Pokhara’s BBQ “Value King” ⭐

Feast on Nepali Skewers for Just 50 RMB Per Person—Who Can Resist Sizzling Fatty Goodness? On our last morning in Pokhara, we came down from Sarangkot after watching the golden sunrise, our stomachs growling loud enough to sing. Our driver suddenly turned and said, “How about stopping by Sekuwa King on the way down? Locals love it way more than those ‘tourist traps’ by the lake!” We were skeptical at first, but the second we pushed open the door, the aroma of charcoal and roasting meat hit us—this “detour” instantly became the most satisfying meal of the trip! 🍖 What’s Sekuwa? Nepal’s Secret to Charcoal-Kissed Meat Magic Turns out, “Sekuwa” is the soul of Nepali kebab-style grilling: Choose lamb (or chicken, beef) with a little fat, marinate it for hours in yogurt, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder—letting spices seep into every fiber—then grill over open charcoal. As soon as we sat down, we watched the chef squatting by the charcoal pit, flipping skewers. Fat from the lamb dripped onto the coals, “sizzling” into white smoke, and the meaty aroma grew thick enough to taste. When it arrived, the skewers were still steaming: lamb charred red, fat edges shrunk into amber (crispy crusts), tender lean meat that pulled apart with a fork, fat melting on the tongue, with a hint of yogurt tang to cut greasiness—no gaminess, just a rich mix of spices and charcoal smoke 🥰. 🥳 Order one platter for two? You’ll definitely have leftovers! The “mixed BBQ platter” on the menu is perfect for greedy eaters: Along with signature grilled lamb, there’s chicken drumsticks (skin crispy as paper), beef ribs (juice soaking every crevice), and charred potato chunks and onion rings underneath. and I were about to add a naan, but the owner laughed and waved us off: “Enough! I know Chinese appetites!” The platter that arrived was bigger than our faces, skewers piled like a mountain. We dug in, eating until we burped with satisfaction, and still had half left to take as dinner—when the owner said “1000 NPR” (≈50 RMB per person), we stared at each other in shock: This portion would cost triple back home! 🚗 How to get there? From snow mountains to BBQ, the joy of a quick detour Best route: Head to Sarangkot at 5 AM for sunrise 🌄, then ask your driver to swing by on the way down (15-minute drive) around 7 AM—just in time for the first batch of fresh skewers; From Lakeside: A 10-minute taxi ride, all drivers know “Sekuwa King”—search the name for easy navigation; Pro tip: Only a few tables, so you might wait during peak hours, but 5 minutes with that charcoal aroma? Totally worth it～ As I nibbled the last roasted potato, sunlight streamed through the window onto my greasy fingers, and I suddenly got why locals love this spot: No fancy plating, just honest charcoal-kissed flavor, and the joy of sharing with friends. In Pokhara, both the grandeur of snow mountains and the smoky warmth of BBQ are equally hard to leave behind～ #FoodOnTheRoad #FoodKnowsNoBorders #ExperienceForeignCuisine #FoodAndTravel #BBQ #NepalTravel #Pokhara