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Pokhara is an un-pretentious restaurant tucked away in a nice little multi-leveled gardenlike corner. Because of the extensive, original and affordable menu, Pokhara has been a favorite with locals for many years.

Pokhara is a garden restaurant with lots of plants and ambient lighting, giving it a quaint and welcoming feeling. With its different size tables on multi-level floor, it's a piece of old Playa.

The Swiss-Italian owner team has created a diverse and eclectic menu with pasta, seafood, Mexican food and the even some Swiss dishes, plus some nice flambes for dessert. We like the jalapeño poppers enough to try and copy them at home. Pokhara is also the only place in town with roesti on the menu (as far as we know)!

With the addition of great drinks - do try the sweet and fruity Pokhara Special - this is a Playa restaurant well worth a visit.

Quaint and eclectic garden restaurant with an extensive, original and affordable menu.