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6 Worst Rated Nepali Foods

Last updated on June 17, 2026
01

Choila

3.0 ·

Choila is a specialty of the Nepalese Newari, and it consists of grilled meat - either water buffalo, chicken, or mutton. The dish is characterized by its spiciness coming from green and red chilis, along with spices such as turmeric and fenugreek seeds. It is usually served with a side dish of pounded rice.

02

Sel roti (Fried Ring Bread)

3.3 ·

Sel roti is an aromatic Nepalese doughnut-like bread consisting of rice flour, sugar, and butter. The dough is additionally flavored with spices such as cardamom and cloves. The ring-shaped dough is traditionally baked on both sides. Sel roti is usually served with tea and similar hot beverages, and it is especially popular during the Nepalese festivals of Tihaar and Dashai.

03

Sukuti

3.3 ·

Sukuti is a unique Nepalese dish consisting of dried meat such as lamb which is cut into thin slices and marinated in cumin, turmeric, black pepper, coriander, chili, and ginger, garlic, and onion paste. It can be consumed as it is, but it can also be charbroiled and spiced, then served as an appetizer or snack. Many people like to combine it with achar, curries, or noodles.

04

Sekuwa

3.3 ·

Sekuwa is a Nepalese specialty dish consisting of grilled and skewered lamb, chicken, pork, or goat meat. Before grilling, the meat is combined with fresh herbs and spices. It is one of the most popular street food items in the country. The dish is typically served with baji (pounded rice) and achar (tomato pickle).

05

Machhak jhora

3.4 ·

Macher jhol is a Bengali and Odia spicy fish stew, similar to curry. It consists of chunks or slices of fish that are slowly simmered in a flavorful broth that is usually enriched with onions, turmeric, chili peppers, ginger-garlic paste, coriander, nigella seeds, cumin, and mustard seeds. The most common fish varieties used in the dish include ilish (hilsa), rohu, and bhakura (catla), and the dish often incorporates potatoes, as well as tomatoes or tomato purée. Macher jhol is usually served with rice, and it is occasionally garnished with coriander leaves.

06

Khasi ko masu

3.7 ·

Khasi ko masu is a flavorful Nepalese curry made with goat meat. Although the meat has its own rich flavor and doesn't need many spices to enhance the flavors of the dish, it is combined with flavorings such as garam masala, chili, turmeric, cloves, and cinnamon. The dish is especially popular during the largest Nepalese festival called Dashain. It is recommended to pair the curry with rice and roti bread.

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TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “6 Worst Rated Nepali Foods” list until June 17, 2026, 624 ratings were recorded, of which 487 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.

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