Cafe de Tukche, located in Bangsar, Malaysia, specializes in authentic Nepalese dishes such as Mo:Mo dumplings and the Thakali Thali set [1, 2]. The Mo:Mo dumplings are available with fillings including chicken, mutton, paneer, and vegetables. They can be steamed, pan-fried, deep-fried, or served in soup, each accompanied by a spicy tomato-based dip called achar and homemade chili sauce. The steamed chicken Mo:Mo is priced at RM20 [1, 2].
The Thakali Thali set is a complete meal served on a metal plate with prices ranging between RM24 and RM36. Diners can choose between rice or dhindo—a thick porridge made from buckwheat flour, wheat flour, or pumpkin. The dhindo is drizzled with ghee, a traditional warming touch in Nepal's chilly climate [1, 2].
The Thakali Thali comprises a variety of Himalayan dishes including a curry (mutton recommended by a reviewer), black bean dal, seasonal vegetables, sautéed spinach, tomato and radish pickles, mustard greens with roasted black soybeans, fried bitter gourd, Sichuan potatoes, fresh salad, papad, and yogurt. These components showcase Himalayan spices such as jimun and timur (Sichuan peppercorn), differing from Indian thali by its exclusion of rich coconut milk. Customers are allowed refills of the Thali components until satisfied [1, 2].
An additional protein option is the Chicken Sandheko, a spicy and tangy boneless deep-fried chicken dish priced at RM21.25. Although one reviewer noted the chicken was slightly dry from overfrying, it remained flavorful [1, 2].
Cafe de Tukche’s Nepalese offerings were introduced to the public through a Malay Mail review published on June 3, 2026, helping raise awareness of Nepal’s unique culinary traditions in Kuala Lumpur [1, 2].
