KATHMANDU, DEC 5: Aloo ko achar, poleko machhaa, til tamatar chatni, aapko kulfi and what not! Santosh Sah, 35, is in the semifinal of the BBC MasterChef, a competitive cooking show. He is introducing Nepali recipes to the world.

20-year-old Sushita Gurung has promised to treat her friends to a nice meal at Hankook Sarang after she gets paid this month. Like Sushita, 19-year-old Jeena Shrestha has plans to visit Boudha with her friends for some laphing, a Tibetan delicacy that is a spicy cold mung bean noodle, once the weekend rolls in. Food is an inherent part of our lifestyles, and indulging in good food is something we all look forward to.

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: Next to Apex College at Mid-Baneshwor, there is a small, cozy and beautifully decorated restaurant. The restaurant is called ‘Michael Grills’. It serves authentic Nepali cuisines. Owned by three friends Ranjan Rawal, Pankaj Jung Khadka and Niraj Adhikari, the venture is fully focused on juicy ‘Sekuwa’. The venture officially started in April 2010. Within a short period of time, it is creating buzz among foodies, having raised their demands to launch its outlets in other parts of the city as well.