Restaurant Scams in Kathmandu

Thamel Rooftop Restaurant Scam

Kathmandu's Thamel district is packed with rooftop restaurants that advertise spectacular Himalayan views but deliver mediocre food at prices far above local rates. Touts on the street below receive commission for every tourist they steer inside, and the kickback is baked into your bill. Some venues also add a 'rooftop terrace fee' or 'live music levy' that was never disclosed on the menu, which only surfaces on the final receipt.