
Kathmandu, November 10
Aloft Kathmandu Thamel hosted the US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange 2025, a culinary event that brought together Michelin-starred chefs from the United States, France, Singapore, Dubai, and Nepal. The event celebrated the spirit of cross-cultural collaboration through food, creativity, and innovation.
The highlight of the event, La Grande Bhoj, was held on November 9 at Aloft Kathmandu Thamel, where guests were treated to a seven-course dining experience that reimagined Nepali flavors through a global lens. The menu was jointly curated by Chef Arjun Kumar Ranabhat, President of the US–Nepal Gastronomy Chefs Association, and Chef Rajeev Shrestha, Executive Chef of Aloft Kathmandu Thamel.
“It was an honor for Aloft Kathmandu Thamel to host the US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange 2025 and to welcome some of the most talented chefs from around the world,” said Vikram Singh, General Manager of Aloft Kathmandu Thamel. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to promoting Nepal’s culinary excellence and establishing Kathmandu as a rising destination for global gastronomy.”