You don’t need to leave the country to devour masala🌶️

Nepali flavors hiding in Shigatse, a healing surprise before Everest✨ A few days before my planned Everest trip, while taking it slow in Shigatse, I stumbled on a recommendation for this Nepali restaurant—I walked in with a “just passing by” attitude, but was blown away: turns out you don’t need to cross borders to savor cardamom-kissed masala under Tibetan sunshine. This “accidental dive into exotic flavors” made me want to slap the table and order seconds immediately! The vibe inside is chef’s kiss～ Tibetan wooden lattice windows hang Nepali handwoven tapestries, their orange-red patterns like prayer flags under snow-capped mountains. Hand-drawn Himalayan illustrations cover the walls (glancing outside, Shigatse’s mountain silhouettes quietly mirror the art🌄). The owner, a cheerful uncle, saw me staring at the menu and grinned: “Lots of climbers fuel up here—you need something hearty before Everest!” Sure enough, the next table was a team with hiking packs, their cutlery clinking against white plates, mixed with warm masala curry aroma. Suddenly, I felt “one step closer to Everest’s snow”⛰️ Must-order list that’s pure perfection😋 Chicken masala curry🍛：Golden sauce like melted sunshine coats big, tender chicken pieces. Scooping a spoonful, layers of spices explode in your mouth—first turmeric’s mellow sweetness, then cardamom’s gentle heat, finishing with a hint of milky sweetness. Mixed with Nepali fragrant rice, every grain soaks up the sauce; even leftover sauce on the bowl gets mopped up with naan (crisp outside, soft inside—dipping it is pure bliss!); Nepali momo🥟：Thinner than Tibetan dumplings, crescent-shaped edges burst with hot juice when bitten—lamb filling mixed with cilantro, so fresh it makes you (squint). Dipped in the owner’s homemade chili sauce, the spicy-sour kick hits the top of your head; you won’t stop till you’ve had three; Tibetan pickled veggies with curry🥬：This combo is genius! Worried the curry might be heavy, the owner serves a small plate of Tibetan pickled veggies—tangy, crisp radish shreds with a hint of spice, balancing the masala’s richness. One bite curry, one bite pickle, and you’ll polish off an extra rice～ Full and slouched in the chair, I watched clouds drift over Shigatse’s rooftops. Climbers at the next table chatted about “tomorrow’s Everest sunrise,” their laughter mixing with curry aroma in the air. Suddenly, I thought: these moments—being comforted by a hot meal in a strange place—might stick better than summiting. After all, Everest’s snow is sharp, but this bowl of masala? It’s warm with human joy🌞 Friends heading to Everest, don’t miss this in Shigatse! Fueling up with Nepali food at 3,800m—this memory will glow as bright as starry skies on the peak, for a long, long time～ #ExoticCuisine #food #FoodDiary #Tibet #Shigatse #MountEverest #IrresistibleExoticFood #FoodExplorer #FoodSatisfactionDay #ExperienceForeignFoodTogether #EnjoyFoodJoy #318SichuanTibetHighway #MyTreasureFoodCollection #HiddenFoodGems #ResidentialBuildingEats #Curry #CurryLovers #Nepal