Executive Chef · Culinary Artist · Kathmandu

Where fire
meets flavour

Award-winning executive chef with 18 years creating extraordinary dining experiences. Trained in Paris and Tokyo, rooted in the flavours of Nepal.

Nepali Cuisine French Techniques Japanese Fusion Private Events Culinary Training
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Tonight's Specials
Yak Cheese Risotto
Himalayan yak cheese, truffle oil, wild mushroom
Rs 1,200
Newari Thakali Fusion
Traditional spices, French presentation, dal bhat reimagined
Rs 950
Himalayan Lamb Ragu
Slow-braised Khasi, buckwheat pappardelle, timur pepper
Rs 1,450
18
Years of Excellence
3
Restaurant Concepts
500+
Private Events
Paris · Tokyo
Trained In
The Menu
A curated culinary journey
Starters
Chatamari Canapes
Newari rice crepe, wild herb cream, smoked yak
Rs 480
Gundruk Velouté
Fermented greens, brown butter, crispy lotus seed
Rs 420
Achar Crostini
Timur tomato achar, goat cheese, sourdough
Rs 380
Main Course
Himalayan Lamb Ragu
Slow-braised Khasi, buckwheat pasta, timur pepper
Rs 1,450
Yak Cheese Risotto
Wild mushroom, truffle oil, Himalayan herb oil
Rs 1,200
Miso-glazed Trout
Himalayan river trout, white miso, pickled daikon
Rs 1,350
Desserts
Sel Roti Soufflé
Traditional rice donut reinvented, cardamom cream
Rs 520
Juju Dhau Panna Cotta
Bhaktapur curd, mango coulis, pistachio dust
Rs 480
Dark Chocolate Bark
70% cacao, timur, Himalayan salt, dried fig
Rs 450
Beverages
Himalayan Herbal Infusion
Yarsagumba, Himalayan mint, honey, lemon
Rs 280
Tongba Spritz
Traditional millet beer, elderflower, citrus
Rs 350
Single Origin Coffee
Nepal-grown Himalayan Arabica, filter pour-over
Rs 220
Career
A journey through kitchens
2018 – Present
Executive Chef & Owner
Dipesh Dining, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur · Nepali fusion fine dining
2014 – 2018
Head Chef
Dwarika's Hotel, Battisputali, Kathmandu · Heritage Nepali cuisine
2011 – 2014
Sous Chef
Hotel Yak & Yeti, Durbar Marg · Continental & Asian fusion
2008 – 2011
Chef de Partie
Restaurant Suntory, Tokyo, Japan · Kaiseki & Japanese technique
2006 – 2008
Commis Chef
Le Cordon Bleu, Paris · Formal culinary training (Grand Diplôme)
Awards
Tatler Best Restaurant 2023
Timur Dining · Best Fine Dining in Nepal category · Himalayan Times Award nominee
Reviews
Guest experiences
★★★★★

"Chef Dipesh took us on a culinary journey I'll never forget. The Yak Cheese Risotto alone was worth flying to Kathmandu for."

Marcus Webb
Food Critic · The Guardian, London
★★★★★

"He catered our wedding dinner for 200 guests and received a standing ovation from the entire room. Creative, precise, and deeply personal."

Rima & Prabin Karki
Private Event · Kathmandu
★★★★★

"His fusion of Nepali flavors with French and Japanese technique is extraordinary. Timur Dining is the best restaurant in the Kathmandu Valley."

Anjali Rana
Food Blogger · Nepal Foodie Magazine

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