Monalisa Thakali PKR

I had a truly awful experience at this restaurant, primarily due to the disgusting behavior of the staff. They brought someone else’s potato fry at our table alongwith the thakali meal we ordered. Since it was my first time trying thakali meal we thought it to be complimentary. The manager charged us for that item separately saying it was our fault we didnt notify them about the fries. I was not willing to pay for it to which the manager started behaving dismissively and led to a heated conversation. I later on agreed to pay half of the price for the item which he didnt take as well instead kept on abusing. People like him give a bad name to Nepalese people. Tourists who are coming from abroad trying to taste the local delicacy, i would strongly recommend not to visit the restaurant if you value the bare minimum customer service

If you want a disappointing experience of Nepali cuisine, this place is a must visit! The dal was hopeless and full of haldi. The mushroom was floating in oil as was the papad. The aalu was full of timbur and the tomato chutney full of chillies. Its just like the seeing the mona lisa in person. It does not live upto the hype. Would not recommend.

Our experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. I strongly advise against visiting. We were a group of 14, recommended by the manager of our hotel, but the service was abysmal. The staff running the restaurant seemed completely disinterested in their customers, offering virtually no service or hospitality. While the food wasn’t the worst, the lack of customer service and attention left a lasting negative impression. I would rate the service and customer care at zero.

Monalisa Thakali Restaurant in Pokhara is truly a culinary gem, especially for those seeking an authentic Nepali dining experience. The warm and inviting ambiance, paired with exceptional service, sets the stage for a delightful meal. The extensive menu showcases the richness of Nepali cuisine, offering a diverse range of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. From the aromatic thakali dishes to traditional delights, every bite is a journey through the vibrant culinary landscape of Nepal. The attention to detail and the use of high-quality ingredients make Monalisa Thakali Restaurant the best place in Pokhara for savoring the true essence of Nepali food. Highly recommended for a genuine and flavorful culinary adventure!

This is a nepali/thakali restaurant, very old and absolute garbage !! Over-hyped because this place is old but trust me don't waste your time and money here. The food is absolutely mediocre at the most. And the service is the worst. We were a group that booked the place and pre ordered and they took over 1.5 hours to serve us, and the food was garbage. The waiters were least bothered and the owners were nowhere to be seen. Places like these are better avoided as it encourages unprofessional operations and snobby service There are decent thakali restaurants at the lake side, with better flavor ,service and a taste of nepali hospitality.

Monalisa has always been the best choice for Thakali food while visiting Pokhara, but i was not satisfied with lunch today! Iv been to Monalisa more than 10 times but today’s visit was not satisfying at all.

All good but fish was little stingy.

Oh ho ho. Some would say that in Nepal when they are flabbergasted. I think I enjoyed the food too much and ate more than I could. Have thakali there you don’t need to look for thakali on lake side. Trust me. Chicken thakali and extra mutton fry for two that’s more than you need.