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Host: Narbu and Ramana

Pokhara, Nepal

USD
$30-$46 per person

Nepali cooking class in Pokhara with a local family

Host offerings
  • Apartment
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Narbu and Ramana

Narbu is an entrepreneur who runs a chicken farming business in his village. He is also an active member of International Lions Club of Pokhara and runs an NGO for children in need. He and his wife, Ramana, have been working with foreign volunteers at their social organization for the past decade. And in 2023, they decided to start cooking classes, to educate travelers on Nepali food and culture and with the hope to see Nepali dishes on menus across the world! They are excited to share their culinary skills and cultural insights with travelers, fostering a cultural exchange, and the opportunity to connect with people from around the world.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-6 guests) You will be welcomed by Narbu and Ramana with some tea and a traditional scarf to their modest home in Pokhara. They will introduce you to the rich flavors and spices of Nepali cuisine, before you learn how to cook traditional Nepali dishes. Their Pokhara cooking class is designed to teach you how to prepare an authentic Nepali meal using fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods. In your 2 hour hands-on Nepali cooking class in Pokhara learn to make 1-2 dishes from scratch. Either learn to make the famous Nepali momos (dumplings) and tingmo (steamed bread) or then cook an everyday meal that consists of lentils and a meat or vegetable curry. This is a hands-on cooking class where Narbu and Ramana will guide you through the step-by-step process, while sharing tips, family recipes and cultural traditions. As the kitchen is small you will use the dining table to prep the ingredients. After cooking, sit down at the table to enjoy the meal you helped prepare, that will be served with yogurt, pickle, salad and papad.

Notes: Narbu can accomodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, if informed in advance.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Please choose ONE menu from the below options, which will be served with tea, yogurt, pickle, salad, papad
  • Menu 1: Momos (dumplings) and tingmo (steamed bread)
  • Menu 2: Rice, lentils, vegetable or meat curry
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Narbu and Ramana

$30-$46 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $46 $36 $30
Alcohol
 $4 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $46 $36 $30
Alcohol
 $4 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 9:00am-12:00pm 4:00pm-7:00pm

Meet Narbu and Ramana

Narbu is an entrepreneur who runs a chicken farming business in his village. He is also an active member of International Lions Club of Pokhara and runs an NGO for children in need. He and his wife, Ramana, have been working with foreign volunteers at their social organization for the past decade. And in 2023, they decided to start cooking classes, to educate travelers on Nepali food and culture and with the hope to see Nepali dishes on menus across the world! They are excited to share their culinary skills and cultural insights with travelers, fostering a cultural exchange, and the opportunity to connect with people from around the world.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-6 guests) You will be welcomed by Narbu and Ramana with some tea and a traditional scarf to their modest home in Pokhara. They will introduce you to the rich flavors and spices of Nepali cuisine, before you learn how to cook traditional Nepali dishes. Their Pokhara cooking class is designed to teach you how to prepare an authentic Nepali meal using fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods. In your 2 hour hands-on Nepali cooking class in Pokhara learn to make 1-2 dishes from scratch. Either learn to make the famous Nepali momos (dumplings) and tingmo (steamed bread) or then cook an everyday meal that consists of lentils and a meat or vegetable curry. This is a hands-on cooking class where Narbu and Ramana will guide you through the step-by-step process, while sharing tips, family recipes and cultural traditions. As the kitchen is small you will use the dining table to prep the ingredients. After cooking, sit down at the table to enjoy the meal you helped prepare, that will be served with yogurt, pickle, salad and papad.

Notes: Narbu can accomodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, if informed in advance.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Please choose ONE menu from the below options, which will be served with tea, yogurt, pickle, salad, papad
  • Menu 1: Momos (dumplings) and tingmo (steamed bread)
  • Menu 2: Rice, lentils, vegetable or meat curry
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $46 $36 $30
Alcohol
 $4 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $46 $36 $30
Alcohol
 $4 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 9:00am-12:00pm 4:00pm-7:00pm
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