The 15 Best Cooking Classes in Nepal

1.Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu

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

Meet at Divine Kathmandu Hotel in Thamel for a hands-on Nepali cooking class led by instructors such as Anshu and Nilam. Choose one of three four-dish menus, shop for spices, make momos from scratch, and eat what you cook. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions are available.

“Great experience cooking authentic Nepalese food. The tutor was knowledgable, personable …and patient! Kitchen was hygienic. A must if you are a foodie”

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2.Local Women-Led Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

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

Join Nishma, Nish, Bikram, and the local team in Thamel for a hands-on Nepali cooking class. Shop for ingredients at a nearby market, make momos and dal bhat, choose extra dishes, then sit down to eat what you cooked with masala tea.

“Had a really nice evening with Nish. First we went shopping at the local market and then prepared everything for our three meals. We were a big group and everybody had a job to do. It was a really great experience and so much fun!”

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3.Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews · from $5

At Kathmandu Cooking Academy near Thamel, you’ll shop for fresh ingredients, learn momo-making, and prepare three Nepali dishes with a local chef. The 3.5-hour class includes masala tea, cooking equipment, a shared meal, and recipes to use at home. Hotel pickup is available with the selected option.

“Fantastic cooking class with a great chef. Location is only 10 min walk from Thamel so easy to walk from your hotel. Can recommend.”

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4.Nepalese Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class (Cook with Delight)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $50

At Hotel Diplomat in Pokhara, you’ll learn either momos with Sandhya or a Nepali dal bhat set in a small class capped at five people. Follow a printed recipe, cook from scratch with local instruction, then eat your meal with soft drinks and water.

“We love momos! They are tricky to make though! Nothing beats hands on teaching to learn the technique, with instructions on finger and thumb placement, grip pressure etc. It was a really fun class, and good to chat as we ate our tasty and beautifully imperfect creations!”

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5.The best Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $24

Kalpana and her family welcome you into their home for a hands-on Nepali cooking class. Choose ingredients from a local market and organic garden, prepare dal bhat, momos, sel roti, and other dishes, then eat lunch together. Hotel pickup, private transport, and PDF recipes are included.

“This is a fabulous experience in Kathmandu! You really get to do all the cooking. Food is delicious. Family is wonderful!”

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

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

Join Sarita for a three-hour private cooking lesson in a real Pokhara home. Choose momos or Dal Bhat, prepare fresh ingredients and Nepali spices by hand, eat what you cook, and take home a recipe. Round-trip pickup from Lakeside is included, with English, Hindi, or Nepali guidance.

“Authentic and Fun Dal Bhat Cooking Class in Pokhara This cooking class was a highlight of our time in Pokhara! We learned how to prepare a traditional Dal Bhat meal from scratch, using fresh local ingredients and authentic techniques. The host was warm, patient, and explained each step clearly, making it easy and fun—even for beginners. It was more than just a class—it felt like a cultural experience. We got to enjoy the delicious meal we cooked and had great conversations along the way. Highly recommended if you want to dive into Nepali culture and learn to cook one of the country’s most beloved dishes!”

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7.Local Women-Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $5

Join chef instructors such as Nish or Nishma in Thamel for a 3 to 4 hour Nepali cooking lesson. Shop for fresh ingredients, prepare momos, dal bhat, and your chosen starter, main, or dessert, then eat what you make. Small groups, English instruction, tea, and optional Kathmandu Valley pickup are included.

“My class was delicious. I did the chicken Momo, aloo chop (spiced mashed potato patties), and mushroom choila. It was hands on and a nice way to spend a day. Thank you to the owner who came to open the school on his son’s wedding. Wonderful school and amazing food!”

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8.Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class

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

Meet at Kathmandu Cooking Academy, a 10 to 15 minute walk from Thamel, then shop for ingredients and cook momo, dal bhat, dessert, and other Nepali dishes. English-speaking instructors, including Vikram and Niche, teach in small groups of up to 10.

“AMAZING HOST, she was welcoming, energetic, enthusiastic, brought us to the market, explained everything and introduced us very well to the Nepalese culture. The food was delicious and we can’t wait to cook Nepalese food again at home. Thanks for everything, we highly recommend 😋”

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

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

From Lakeside, ride about 25 minutes to Aama’s home for a private, hands-on class in momos or dal bhat. Family cooks such as Sadhana and Shanta guide you through spices, vegetables, preparation, and cooking, then return you to your hotel.

“Amazing host. Great to be in their home and cook mo mo! It’s a must if you are in town. Book it!”

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10.Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $30

Start with a guided market visit, then cook Nepali dishes with local cooks in a small Thamel kitchen. Ingredients, snacks, and a full meal are included. Groups are capped at eight, with vegetarian and vegan options available by request.

“We were four persons this day. Not room for any more in the small kitchen. A nice morning although it was a bit stressful and more like putting ingredients togheter, than a schooling.”

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11.Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $35

Spend about three hours in Thamel learning Nepali cooking from a local chef. Shop for ingredients, shape momos, prepare dal bhat and masala tea, then eat what you make. Groups are limited to eight, and hotel pickup is available if you select that option.

“Fantastic, fun and informative class. The menu and food was awesome food to enjoy after preparing and cooking. Highly recommended.”

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

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

Join a women-led Kathmandu cooking workshop for up to eight people, with an English-speaking chef, market visit, hands-on Nepali dishes, momo practice, masala tea, and a meal you prepare yourself.

“The food was very tasty! But the chef seemed a little irritated at us as we couldn’t grasp the folding technique…I felt like we weren’t able to have fun!”

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13.Momo, Dhalbhat & Thukpa Cooking Class, Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $25

Join Esther Rai and her cooking partner near Patan Durbar Square for a three-hour Nepali food class. Visit a local market, buy ingredients, prepare momos, dal bhat, thukpa, or requested dishes, then eat the meal together in a rooftop or family setting.

“Not only learning about how to make the food but also about the country , customs , educational system and importance of family.”

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14.3 Hour MoMo cooking class

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

Spend three hours at a local Pokhara café learning to make momos from scratch. An English or Hindi-speaking instructor guides you through fillings, dough, pleating, steaming, and sauces. Hotel pickup from the Lakeside area, ingredients, cooking tools, and a cold drink are included.

“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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15.3-Hours of Cooking Class with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $2Best value

Spend about four hours cooking Nepali food with an English- or Hindi-speaking chef. Choose from three menus, help select fresh ingredients when the market visit is available, make momos and other dishes, then eat your meal with masala tea. No cooking experience is needed.

“the program was very nice ,the ladies are all perfect. They was funny and very kind . We learn a lot .”

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