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Bara (Wo) in Sydney

Newari savoury lentil pancake

7 restaurants serving Bara (Wo) across Australia

About Bara (Wo)

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.

How to Make Bara (Wo)

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min 6 baras ≈ 220 kcal/serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cups black lentils (kalo dal), soaked overnight
  • 1 tbsp ginger, 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp turmeric, salt
  • Water for blending
  • Oil for frying
  • Eggs or minced meat for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Grind the soaked lentils with ginger, garlic, cumin and a little water into a thick batter.
  2. 2Season with turmeric and salt; whisk to lighten.
  3. 3Pour a ladle onto a hot oiled pan and shape into a thick round.
  4. 4Fry on medium until golden on both sides — add an egg or mince topping for bara-chhen or bara-masu.
  5. 5Serve hot with achar as a snack or 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.

Bara (Wo) for Your Event

Planning a wedding, birthday or community function? Nepali caterers across Australia prepare bara (wo) and full menus for events of any size.

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Cook Bara (Wo) at Home

Find Nepali spices, lentils, beaten rice and specialty ingredients at grocery stores across Australia — everything in the recipe above is stocked.

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Bara (Wo) in Sydney

7 restaurants

Heshela Newa Khaja Ghar Hurstville

Hurstville, NSW

Full Menu

★ 4.4 (2357 reviews)

Heshela Newa Khaja Ghar Rockdale

Rockdale, NSW

Full Menu

★ 4.8 (655 reviews)

Lahana Restaurant and Bar

Hurstville, NSW

Full Menu

★ 5.0 (50 reviews)

Momocha

Strathfield, NSW

Full Menu

★ 3.7 (387 reviews)

Subhakamana Restaurant

Rockdale, NSW

Full Menu

★ 3.8 (327 reviews)

Tapari Tucker

Auburn, NSW

Full Menu

★ 4.7 (568 reviews)

Yummy Laphing

Granville, NSW

Full Menu

★ 3.4 (869 reviews)

Finding Bara (Wo) in Sydney

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.

What to ask before ordering

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 Sydney 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.

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