Northfield Cafe garden courtyard at dusk — Thamel, Kathmandu's oldest tourist restaurant since 1962, with live Gandharva music and fire pits
The Kitchen

The Menusix cuisines, one garden.

Built up dish by dish over six decades — every section a different country, every recipe tested by ten thousand evenings of guests.

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01 · Himalayan Kitchen

Nepali

Heritage flavours of the Himalayas

4 dishes
Chicken Momo
popular

Chicken Momo

NPR 360

कुखुरा मोमो

Hand-folded steamed dumplings of minced chicken, ginger and coriander. Served with the house tomato-sesame chutney.

Dal Bhat Tarkari
chefs pick

Dal Bhat Tarkari

NPR 380

दाल भात तरकारी

The Himalayan classic — steamed rice, slow-cooked black lentils, seasonal vegetable curry, achar and a green leaf.

Thukpa

Thukpa

NPR 320

थुक्पा

Tibetan noodle broth with hand-cut vegetables and Himalayan herbs. The cure for a cold Kathmandu evening.

Vegetable Momo

Vegetable Momo

NPR 320

तरकारी मोमो

Steamed dumplings filled with spiced cabbage, carrot and Himalayan paneer.

02 · Mexican Kitchen

Mexican

The famous fajitas — since the 1960s

6 dishes
Chicken Fajita Sizzler
featured

Chicken Fajita Sizzler

NPR 580

The dish that made Northfield famous. Marinated chicken seared on a screaming-hot iron plate with peppers, onions, soft flour tortillas and a trio of salsas.

Nachos with Cheese

Nachos with Cheese

NPR 380

House-fried tortilla chips, melted yak-cheese blend, jalapeños, sour cream and guacamole.

Chimichangas

Chimichangas

NPR 480

Crisp-fried wheat tortillas stuffed with spiced chicken or beans, finished with cheese and salsa verde.

Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Burrito

NPR 420

Scrambled eggs, refried beans, peppers and cheese rolled in a soft tortilla. Available 7 AM onwards.

Grilled Chicken Burger

Grilled Chicken Burger

NPR 420

Charred chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, smoked-paprika aioli on a brioche bun. Hand-cut fries.

Bacon Beef Burger

Bacon Beef Burger

NPR 480

Quarter-pound buffalo-beef patty, smoked bacon, sharp cheddar, caramelised onion and house pickle.

03 · Indian Kitchen

Indian

Slow-cooked classics from the subcontinent

6 dishes
Butter Chicken
popular

Butter Chicken

NPR 520

Tandoor-charred chicken simmered in a velvet tomato-cream gravy with fenugreek and cardamom.

Butter Naan

Butter Naan

NPR 120

Hand-stretched leavened bread, tandoor-baked and brushed with cultured butter.

Paneer Makhani

Paneer Makhani

NPR 480

House-made cottage cheese in a silken tomato-fenugreek gravy. Vegetarian, generous, comforting.

Chicken Sizzler

Chicken Sizzler

NPR 560

Marinated chicken on a cast-iron platter with sautéed vegetables, mash and gravy. Arrives loud.

Chicken Chilli

Chicken Chilli

NPR 380

Indo-Chinese street classic — wok-tossed chicken with green chillies, peppers and soy.

Golden Chicken
chefs pick

Golden Chicken

NPR 460

House signature — chicken in a saffron-cashew gravy with raisins and rose water.

04 · Continental Kitchen

Continental

European comfort, Thamel garden

8 dishes
Chateau Briand
featured

Chateau Briand

NPR 950

Centre-cut tenderloin, rested and sliced for two. Béarnaise, roasted root vegetables, pommes Anna.

Prosciutto Pizza

Prosciutto Pizza

NPR 580

Wood-fired thin crust, San Marzano, mozzarella, prosciutto, rocket and shaved Grana.

Vegetable Pizza

Vegetable Pizza

NPR 480

Roasted peppers, courgette, mushroom, red onion, basil pesto base, mozzarella di bufala.

Cobb Salad

Cobb Salad

NPR 420

Romaine, grilled chicken, blue cheese, avocado, egg, smoked bacon, cherry tomato — red-wine vinaigrette.

Spaghetti

Spaghetti

NPR 460

Bolognese or aglio e olio — your choice. House-extruded pasta, parmesan, fresh basil.

French Fries

French Fries

NPR 260

Twice-cooked potatoes, sea salt, smoked paprika aioli on the side.

Spicy Omelette

Spicy Omelette

NPR 320

Three-egg omelette with green chilli, tomato, onion and Himalayan cheese.

Set Breakfast

Set Breakfast

NPR 360

Eggs your way, bacon, sausage, sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomato, sourdough toast, fresh juice and a hot drink.

05 · Jesse James Bar

Bar

Jesse James cocktails & local brews

5 dishes
Gorkha Beer

Gorkha Beer

NPR 360

Crisp Nepali lager, served Himalayan-cold.

Everest Beer

Everest Beer

NPR 340

Kathmandu's favourite session lager. Bright, dry finish.

Jesse James Signature
featured

Jesse James Signature

NPR 480

House cocktail — bourbon, smoked maple, blackberry, citrus oil. Named for the outlaw, served by the firepit.

Himalayan Mint Tea

Himalayan Mint Tea

NPR 160

Fresh garden mint, hot water, raw honey on the side.

Fresh Lime Soda

Fresh Lime Soda

NPR 180

Hand-squeezed lime, soda water, choice of sweet, salty, or both.

06 · Sweet Endings

Desserts

Sweet endings under the stars

2 dishes
Apple Pie with Ice Cream
chefs pick

Apple Pie with Ice Cream

NPR 320

Mustang-apple pie, butter crust, vanilla bean ice cream. A Mike Frame original.

Chocolate Brownie

Chocolate Brownie

NPR 280

Dark-chocolate brownie, sea salt, vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate sauce.

A Note on Pricing

Prices are in Nepali Rupees and inclusive of VAT. A 10% service charge is added to bar tabs only — gratuity for the kitchen and floor staff is at your discretion.