How The Laphing Went From A Street Food To Food Trend
Ten years ago, almost nobody outside the Himalayas had heard of laphing. Today, it's popping up on Instagram feeds and restaurant menus far beyond Kathmandu's back alleys. So how did a cheap, simple snack loved by Kathmandu's students and office workers turn into a global obsession? This piece traces laphing’s journey from its Tibetan roots, through its rise in Nepal, and eventually to the rest of the world.
