Nepal’s Brunch Gem | 4 Stories’ Value for Money is Mind-Blowing 😭

Eggs Benedict for 38 RMB & Stuffed—This is Where Happiness Index Comes From Wandering Thamel in Kathmandu, hunger led us to “4 Stories” on a whim. The sign lured us in: a four-story building tangled in greenery, foreigners sipping coffee at the entrance, sunlight filtering through umbrellas onto wooden tables—it felt like stumbling into a viral Bali brunch spot. That is, until the bill arrived. This is Nepal? Eggs Benedict with pulled pork for 38 RMB—nearly 70% cheaper than Shanghai. A pancake bigger than your face for 30 RMB. The American guy at the next table shook his head mid-bite: “This bowl would cost 50 bucks in San Francisco. My 50 RMB tip’s pricier than the bowl itself!” Staring at our full bellies, it hit me: No wonder happiness index is high here. 30 RMB buys “too-full-to-walk” joy. 🥚 Eggs Benedict: Better Timed Than Shanghai’s Viral Spots, Bread Crunchy to the Bite Served with poached eggs glowing translucent in the sun; a gentle slice with a knife, and the orange yolk “plopped” out, coating the pulled pork and spinach below. The sourdough, freshly baked, had a crispy crust that “crackled” when bitten, soft and fluffy inside—soaking up yolk and meat juices, mingling with the pork’s smoky aroma. Every bite felt like a little party in my mouth. A friend who’d paid 128 RMB for the same in Shanghai chewed and calculated: “The egg’s doneness, the bread’s crunch—this beats that place! 38 RMB… Does the owner even make profit?” Even the usual “runny egg hater” scraped the plate clean, licking yolk off their fingers. 🥞 Giant Pancakes: Cloud-Soft, 30 RMB Fills Two Stomachs We “wow” ed when it arrived: three huge pancakes stacked on the plate, edges slightly charred, centers puffed like clouds, drizzled with local honey and berry jam, a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Forks sank in, springy and soft, melting on the tongue with a faint buttery sweetness—never cloying. Even the ice cream, melting into the pancakes, was a match made in heaven. “My friend who lived in Riyadh shook his head: “This would cost over 200 RMB there. 30 here… It’s like the owner’s doing charity.” We split it, groaning “can’t eat more” halfway, still leaving a third uneaten. 🌿 Vibe: Greenery-Covered Four Floors, More Heartthrobs Than a Romance Drama The restaurant’s truly four stories, each with its own vibe: Ground floor has an open bar, where the barista spins his wrist like dancing while making coffee. Second floor’s window seats overlook Thamel’s rooftops, sunlight slanting through shutters in stripes. Third floor hides among plants, with swinging chairs perfect for couples chatting. Fourth floor’s rooftop—straw mats, lying back to see distant hills—is the best. The “concentration of good-looking guys” is off the charts: The order-taker has lashes like fans, the waiter in a white shirt and jeans, even the foreign guys sipping coffee exude relaxed charm. My friend snapped photos, laughing: “Eating brunch feels like scrolling through a romance drama. 30 RMB even includes ‘eye candy service’—total steal!” 💰 Price Shock: American Guy’s Tip Cost More Than His Meal Mid-meal, the American uncle held up his bill, laughing with his friend: “This quinoa bowl? At least 50 dollars in San Francisco (about 360 RMB). Here? 50 RMB… My 50 RMB tip’s pricier than the bowl!” We peeked—avocado, grilled chicken, nuts piled high, so generous it overflowed. Suddenly we got why foreigners linger here all afternoon: In Shanghai, this brunch would cost over 150 RMB per person. In Saudi, a single pancake hits 200+. In Nepal? 38 RMB for “runny egg, flavorful meat, crispy bread” perfection. 30 RMB to turn pancakes into a full meal. When the owner asked “tasty?” we chorused: “We want to learn your recipes!” Leaving, the fourth-floor rooftop was full—people photographing pancakes, holding coffee in the sun, the air mixing with baking bread and laughter. It dawned on me: Nepal’s happiness lies in this down-to-earth joy—“30 RMB for top-tier satisfaction.” No premium for hype, no anxiety over “fineness.” Bite into a warm pancake, and you get “simple contentment.” Next time in Thamel, don’t miss this greenery-cloaked building. After all, 38 RMB Eggs Benedict? Every bite’s a win. 📍 Location: “4 Stories” on Thamel Street (Search on Google Maps—the four-story, plant-covered one) FoodHunt # RestaurantRecommendations # Brunch # Vacation # GlobalFoodSquad # AmbienceRestaurant # HiddenGemRestaurant # Nepal # Kathmandu # ThamelStreet