A Taste of Nepal & the Newari Tradition

Pasa Ya Kitchen

Your friend's kitchen, where every bite tells a story.

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Location56 Irving St, Footscray Open Seven DaysLunch Mon–Fri · Dinner nightly Catering & EventsPer person, by weight or by the piece
Our Story

A Friend's Kitchen

In Newari, pasa ya means "of a friend". It's how we want you to feel when you walk through our door on Irving Street.

We invite you on a culinary journey through the flavours of Nepal, centred on the rich Newari cuisine of the Kathmandu Valley: smoky grilled meats, beaten rice, lentil pancakes and pickles bright with mustard oil and timur pepper. Every dish is made from family recipes and fresh ingredients.

ज्वजलपा! Jwajalapa, welcome.

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A Newari bhoj of beaten rice, choila, bara, beans and achar served on a leaf plateThe Newari Bhoj

Choila

Fire-roasted meat, smoky and spiced with fenugreek and mustard oil.

Wo

A golden black-lentil pancake, traditionally topped with egg.

Khaja

The Newari feast: beaten rice with a spread of small dishes.

Yomari

A sweet steamed rice dumpling, made for the Yomari Punhi festival.

Much-Loved Flavours

Signature Dishes

The dishes our guests return for. A good place to begin if Newari food is new to you.

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Momo Platter
Momo Platter
Newari Khaja Set
Newari Khaja Set
Chowmein
Chowmein
Wo (Baara)
Wo (Baara)
Aam Panna
Aam Panna
Steamed Momo
Steamed Momo
Sukuti
Sukuti
Yomari
Yomari
Lassi
Lassi
Momo Platter
Momo Platter
Newari Khaja Set
Newari Khaja Set
Chowmein
Chowmein
Wo (Baara)
Wo (Baara)
Aam Panna
Aam Panna
Steamed Momo
Steamed Momo
Sukuti
Sukuti
Yomari
Yomari
Lassi
Lassi
Catering & Events

Let Us Cook Your Celebration

From intimate family gatherings to weddings of hundreds, we bring the Newari feast to your event.

  • Newari Bhoj and Khaja sets, served per person
  • Per person packages for weddings, parties and corporate events
  • Curries, choila and rice by weight, momo by the piece
  • A custom menu built around your guests and budget
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Momo for a crowd
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hand-folded momo is no problem for our kitchen

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Raise a Glass

Pair your feast with something from our bar, from a cold Nepalese beer to a cocktail with a Himalayan twist.

  • Nepalese Beer on TapCrisp, cold and made for momo
  • Nepalese-Inspired CocktailsSignature cocktails with a Himalayan twist
  • Mocktails & LassiAam panna, masala cola, mango lassi and more
  • Wine & SpiritsA selected list to suit every table
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