Steamed rice-flour dumpling filled with molasses and sesame
Yomari is a steamed Newari dumpling made from fresh rice flour dough, shaped into a teardrop or fish-like figure and filled with chaku (molasses) mixed with roasted sesame seeds — or sometimes khuwa (milk solids) or coconut. It is the signature food of Yomari Punhi, the Newar festival marking the end of the rice harvest. In Australia, Nepali community groups hold yomari-making events each December, and a growing number of restaurants serve it.
Recipes vary between households and restaurants — use the listings below to find Yomari made by Nepali cooks near you.
Planning a wedding, birthday or community function? Nepali caterers across Australia prepare yomari 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 Yomari, 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 Yomari 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.
Chatamari
Sel Roti
Samay Baji