The Heart of Our Home

Our Story

How a word for "courtyard" became a promise — of warmth, of welcome, and of the flavors of Mustang, carried down to Thamel.

Khohang courtyard entrance

Where It Began

Khohang means "courtyard" in the Thakali language — the enclosed open space found at the center of traditional Mustang homes. It was never just architecture. It was where families gathered, where guests were welcomed in from the cold, and where the rhythms of daily life quietly unfolded.

We named our restaurant after that idea because it's exactly what we wanted to build in Thamel: a warm, open space where the food, music, and hospitality of the Himalayas could be shared with anyone who walked through our door.

Every dish on our menu and every performance in our Naach Ghar is our way of keeping that courtyard spirit alive, one table at a time.

What We Stand For

Our Values

Three ideas guide everything we do, from the kitchen to the courtyard

Authenticity

Recipes passed down through Thakali households, prepared with the same care and spice as they would be in Mustang.

Hospitality

Every guest is treated like family, in the true spirit of a Himalayan courtyard — warm, unhurried, and generous.

Culture

Live music and dance woven into every evening, so a meal at Khohang is also a small window into Nepal's living heritage.

Our Journey

How Khohang Grew

From a single idea to a courtyard full of guests

The Idea

A Courtyard, Remembered

The concept for Khohang began with a simple memory — the courtyards of Mustang, and the sense of belonging they gave everyone who stepped inside.

The Build

Bringing Mustang to Thamel

We designed Lubra, the Khohang Courtyard, the Terrace, and the Naach Ghar to each reflect a different facet of Thakali life, from Bon Buddhist heritage to open-air dining.

The Kitchen

A Menu Rooted in Home Cooking

Our signature thalis, curries, and dhido were built around dishes families in Mustang have cooked for generations — nothing invented, only preserved.

Today

An Evening at Khohang

Now, every night at 6:30 PM, the Naach Ghar fills with music and dance, and the courtyard becomes exactly what it was always meant to be — full.

A Glimpse Inside

Life at Khohang

Moments from our courtyard, kitchen, and Naach Ghar

"Khohang isn't just where you eat — it's where you're welcomed the way Mustang has welcomed travelers for generations."

— The Khohang Family

Come Sit in Our Courtyard

Reserve a table and experience the story for yourself, over a Thakali thali and an evening of live music.

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