Flavours of Nepal
Nepalese Restaurants in New Zealand
14 places across 9 cities and towns
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Nepali food is home-style Himalayan cooking: momo dumplings, dal bhat lentils and rice, spiced achar pickles and thukpa noodle soup.
Nepali restaurants have become a fixture in many New Zealand towns, often alongside Indian dishes, and momo nights are popular.
Across New Zealand we list 14 Nepalese venues. The biggest concentrations are in Auckland, Wānaka, Napier and Dunedin.
Whether you searched for “nepal restaurants”, “Nepalese food” or “Nepalese restaurant near me”, this page lists every Nepalese venue we know of in New Zealand.
Where to find them
| Auckland | 6 | |
| Wānaka | 1 | |
| Napier | 1 | |
| Dunedin | 1 | |
| Ōamaru | 1 | |
| Tauranga | 1 | |
| Christchurch | 1 | |
| Rotorua | 1 | |
| Thames | 1 |
Signature Nepalese dishes
Momo
Steamed or fried dumplings with tomato achar
Dal bhat
Lentils, rice, curry and pickles
Thukpa
Himalayan noodle soup
Chow mein
Nepali-style noodles
Sekuwa
Grilled marinated meat
Sel roti
Sweet rice-flour ring
Popular Nepalese restaurants in NZ
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Tips for ordering
- Try both steamed and jhol (soup) momo.
- Dal bhat is often refillable.
- Ask for achar on the side.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Nepalese restaurants near me?
Tap “Show Nepalese near me” at the top of this page and allow location access. We'll list the closest Nepalese venues with the distance from you.
How many Nepalese restaurants are there in New Zealand?
We currently list 14 Nepalese venues in 9 cities and towns.
Which city has the most Nepalese restaurants?
Auckland leads with 6 venues.
What should I order at a Nepalese restaurant?
Popular choices include momo, dal bhat, thukpa and chow mein.
