Authentic cooking
Reviews consistently describe the Nepali food as fresh, traditional and genuinely authentic, with the Thakali set and thali standing out.
KASTHAMANDAP
Bur Dubai
KASTHAMANDAP is a Nepali restaurant in Bur Dubai, serving traditional dishes in a fine-dine-in setting beside Dubai Creek. Reviews point to the Nepali thali and momos as dependable choices, while the water view and live music give dinner a more atmospheric feel.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,305 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Momo variety
Momos are a strong reason to visit, from chicken steam momo and jhol momos to the spicy, fresh-tasting momo chatpate.
Creek views
The restaurant has a water-facing setting, with reviewers specifically mentioning views of Dubai Creek and the Infinity Bridge.
Live music
Live Nepali, Hindi and English music adds a lively evening soundtrack and is a recurring part of the restaurant experience.
Celebration setup
Birthday visits can include organised decoration and balloons, with one celebration described as beautifully arranged.
Creative dishes
Alongside traditional food, the menu includes less expected combinations such as avocado pani puri and nettle tacos.
What to Eat at KASTHAMANDAP How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For KASTHAMANDAP, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at KASTHAMANDAP got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 8
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Baby dumplings Net +4
““Amazing food — beautifully presented and full of flavor. The baby dumplings were especially delicious! Big thanks to the chef and the entire team for their great work, and special appreciation to Sharmila and her team for the warm and attentive service.””
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““Amazing food — beautifully presented and full of flavor. The baby dumplings were especially delicious! Big thanks to the chef and the entire team for their great work, and special appreciation to Sharmila and her team for the warm and attentive service.””December 2025
“Such a great Nepali food experience! The Choila was smoky and flavourful, baby dumplings (Mo Mo) had soft wrappers and tasty filling, and the Laphing was smooth and refreshing. The servers are also very nice and attentive. Live music made the experience even better. Highly recommend this place.”December 2025
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Nepali thali Net +3
“We had the Nepali thali, pakoras and jhol momos - all amazing!”
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“We had the Nepali thali, pakoras and jhol momos - all amazing!”January 2026
“The food was excellent. The starter salad was fresh and flavorful, and every dish we ordered was well-prepared and beautifully presented. Their momos and Nepali Thali are highly recommended - the latter for their authentic flavors, and the Heat Wave mocktail was a refreshing complement to the meal.”July 2025
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Chicken skewers Net +2
“I especially loved the baby dumplings and the chicken skewers, which was a game-changer!”
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“I especially loved the baby dumplings and the chicken skewers, which was a game-changer!”July 2024
“Food was amazing. Authentic Nepalese taste. Achaar was out of this world. Love our guchha momo and chicken skewers.”May 2026
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Guchha momo Net +2
“Food was amazing. Authentic Nepalese taste. Achaar was out of this world. Love our guchha momo and chicken skewers.”
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“Food was amazing. Authentic Nepalese taste. Achaar was out of this world. Love our guchha momo and chicken skewers.”May 2026
“Very homely and vibrant vibes with delicious foods. Really loved the guchha momo and nettle tacos.”April 2026
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Laphing Net +2
“Such a great Nepali food experience! The Choila was smoky and flavourful, baby dumplings (Mo Mo) had soft wrappers and tasty filling, and the Laphing was smooth and refreshing. The servers are also very nice and attentive. Live music made the experience even better. Highly recommend this place.”
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“Such a great Nepali food experience! The Choila was smoky and flavourful, baby dumplings (Mo Mo) had soft wrappers and tasty filling, and the Laphing was smooth and refreshing. The servers are also very nice and attentive. Live music made the experience even better. Highly recommend this place.”December 2025
“Standouts included the Amarantus Salad 🥗, Laphing (good enough that we ordered it twice), avocado 🥑 pani puri, momos, a refreshing pina colada 🥤 and their signature Kasthamandap Treat🍣 …a healthy berry and fruit dessert that's not to be missed.”July 2026
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Momo chatpate Net +2
“I tried their momo chatpate, and it was absolutely delicious — full of flavor, spicy, and perfectly balanced. You can tell it’s made fresh and with good ingredients.”
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“I tried their momo chatpate, and it was absolutely delicious — full of flavor, spicy, and perfectly balanced. You can tell it’s made fresh and with good ingredients.”April 2026
“Great experience at Kastamanda Restaurant. The momo chatpate was delicious and full of flavor, and the welcome drink was a nice touch. Friendly service and a pleasant atmosphere — would definitely come again!”April 2026
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Nettle tacos Net +2
“Very homely and vibrant vibes with delicious foods. Really loved the guchha momo and nettle tacos.”
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“Very homely and vibrant vibes with delicious foods. Really loved the guchha momo and nettle tacos.”April 2026
“Service was good, food was really good. I liked that they also try new comdinations like avocado pani puri and nettle tacos. Traditional items were also there. We visited 3 times during our holiday stay. Only minus to too loud live music, even though music was good.”February 2026
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Thakali set Net +2
“And that Thakali set? Every side dish danced in harmony.. rich, spiced, and beautifully comforting, each bite telling a story of Nepal”
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“And that Thakali set? Every side dish danced in harmony.. rich, spiced, and beautifully comforting, each bite telling a story of Nepal”October 2025
“Thakali set was especially delicious.”March 2026
Honorable mentions (12)
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Amarantus salad Net +1
“Standouts included the Amarantus Salad 🥗, Laphing (good enough that we ordered it twice), avocado 🥑 pani puri, momos, a refreshing pina colada 🥤 and their signature Kasthamandap Treat🍣 …a healthy berry and fruit dessert that's not to be missed.”
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“Standouts included the Amarantus Salad 🥗, Laphing (good enough that we ordered it twice), avocado 🥑 pani puri, momos, a refreshing pina colada 🥤 and their signature Kasthamandap Treat🍣 …a healthy berry and fruit dessert that's not to be missed.”July 2026
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Avocado pani puri Net +1
“Service was good, food was really good. I liked that they also try new comdinations like avocado pani puri and nettle tacos. Traditional items were also there. We visited 3 times during our holiday stay. Only minus to too loud live music, even though music was good.”
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Review excerpts
“Service was good, food was really good. I liked that they also try new comdinations like avocado pani puri and nettle tacos. Traditional items were also there. We visited 3 times during our holiday stay. Only minus to too loud live music, even though music was good.”February 2026
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Bhutan Net +1
“I’ve been looking forward to trying bhutan ,Hyakula fry and sekuwa at Kasthamandap with live music for awhile now, and was so glad that I did! The food was so delicious and the service was really great, too! Amazing !!!”
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“I’ve been looking forward to trying bhutan ,Hyakula fry and sekuwa at Kasthamandap with live music for awhile now, and was so glad that I did! The food was so delicious and the service was really great, too! Amazing !!!”February 2026
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Chicken steam momo Net +1
“Absolutely incredible Nepali food, authentic and delicious! Definitely recommend the chicken steam Momo and Nepali thali with endless top ups! Nepal has the best food ❤️ and the Nepali people are the kindest.”
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“Absolutely incredible Nepali food, authentic and delicious! Definitely recommend the chicken steam Momo and Nepali thali with endless top ups! Nepal has the best food ❤️ and the Nepali people are the kindest.”March 2026
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Chicken tass Net +1
“Their baby dumplings, chicken Tass and keema noodles is highly recommended .”
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“Their baby dumplings, chicken Tass and keema noodles is highly recommended .”October 2025
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Choila Net +1
“Such a great Nepali food experience! The Choila was smoky and flavourful, baby dumplings (Mo Mo) had soft wrappers and tasty filling, and the Laphing was smooth and refreshing. The servers are also very nice and attentive. Live music made the experience even better. Highly recommend this place.”
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Review excerpts
“Such a great Nepali food experience! The Choila was smoky and flavourful, baby dumplings (Mo Mo) had soft wrappers and tasty filling, and the Laphing was smooth and refreshing. The servers are also very nice and attentive. Live music made the experience even better. Highly recommend this place.”December 2025
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Hyakula fry Net +1
“I’ve been looking forward to trying bhutan ,Hyakula fry and sekuwa at Kasthamandap with live music for awhile now, and was so glad that I did! The food was so delicious and the service was really great, too! Amazing !!!”
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Review excerpts
“I’ve been looking forward to trying bhutan ,Hyakula fry and sekuwa at Kasthamandap with live music for awhile now, and was so glad that I did! The food was so delicious and the service was really great, too! Amazing !!!”February 2026
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Jhol momos Net +1
“We had the Nepali thali, pakoras and jhol momos - all amazing!”
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“We had the Nepali thali, pakoras and jhol momos - all amazing!”January 2026
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Keema noodles Net +1
“Their baby dumplings, chicken Tass and keema noodles is highly recommended .”
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“Their baby dumplings, chicken Tass and keema noodles is highly recommended .”October 2025
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Pakoras Net +1
“We had the Nepali thali, pakoras and jhol momos - all amazing!”
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“We had the Nepali thali, pakoras and jhol momos - all amazing!”January 2026
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Sekuwa Net +1
“I’ve been looking forward to trying bhutan ,Hyakula fry and sekuwa at Kasthamandap with live music for awhile now, and was so glad that I did! The food was so delicious and the service was really great, too! Amazing !!!”
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Review excerpts
“I’ve been looking forward to trying bhutan ,Hyakula fry and sekuwa at Kasthamandap with live music for awhile now, and was so glad that I did! The food was so delicious and the service was really great, too! Amazing !!!”February 2026
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Thalis Net +1
“We went with the thalis, which are pretty much their signature dish, and I'm telling you, the flavors were spot on - just hit the spot.”
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“We went with the thalis, which are pretty much their signature dish, and I'm telling you, the flavors were spot on - just hit the spot.”April 2026
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Heat wave mocktail Net +1
“The food was excellent. The starter salad was fresh and flavorful, and every dish we ordered was well-prepared and beautifully presented. Their momos and Nepali Thali are highly recommended - the latter for their authentic flavors, and the Heat Wave mocktail was a refreshing complement to the meal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was excellent. The starter salad was fresh and flavorful, and every dish we ordered was well-prepared and beautifully presented. Their momos and Nepali Thali are highly recommended - the latter for their authentic flavors, and the Heat Wave mocktail was a refreshing complement to the meal.”July 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Chicken kothey momo Net −1
“We ordered Chicken Kothey Momo and a Chicken Thali. I am a big fan of Nepalese cuisine, but I must say that I was disappointed. It tasted quite insipid and lacked the flavors formally associated with Nepalese cuisine.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered Chicken Kothey Momo and a Chicken Thali. I am a big fan of Nepalese cuisine, but I must say that I was disappointed. It tasted quite insipid and lacked the flavors formally associated with Nepalese cuisine.”December 2025
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Chicken thali Net −1
“We ordered Chicken Kothey Momo and a Chicken Thali. I am a big fan of Nepalese cuisine, but I must say that I was disappointed. It tasted quite insipid and lacked the flavors formally associated with Nepalese cuisine.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered Chicken Kothey Momo and a Chicken Thali. I am a big fan of Nepalese cuisine, but I must say that I was disappointed. It tasted quite insipid and lacked the flavors formally associated with Nepalese cuisine.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try happy hour. Ask about the daytime happy-hour offer: one review reported it running from 12 noon to 6 pm with food and drink discounts.
Time the music. For live music, plan for after 9 pm; if you prefer conversation, note that one reviewer found the band too loud.
Use the metro. Evening parking can be difficult in the busy area, so the Al Gubaiba Green Line station is a practical alternative with a short walk.
Look upstairs. Allow a little extra time to find the entrance: the restaurant is inside the hotel, on the mezzanine floor and up stairs.
Order thali. If you want a substantial introduction to Nepali food, start with the Nepali thali, which one reviewer noted comes with endless top-ups.
Plan the visit
Practical details
17 3A St
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
One family-and-friends dinner review found the service slower than expected and said staff focus could improve.
Loud music
The live band is not always background-friendly; one reviewer found it too loud even while enjoying the music.
Higher pricing
A reviewer felt the food was slightly more expensive than comparable Nepali restaurants nearby.
Hard entrance
The entrance can be easy to miss, and the restaurant is reached by stairs on the hotel's mezzanine floor.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 74
bill for 2 items
“Settled the bill (AED 74 for 2 items) and left the restaurant”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
KASTHAMANDAP is a Nepali restaurant in Bur Dubai with a Dubai Creek-facing setting, traditional food and an evening live-music programme. It suits diners who want more than a quick momo stop: the Nepali thali, Thakali set, chicken steam momo and momo chatpate are among the dishes reviewers return to or recommend. The food gets especially strong feedback for authentic, home-style flavour.
The menu also takes a few creative turns, including avocado pani puri and nettle tacos, while Laphing, jhol momos and the smoky Choila give first-timers plenty to explore. A welcome drink has also been mentioned, and the restaurant has handled birthday arrangements with balloons and decorated seating. The Creek and Infinity Bridge views make the setting a draw, particularly for dinner.
Live Nepali, Hindi and English music starts after 9 pm, though one reviewer found it too loud for easy conversation. Service is often described as warm and attentive, but another visit found it slow and table maintenance needing more focus. Prices are reported as slightly higher than other Nepali restaurants.
Evening parking can be troublesome; taking the metro to Al Gubaiba and walking a few minutes may be easier. The entrance is inside the hotel, upstairs on the mezzanine, so it is worth allowing time to locate it.