Kathmandu

Paila

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Kathmandu · Est. 2025

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A family restaurant & bar celebrating the flavors of Nepal

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Inside Paila Restaurant

Our Story

A family table,
open to all

Paila began as a dream shared around a kitchen table — a place where the warmth of Nepali hospitality meets the vibrancy of modern dining.

Every dish we serve carries the memory of a grandmother's recipe, refined with care for the table you share with us. We source our ingredients from local farms in the Kathmandu Valley, and our bar celebrates the botanical wealth of the Himalayas.

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Dishes on menu

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Craft cocktails

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Open weekly

Our Specialties

A Taste of Paila

Dal Bhat TarkariNPR 550

Dal Bhat Tarkari

Traditional Nepali set meal with steamed rice, lentil soup, seasonal vegetables, and house pickle.

VegetarianSignature
Jhol MomoNPR 380

Jhol Momo

Steamed dumplings served in a spiced, tangy tomato broth with sesame and timur pepper.

PopularSpicy
Sekuwa PlatterNPR 920

Sekuwa Platter

Charcoal-grilled marinated lamb and chicken skewers with chimichurri and house chutney.

GrillSharing
Thukpa BowlNPR 450

Thukpa Bowl

Hand-pulled noodles in a rich bone broth with seasonal greens, soft egg, and chilli oil.

SoupNoodles
Sel Roti DessertNPR 280

Sel Roti Dessert

Crispy rice-flour rings served warm with clotted cream, honey, and cardamom dust.

DessertSweet
Paila Old FashionedNPR 650

Paila Old Fashioned

House cocktail with aged rum, timur-infused syrup, aromatic bitters, and orange peel.

CocktailBar

Moments at Paila

The Gallery

Jhol Momo — steamed dumplings in spiced broth

Jhol Momo — steamed dumplings in spiced broth

The main dining room

The main dining room

Dal Bhat Tarkari plating

Dal Bhat Tarkari plating

The bar counter — craft cocktails

The bar counter — craft cocktails

Sekuwa off the charcoal

Sekuwa off the charcoal

Our kitchen team

Our kitchen team

Himalayan-inspired cocktails

Himalayan-inspired cocktails

Friday evening live music

Friday evening live music

Sel Roti dessert

Sel Roti dessert

What Guests Say

Voices from the Table

"The Jhol Momo transported me back to the streets of Kathmandu. Every bite was warm, spicy, and deeply satisfying. Paila is an absolute gem."

★★★★★

Priya S.

via Google

Join us for dinner

Reserve your
table tonight

Tables fill quickly on weekends. Book ahead and we'll have everything ready for you.

Mon – Fri

11 AM – 10 PM

Sat – Sun

10 AM – 11 PM

Bar

Until midnight