A Soul-touching dinner in Kathmandu, Nepal

Once there in Nepal, on 6th Sep, work started and we could not go anywhere because of our work load....but this meant that we had enough time to explore different places to eat in Nepal...once of them is called "Banchha ghar" ..meaning "place in home where food is cooked....!! And it was a delight to be there...both because the food was very good, as well as the cultural aspect of Nepal they show to you using the dance forms. Its simply amazing! Its one of its kind in Nepal and probably among the first few restaurants that opened in Nepal. They have conciously kept the settings inside same as it used to be in 70's ...we had to leave our shoes and go to upper floor for starters and drinks..One is supposed to sit on immaculately laid out soft cushions with small tables (you can stretch your legs below the table and be relaxed !!) The cushions are laid out along the walls and in there is opening for wooden staircase at the center. In between these two, there is enough space that the dancers use to ensure that each one sitting in the halls gets a close look at the local dance forms. Beautiful, young nepali girls come and put a teeka on your forehead and then they also serve you in a small earthern pot like "diya" a local speciality of rice made wine, called "Roksi"(Home made Nepalese Alcohol with Brandy, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice and mixed with Honey and Nepalese spices (Masala)) , which is to be taken in one shot like Taquila ...the pot is very small and still they serve it from minimum height! Food is very good....and veriety is there ...for a change, one could even enjoy so many veg items! A small speaker system is there to announce things and provide information. Then we found its the voice of Asha Bhosale singing Nepali songs!!! Quite a pleasant surprise! Nepali girls then started dancing in group...and they came one after other....one dance form was completed and then next would come!! Announcement was made about each of the form of dance....the clothing, song and other things would be changed without stopping the flow of events!! In total 6 girls were dancing...sometimes all 6, and then sometimes group of 3! The dance forms that they showed us - little bit I noted on my mobile

Newari DanceThe traditional dance of Newars, inhabitants of Kathmandu
THARU

The ethnic group of Terai region of Nepal, famous for their stick dance and colourful dress

CHEPPANGPeople from mid-western region of Nepal

SHERPA
Mountain people and sherpa are best mountaineers of the world

GURUNG

Hilly region people, renowned for bravery and most of the Gurungs works in the British Gurkha's

TAMANG
Also Hilly region people and very rich in Culture and famous for the varieties of the ornaments they wear.

RESAHAM FIRIRI VERY FAMOUS FOLK SONG OF NEPAL

Then there were other forms, one very similar to Dandiya, Danu Aari Dance and folk village dance! I was informed that they keep changing the dance forms so that repeat customers do not feel bored and have something new to look forward to. In the end, they come and just do a group dance and request you to join them! thats ultimate fun!!
It was also very pleasantly surprising that one could feel that all 6 girls were enjoying the dances so very much...like it was not their work, but passion...all of them were laughing and the body language indicated that it was more than work for them!

In the end, it turned out to be a great evening! A strong recommendation for anyone going to Nepal first time! For reference, contact details are provided below,

Contact details (taken from net) Authentic Nepali Cuisine Address: Kamaladi, P.O.Box 3011, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 009-771-419798, 423128