Utpala is a very peaceful place. It has ample of open space. We trust their food. My team and the family too enjoys the place and food here.

I really like the ambience of this place and the service as well. The staffs are friendly, the food is good. They serve vegetarians dishes and also buffet on some days of the week at a great price. It's also a good spot for gathering and just chill. I recommend you try it atleast once!

Great place to hangout around Bouddha area also presenting variety of foods that are good and tasty.

Very peaceful location with delightful food. The service was excellent. I see myself coming back again and again. 💚

The food was good and reasonably priced. Service was quick despite the place being almost full. Only thing that felt a bit off was bugs flying around, i'm sure which wouldn't have happened if we had taken a table farther from the trees. Overall a good experience.

Excellent place, Utpala is a large vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Boudha. Good menu and high-quality food, dishes presented with a creative flair. The design of the place is interesting and pleasant. I had the veg tofu burger and the paneer tikka. Both were delicious with the paneer Tikka standing out.

It’s the best place for work ,business meetings, reading the books . As a book reader myself I found this place comfy and as well as their food was amazing. They also have some books which I think you can read.I had dopio,jhol momo,and a chips chlli every thing was perfect and the price are affordable too.But I think they are short staffed so it will take a while to take your order

Its good Caffee, but to be honest i dont like the test of food, it was just normal test. But good place to visit with your friends and family. Outside you can buy various Nepal made and Local made products, Big support for Local market, we bought Ghee, Cheese Chocolete etc. Must visit at least one. And by the way they served vegetable breakfast so if you are vegeterian and dont know where to go than this is the place. The price range is very good actually

Utpala Cafe offers a delightful dining experience in the heart of Boudha. With its serene ambiance, friendly service, and a focus on vegetarian and vegan cuisine, it appeals to those seeking a peaceful retreat from the bustling city. While the menu options could be expanded, the quality of food and attention to detail make Utpala Cafe a worthwhile visit for those looking to enjoy a comforting meal or a leisurely cup of tea in a charming setting.

Definitely should try their buffet servings ! And don't forget to visit their market every Saturday to meet and support local sellers. Calm, serene and decent to meet up with friends, colleagues.

Very nice vegan restaurant in the city. I would say it is 5 star rated restaurant I have ever been into in Nepal. Their menu are awesome and service staffs are friendly with good customs. Best outdoor sitting arrangement for family as well. Newly established guest house is also located next to the restaurant which is good and convinient for bagpackers and visitors

we went there on saturday for breakfast buffet. and it was worth the money. Everything is veg here , food are best, atmosphere is just wow

Amazing ambience. Both indoor and outdoor seatings. And a big parking space. This place is veg. I only had a ice tea and cake, loved it. The other menu looks promising. The place was filled on a weekday afternoon and the waiters did keep me waiting. But definitely a good place to hang out or even bring your work while you enjoy the fresh air and good food!

Beautiful place with outdoor seating, friendly service and excellent choices of vegetarian food. I tried chilly momos, the spinach paneer and a green lemonade. The momos were rich and tasty, not too spicy, the paneer was creamy and complimented the spicy dish very well. The lemonade was refreshing and delicious. Absolutely a place I'll visit again!

A peaceful oasis with wonderful food. There is a garden, and a section of the menu with lots of vegan options. The rice combo dal tadka was delicious, with a generous portion!

Its a lovely place to visit with a big number of friends and families iff you are vegetarian . They provide buffet dining just in rs 450 per person... and you cannot believe how many times you will love to repete the dishes. I loved the fruit bread most. The dishes are talty.

Atmosphere is great, food is good. Staffs are friendly, plenty of space around.

Excellent place to dine in a vibe of a spiritual environment. Its a pure veggie cafe with the varieties of delicious food prepared by class chefs. Taste, service and top of all; quality and price are absolutely up to the mark! Try their buffet lunch/dinner package, even though you are non-veg, you won't regret!!

Very nice place. Great food. Great interior. —- Want to update my review after few more times with some comments, since not everything was good. First of all beetroot soup. It’s one of the smallest soup bowl I’ve ever get anywhere and it’s just a tiny bowl of soup, w/o even slice of bread. Taste is good but still it is not a soup which you’re probably waiting for. Second fail was with smoothie bowl. It again not a bowl but a very tiny cup, maybe 2 times less than a smoothie “bowl” you can get in another place, and in average at least 3 times less what you get in Thailand usually, with below average taste and consistency. Will I order it again? Nope. Burger and sandwiches comes with fries ? Yea, if 5-6 slices is what you call with fries. Add some normal portion as a side dish for some extra rupee, but this amount is just ridiculous. Potato burger also too dry, this is the main mistake in vegan burgers, it has to be juicy, in a regular burger it makes the meat, so add more vegetables and sauces to a vegan one - it will be great. Who tried good vegan burgers will understand what I mean.

This is my favorite place in the city for years. The outdoor sitting with garden, trees and delicious vegetarian food with drinks! This is a perfect place to spend hours working, reading, relaxing. It's very peaceful, slow placed & relaxing. My only recommendation is I have attended Buffet multiple times but I feel really bad seeing some people Throwing Huge amount of food. So, Is it possible to but some warm notes with quotes both in nepali and English language encouraging people to not waste food and take smaller portions at first to taste and add more if they can finish? Let's try to minimize food waste together and encourage people to respect food. 🙏 Thank you again Utpala Cafe for great service, ambiance, food

The hospitality and the ambiance is kinda good, however, the food feels pretty basic. The price in the menu is inclusive of VAT so that's good. If you want to chill in a quiet place, this place is it.

Every Saturday, there is an organic market with local artifacts in a peaceful place with a great menu, serving vegetarian food and non-alcoholic beverages 👍

My favourite place in this trip. Really nice atmosphere, meal and service.

Went to Utpala for the first on 27th December time to try Vegan dishes. Unfortunately, the Vegetable stuffed Naan was not Vegan though we mentioned multiple times that we needed q Vegan option. The vegetable stuffing had Paneer (a dairy product). Being vegan, we were very disheartened to get served non-vegan food when we mentioned multiple times to exclude dairy products while ordering the Thakali set and Vegetable stuffed Naan. We were shocked to witness a Cafe promoting Vegan foods that didn't know the true meaning of Vegan.😭 It was a very sad experience when even the menu mentioned that the food could be customised for a Vegan and a Veg option. I would appreciate it if the Utpala team could orient staff about vegan foods if anyone is unknown about them. I hope the Thakali Khana set and the Mango cake that was served to us were Vegan 😭 I appreciate the team's apology but, it's really sad to see the cafe having Vegan dishes on the menu serving Non-vegan food upon ordering Vegan food 😭. However, we truly appreciate for being extremely careful on the other days. Thank you!

Beautiful surroundings, serene setting, very friendly personnel and great food. I tried a vegan burger, it was really delicious! Thank you 🙏

One of my favorite place to eat in Kathmandu, the food is good, the ambience is good and the pricing is not so high compared to some others in Kathmandu. As being a vegetarian I get confused with the eggless food and the one with egss but the servers helps me always also they have a updated vegan menu now to solve those confusions.

If there would be any ratings less than one star I'd have gave you that.. Firstly, we were only two people (my brother and me) so didnt wanted to occupy bigger table so we were searching for two seated table and non of the staffs seemed interested to help although they were looking at us, when we finally seated down and even ordered the food they didn't asked for water , not even once... All these might sound like I am asking for too much privilege but it's the basic hospitality you can provide to your guest... Coming to the food and drink, worst latte I've ever had with disastrous art.. dark chocolate bowl tasted more like yogurt and peanut butter, non of the servers returned to our table to ask how was the food.. nothing like the hype on social media... Hope you improve in future but I ain't coming back to your place ever again..

Went there for breakfast and had bad experience. Both potato and tofu were smelling old and tingy. The dish also did not look appealing. Smoothie bowl was ok.

Ambiance was good. Food was very average to taste. Momo was bland with little salt. Chowmein was also bland with less sauce. Would like to try their buffet once. Outdoor seating has only one fire place which is to only one chair, though they have heaters available.

Perfect spot for veggies, Great ambiance, outstanding service for the price, really surprised how cheap everything is even though how good the place is. (Sorry for limited bad photos, the place is quite big and has way more to it)

Loved the food. Must visit place for lunch and dinner. Unlimited food @ 350 rupees is unbelievable.

A delightful experience. For a vegetarian, it's a must go. The ambience is good and artistic. A variety of menu and the taste was quite a winner. There wasn't a buffet when I visited but the food was great.

Tucked away in the vibrant streets of Kathmandu, Nepal, Utpala Cafe emerges as a culinary oasis, offering a delightful fusion of flavors and a cozy ambiance that beckons both locals and travelers alike. Upon stepping into Utpala Cafe, I was immediately struck by its warm and inviting atmosphere, characterized by rustic wooden furnishings, vibrant tapestries, and soft ambient lighting. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and aromatic spices permeated the air, setting the stage for a memorable dining experience. The menu at Utpala Cafe boasts a diverse selection of dishes inspired by Nepali and international cuisines, each crafted with care and precision using locally sourced ingredients. From hearty breakfast options like traditional Tibetan bread with honey to savory lunch and dinner fare such as momos and thukpa, every dish showcases the rich culinary heritage of Nepal with a modern twist.

I dailly go there to withdraw money drom cheque

Very nice

very good

Nice place

Good ambiance. The prices are also quite good. The food was decent. The falafel sandwich was a surprise and the bruschetta was good. However, the cheesy fries weren't what I expected. And i could tell were microwaved. But, a great place indeed. Will visit again.

One of the best vegetarian menu options with great outdoor dining area. They have buffet system for lunch on the weekends at modest price along with Farmer’s market at the backyard. A place perfect to study or gain knowledge related to Buddhism.

On an unbiased manner, Utpala Cafe is one of best destinations for all, whether be vegetarian or non-vegetarian to see what are the varieties of vegetarian foods and taste the super organic foods! Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! Highly recommended. 😋

Overrated place. We searched this place via Google Map. Went there on Saturday. On the day, this place only served Buffets and you can order drinks as Ala-Carte only. We had to call someone to ask how can we order the food after waiting for a while. Ambience is good. However, you may not find the place you may have imagined interest of food service and staff. Even staff did not care

Food is delicious here and a lot to choose from! Really reasonably priced!

If you are a vegetarian and looking for a peaceful place place to munch on after rounding in bouddha then utpala is the place to go.

A beyul inside the ever busy Boudhanath Stupa- Nepal’s one of the UNESCO listed cultural heritage. Great food with natural and well built ambience. Has a wide range of vegan delicacies with vegetarian’s haven. Coffee and pastries are the highlight of this place. Serves weekend buffet meals at super amazing prices. A family, pet and child friendly environment. Five star restaurant with great customer service.

Pema Dolma, the Marketing and Farmers Market Manager at Utpala Cafe, deserves high praise for her exceptional work. Her innovative marketing strategies showcased the cafe's unique offerings, while her commitment to supporting local farmers ensured fresh, high-quality ingredients. Pema's warm and welcoming demeanor created a delightful atmosphere, making every visit enjoyable. I highly recommend experiencing Pema's remarkable contributions at Utpala Cafe. Thank you, Pema, for making my visit unforgettable!

This cafe is one of my favorite cafe in Bouddha area because all the food served are vegetarian and they even have vegan food. The environment is very peaceful and full of trees and flowers.

This place is such a hidden gem near Boddha, the food is great and the waiters also. We got a breakfast there, the price were fine and the taste.. highly recommended!

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Firstly The value for money is fine but quality of food is pretty mixed. The afgani and chat momos were awesome. The stir fried noodle and spicy potato fries were also tasty. However disappointed by the burgers. The size of the potato croquet were too giant and soggy overshadowing whole burger. Would like to request reconsider the size and crispiness of it. The lasagna was below par and bland. The deserts and pastry needs lot of improvement. Secondly the service staffs seemed lacking the product knowledge and attentiveness. We had to repeatedly ask for the hot water and couldn’t get it which can be easily served through the coffee bar in case of emergency. Despite having almost all young generation of staff on service floor sorry to say they lack energetic and smooth flow of operation. Hope to see more attentiveness and enthusiastic service to the customers.

Utpala Cafe in Nepal seamlessly combines traditional and modern flavors, becoming a local favorite with its charming ambiance. The harmonious fusion of contemporary aesthetics and rustic charm creates a welcoming space that complements the diverse menu. From flavorful momos to aromatic dal bhat, each dish reflects the chef's dedication to authenticity, using locally sourced ingredients for freshness. The cafe's commitment to sustainability adds to its appeal, embracing eco-friendly practices to minimize its environmental footprint. The staff's friendliness and efficiency contribute to a smooth dining experience, where patrons feel valued and well-cared-for. In essence, Utpala Cafe is a culinary haven in Nepal, offering an authentic taste of the country with a focus on tradition, innovation, and responsible business practices.

The best in Kathmandu. Great ambience, amazingly good food, friendly and welcoming staffs are its attractions. Whenever I am around, I make sure I visit the cafe. A must go!

Nice vegetarian restaurant. Decent priced. Staff very friendly. Particularly Mr. Chiring Lama ! He is very polite, humbled, knows the Menu items by heart, and remembers details from our previous visits. Thanks for making us welcome and feel great in the restaurant.

Cool and fresh place to hangout with friends specially people from Baudha Area. Foods are average and satisfactory here. Service quality is good and managing system is also impressive.

This place is a fully vegetarian restaurant in boudha... the open space arrangement is quite serene.... the food items were delicious.... the thoughtful use of tofu and mushrooms will surely make you forget meat for a while.... and the price is modest as well.... they offer buffet dinner on friday evenings and on saturdays and i am willing to try their buffet meal as well... so this is a good place for a vegetarian meal for everyone...

Eco friendly and peaceful environment,feels at home;delicious vegan diet served with humble and respect by the staff member,even dogs are allowed 🥰such a lovely place

Totally worth it. Awesome food. Tried various food and dishes in my several visits, fell in love with each and every one of them. I recommend every veg and non veg to atleast visit here once.