Spiced milk tea — the daily ritual of Nepal
Chiya is Nepali milk tea — black tea simmered with milk, sugar and warming spices like cardamom, ginger, cloves and cinnamon. It is the drink of every Nepali household, teahouse and roadside chiya pasal, offered to guests as a matter of course. In Australia, Nepali cafes serve chiya alongside sel roti and samosas, and it is the default accompaniment to every snack on this page.
Recipes vary between households and restaurants — use the listings below to find Nepali Chiya made by Nepali cooks near you.
Planning a wedding, birthday or community function? Nepali caterers across Australia prepare nepali chiya 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 Nepali Chiya, 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 Nepali Chiya 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 Darwin 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.
Sel Roti
Samosa
Khaja Set
Chatpate