About Newa: Dabali - The CourtHouse

Newa: Dabali – The CourtHouse is a Newari-style cultural restaurant and heritage dining space located in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, designed to reflect traditional Newa architecture and community dining culture. It is built around the concept of a “dabali”, which in Newar culture refers to an open raised platform used for public gatherings, performances, rituals, and community events. This traditional idea is often used in Newari architecture to create open courtyards for cultural interaction and storytelling. The restaurant follows this cultural theme by offering a heritage-style dining experience, combining authentic Newari architecture (brick courtyards, carved wood designs, and traditional seating arrangements) with a menu centered on traditional Newari cuisine. Dishes often include items like samay baji, yomari, chatamari, and aila, along with other local and fusion foods depending on the menu.