Newars are the indigenous people of Kathmandu valley: Lalitpur, Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. They cater one of the best cuisines of Nepal as their widely popular dishes come from buffalo. Each and every part of buffalo constitutes a separate and delicious dish. Some of the dishes are Kachilaa (raw marinated minced meat), Takhaa (jellied soup), Hakuchoila (grounded spiced and broiled meat), Bhuttan (deep fried intestine and gut), Nhe pure (soup made from the brain of buffalo) and so on.

Newars also have succulent vegetarian dishes. Kwati, Wo, Chatamari, Yomari, and Bara are the most popular vegetarian dishes even though they can also be prepared by stuffing meat in them. Juju Dhau, a kind of yoghurt is widely popular as a Newari dessert. For pickles, Newari people preferred spicy one.

Newars are very religious and cultural people. Their tradition teaches to offer meat and alcohol products and be consumed as gods Prasada. Homemade alcohol called Aila and Thwon are prepared especially during festive season and celebration. Nowadays many Newari food theme restaurants have opened in Kathmandu Valley that offers traditional Newari cuisines.