What Makes A Restaurant Successful In Kathmandu?

We all are aware that the restaurant business in Nepal is a tough one to compete in.

- Sagun Shakya

Owning or running a successful restaurant business requires a lot of hard work, but simply hard work alone can’t guarantee success. It is one component out of many other elements required. The restaurant industry is constantly evolving with new trends, tastes and preferences coming in to play every now and then. Few restaurants outgrow the success of others, while new ones try to divert the attention of patrons to their glittering new establishments. Customers are always attracted to new establishments, mainly out of curiosity and excitement but nearly half of them do no return. The half that does, find the experience not as good as the first time and that leads to further decrease in footfall for the restaurant.

As much as people love dining out, not all establishments are brimming with customers. Only a small percentage of eateries can be classified as successful in Kathmandu. The definition of successful restaurants in Kathmandu varies from person to person, but the one thing in common is the consistent flow of customers day in a and day out. New and upcoming restaurants do provide competition to established restaurants but they aren’t fazed by the competition as they believe in their ability to remain ahead of the pack. A lot of the success is based on the mutual trust between patrons and the restaurant as well. Established eateries like The Coffee Shop, OR2K, Fire and Ice Pizzeria, Tamarind, Himalayan Java, Roadhouse Cafe, Dhokaima Cafe, Third Eye, Trisara, Hankook Sarang, Villa Everest, Momotarou are few names which have spent years building trust between their guests and are among the most popular eateries in the capital.