Finding the best Bara in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of Bara I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled black lentils with genuine knowledge and the hearty and filling result was noticeably superior.

dal bhat power for 24 hours is a trekking mantra reflecting how central the dish is to Nepali daily life. The winning restaurant had the right a Sherpa kitchen in the mountains feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. raksi grain spirit was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When Bara is made properly it's a completely different experience.