☕ Cafes

OR2K

Kathmandu, Nepal

About OR2K

An Israeli-run vegetarian restaurant on Mandala Street that has been a Thamel favourite since 2000. You take your shoes off and sit on floor cushions at low tables, choosing from Middle Eastern plates, salads, pizzas and Nepali dishes. The relaxed, colourful room and long tables make it an easy place to linger over dinner and chat with other travellers.

cafesocialthamelvegetarian

📍Mandala Street, Thamel, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

🗺️View on Google Maps & Reviews →

Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to sit here on your own, whether you're reading, working or people-watching.
✓ Budget-friendly ($).

More solo-friendly cafes in Kathmandu →Kathmandu solo travel guide →

Quick info

Price range

More Cafes in Kathmandu

☕

Roadhouse Café

The original branch of the Roadhouse group, on Chaksibari Road in Thamel, known for its wood-fired pizzas alongside pastas, salads and grills. The Mediterranean colours, wooden furniture and mosaic walls give it a warm feel, and there's a garden patio at the back. A dependable spot for a solo dinner when you want something familiar after a trek.

☕

Himalayan Java Coffee

Founded in 1999 as Nepal's first specialty coffee shop, Himalayan Java now has branches across Nepal and abroad, roasting 100% Arabica beans grown by Nepali farmers and cooperatives. The Tridevi Marg café on the edge of Thamel is a reliable place for a proper espresso, breakfast and a few hours of laptop work — Pranamaya Yoga's studio is on its top floor.

☕

Places Restaurant & Café

A long-running vegetarian restaurant and bar in Thamel with plenty of vegan options, mixing Nepali, Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern and Asian dishes. You can sit on floor cushions or at regular tables, and it's open from morning to late evening, which makes it a good all-day refuge from Thamel's busy streets for a meal, a drink or a slow afternoon.

Cafes in other cities

Planning your trip to Kathmandu?

📋 Resources for your trip

🏨

Where to stay in Kathmandu

Hotels & stays on Booking.com

🛡️

Travel Insurance

SafetyWing & World Nomads

📱

eSIM for this trip

Stay connected from $5

🗺️

Solo-friendly tours

Group tours on GetYourGuide

Some of these are affiliate links — we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.