Forest & Plate

Owner operated by the lovely husband and wife team of Prava & Sanjay, this rooftop cafe/bar is consistently some of the best food in Thamel. Food speaks for itself. Fresh, seasonal, made to order. Nicoise salad was perfection. Nepali thali set seasonal and delectable. Cashew cake always sells out so get in quick. Peanut sadeko converted the newbies. We had a table of 7 the first visit and understandably the food took a while, but it was absolutely worth the wait. So much so that we all went back multiple times during our stay in KTM. Prava and Sanjay are also warm and friendly and professional, as are their staff. So it's wonderful to support a place that's locally owned, where the owners are active in the cafe everyday and where the food always meets there standards. Tea is loose leaf, and the teapot is generous. Plus, the resident cat is a cuddle-bug. Loved coming here solo and getting cat purrs with with Panna Cotta.

One of the best restaurants I've tried in Kathmandu! The food is fresh, plenty of salads, greens and healthy options. And all the dishes I've tried are packed with flavour. I loved it here so much that I've come back 5 times over 6 weeks of stay in Nepal. Staff are also really friendly and attentive, supported in service by the local cat Suri. The veggie pasta and the vegan cashew cake were my favourite options. Totally recommended!

Forest and Plate never fails to impress. Without question, they serve the best steak and salad in Kathmandu — consistently fresh, flavourful, and cooked to absolute perfection. The quality of ingredients and attention to detail shine through in every bite. It’s the kind of place that draws you back time and again. Whenever I’m in Nepal, it’s my go-to spot, and I’ve never once been disappointed. Whether you're after a satisfying meal or a refined dining experience, Forest and Plate delivers on all fronts. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates top-notch food and warm hospitality.

So am staying in Kathmandu for a couple of days, spent the first day and a half meeting with old friends and enjoying the traditional Nepali cuisine. So wanted something different, a short walk from where we are staying is this lovely restaurant that serves up salads, it does other food but we went to detox from the festival food. We had a shared dish of different chicken and the had a salad. It was plenty we tried a couple of different beers 🍺. The place was quite busy but service was great and the food well prepared. If you end up in the Thamel area then this is a great change.

We tasted some of traditional and national plates in vegan version that we enjoyed a lot. We tasted vegan momo, peanut sadeko (cold salad with peanut) and khalija set (rice flakes with vegetables and pickeld veggies). They also have a vegan cake on the menu! The personeel is very informed about veganism. The place is on a terrace in mandala street that is a pedonal street in Kathmandu. There are also two cats, very cute that just want to be petted.

The best green salad after two weeks of dal bhat :) A very cozy terrace — calm and peaceful place, highly recommended. Fresh and delicious food.

We absolutely loved the food and atmosphere here! We even went back multiple times. If you’re looking for a cozy spot to relax, I recommend visiting in the afternoon and enjoying the sunset. And for all you cat lovers out there, there are two adorable cats here who love to snuggle up right next to you.

Food is great, cocktails are even better, and the service is amazing. I really enjoyed having dinner there. The restaurant is beautiful and has a calm, aesthetic vibe perfect for a relaxed evening in Thamel. Thank you so much! And I loved the panna cotta ♥️🙏🏼