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Juju Dhau in Kathmandu: The 'King of Curd'

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

"King of curd" -- a thick, sweet set yogurt made from buffalo milk, set in a clay pot. Originally a Bhaktapur specialty, but available across the Kathmandu Valley today. The clay pot is essential, not incidental -- it's part of the texture and the tradition, not just packaging.

Near Bhaktapur Durbar Square -- The Most Authentic Source

A short trip from central Kathmandu, local shops here are considered the most authentic source for the dish, closer to its original context than versions found elsewhere in the valley.

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