Rekha's cooking class

Bianca Caruana

14 Mar 2020

Thank you, Rekha and DB, for a wonderful day learning to cook Nepali food. I enjoyed the laughs, the 3-course meal and Rekha teaching me how to mould an A+ momo. Your love for food shines through and I was able to absorb some of that love so I can share it with my friends when I go back home to Australia. My favourite was the Aloo Dum and the Puri, I'm searching for it already, but doubt it can be as good as Rekhas!

Lexie and Jed

08 Jan 2020

Had a wonderful time learning three traditional Nepali recipes - dal baht, puri and momos. After trekking and eating lots of yummy meals along the way we wanted to learn how to make them ourselves. Rekha and her family were so lovely and welcoming. Rekha is a great teacher and very patient with our terrible momo making skills! Highly recommend :)

Tina, Netherland

19 Dec 2019

I love it, you two are really sweet and helpful too. But i was filling little ill before i i got here. But the home made tea you gave me , really made me feel better. Big thanks!!!

Kristina

24 Nov 2019

I truly a amazing time! Rehka was wonderful. I felt so welcomed immediately walking in the door. Everything was prepared and ready! Rehka was so informative! Not only did she show me how to cook Nepali but also taught me how to eat Nepali. Explaining how to eat with my hands and how to combine different parts of the dal bat / momo& soup. I highly recommend this activity to any foodies!!

Ryan

22 Nov 2019

My fiancé were in Pokhara for a few days after trekking and wanted to learn the secrets of Dal Bhat and Nepali cooking. Rekha’s Cooking Class gave us that and so much more. Her family was so welcoming and immediately made us feel at home. Everything was prepped in advance and we could go at our own pace, never feeling rushed. We cooked Dal Bhat, Puri Aloo Dom, and Momo’s in the whole five hour experience. And the most genuine part of all was Rekha and DB’s love for their children, over 15 of them, and talking about how the proceeds from the cooking class go to help raise these ‘foster’ kids and other youths in the city. An incredible family and experience we highly recommend!

Graeme and Laura Mitchell

01 Oct 2019

The cooking class was great. It was soo good of Rekha to make herself available for us even though she had a broken leg. She sat there and did cooking along with her daughter. Thanks so much Rekha and I Like Local!

David

23 Sep 2019

Excellent experience, you must try. Food was great and it was so nice to be invited into Rekhas home and meet her family.

Will Chamberlain, France

05 Sep 2019

It was great thanks, we really enjoyed it! Lovely to learn how to cook all the different dishes.

Joshua Bingham, USA

23 Aug 2019

The cooking class with Rekha was great, her family is terrific, especially the daughters. It is a must-do in Pokhara and I can definitely recommend the class. The only tiny improvement point I have is that it would have been nice to have some extra help in cutting vegetables or cooking the dishes. But no complaints it was wonderful!

Charlotte

17 Aug 2019

It was a very nice experience. Rehka is so sweet and she and her family make you feel very welcome. On top of that she is a great cook, the food is delicious! You will learn a lot and eat a lot! :)

Aarani & Chris Saul

13 Mar 2019

Thanks for an amazing day Rekha & DB. We had a great time learning how to cook Nepalese food, although our momo's might need a little bit of practice. You have an amazing family, and everyone who attends your class will definitely see the love in your home! Thanks for the great memories

Emily & Ashley (USA)

13 Mar 2019

Rekha's cooking class was a great experience in Pokhara! We learned to make several local dishes and our favorite part was learning how to make momos. It was also a pleasure to meet her family and hear about their foster organization.

Zippi Bryan, Australia

28 Feb 2019

What an amazing experience cooking with Rekha and her daughter in their kitchen! I loved all the food even the dishes I was not sure about having tried elsewhere. My favorite was the Allu Dum, Yum! Will defiantly visit again when in Pokhara. Thank you so much for having me in your home and showing me everything from scratch :)

Andrew Edwards, Australia

28 Feb 2019

I cannot believe not more people are talking about this cooking class! Such a wonderful day, with such a wonderful family. Rekha is a master in the kitchen, making everything look so easy and everything so delicious. I can't wait to get home to try everything for myself. Everyone must do this!

Deniz Berger, Australia

21 Jan 2019

Rekhas cooking class was truly a wonderful experience whilst staying in Pokhara. Being able to learn the basics of Nepalese cooking from such a skilled and patient teacher definitely was one of the highlights of my trip here. The welcoming atmosphere of the class only added to the experience. Thank you for today.

Xavier G. From Canada

11 Jan 2019

We trek around Nepal for 3 weeks and we found a cooking class to learn the famous dal bhat recipe. We found Rekhas cooking class. This is the best cooking experience I ever had. The recipes learnt are delicious, well described and we will cook them at home. The owners are so generous and they are very welcoming. A 5 star experience. You will live this cooking class with a lot of new knowledge, but also beautiful memories. I highly recommand this cooking class to anyone who likes good food. Thank again for everything! See you soon.

Stephanie from Canada

11 Jan 2019

What a wonderful experience! This class course was more than we were expect. We learn so much about all the meal making and Rekha was so good to show us how to do everything, especially the Mo:Mo. We loved everything of the experience!

Alex Geue

09 Jan 2019

I would highly recommend this experience. We cooked traditional Nepali food from scratch and it was delicious! I felt so welcome and Rekha treated me like one of her own daughters from the moment I stepped into her home. I couldn't recommend this enough.

Guylene France

31 Dec 2018

very great afternoon in the kitchen of Reka

Thomas

31 Dec 2018

I bring my mother to a cooking lesson with Rekha and his daughter. We had a lovely afternoon in her house, ate very tasty food and enjoyed each meal we have prepared. Would recommend this lesson to anyone interested in learning some typical nepalese meal. Thank you Rekha and Sujata ! From France, Thomas and Guylene

Petra - Germany

27 Dec 2018

We attended Rekha's cooking class with my boyfriend. Rekha introduced us to several amazing dishes, it is hard to say which one was our favorite. We also had hands on experience, laughs and fun, we felt like at home. Thanks a lot for having us.

Petra - Germany

27 Dec 2018

We attended Rekha's cooking class with my boyfriend. Rekha introduced us to several amazing dishes, it is hard to say which one was our favorite. We also had hands on experience, laughs and fun, we felt like at home. Thanks a lot for having us.

Clement - France

27 Dec 2018

I attended the cooking school with no expectations but it turned out to be one of the highlights of my 3 week trip in Nepal. Rekha is a great teacher - she took her time to cook with us (we were just 2 in the class). Warmly recommended !

Oonagh

17 Dec 2018

I had a fantastic time at Rekha's cooking class. Both she and DB are so welcoming, and all of the food we made was delicious. I can't wait to try to recreate it at home for friends and family.

Mikey

06 Dec 2018

This is the most amazing couple you'd ever meet when you get to know what they do. It was beyond a cooking class, rather a cultural experience, to learn about what they do - adopting more than 10 orphans and providing them with food, school funding, etc.. All they rely on is just income from cooking courses, partially from their biological son, some donation, nothing government subsidy, and, a lot of love. I recommend you leave the rest of your afternoon unplanned so you sit down and hang out with Rekha and her husband Db. Plus, who doesn't like momo (those cute dumplings!).

Goedele, Belgium

02 Dec 2018

I had an amazing day having cooking class with Rehka and her husband. They were very friendly and patient. The food we tasted and made was super. I would do it again.

jeremy,uk

02 Dec 2018

a lovely afternoon with Rekha learning about Nepalese Dahl and Mo-Mo's among other things. Thank you

Kay Edwards, UK

02 Dec 2018

What a fantastic day. We learnt to cook so many traditional Nepalese recipes. I can't wait to try them out at home. Many Thanks Rekha. Kay

Karl, Germany

02 Dec 2018

My girlfriend had chosen to take part in Rekha's cooking class to learn about the incredible Nepali "cuisine" while we visited Pokhara. It was delicious and super interesting. Thank you to Rekha and her family.

Jane Steadman,USA

15 Nov 2018

Thank You for a wonderful class.I'm so happy to know how to make delicious Nepali food for my friends and family at home, so I can share a little bit of my experience in Nepal with them. Rekha is so warm, friendly and Knowledgeable.Thank you for a great experience!

Marjet Muldery , Holland

15 Nov 2018

That was the best dal bhat I've had so far, thank you! I really enjoyed to learn these delicious meals and want to try to make this at home:) thank you so much!

Christine, Germanz

13 Nov 2018

I had an awesome day cooking together with Rekha and her daughter. I learned how to make all the typical Nepalese dishes and now I can bring some of them home with me to Germany. I had a lovely day, thank you Rekha!

Dennis, Germany

13 Nov 2018

We had a great Day with Rekhas Cooking Class. We learned a lot about nepales cooking and enjoyed the amazing food. Thanks for the great day.

Linde, Netherlands

03 Nov 2018

My friends organized Rekha's cooking class as a birthday gift. Great idea! We really enjoyed it. Rekha's family run a foster house, which made this (local) experience even more special.

Nina

03 Nov 2018

The cooking class was wonderful! Best Nepali food we've had here so far. Rekha and Suju are such friendly and warm people as well as the rest of their big family! Would recommend this for sure.

Sophie - Switzerland

03 Nov 2018

It was a great experience, I learn so much about the way to cook in Nepal and the food was very good. They were really nice and they take their time to explain us everything. I recommended this activity in Pokhara. Thank you so much!

Kelly (the Netherlands)

03 Nov 2018

The cooking class was great. We made the best Nepalese food. Thank you very muck Rekha.

Rita Spitzer, United States

22 Oct 2018

When you are in Pokhara, Rekha's cooking class is a must, one of the best experiences I've had in Nepal, Rekha is a master of Nepali cooking, filled with love. Enjoyed this day so much

Steve and Rita, USA

22 Oct 2018

Attended Rekha's cooking class today. Not only did I learn some new recipes but I have never eaten such wonderful tasting Nepali food. Fresh, favorable and real. Spent time in the kitchen getting hands-on, mixing, stirring and creating. We ate our creations to where we do not have to eat dinner tonight. The food in the end was fantastic with the most enjoyable people that we have met in Nepal. This is a must visit for your local foodies.

Bjarny van der Linden

20 Oct 2018

We had a very nice cooking class! Rekha was super patience with me teaching the momo's, its quite a though job! But definitely worth because they were so tasty. And the Dal Bhat was the best I ever had. Thanks for having us :)

Thayne, Hinton, Canada

20 Oct 2018

The food I learned to make here was some of the best I've ever eaten. That said, Rekha and her family were the best part of the experience. They were fantastic hosts that welcomed us into their home and patiently taught us the way of the momo! I would recommend this class to anyone.

Nelleke, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

20 Oct 2018

The cooking class was a great experience.The food was lovely, so were the lady and the man who gives the class. We were able to be part of the family for this afternoon. I am thankful for that.

Maud

15 Oct 2018

What a lovely day this has been! We have tried a lot of Dal Bhat's before, but Rekha's was definitely the best. They are both the most kind people with such big hearts. Thank you for having us, hopefully we can come back soon.

Jasmine, Amsterdam, Netherands

15 Oct 2018

We would recommend this cooking class to everyone. Rekha and her family are very welcoming and they are good people. They have their own foster foundation in Nepal. A great cause to contribute to. The food was amazing. We've tried a lot of Dal Bhat and momo's, but these were the best. Thank you Rekha and DB! We can't wait to cook your tasteful food back at Holland. Jasmine

Evelien, The Netherlands

06 Oct 2018

Rekha is a really kind woman. I learned how to make delicous nepalese food. It was so good! I will definitely make it in The Netherlands too.

susan schakelaar, the netherlands

06 Oct 2018

The cooking class was really nice. We learned a lot and Rekha is a really kind woman. I recommend it!

Jessica, Australia

02 Oct 2018

Rekha and her family were amazing! Rekha was not only an amazing cook, but also very friendly, welcoming and fun. The food was endless and delicious. I will definitely try some of Rekha's receipes when I go back to Australia. It is also supporting a very great cause. 10/10 recommend.

Daniel, Australia

02 Oct 2018

My GF booked us into this cooking class and im so glad she did. The people and food were amazing!

Robin, The Netherlands

02 Oct 2018

It was a really nice cooking class, I learned a lot about nepal dishes. thankyou!!

Hilde, the Netherlands

02 Oct 2018

It was a really nice cookingclass, Rekha is a very warm and helpfull woman. She shows you al the food and spices! And you can taste everything. It was a good day!

Hilde, the Netherlands

02 Oct 2018

It was a really nice cookingclass, Rekha is a very warm and helpfull woman. She shows you al the food and spices! And you can taste everything. It was a good day!

Jorge Soares

20 Sep 2018

Meeting Rekha, DB and their family was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in all my trips. They treated me like I was part of the family form the beginning and all the evening was amazing. So good that the hours seemed to pass in minutes.. Rekha is a very kind lady and very helpful teaching how to prepare the meals. I hope I can come back some day!

Drew USA

20 Sep 2018

I attended the cooking class with my niece. We really enjoyed the experience of learning to cook Nepali food. Make sure that you eat a very light breakfast because you will be eating lots of delicious food. Rekha was very patient and helpful with the instruction. I would recommend spending the afternoon taking this class. It was worth spending the time with Rekha and her family.

Rachel

20 Sep 2018

Before traveling to Nepal for my first time, I knew i loved momos and wanted to learn how to make them. I found Rehka's cooking class and was double happy that I could learn while contributing to a good cause to help children. We learned SO much more than just momo! We made 8 different items, all from scratch with fresh ingredients! I would recommend this class to anyone traveling to Pokhara. It gives you a taste (literally) of so much of nepali life and Rekha and her family were so welcoming, it was just like spending the day in the home of friends.

Daniela

01 Sep 2018

Thanks for this wonderful experience, Rekha! I really enjoyed spending the time with you and getting to know more about the nepalese kitchen. In addition, the food was super delicious!!! What I would have loved even more is to support you from the very beginning in the actual cooking instead of just watching you how to do it (e.g. we could have cut some vegetables, put the spices in, etc.). Also, I would have loved to get the recipes so that I could try to cook the different dishes at home by myself. Please don't push your guests too hard to promote your organization: I love to support you and like to share my experiene. I do it because of you and your big family being such kind people who are working hard in order to provide a better life to all the kids. I don't do it at all because of your promotion efforts.

Barb, Canada

29 Jul 2018

Such a great experience today with Rekha's cooking class!! I have been in Pokhara for a month and have not tasted food as good as Rekha's. The whole family helped out and it was a great experience. I especially liked that we got to learn to about the Nepali culture. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious and there was a lot of it - we all went home with very full bellies. I had brought my children and Rekha and her family included them in everything. So amazing!! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great way to spend an afternoon. Thank you for having us!!

Jamie Gladdish, Canada

29 Jul 2018

Had lots of fun watching and making the food- and eating it! - food was really good and had lots of great flavors and spice. Everyone was super helpful and friendly!

Meghan ,canada

29 Jul 2018

I had lots of fun watching and making Nepali food. Everyone made me feel very welcome. thank you

Ethan Gladdish, Canada

29 Jul 2018

I liked the food and watching it being made. It was fun to help make it.

Elly Burton

26 Jul 2018

What an amazing experience this is! Both Rekha and DB are wonderful hosts and the food is absolutely delicious. Definitely come hungry as there is plenty of food to go around! It's also lovely that this cooking school is in support of such a wonderful cause - I would definitely recommend to any friends/family coming to Pokhara in the future.

jenny morrison

26 Jul 2018

i came with a girlfriend and 4 young students . great day experiencing the true nepallese food, cooked by a beautiful woman with wonderful skills Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience,taste .

Lucy Tuck & Sarah Shean

26 Jul 2018

We had an amazing time in the cooking class. It was easy to follow and we learnt a lot. Can't wait to try out the recipes back home. Definitely recommend the homely experience with delicious local food and a wonderful local family.

Susanne Kitching

26 Jul 2018

Come hungry for food and knowledge of Nepalese cuisine, leave bursting with not only delicious cooking, but also love and wisdom about some of Nepal's most famous dishes. I had a fantastic time cooking with Rekha, who is very sweet and welcoming, and it's all for a great cause. I highly recommend the experience.

Jane Burton

26 Jul 2018

The most delightful day ever. Rehka is a total wizz in the kitchen and teaches you all the tricks of the trade - including how to make amazing momo's! Ensure you are hungry as you will learn how to make all of Nepal's favourite dishes - and eat them too!

Trent

10 Jul 2018

Authentic and genuine Nepali cooking experience with a very kind lady. Come along as hungry as possible, you will not be disappointed in the amount and quality of the lessons and food!

Rob

10 Jul 2018

We had a fantastic time today at Rekha's cooking class! If you're looking for an authentic and genuine Nepali cooking experience this is definitely not to be missed. Make sure you come along as hungry as possible, you will not be disappointed in the amount and quality of the lessons and food!

Rob

10 Jul 2018

We had a fantastic time today at Rekha's cooking class! If you're looking for an authentic and genuine Nepali cooking experience this is definitely not to be missed. Make sure you come along as hungry as possible, you will not be disappointed in the amount and quality of the lessons and food!

Lachie

04 Jul 2018

What an incredible experience! I cannot thank you enough Rekha and Db for your generosity and kindness. I really look forward to being able to share some Nepali food with my family back home! Thanks once again!

Berenice

04 Jul 2018

An amazing time with Rekha showing us how to cook the most famous and delicious nepali meals ! Such a nice and cheerful teacher, and the best mo:mo: I've ever eaten (and cooked) ! I highly recommend it !

Jennifer Thomas

26 Jun 2018

Amazing experience with Rekha and her daughter Sushma. I was welcomed into their home to learn how to make Nepalese cuisine. 3 courses and SO much food! I learned how to roll puri, twist momos and eat like a local (no utensils included). By the end of the day dehydration from the climate and altitude got the best of me. While waiting for a cab back to the hotel, Rekha grabbed some aloe vera from her garden and lathered me up to help with my migraine. So thankful to have been able to meet such a sweet family! Cooking class is highly recommended!

Karola

17 Jun 2018

It was amazing! A very warm welcome, it felt like home. I learn so much about the Nepali kitchen, the food, the herbs and spices. Thank you so much for the inspiring time and the tastful food.

Kimberly Arkley

29 May 2018

I had a very good time cooking. The food was great and the family was very nice. Thank you so much for having me. It was great.

Terrence & Jacomijn

18 May 2018

We've had a great day with Rekha, who is truly the finest Nepali chef you'll find! Lovely food, much fun, many thanks also to the family for their help and hospitality. Definitely recommended!

martin

03 May 2018

We thoroughly enjoyed our cooking class with Reka and D.B. this afternoon. We cooked some beautiful food and thoroughly enjoyed the the experience. Highly recommended. Martin Adelaide Australia

Robyn

03 May 2018

We are traveling to Nepal from Adelaide South Australia and were keen understand what spices were used in Nepales cookery. We contacted Rekhas Cooking Classes and spent a wonderful day learning cooking techniques, about ingredients used and made 5 different dishes. However this was so much more than a cookery class. as we learned about their culture and met family members who also joined in our cooking and conversations. I would highly recommend this wonderful experience. Robyn. Coromandel Valley Adelaide South Australia.

Brittany Shelton

29 Mar 2018

We had an amazing time with Rekha and her family! We felt like we were a part of it. I am so excited to make Nepalese food for my friends when I get back home!

Brittany Shelton

29 Mar 2018

We had an amazing time with Rekha and her family! We felt like we were a part of it. I am so excited to make Nepalese food for my friends when I get back home!

Brittany Edward

18 Mar 2018

Very yummy dal bhat! Great experience

Emily Butcher

18 Mar 2018

I was with a group of 9 and we absolutely loved the cooking class! The Nepali women explained everything and let us assist them with the cooking. Would reccomend!

Elisa, Nora und Ute

16 Mar 2018

We had a great time with Rekha! It’s not just about cooking but learning the culture and being at a lovely Nepalise family! The food was amazing and to learn all about so many different kind of Nepalese food was so interesting! Thank you so much!

Chris and Maggie

28 Feb 2018

Thank you Rekha for a fun and interesting time learning Nepali cooking, we enjoyed ourselves and came away full up with the food you helped us to prepare. Thank you for your patience in making the momos, we finally cracked it.

Jorgo Kokkinidis, Belgium

08 Nov 2017

A great local thing in Pokhara is following a cooking class at Rekha's place. We made typical Nepali dishes and learned a lot from the chef. Her English is not good but her son and husband translated all the time. That made things a lot easier for us! The food is delicious. Another important notice is that they take care of 13 (or 16...) Nepali children who have lost their parents. If you decide to follow a cooking class here, you are supporting indirectly the children as well, which is a great thing to do.

Sasha and Lena, Germany

08 Nov 2017

Simply amazing – do it! We took Rekha’s cooking class in October 2017 because we loved to eat Dal Bhaat and Momos while trekking in the Annapurna Conservation Area and really wanted to learn how to make those (properly!) ourselves. The experience was absolutely fantastic. Rekha and her family were very lovely, kind and welcoming. We had so much fun and many laughs during our visit :-) Rekha and her family had prepared everything beforehand so they could show and explain everything in detail. If you like cooking and learning about spices, this class should definitely be on your to do-list. Not only did we learn how to cook Nepali style (Dal Bhaat, Momos and Puri), but we also had the best Dal Bhaat ever – and we’ve really had a lot of those during two visits to Nepal (almost two months of trekking). Rekha is a fantastic cook who likes to share her passion.

Niamh

09 Dec 2016

The cooking class was awesome- Rekha and her family welcomed me with open arms and the food we cooked was delicious! I learned to cook Dhal batt, puri and a curry to go with it and the famous Nepalese momos! Thanks for your help in organising!