As it gains popularity, and the name Jhamel (named after Thamel), Jhamsikhel offers a wide range of restaurants and eateries. ´
Picasso, artist de la cuisine, is the new spot to be at if you want to tang your taste buds with French food.[break]
One month old, Picasso is located right beside the Roadhouse Café – opposite St. Mary’s School – in Jhamel and promises to cater authentic French food.
“People have to know the food, and we want people to know true French delicacies, and that’s our main aim,” said Abhinav Bhattarai, one of the owners of Picasso. He said that most people who come in to eat don’t know what they are ordering, and so Picasso will help educate people about food.
As you enter the old renovated house, you will not miss the fine dining, bar and the lounge’s design, which has its space used up quite well, giving ample of space for people to sit and enjoy. Chocolate and ivory-white colored walls bring the air of warmth.
(Photo: Alok Thapa)
And the minimalistic approach to the interior is eye-friendly. With a capacity of 100 plus people, the fine dining area is non-smoking. For a niche sector of fine dining experience in Kathmandu, the restaurant aspires to provide an affordable alternative to food lovers.
When asked about the reason behind christening the restaurant after a legendary artist Pablo Picasso, Abhinav informed, “In his later life, Picasso settled in France, and the restaurant specializes in French cuisines. And the name had always attracted me.”
Dominated by French delicacies, the menu also has a list of tidbits that is popular among the address’s Nepali patrons. The artistic garnishing and plate presentation definitely could use a boost but the hard work put in by the chef and his party was commendable.
The restaurant is planning to add its breakfast menu soon after the Dashain and Tihar festivities get over. Until then, it’s open for service from 12 noon to 10 pm everyday.
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