Dashain, Nepal’s biggest festival, runs from Ghatasthapana on October 11 through the festival’s close on October 25, 2026, with Vijaya Dashami — the most important day — falling on October 21. It’s the first Dashain since Kathmandu Cuisine opened its Los Altos doors on Valentine’s Day this year.
What Dashain Means, and When It Falls in 2026
Dashain is Nepal’s biggest festival, a fifteen-day celebration running October 11 to 25, 2026. Vijaya Dashami, the most significant day, falls on October 21 — the same period India celebrates Dussehra, on October 20.
Kathmandu Cuisine’s First Dashain in Los Altos
Kathmandu Cuisine opened in Los Altos on Valentine’s Day, 2026. This October marks its very first Dashain season in its new home.
The Feast: What to Order for a Dashain Gathering
Dishes built for a family table, not a quick weekday lunch.
Buffalo Momo — A Traditional Dashain Feast Meat, Handheld
Goat and buffalo are the traditional proteins of a Dashain feast, and Kathmandu Cuisine’s Buffalo Momo brings that tradition to a Los Altos table.
Kathmandu Buff Hakka Noodles — A Nepali Classic
Traditional Himalayan stir-fried noodles with marinated buffalo meat, crisp vegetables, and house spices.
Butter Chicken — A Dashain Table Staple
A rich, comforting curry that belongs at any Nepali or Indian festival table.
Catering Available for Dashain Family Gatherings
Kathmandu Cuisine caters family and office gatherings, with momo trays and curry boxes built for a group.
Reserve a Table or Order Catering
Reserve a table through OpenTable or order direct for pickup, delivery, or catering during Dashain season.
