Dashain Food List in Nepali and English

This bilingual list is designed for quick reference. It can help students explain Dashain food, travellers read a menu, diaspora families remember spellings, and restaurants describe festival dishes more clearly.

Direct answer

Common Dashain foods include खसीको मासु (goat curry), भात (rice), पुलाउ (pulao), दाल (lentils), तरकारी (vegetable curry), अचार (pickle), सेल रोटी (sel roti) and खीर (rice pudding). Names and recipes vary across Nepal.

Dashain food names

How to turn the list into a menu

Pick one item from each role: a centrepiece, a starch, dal, two vegetables, one achar and one sweet. For a mixed group, label vegetarian dishes clearly and keep serving spoons separate. A bilingual menu is especially useful in tourist areas and for younger family members who read more easily in English.

Spellings you may see

Romanised Nepali has many valid-looking spellings. You may see khasi ko masu or khasi ko maasu, chiura or chिउरा written phonetically, and Dashain or Dasain. Search engines and menus should use the spelling readers recognise while keeping the Nepali script nearby when clarity matters.

Use KunRestaurant during Dashain

Festival hours can change quickly. Start with restaurants open now in Kathmandu, compare the best Nepali restaurants in Kathmandu, or browse restaurants in Thamel. Check the restaurant's current hours, menu and phone details before travelling.

Continue the Dashain food guide

• Dashain Food in Nepal: Complete Festival Guide
• Dashain Food Items: 15 Traditional Dishes to Know
• Dashain Special Menus in Kathmandu: What to Look For

FAQ

What is Dashain food called in Nepali?

Dashain food can be described as दशैंका परिकार, meaning Dashain dishes or foods.

What is goat curry called in Nepali?

It is commonly called खसीको मासु, romanised as khasi ko masu.

Can restaurants use this list on menus?

Yes. A clear Nepali name, romanised spelling and short English description make a festival menu easier for both locals and visitors.

Final take

Dashain food is about hospitality, memory and bringing people together. Plan the meal around the people at the table, keep the menu manageable, and use current restaurant information when eating out.