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When it comes to eating. the choice in Patan is definitely smaller than in Kathmandu. This can be a problem at lunchtime, when places around Durbar Square get packed by day-trippers, but at night you'11 feel like you've got the place to yourself. Sitting at a table overlooking the square on a balmy evening, with the temples lit from within, it can be magical. |
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| Cafes and lunch places |
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| Cafe de Patan, Mangal Bazaar |
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Consistently good food plus great Newari dinner specials on weekends, phenomenal lassis, courtyard and roof terrace seating. |
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| Cafe Pagode, northeast corner of Durbar Square. |
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The usual Durbar Square overlook: the sunny rooftop terrace is literally a tourist trap, but understandably so. |
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| Cafe de Temple, north side of Durbar Square. |
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All-rounder menu, featuring very good Indian food. Head for the roof for great views. |
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| Third World Restaurant, west side of Durbar Square. |
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Superb food and the best views of Durbar Square. Somewhat pricey, but worth it. |
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| Woody's Pumpernickel Bakery, Jaulakhel Chowk |
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Passable sandwiches, croissants and cakes |
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| Other tourist restaurants |
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| Ashoka Restaurant, Kopundol. |
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Basic Indian food, sahib service, reasonable prices. |
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| Bakery cafe, Jaulakhel Chowk. |
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Nepali yuppie hangout, serving pizza, momo, ice cream etc. |
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| Samurai Restaurant, Kopundol. |
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Rather poor attempt at a Japanese restaurant (most items are Chinese anyway) , but inexpensive. |
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| Youth Green Garden Restaurant, Jaulakhel Chowk. |
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Simple diner adjoining the youth hostel. |
