Social isn’t just an example of an eatery with an amazing menu but also of an establishment that doesn’t aim for the stars. It rather aims for the heart, mind and soul of its guests.

How would you define hospitality? “Hospitality is the relationship between guest and host. Social focuses on providing the same to the customers,” said Utkarsh K Shrestha, the operations manager of Exotica, the brainchild of Social- An upbeat eatery and bar right at the heart of Lalitpur serving not just great food but also delivering the right experience. “Let it be 2021, 2022 or 2023, my team shall follow the seven great steps of hospitality. We shall greet, receive, locate, help you find your preference, serve, entertain and bid a content heart farewell.” 

“Social celebrates not just food, drinks but also its guests. We strive to create an ambience that feels welcoming for individuals of all age groups. This isn’t just a place for you, but the right place for you to enjoy every moment of your life. Our team prepared an exquisite menu to deliver you the experience of the world. Let it be breakfast with your family, a brunch meeting, dinner with friends or a girl’s night out, Social is always ready for it.” added Ujjwal K Joshi, Business Advisor to Exotic and Director of RJ Venture. “This establishment was formerly known as Le Mirch, a French-inspired Indian restaurant. It was a franchise restaurant established in 2017 with its counterpart in Washington DC. The owners of Le Mirch in Nepal wanted to do something different. They wanted great food, a bombshell bar menu and an ambience to welcome all. Working to achieve these goals, the team brought forth Social.” added Joshi. 

 

Let’s get on to the review, shall we? If I had to sum the experience up in a mere few words- out of this world but you feel right at home! 

The dishes reviewed are as follows: 

Spanish Chicken Rasher Egg

This dish was an amazing start to the review.  A mix of all the right ingredients cooked to perfection for the tummy and served beautifully to light up the digital feed. A pro-tip I received was to not feel shy and mix it all. It was the greatest advice I ever received! 

USA Today Pancake

Have you ever imagined a gelato on a pancake? If not, you need to now. The blueberry gelato tasted amazing with a fresh and crunchy inverted cone. The flavours were rich featuring the right intensity of sweet and savoury. Make sure to smother every inch of the cake and leave no crumbs. 

 

Tempered Momo


I thought I had seen it all, every possible combination to create the ‘best’ momo. I was wrong. 

Social’s Tempered Momos are very deceptive. Once they enter your mouth, you’re bombarded with immaculate flavours. The meat comes through splendidly, and the shell just melts in your mouth. In every bite, you’ll crave another piece. 

 

     

Chicken Dim Sum

Out of all that we reviewed; this was my favourite one. The mouthwatering look of the dumpling was a bite to remember.  The dish was delicate enough to easily melt in my mouth and the heat made it even better. The amount of chicken in it was exactly what was needed and the size was so compatible enough for anyone to devour it in one bite. When I revisit Social, Chicken Dim Sum is a must every time. 

Butter Chicken

This dish had a mildly sweet flavour and the butter base in it cut the intensity of curry spices in it. There was the taste of tomato and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The ingredients set perfectly inside the chicken and creamy and smooth gravy gave a perfect touch to the dish. The dish was more than just delicious. 

Garlic Bread

The garlic bread chicken was soft and went perfectly with the Butter Chicken. It was baked crisp and fluff. The sprinkle of garlic took it a step up.  It is served hot and I recommend all hands-on deck with a beautiful curry on the side. 

Chicken Burger

Chicken patty cooked well, fresh fun with creamy dressing and a good load of fries. The chicken burger at Social is a burger to beat. The burger features a perfect balance of flavours that are hard to find in Nepal. The double-fried fries had a crunchy exterior and a soft interior.  It hits all the right notes and is the perfect comfort food. 

 

The food and the drinks are only one side of this beautiful coin. My experience wouldn’t have exceeded expectations if it wasn’t for proper service, an ambience I would love to call home and an amazing playlist.