When it comes to prime real estate in Pokhara, Hotel Matina Suites & Spa sits exactly where you want to be. Located on the relatively quiet but perfectly accessible Street No. 17 in Lakeside, this property offers travelers the ultimate neighborhood upgrade: its immediate neighbor is now the world-class Soaltee Hotel. Staying here places you in the heart of Lakeside's most prestigious and rapidly growing pocket. You are just a quick two-minute stroll away from the vibrant, bustling main street packed with top-tier dining, shopping, and cafes, yet tucked away far enough to enjoy a peaceful, undisturbed night's sleep.
By Maya Thapa
10 Jul 2026
3 min read
What truly elevates Ukaalo above the noise is its stellar track record of high-impact reporting on complex corruption cases. From exposing how powerful business conglomerates subtly weaponized illegal land leases at Bal Mandir, to tracking the systematic exploitation of eastern Nepali youth in the deadly, unregulated rat-hole coal mines of Meghalaya, their journalism consistently punches upward.
By Maya Thapa
3 Jul 2026
3 min read
It was a Friday night—prime time for food delivery, admittedly amplified by the World Cup fever sweeping through North America and reaching our own living rooms. Still, when you are a mere one kilometer away from a cloud kitchen, a wait time exceeding ninety minutes feels less like a delivery and more like a tactical supply mission.
By Maya Thapa
26 Jun 2026
4 min read
So, you’ve decided to brave the Lakeside culinary scene and ended up at Fresh Elements. Good for you. You’ve successfully navigated the gauntlet of neon-lit bars and teenagers shouting "Pizza! Burger! Cold Beer!" to find this place, which sits there looking effortlessly chic, like that one friend who manages to look perfectly dressed while you’re sweating through your hiking shirt.
By Maya Thapa
19 Jun 2026
3 min read
The service here doesn’t operate on a countdown clock; it moves at its own "meditative" tempo. You’ll have plenty of time to stare out those windows and wonder if you’ve aged significantly since ordering. But look, when the food finally breaches the perimeter of your table, the wait is forgotten. It’s not just "healthy food for the soul"—it’s actually tasty, which is a rare enough feat in the world of high-concept vegan dining.
By Maya Thapa
12 Jun 2026
3 min read
LOD recently climbed to the 40th spot globally on DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs list for 2026. It is a massive point of national pride, proving that while our government projects move like administrative molasses, our ability to blast electronic basslines to 2,000 standing partygoers is completely world-class.
By Maya Thapa
5 Jun 2026
4 min read
To give credit where it’s due, the ambience is always exceptionally nice. Jimbu has nailed the aesthetic. It remains a fantastic, clean, and vibrant little spot for corporate yuppies, hyperactive kids, and families looking for a reliable seating arrangement. The service is polite, but the kitchen needs a serious wake-up call to match the beautiful decor.
By Maya Thapa
29 May 2026
3 min read
Meryl Streep once said an actor’s job is to let you feel what other lives feel like. Swastima Khadka took that literally, carrying the entire weight of Lalibazar on her back like a true Sherpa of the silver screen. Her character, Madhu, starts off blithely accepting her village's oppressive traditions and ends up fiercely resisting them.
By Maya Thapa
22 May 2026
3 min read
Imagine stepping away from the traffic, the honking, and the general busyness of Naxal into a tranquil oasis. That's exactly what Hankook Sarang feels like. They've cleverly incorporated a beautiful garden right in the middle of their restaurant, creating a peaceful ambiance that instantly soothes your soul.
By Maya Thapa
15 May 2026
4 min read
Launched with the ambition of a startup and the aesthetic of a crowded Kathmandu bus, Nepaa wants to be everything at once. It’s the "Super App" for people whose primary concerns are Tithis, Baitadi news, and whether or not the FM station in Dharan is playing a specific song right now.
By Maya Thapa
8 May 2026
4 min read
Let’s talk about the fries, because things got weird. I started with a regular portion—bright yellow, crispy, and looking like they had a bright future. Feeling optimistic, I ordered a large portion later. What arrived was a basket of "Late-Night Regret." These fries were darker, sullen, and suspiciously oily.
By Maya Thapa
1 May 2026
4 min read
Since the Michael Jackson Estate had a heavy hand in production, the script is a bit of a hagiography—treating the King of Pop like a divine relic rather than a flawed human. It’s a "brand exercise" that gives you all the glitz of the red carpet but stops short of the courtroom steps, ending its narrative before the major controversies of the 90s could even check in.
By Maya Thapa
28 Apr 2026
3 min read