The Ai-la Lounge: For all occasions
The Ai-la Lounge offers a fine dining experience for all age groups and occasions. Located at Trimurti Bhawan in Kumaripati, Lalitpur, it is a great venue for a romantic dinner or a weekend family outing. It is also ideal for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries and parties. The menu ranges from the enticing local Nepali food to the exquisite Chinese, Indian, Thai and Continental cuisines. A separate café offers coffee varieties from around the world.
The Ai-la Lounge has an open terrace rooftop garden restaurant that boasts a stunning ambience and provides a 360-degree view of Kathmandu valley.
Chef’s Special:
Grilled Pork Chop (Rs 799)
Grilled Rozo Rosemary Chicken (Rs 655)
Assorted Pastry (Rs 455)
Opening hours: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Location: Trimurti Bhawan, Kumaripati, Lalitpur
Meal for 2: Rs 1,500
Phone/Card pay: Yes
Contact: 01-5408681
Social by Exotic: For your weekend night out
Snuggled in the second floor of Labim Mall, Pulchowk, Social by Exotic Cafe and Lounge welcomes you with its lively atmosphere and amiable hospitality. It is a halal-certified restaurant that specializes in fragrant and flavorsome Indian food.
The menu offers elegant breakfast options to a lavish dining experience. Haluwa and Gelato ice creams are its most popular dessert items.
The place also provides a variety of coffee options while its bar, famous for its cocktail Kayak and mocktail Mango Twakka, compliments the space designed for socialization.
Social by Exotic has a seating capacity of around 60 people. It also has a meeting room that holds 12 people at a time. It’s an ideal place to be with your friends for weekend night outs. There is also live music every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings.
Chef’s Special:
Naan and Butter Chicken
Hakka Noodles
Dim Sum Momo
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 11:00 pm
Location: Second floor, Labim Mall, Pulchowk
Meal for 2: Rs 1,500
Phone/Card pay: Yes
Contact: 01-5527437
Kaidako Coffee: Coffee connoisseurs’ heaven
Step inside Kaidako Coffee at Narephant, Koteshwor, and you are greeted by a pleasant waft of freshly-roasted coffee beans. This heaven for coffee connoisseurs is run by Himalayan Arabica Coffee and Nepal Coffee Academy. Besides specializing in caffeine brews, Kaidako also serves vegan smoothie bowls and cold-pressed fresh juice with organic fruits and vegetables.
The place offers a homely vibe and it is disabled-friendly. The prices of food and drinks are affordable as well. The menu comes with a detailed description and tips on how to make your favorite dishes at home. If you crave tasty coffee, a rich fruity smoothie bowl, or a glass of fresh juice, Kaidako Coffee is for you.
Chef’s Special:
Vegan special smoothie bowl
Strawberry and mocha smoothie bowl
Apple beetroot carrot cold-pressed juice
Opening hours: 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Location: Narephant, Koteshwor
Meal for 2: Rs 500
Phone/Card pay: Yes
Contact: 9843443482
Sansho Restaurant: For authentic Japanese
Sansho Restaurant is an ideal place to quench your craving for Japanese food. Located beside the Saleways Department Store in Pulchowk, this charming joint is all about exploring Japanese food culture. The place’s decor, with its vibrant colors and arts, reflects the true Japanese spirit too. The menu of this restaurant, which is managed by Naulo Hospitality, specializes in different types of sushi, curry and ramen.
Chef’s Special:
Bento Box
Japanese curry
Unagi special sushi
Opening hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Location: Pulchowk, Lalitpur
Meal for 2: Rs 1,500
Phone pay: Yes
Contact: 9841169359
