Deep-fried festival biscuits of Losar
Khapse are deep-fried biscuits — twisted into intricate shapes from flour, butter and sugar dough — made in large batches for Losar (Tibetan and Sherpa New Year) and other Himalayan festivals. Different shapes carry different meanings, and the biscuits keep for weeks, making them the traditional offering alongside butter tea. Nepali grocery stores and Himalayan communities in Australia prepare khapse each Losar season.
Recipes vary between households and restaurants — use the listings below to find Khapse made by Nepali cooks near you.
Planning a wedding, birthday or community function? Nepali caterers across Australia prepare khapse 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 Khapse, 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 Khapse 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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