Laphing’s migration to and rising popularity in Kathmandu: A story that you may not know yet

It will not be wrong to say that laphing is a famous snack option in Nepal. It is delicious and mouth-watering; just its mention is enough to make you crave it. There are numerous laphing stalls on the streets of Kathmandu including Boudhha and Swayambhu . It is famous also because it is quickly available and inexpensive so that even students can afford it, is filling and has a peculiar taste when mixed with sour and spicy taste.

But, do you know from where this popular dish originated? And if it is of Nepali origin or not? If not, how did it come to Kathmandu or Nepal?