The décor is inimitable as the walls are adorned with creative paintings rendering vibrancy to the place. The gleaming curtains that cover the windows are a dramatic welcome to visitors, and from where you can even appreciate Thamel’s grandeur.
At OR2K, even small details have been given utmost consideration. Take the menu, for instance. Each page is colorful, vibrant, and catchy and has interesting artistic drawings.
If you’re a vegetarian, OR2K is the right place to be at as the place serves only vegetarian cuisines. To make it easier for those who love Middle Eastern foods, especially Israeli cuisines, they have an array of choices.
The chefs meticulously prepare palatable cuisines among which the OR2K special toasts, Spaghetti Alfredo and Ziva remain the favorites. Beside these, all the other delicacies will also unquestionably tantalize your taste buds and make you crave for more.
You can refresh yourselves by sipping their finest cocktails and fresh drinks, like mint lemonade, amidst the idyllic setting. The place also has a mini bar which serves all kinds of alcoholic beverages.
The restaurant has unparalleled choices of food. No wonder, the place has been a hot spot for tourists, especially Israelis and Nepalis alike. The management gives special attention to providing outstanding customer service, which is why they have loyal customers, and even walk-in customers are growing in number each day.
Another interesting attribute of this place is its seating arrangements. Unlike other restaurants in town, there is a floor seating with cushions, making the place comfortable and cozy. Also, there is certain proximity between the customers which is rarely found in other restaurants, as the low tables are placed adjacent to one another.
The burnished curtains complement the place even more. Contemporary art and decorative elements imaginatively and seamlessly blend on the walls. The paintings which have been showcased have a personal significance, making the placement of art deliberate and successful.
There is a small music room, too, where they play all genres of music with special predilection to psychedelics and soft rock. There is no question of being jaded at this place as you can entertain yourself by playing chess or Black Gammon with your friends; or if not, just lay back and observe the aesthetic ambiance. The restaurant also offers free WIFI spots, keeping in mind the working groups and students.
As the name suggests (OR2K: light to Kathmandu), the place certainly has illuminated Kathmandu with its exquisite ambiance and good food. It further proves that a place does not have to be posh in order to gain recognition.
So if you want to lounge around in a place with distinctive appeal and relish authentic and delectable vegetarian cuisines, OR2K certainly is a place where you can enjoy not only good food and service but some quality time together.
So embark on a flight of fancy and indulge in good tastes and great times.
Other fast facts
Business hours: 9 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily
Tel: 4422097/4422496
(All photos by Bijay Rai.)
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