Kasthamandap

Kasthamandap is a word known for 'Kathmandu.' which means a thousand year old 'square house made of wood' which marks Kathmandu's ancient center.It is also said that the name 'Kathmandu' was derived from 'Kasthamandap' ,this ceremonial center cum tradee house on HanumanDhoka.
Some of the restaurant in Kathmandu Valley also named after the 'Kasthamandap' in Thamel area.And the Kasthamandap resturant in Thamel preserves the tradition of hodpitality under its board, woodenbeam roof, a settingg remeiniscent of its namesake but with a contemporary flair. Expansive windows wall the high-ceilinged dining room which centers on a circular, copper-chimneyed fireplace. On winter evenings a crackling fire sparks cimraderie among diners and guests of the corner Agni bar, named for the fireplace it overlooks.
The Kasthamandap's encircling picture windows.Round dinner time, the Kasthamandap again comes alive with groups, couples and singles. Chef Iswari Giri creates from a Continental-Eastern fare menu preparing favorites such as quiche Lorraine and a cheesy green Spinach Fettucine for vegetarians,or Chicken a la kiev and Roast pork cantonese formeat eaters.