you through a market visit, ingredient prep, cooking, and a shared meal. The teaching team has included Vikram and Niche. Hotel pickup is optional, and groups are limited to 10.

“The range of dishes available to cook was tremendous. The staff were extremely welcoming, helpful and informative. The cooking progressed at a very pleasant pace. This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Well worth doing.”

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MoMo or Dal Bhat Cooking Class at Aama Kitchen in Pokhara - Choosing momos or dal bhat
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MoMo or Dal Bhat Cooking Class at Aama Kitchen in Pokhara

8.MoMo or Dal Bhat Cooking Class at Aama Kitchen in Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Choose momos or dal bhat and spend three hours cooking in Aama’s family home, about 25 minutes from Lakeside Pokhara. You’ll work with an experienced Nepalese cook, learn about spices and local food traditions, eat what you prepare, and return to your hotel by private transfer.

“Excellent experience with local family, not only making preparations for cooking but also the chance to talk with them in their home. Shanta is an excellent cook, The food was the best I have eaten in Nepal. Very enjoyable. Thank you Shanta and family.”

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Kathmandu: Women-Led Cooking Class & Momo Making-Local Taste - Choosing among three Nepali menus
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Kathmandu: Women-Led Cooking Class & Momo Making-Local Taste

9.Women-Led Cooking Class & Momo Making-Local Taste

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $11Best value

Shop for fresh vegetables, spices, and other ingredients before cooking Nepali dishes with a local chef. In two to three hours, you may prepare momo, dal bhat, bara, chatamari, thukpa, yomari, or desserts, then sit down to eat what you made. The class is taught in English and limited to eight people.

“Bardzo miła atmosfera, można było zrobić tyle momo ile dasz radę zjeść.”

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Pokhara: 3 Hour MoMo cooking class - Pickup from Lakeside and the café setting
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Pokhara: 3 Hour MoMo cooking class

10.Pokhara: 3 Hour MoMo cooking class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Spend three hours in a Pokhara café learning to make momos from scratch. Your English or Hindi-speaking instructor covers dough, fillings, three folding styles, steaming, and dipping sauces. Choose vegetarian, chicken, or meat fillings, then eat what you make. Pickup and drop-off are included within the Lakeside area, and private groups keep the lesson personal.

“Heel vriendelijke man, die alles heel vlot uitlegde, hoe momo’s gemaakt worden etc.. We mochten ook zelf aan de slag, hij leerde ons drie technieken! Heel fijn en perfecte middagactiviteit om daarna te smullen van de heerlijke momo’s! Zeker een aanrader!”

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Kathmandu: 3-Hours of Cooking Class with Meals - Choosing one of three Nepali menus
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Kathmandu: 3-Hours of Cooking Class with Meals

11.3-Hours of Cooking Class with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours

Spend 3 to 4 hours cooking in Kathmandu with an English or Hindi-speaking chef and assistant. Choose from three menus, shop for fresh ingredients when conditions allow, prepare four Nepali dishes, and eat your meal hot. Momos, lunch, masala tea, hotel pickup, and equipment are included.

“Had a fantastic afternoon. Learnt so much about Nepalese cooking and great that we got to work together to make the food and then eat it. Unfortunately it was during festival season and so we weren’t able to go to the market but otherwise fantastic!”

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Half Day Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Visit - The market visit and the value of local ingredients
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Half Day Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Visit

12.Half Day Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $21

Spend three hours learning Nepali and Newari cooking in a small group of up to eight. Walk through a local market, prepare four dishes with an English-speaking instructor, adjust the spice level, and eat each course fresh. Momo lovers are covered on every menu, with masala tea and water included.

“Wonderful family of cooks who grow there own spices. Very interactive group. We cooked a full menu. Good instructions. Delicious recipes.”

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Local Women Led Nepali Cooking Class - Arriving in Thamel and getting settled
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Local Women Led Nepali Cooking Class

13.Local Women Led Nepali Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Spend three hours at Namaste Cooking School in Thamel, preparing a Nepali meal from entree through dessert with ingredients sourced from local farmers. The English-language class is limited to eight people and led by women survivors of trafficking. Lunch or dinner, recipes, and a participation certificate are included.

“It was incredible the ladies who ran the class were knowledgeable, friendly and just all round amazing! We all had such a wonderful time!”

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Pokhara: Nepali Cooking Class and Momo Making Workshop - Starting with ingredients and a local market
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Pokhara: Nepali Cooking Class and Momo Making Workshop

14.Pokhara: Nepali Cooking Class and Momo Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Spend three hours with the family behind My Dream Adventure, learning momos or dal bhat in a local home kitchen. Your English-speaking Aama chef guides every step, from choosing ingredients to folding dumplings. Hotel pickup, ingredients, masala tea, the full meal, and drop-off are included.

“Such a fun experience! Got to make yummy yummy momos with my grandmother. The Dream family are so welcoming and you really feel at home. They picked us up from our accommodation and even bought me tea and coke cola. Expert cooks and very patient. I will go home with the knowledge of the famous momo thanks to this lovely family. 100% recommend❤️”

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Kathmandu: Nepali Cooking Class with Hotel Pickup - What the English-speaking chef teaches
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Kathmandu: Nepali Cooking Class with Hotel Pickup

15.Nepali Cooking Class with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Start with hotel pickup in Thamel, then ride a rickshaw to Ason market to see local shopping and choose cooking ingredients. An English-speaking chef leads a 3 to 4 hour class covering momo, curries, roti, and sel roti, with Nepali music and useful phrases along the way.

“Il corso non è stato di 4 ore ma di due . Il corso è stato molto interessante e formativo . Le insegnanti molto cordiali e gentili”

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