After Manindra Shrestha left his job in 2012, he wanted to open his own coffee shop. He took an extensive 15-day professional barista course. After a certain time, the project stopped resonating with him. But, his love for coffee was amplified.

1. Belizi Coffee

Taste: When you take the first sip the sweetness-sourness is well balanced. Filtered coffee usually gives you a medium-body experience on your palate. Overall, a nice cup of black coffee made by premium single-origin coffee. It gives a clean sour taste.

 

Ambiance: You can taste and buy coffee at Labim Bazaar every Saturday. If you want to take it home just buy a small packet of 250 gms for trial.

 

Coffee Shop: Belizi Coffee

Coffee: Filter Coffee

Coffee Beans: Dark Roast Grind

Barista: Babita Shrestha

Rating: 4/5

Price: NPR 100/-

2.  Coffee of Promise

Taste: When I had the first sip, I was blown away by the fully acidic flavored coffee. Holding on to my palate it was a medium-body experience with mild sweetness after I finished my coffee. Overall, cafe coffee of promise kept its promise to serve good coffee.

 

Ambiance: While visiting during a Saturday bazaar at Labim Mall you can find a new coffee brand. Just pick up one of the drip coffees and you can enjoy it while roaming around.

It was good to have a conversation with young and dynamic owners who have set themselves to penetrate the untouched household segment of fresh coffee beans.

 

Coffee Shop: Labim Mall

Coffee: Pour over, Coffee bag

Coffee Beans: Medium Roast (Lalitpur Region)

Rating: 4.25/5

Price: NPR 100/-

3. Zest Cafe

 

Taste: A thin layer of crema welcomes me in a big cup greeted by a Namaste emoji. The coffee I tried first was a thin-body light black coffee. The coffee brewed with medium roast beans left no acidity traces after I finished my coffee. Overall, a bitter and average cup of coffee.

 

Ambiance: Very well located in one of the beautiful widespread residential areas of Bhainsepati. When I entered the cafe, I was received by a very warm greeting from the barista at reception. The cafe is well-designed and I can feel the colorful vibes with the aroma of coffee and Mexican delicacies.

 

A place to have a coffee, sit back, enjoy the book, and relax.

 

Coffee Shop: Zest Ktma @zest_ktm

Coffee: Long Black

Coffee Beans: Medium Roast

Rating:3.5/5

Price: NPR 150/-