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Eating out is something all of us enjoy and there is no dearth of restaurants in town. There are all kinds of places, catering to different types of tastes and moods. However, eating out can be an expensive affair and yet it’s something we do regularly because we need to grab lunch with colleagues, catch up with friends, or are too lazy to cook at home. To help with that, we have listed five places where the food is good and the bill won’t leave you feeling guilty about grabbing lunch or dinner out as often as you must.

Handi Biryani, Boudha

It’s a small eatery in Boudha, near the Boudhanath Stupa, that you might miss if you aren’t looking for it. It’s located on the first floor, approximately 200 meters before you reach the main entrance of the stupa on the other side of the road. The entrance to the eatery is located inside an alley but you can see the sign on the window from the main street. It has a select few items on the menu. There are some starters and the main highlight is definitely the biryani. The single portion is more than enough for one. You can also order a bunch of sides at additional costs which is as little as Rs 80. We highly recommend this place for the fast service and the delicious food. The chicken wings are worth a mention too. But tell the server how spicy you want it to be beforehand.

Monster Meal, Jhamsikhel

If you want to grab a quick lunch and you’re in Jhamsikhel, look no further than Monster Meal. Located near the famous Mantra Thakali, this place serves mouth-watering delights like wings, burgers, momos, lunch combos, and more. The food reaches your table real quick and tastes really good. It’s not a place to hang out for long, just somewhere to drop by to get a quick meal. Our favorite is their chicken wings which are smoking hot and delicious. You can’t just eat one. We challenge you. It’s flavorful, juicy, and spicy—just the way chicken wings are supposed to be. It tastes great when paired with their virgin mojito that is fresh and just the right amount of sweet. The burgers too are freshly prepared and great value for money.

Croissant Cafe, Thapathali

Located about 300 meters ahead of Prasuti Griha, in the road that connects Thapathali to Maitighar, Croissant Cafe might be inconspicuous to most people but it’s quite a popular joint among those who are familiar with the area. This is mostly because the space is nice and the food is even better. There are large enough tables and private spaces for meetings as well. They serve a variety of beverages, including alcoholic ones. They have a wide selection of items on the menu. They have pizzas, pastas, momos, biryani, curries, and more. It’s easily one of the places that serve everything you could want under one roof. The ambience is nice as well. We recommend their butter chicken and rice combo as well as their chicken chili. But you can’t go wrong with anything here. The chef really knows what he’s doing.

Mumbai Street Food, Basantapur

We chanced upon this small eatery in Basantapur when we were there recently. The name caught our eye and the open space looked neat and clean as did the tiny kitchen behind the counter. We stepped in, hesitant at first, but eager to try everything once we saw what was on the menu. The place quickly gets packed because there are only a few tables but if you are able to grab one, then we recommend you don’t leave without trying their delightful vada pav and rolls. Like most places on this list, this too only has a few items on its menu but everything tastes great. The nachos are crunchy with just the right amount of softness. The sandwich is simple and filling. Their vada pav and pav bhaji are the best we’ve had in town. They have a good range of drinks as well, from Turkish Coffee to Bubble Tea.

Shreeya Sweets, Jawalakhel

If you want some quick Indian food at reasonable prices, then Shreeya Sweets in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, is a great place. It serves rotis, parathas, dosas, chaats, and many other Indian delicacies at affordable prices. It’s a bit packed during lunch hours as many people stop by to grab a bite to eat here. The samosa and pani puri are also really good here. We recommend the samosa when it’s freshly made and ask them to make the pani puri a little on the spicier side. There are also many Indian sweet treats to choose from. Their speciality is the ‘besan ko laddu’ that they claim has the right amount of besan and sugar, and not more of the latter as most mithai shops tend to do. They also serve different kinds of teas. For those who don’t like tea, there’s coffee, juice, and lassi. 

The Ministry of Forests and Environment has announced the launching of the 20-year Sagarmatha Tree Plantation Mega Campaign at the call of 'Sagarmatha Sambaad' program.

A ministerial decision was taken on Monday to launch the mega campaign at the call of Sagarmatha Sambaad held in Kathmandu from May 16-18, 2025, according to the Ministry.

As per the decision, saplings would be planted at appropriate land from June 28-July 31 every year till 2045 from 2025.

The Sagarmatha Sambaad had called to save the mountain as the snow on the mountains had started melting which would cause huge adverse impacts on lower coastal areas.

Forests and Environment Minister Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri shared that the mega campaign would be one of the important efforts to save the Himalayas. The mega campaign would be inaugurated on June 18, the National Tree Plantation Day, added the Ministry.

Saplings of different fruits and local trees would be planted across the country under the mega campaign.

Nepal has made international commitment to achieving net zero emission by 2045 and it is expected that the mega campaign would help contribute in achieving the target. 

Different bodies have been requested to participate from their respective places to make the campaign further effective and make it successful.

The mega campaign was named as 'Sagarmatha Tree Plantation' as it was launched after holding the 'Sagarmatha Sambaad'.

A meeting of the ruling parties held in Baluwatar on Tuesday concluded with an agreement to endorse the Appropriation Bill, 2082 BS, which has been tabled in the Federal Parliament.

Held at the call of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the meeting decided that lawmakers from the ruling coalition will vote in favor of the bill, which is essential for the passage of the national budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

After the meeting, Chairman of the Terai Madhesh Loktantrik Party Mahantha Thakur said that the major ruling parties, CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC), have already reached an agreement on the 'Take and Pay' provision included in the budget.

He added that today’s discussions primarily focused on ensuring the budget's endorsement.

The Khandbari-Kimathanka section of the North-South Koshi Highway has been obstructed due to a landslide at the Phyakre River in Makalu Rural Municipality-5, Sankhuwasabha.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Daksha Kumar Basnet of the District Police Office, Sankhuwasabha, confirmed that the mudslide occurred around 6 am today, hitting the river bridge and thus blocking the highway.

As a result, transportation along the Khandbari-Kimathanka route has been disrupted, affecting access to several wards in Makalu as well as the Bhotkhola Rural Municipality.

Efforts are underway to clear the landslide debris, police said.

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 1, 700 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 193, 500 per tola today.

Similarly, the price of silver has dropped by 10 and is being traded at Rs 2, 160 per tola today.

The meeting of the ruling parties is underway in Baluwatar.

Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman Oli, Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, UML's Senior Vice Chairman Ishwor Pokharel, NC leader Krishna Prasad Sitaula, Loktantrik Samajbadi Party Nepal Chairman Mahantha Thakur, Nagarik Unmukti Party Chairperson Ranjit Shrestha, Janamat Party Chairman CK Raut and Janata Samajbadi Party Chairman Ashok Kumar Rai, among others are present in the meeting.

The meeting called by Prime Minister Oli will discuss contemporary political issues, it has been learnt.

Iranian state television reported Tuesday that a ceasefire had begun in its war with Israel, even as Israel warned the public of a new missile barrage launched from Iran, The Washington Post reported.

The launches came after 4 a.m. local time in Tehran, the time Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would stop its attacks if Israel ended their airstrikes.

At least four people were killed in the early morning barrages, but there was no immediate word of further attacks. Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue services said at least eight more people were injured in the early morning barrage, according to The Washington Post.

The federal government has received Rs 99.2bn in external loans during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, which is less than half of its target of Rs 217bn. According to a report from the Public Debt Management Office, the foreign loans received as of mid-June amount to just 45.72 percent of the target. In contrast, internal debt mobilization is on track to meet its goal, with 95.45 percent (around Rs 315bn) of the Rs 330bn target already achieved.

Most of the foreign loans have been categorized under capital expenditure, serving as a source for funding development projects. However, the slowdown in development activities has hindered the inflow of these external loans, according to the office. “Donor agencies largely provide financial assistance to Nepal in the form of project-based loans rather than direct budgetary support. As a result, the delayed or poor implementation of projects significantly impacts the receipt of funds. Overall, weak development expenditure has led to a decline in external loan inflows.”

According to the Office of the Auditor General, as of Saturday evening, the annual capital expenditure has only reached about 42 percent of its target.

Meanwhile, the Public Debt Management Office stated that the total debt that the government has yet to repay is Rs 2,654bn. At the beginning of the current fiscal year, the total public debt was
Rs 2434.9bn, and by the end of last May, an additional Rs 220.58bn of government debt was added. As of the end of last May, the total public debt is 43.47 percent of the country’s total gross domestic product. Furthermore, the share of foreign debt in the remaining debt that the government has to repay is 52 percent, while the share of domestic debt is 47.94 percent.

According to the data as of mid-June the internal debt is Rs 1272.53bn and the external debt is
Rs 1382.12bn. The government had set a target to mobilize Rs. 5.47bn in public debt for the current fiscal year. As of the end of last mid-June, Rs 414bn has been collected in debt. As of June 14, the total public debt is 43.47 percent of the country’s total gross domestic product. The government has yet to receive a total loan of 52 percent in foreign debt, while the share of domestic debt stands at 47.94 percent.

The government had set a target to mobilize public debt of Rs 547bn through active means. As of mid-June, the government has raised a loan of Rs 14.19bn. The total public debt collection as a percentage of the annual target is 75.72 percent. For the payment of the principal and interest on government debt, Rs 329.6bn has been spent in the last 11 months, it is stated.