Welcome to Nepal Bhasa Bites! We’ll begin with pronunciation. The Nepal Bhasa alphabet consists of 14 vowels, similar to Nepali, plus 3 additional vowels unique to Nepal Bhasa. Contemporary Newar is typically written in the Devanagari script, which is what I’ll be using in Nepal Bhasa Bites.
Vowels
as in
Devnagari Script
a
err
अ
aa
are
आ
i
it
इ
ii
eat
ई
u
full
उ
uu
fool
ऊ
e
ten
ए
ai
height
ऐ
o
owe
ओ
au
ouch
औ
ah
awe
अः
Rarely used vowels
Vowels
Devnagari Script
ri
ऋ
rii
ॠ
ann
अं
Nepal Bhasa specific vowels
Vowels
Devnagari Script
ay
अय्
aay
आय्
ey
एय्
If you spot any mistakes, please don’t hesitate to correct me. I greatly value your feedback and suggestions.
Recently, for our anniversary, we decided to celebrate with a delightful lunch at Love Fish in Barangaroo. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon, setting the perfect backdrop for our special day, and stepping into the restaurant, we were instantly captivated by the inviting ambiance.
We opted for their set menu, and our culinary journey began with a delightful array of starters. We indulged in freshly baked focaccia, followed by tuna crudo adorned with chili, lime, lemongrass, and betel leaf. The combination of flavours was exquisite, especially the unique twist with the betel leaf. Alongside, we enjoyed salt and pepper local calamari with chorizo powder and wasabi mayo, which added a delightful kick to the dish.
Moving on to the mains, we savoured a grilled barramundi fillet that was cooked to perfection, accompanied by a creamy Blue swimmer crab risotto. The risotto, in particular, stood out with its rich, comforting flavours—I couldn’t help but savour every bite.
By this point, we were already quite satisfied, but eager dug into the pear and almond frangipane tarte tatin served with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. The sweetness of the tarte tatin paired wonderfully with the coolness of the ice cream, creating a heavenly combination that was the perfect conclusion to our meal.
What touched us deeply was the thoughtful gesture of adding sparkles to our dessert, a heartwarming nod to our anniversary celebration. It was these little touches of hospitality that truly enhanced our experience at Love Fish.
Overall, we were thoroughly impressed by the impeccable food quality, the inviting ambiance, and the attentive service at Love Fish. It was a experience that exceeded our expectations and made our anniversary truly special. We can’t wait to return and create more memories at this wonderful establishment.
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