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Chatamari in Kathmandu: The 'Newari Pizza,' Best Eaten Immediately

3 min read · Kathmandu Food · Updated June 2026  |  Plan this trip with AI →

Known as the "Newari pizza" -- a rice flour crepe topped with minced meat, egg, beans, or kept plain, cooked low and slow under a covered lid. One of the oldest Newari dishes, traditionally made for festivals.

Why Timing Matters

This dish loses its texture fast once it cools -- it genuinely needs to be eaten immediately off the griddle, while the edges are still crispy, rather than ordered ahead and eaten later.

Asan Tole Street Stalls

Order one at a time here and eat it right away -- this is the standard, correct way to have it.

Newari Khaja Ghar -- The Consistent Sit-Down Option

In Dilli Bazar, this dedicated snacks house offers a consistent version if you'd rather sit down than eat standing at a street stall.

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