Newa Ghasa - Maharajgunj — Restaurant in Kathmandu Metropolitan City

⭐ One star for what feels like a food scam.

Newari cuisine is a proud identity of Kathmandu’s rich food culture and stands shoulder to shoulder with global cuisines like French. Sadly, places like this not only damage our culinary heritage but also mislead diners—especially travelers—about what authentic Newari food truly is.

Most of the dishes were fried in extremely poor-quality oil that should have been discarded long ago. The bhutan was greasy and unpleasant, samay baji looked average but tasted terrible, and the whole fried fish was rubbery with an overpowering taste of rancid oil. The bara was dry, chiura felt stale, the saag and sandheko achar had started to smell from being left out unrefrigerated, and the so-called chhoila tasted nothing like it—just over-fried fish. To make matters worse, everything was over-salted.

No restaurant should be allowed to operate in such a way. If you visit here, go only for the ambience, not for authenticity or taste.

To the Newa Ghasa team: please hire professionals who respect our food heritage. Don’t play with consumers’ health. You don’t need to underprice your menu—raising prices is acceptable if the quality and authenticity are maintained. Food is a sensitive matter; it should nourish, not endanger.

I sincerely hope to see major improvements in both quality and authenticity on...

Newa Ghasa in Maharajgunj is truly a gem for anyone who loves authentic Newari cuisine. The moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm, traditional ambiance that instantly sets the mood for a great meal. The food is absolutely delicious — rich flavors, perfect spice balance, and that genuine Newari touch you rarely find these days.

From the classics to the special dishes, everything tastes fresh and well-prepared. The service is friendly and attentive, and the staff make sure you feel comfortable throughout your visit. It’s a wonderful place to enjoy a hearty Newari meal with friends and family.

If you’re craving real Newari flavors in a clean and welcoming environment, Newa Ghasa Maharajgunj is definitely the place to be! Highly...

⭐ 1/5 – Disappointed with the food quality

We recently visited Newa Ghasa with high expectations, but unfortunately, we were very disappointed with the food. The Haas Choila was extremely underwhelming—bland, dry, and lacking the authentic Newari flavor we were hoping for. The Chicken Chilli was no better: overly greasy and oddly sweet, with tough chicken pieces that didn’t taste fresh at all.

We really felt bad after the meal, especially since we were looking forward to enjoying traditional flavors. Sadly, it didn’t live up to the hype. Hope the management takes feedback seriously and works on improving...