Restaurant / Café
Sel Roti
Ring-shaped, deep-fried rice bread, a festival staple
Sel roti is a traditional Nepali sweet bread -- a ring of fermented rice batter deep-fried until golden, crisp outside and soft within. It's especially associated with Tihar and other festivals, and is sold year-round by street vendors around Asan Bazaar, usually alongside tea or curd.
Highlights
Fermented rice batter, deep-fried
Festival food, especially Tihar
Sold fresh at Asan's morning market
Practical Info
Address
Asan Tol, Kathmandu Metropolitan City
In This Destination
Kathmandu
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