Thukpa in Sydney

Himalayan noodle soup with vegetables and meat

34 restaurants serving Thukpa across Australia
Thukpa โ€” traditional Nepali dish

About Thukpa

Thukpa is a hearty Himalayan noodle soup originating from Tibet and popular throughout Nepal, especially in the mountainous regions. It features hand-pulled noodles in a flavorful broth with vegetables, meat (chicken, goat, or buffalo), and aromatic spices. Nepali thukpa is spicier than its Tibetan counterpart and is perfect for cold winter days. It's a popular comfort food in Nepali restaurants in Australia.

How to Make Thukpa

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min 4 servings โ‰ˆ 430 kcal/serving

Ingredients

  • 300g noodles (hand-pulled or wheat noodles)
  • 200g chicken or buff pieces (or mixed vegetables)
  • 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp ginger
  • 1 carrot and a handful of spinach or bok choy
  • 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp timur, chilli flakes
  • 1.5 litres chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp oil, salt, coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. 1Sautรฉ onion, garlic and ginger in oil; add tomatoes and cook down.
  2. 2Add meat and spices; brown 5 minutes.
  3. 3Pour in the stock, simmer 15 minutes until the meat is tender.
  4. 4Add noodles, carrot and greens; cook 4โ€“5 minutes until noodles are just done.
  5. 5Adjust salt and chilli; serve steaming hot garnished with coriander and a squeeze of lemon.

Recipes vary between households and restaurants โ€” use the listings below to find Thukpa made by Nepali cooks near you.

Dishes That Go With Thukpa

Thukpa in Sydney

34 restaurants

AAMA FOODS ROCKDALE

Rockdale, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.2 (367 reviews)

Baithak Restaurant

Kogarah, New South Wales

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.2 (432 reviews)

Cafe Talk Kogarah

Kogarah, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.2 (887 reviews)

Chautari

Auburn, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.5 (583 reviews)

Chulesi Sydney

Auburn, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.4 (408 reviews)

Chulho

Sydney, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.5 (743 reviews)

Dharan Sekuwa Corner

Granville, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.8 (196 reviews)

Falcha

Penshurst, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.3 (462 reviews)

Flavours of Nepal

Granville, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.3 (621 reviews)

Galli Galli Nepalese Indian

Sydney, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.5 (2853 reviews)

Hakus Thela

Auburn, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.8 (521 reviews)

Heshela Newa Khaja Ghar Hurstville

Hurstville, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.4 (2357 reviews)

Heshela Newa Khaja Ghar Rockdale

Rockdale, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.8 (655 reviews)

Himalifood

Hurstville, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.0 (111 reviews)

Kalapani Nepalese Restaurant

Sydney, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.8 (450 reviews)

Laltin Nepalese Cuisine

Rockdale, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 5.0 (1 reviews)

Little Nepal Burwood

Burwood, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.3 (120 reviews)

Majheri

Strathfield, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.9 (595 reviews)

Mayalu Streetfoods Strathfield

Strathfield, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.7 (18 reviews)

Mirchi Indian and Nepalese Restaurant Rockdale plaza

Rockdale, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.2 (980 reviews)

Momo Bar Manly

Dee Why, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.2 (130 reviews)

Momo Pasa:

Hurstville, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.4 (317 reviews)

Momocha

Strathfield, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.7 (387 reviews)

Namaste Restaurant - Ashfield

Ashfield, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.5 (266 reviews)

Namaste Restaurant Hurstville

Hurstville, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.2 (20 reviews)

Namaste Strathfield(Nepali Indian Restaurant)

Strathfield, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.7 (228 reviews)

Nepal Ghar

Hurstville, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.8 (655 reviews)

Raato Ghar

Granville, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.3 (685 reviews)

STREET FLAVOURS Parramatta Road

Auburn, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.5 (129 reviews)

Sukuti Ghar

Granville, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.8 (1782 reviews)

The Annapurna Restraunt

Sydney, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.9 (1166 reviews)

The Junktion street food

Auburn, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.5 (1215 reviews)

Third Eye Rooftop Restaurant & Function Centre

Banksia, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.5 (329 reviews)

Yummy Laphing

Granville, NSW

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.4 (869 reviews)

Finding Thukpa 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 Thukpa, 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 Thukpa 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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