Nepal’s food is a surprise blow from its affordability! 💥

Landed in Kathmandu on the 7th, and before my suitcase wheels even stopped rolling, I was “schooled” by the local prices—who knew eating well in a foreign country could be this wallet-friendly? 😲 Passing a little lit-up café in Thamel, I planned to just grab a quick bite, but got pulled in by the window display. That fancy, afternoon-tea-worthy Nepali snack in P1—golden-fried crackers 🍘 circled a pile of tangy bean paste, with neatly chopped fruit 🍓 on the side, even the sauce drizzled into a tiny flower shape. When the owner mouthed “150 NPR,” I checked the exchange rate three times, nearly dropping my spoon—this would easily cost 30-40 RMB back home! 🤯 Even better was the street tea stall. Masala chai ☕ in a plastic cup, steaming with turmeric and cardamom mingling in the froth; I burned my tongue sipping it, but couldn’t stop. The uncle waved “20 NPR” (1.5 RMB)—cheaper than bottled drinks back home. Next to it, a beef fried rice stall sizzled on a griddle, scallions and egg bits coating every grain 🍚, piled high like a little mountain. The owner scooped a huge portion with a spoon 🥄 onto a plate: “80 NPR” (less than 10 RMB). I stood there calculating, feeling like I’d hit the jackpot. Wandering these days, I’ve realized Nepal’s “chill” is in its bones. No one rushes you at restaurants—owners sit on bamboo chairs peeling beans nearby, totally relaxed 😌; locals linger at tea stalls, sipping and chatting for hours, their shadows stretched long by the sun. Even the prices feel “unhurried”—no need to budget for meals, no stress over “is this too expensive.” That ease of “eat what you want” is nicer than the food itself. Oh! Holi (the Festival of Colors) is next month—heard the whole city turns into a rainbow, people throwing powder 🎨 and petals, wild as a New Year’s bash. Any other travelers in Nepal? Looking for a buddy 👯 to rent traditional clothes with, get covered in powder in the square, then celebrate with a 10-RMB feast～ Raise your hand 🙋‍♀️ #food #AuthenticFoodInTravel #ExperienceForeignFoodTogether #Holi #Nepal #NepalLiving