My Favorite Pokhara Restaurants Series

Wandering around Pokhara Lakeside, 16th Street never fails to surprise—it’s home to several spots worth replaying, and “Sansun Korean Restaurant” is the most lingering one. Every time I pass 16th Street, the charred aroma of grilled meat mixed with the sweetness of gochujang (Korean chili paste) tugs at my steps. Pushing the door open feels like stepping into a tiny Seoul eatery, with warm, cozy smoke and steam wrapping around me～ 🍖 Must-order List: Every Bite Dances on Your Tongue Grilled pork belly on iron plate🔥: It “sizzles” when served, with marbled pork belly glistening in red gochujang. The edges are slightly charred—wrap it in lettuce, add a garlic slice and kimchi, and one bite bursts with fatty aroma and tangy spice. The plate stays warm enough to keep the meat hot, so the last bite is just as delicious; Grilled chicken wings🍗: Marinated in honey and soy sauce beforehand, they’re crispy outside and tender inside. Juice drips down the bones when torn, with sweet sauce seeping into every fiber—even the sinew on the bones gets gnawed clean; Gimbap (seaweed rolls) 📜: Shockingly generous portions! Tightly rolled in seaweed, the rice smells of sesame oil, mixed with pickled radish, crab sticks, and egg strips. It crunches when bitten, and pairs perfectly with the shop’s wasabi sauce—refreshing and not greasy, one roll fills you halfway ; Unlimited side dishes🥢: This is the hidden perk! Kimchi, pickled radish, bean sprouts, mashed potatoes… a full plate, and when you say “one more,” the auntie smiles and brings a fresh batch. They go great with rice or wrapped in meat—you could eat two bowls of rice just with sides～ 💰 Great Value: 800 NPR per person to eat till you’re stuffed At around 800 NPR (≈¥40) per person, you’ll leave totally satisfied—much more reasonable than some “influencer spots” by the lake. Two people can order a plate of grilled meat + chicken wings + gimbap, refill sides twice, and waddle out with a full stomach, without emptying the wallet. This “tasty and cheap” joy is rare in Pokhara～ 🌟 16th Street’s “future star”: This street is going to blow up! 16th Street has quietly become Pokhara’s “treasure block”: Fresh Element next to Sansun is the busiest Western restaurant in Lakeside, always with a queue at mealtimes; Cafe Camellia diagonally across is a coffee lover’s favorite—you’ll miss the window seat if you arrive late in the morning. Sansun, tucked in between, has earned a loyal following with solid flavors. Soon enough, it might just become an “internet-famous check-in spot” too～ Every time I leave, with barbecue sauce still on my lips, watching 16th Street’s streetlights turn on one by one, I feel this street’s bustle is different—no forced “influencer vibes,” just the aroma of food and diners’ contented laughter. Next time in Pokhara, swing by 16th Street—let Sansun’s grilled meat add a sweet-spicy kick to your trip～ #Nepal #LifeInNepal #NepalTravel #Pokhara #PokharaFood