Newari savoury lentil pancake
Bara — called wo in Nepal Bhasa — is a thick, savoury pancake made from ground black lentils, seasoned with cumin, ginger, garlic and turmeric, then pan-fried until golden outside and soft inside. It is often topped with an egg or minced meat (bara-chhen for egg, bara-masu for meat) and is a cornerstone of Newari snack platters. Nepali restaurants with Newari menus across Australia serve bara as an entree or as part of a khaja set.
Recipes vary between households and restaurants — use the listings below to find Bara (Wo) made by Nepali cooks near you.
Planning a wedding, birthday or community function? Nepali caterers across Australia prepare bara (wo) and full menus for events of any size.
Browse Nepali caterers →Find Nepali spices, lentils, beaten rice and specialty ingredients at grocery stores across Australia — everything in the recipe above is stocked.
Find Nepali grocery stores →Use the restaurant listings above to compare locations, menus, opening hours and contact options before travelling. A listing indicates that the business is associated with Bara (Wo), but recipes, portion sizes, fillings, spice levels and daily availability can differ. Contact the restaurant directly if you need vegetarian, vegan, halal or allergy-related information, and confirm whether the dish is available for dine-in, takeaway or delivery on the day you plan to order.
Ask how Bara (Wo) is prepared, what accompaniments are included, and whether advance ordering is recommended for groups. Prices and menus can change, so treat directory details as a discovery guide rather than a guaranteed current menu. You can also browse all Nepali restaurants in Canberra or compare other Nepali dishes.
For catering or a large takeaway order, provide the number of guests and required collection or delivery time. Confirm quantities, packaging, reheating instructions, dietary labels and the final price in writing. This is especially useful when ordering several dishes for a shared meal or community event.
Chatamari
Choila
Samay Baji
Khaja Set