+977 9842-003980
Sunrise Cafe on the ridge above Gorkha at golden hour, red-roofed terraces with the Himalayan foothills behind

Gorkha, Nepal

Sunrise Cafe & RestaurantGreat food, and a view to match

Breakfast  ·  Thali  ·  Momo  ·  Coffee

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  • ★★★★★ 4.6 from 128 Google reviews
  • Serving Gorkha since 2016
  • 10 minutes from Gorkha Bazaar

About us

A kitchen on the ridge, since 2016

We built up here for one reason: every table looks out over the valley. The kitchen is small, everything is cooked to order, and most mornings you can watch the mist burn off the hills below while your coffee is made.

Locals come up for dal bhat and a long lunch. Travellers stop on the way to Manaslu. We cook the same food for both.

  • 2016Serving Gorkha since
  • 6 AMOpen from, every day
  • 10 minFrom Gorkha Bazaar
Come early enough and you get the whole valley to yourself.— Raj Kumar Adhikari, Owner
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PhotoRaj Kumar Adhikari with the Sunrise team, under the sign

Heading out early?

Trekkers and drivers, read this bit

Gorkha is the start of a long day for a lot of people. We open early and we can have you fed and on the road quickly.

  • Early breakfast

    Call the night before and we'll open ahead of our normal hours for you.

  • Packed lunch

    Wrapped and ready to take with you. Order it when you sit down for breakfast.

  • Wifi that works

    Upload the photos before you lose signal further up.

  • Filtered water refill

    Fill your bottles here instead of buying plastic on the way up.

Reviews

4.6 stars from 128 people

★★★★★
Came up for sunrise on a whim and stayed three hours. The thali is proper — not tourist food — and the terrace looks out over the whole valley.
Sujata Thapa
★★★★★
Best momo I had in Gorkha, and I tried a lot of them. They opened early for us before the drive to Arughat, which I did not expect.
Marcus Lindqvist
★★★★★
We come for family lunch most Saturdays. Kids can run around, food comes out hot, and nobody rushes you off the table.
Ram Kumar Shrestha

Reserve

Hold a table by the edge

Weekends fill up, and the terrace tables go first. Tell us when you're coming and we'll keep one for you.

Or just call. We answer.

+977 9842-003980

Groups over 8, and any event — please call rather than using the form so we can talk through the menu and seating.

The form opens WhatsApp with your details already written — you press send. We reply there to confirm. Until we do, the table is not held.

Before you come

Questions we get asked

How do I get up there, and how long does it take?

It's 10 minutes by vehicle from Gorkha Bazaar up the ridge road. There's free parking on site. The road is sealed most of the way and fine for two-wheelers outside heavy monsoon.

Can I pay online?

Yes — cash or online payment, both fine. Ask at the counter which wallet or QR they use.

Do you have vegetarian food?

Yes — the veg thali, veg momo, chowmein, and most of the breakfast menu. Everything vegetarian is marked on the menu above. Tell us when you order if you need it cooked without onion or garlic.

Can I come before sunrise?

Call the night before and we'll open early for you. It's the best time of day up here and we'd rather you saw it.

Is there wifi?

Yes, free for guests. Ask at the counter for the password.

Do you deliver?

Yes, free anywhere in Gorkha — no delivery charge. Call +977 9842-003980 and order off the same menu.