I definitely want to eat when I go to Nepal! ] Let's eat the Newar sweets "Yomari" in the lively shopping street Asan in the old town of Kathmandu!

"Asan" where you can find bargain souvenirs. Walking distance from the tourist town "Thamel"!

The famous tourist town "Thamel district" in Kathmandu. Many people will use the accommodations here while traveling, but the Asan district, which can be reached on foot from there, is a lively place where you can get a glimpse of the lives of the locals. While old brick buildings are crowded, we handle fresh food stores such as butchers and greengrocers, stalls, hardware stores, dry food stores, spice stores, clothing stores, and other products that are indispensable to the daily lives of locals. There are many small shops. There are many bargains that can be souvenirs, such as small shingu and tableware, lumps of rock salt, and T-shirts with Nepalese embroidery, and you can enjoy just walking around the street while cooling. There was a period of quietness during the lockdown last year, but after that the usual bustle has returned.

What kind of sweets is "Yomari"? Where can i eat

The Newar people who have lived in Kathmandu for a long time. There is a custom of making sweets similar to Japanese sweets called "Yomari" at the time of celebrations and festivals. It is made by adding water to rice flour to make a unique shape, then putting bean paste inside and steaming it. In particular, it is always made on the day of the full moon in December, but the reason why the tip of the shape on the drop is long is because it is thought that the daylight hours will be long sooner. (There are various theories). The bean paste is often made by mixing nuts with something like brown sugar called chak, but it is made by boiling milk, which was eaten as ancient "so" in Japan. White bean paste may be included. Both match the skin of rice flour and have a nostalgic taste that is likely to be found in traditional Japanese confectionery. In the past, it was common to make it at home for festivals, etc., and people who had no connection with Newar culture did not have a chance to talk about it. However, in recent years, probably because of its attractive shape, the number of restaurants handling it has increased, it has been lined up in the bakery corner of supermarkets, and frozen foods that can be eaten with chin are also on sale. It is one of the popular foods that even foreigners can easily eat. If you want to eat such Yomari, I want to eat the authentic hot food made by the Newar people! That's right. If you are such a person, please go to "Asan Chalk", the center of "Asan" in the old town of Kathmandu. Every Saturday, the local Newar community sells the blue sky of Yomari. You can buy freshly steamed fluffy, handmade by Newar mothers. In addition, the women who help with sales may be wearing Newar folk costumes called "Hakupatashi", which is a valuable opportunity to experience the food and culture of Newar.

Location: Asan Chalk (inside Asan area) Access: 5 to 20 minutes walk south (depending on the departure point) when visiting from the tourist district Thamel area. There are many one-way narrow and intricate roads, and it is difficult to drive by car, so it is convenient to go on foot or use a rickshaw called a rickshaw. Date and time: Yomari's blue sky sales are every Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 * There may be a temporary suspension during the issuance of behavioral restrictions due to Korona-ka. Price: 50 rupees per yomari (a little less than 50 yen)

What is the effect of corona you care about?

Due to the epidemic of Omicron strains, the number of infected people is increasing rapidly this year, as in other countries. Partial revival of behavioral restrictions that had been temporarily relaxed, restrictions on the number of people at meetings, temporary closure of movie theaters and some public facilities, closure of educational institutions (switching to online classes), and restrictions after January It has been updated. However, with regard to entry, the conditions relaxed in September last year are still ongoing (except for entry from some countries). When traveling from Japan, if you have a PCR negative certificate before departure, a vaccination certificate, and a hotel reservation slip after entry, you do not need to be isolated after entry. In some public places, it is necessary to show a vaccination certificate, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal says, "The vaccination certificate issued by the Japanese government (English version) is a vaccine that is carried out in Nepal. It is recognized that it meets the requirements for presenting the vaccination certificate, "so it is safe to carry it with you even during domestic activities in Nepal. You can go out as long as you don't lock down. The Asan area introduced this time is still crowded with many shoppers. Please enjoy walking and sightseeing after taking sufficient infection control measures.

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