You have walked around Lakeside, visited Relax Kitchen, looked at a few menus, and finally sat down. Now comes the crucial decision. Either order a pizza for the table, a plate of pasta, or a burger just for you?
When you are looking for pizza, pasta, or burgers in Lakeside Pokhara, start with how you want to eat. Your appetite, preferred flavours, and any dietary requirements can narrow the choice further.
If you are visiting Relax Kitchen & Bar in Hallanchowk with a group, then these familiar meals sit alongside a wider multi-cuisine food menu. That gives friends and couples room to choose different dishes while eating together.
This blog will help you decide what to look for, how to compare the options, and how to put together a meal without ordering more than you need.
Quick Answer: Which Meal Should You Choose?
When deciding on a meal at Relax Kitchen, your choice often depends on how you prefer to dine. If you are sharing with others, a pizza is recommended, and you should check the size, toppings, and portions.
For an individual plate, pasta makes a great choice, provided you look at the sauce, protein choice, and accompaniments. Alternatively, if you want a bun-and-filling meal all to yourself, a burger is ideal, with attention given to the patty, sauces, and included sides.
When dining with a group that has diverse preferences, separate mains allow everyone to satisfy their individual appetites and choices. If you are looking for a lighter option, a smaller meal consisting of a shared dish with fewer extras lets you gauge the actual portion size before adding starters.
For those seeking plant-based options, vegetarian choices require checking ingredients such as cheese, sauces, stocks, and other components to ensure they meet your dietary needs.
Choose Pizza When Sharing Is Part of the Meal
Pizza makes sense when everyone wants to reach for another slice, talk between bites, and share one topping choice. It can work particularly well for a couple or a small group with similar tastes. You do not have to divide separate plates, and you can decide together whether you need anything alongside it. The first question, however, should be about size.
Check the Size Before Deciding How Many to Order
A pizza’s name tells you little about how much food will arrive. Its diameter, crust, and toppings all influence whether it works as a shared snack or the main meal. Tell the team how many people are eating and whether you want a light bite or a full meal. A useful question is: “Would this pizza be enough for us as a main, or would you recommend another dish?”

That gives staff more context than simply asking how many slices it has. Two hungry diners may need a different order from two people who have already eaten a starter.
Agree on the Toppings First
Before choosing a shared pizza, find out what everyone actually wants. One person may enjoy meat toppings, while another avoids them. Someone may like chilli, while someone else prefers milder flavours. These differences are easier to resolve before the order reaches the kitchen.
Check the topping description for ingredients you particularly enjoy or avoid. If you want a topping removed or changed, ask whether the kitchen can accommodate it. For groups with different dietary requirements, separate dishes may be easier than trying to make one pizza suit everyone.
Decide Whether You Need Anything Alongside It
A shared pizza can be the centre of the meal. It does not automatically need several starters and sides. Start by checking the portion. If you still want something extra, decide what purpose it serves: another flavour to share, something for a diner who wants more food, or a separate plate for someone with different preferences.
Choose Pasta When the Sauce Is What You Are Craving
With pasta, the sauce often decides the meal. You might want a creamy plate, a tomato-based option, or something with garlic and oil. Choosing that flavour direction first makes it easier to browse the menu.
On the menu, under the pizza section, you can find the pasta list, which includes Aglio e Olio, Alfredo, Arrabbiata, and Pesto, each with plain, chicken, and seafood options. It also lists Bolognese, Carbonara with chicken, bacon or seafood, plus Gnocchi and Ravioli.
Start With Your Preferred Sauce Style
Pasta names offer a useful clue, but they do not confirm exactly how a restaurant prepares the dish.
As general guidance, Alfredo commonly suggests a creamy preparation, Arrabbiata a tomato-and-chilli sauce, Aglio e Olio garlic and olive oil, and Pesto a herb-based sauce. Use those descriptions to narrow your choice, then ask about the kitchen’s preparation if a particular ingredient matters to you.
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“Which pasta would you suggest if I prefer a creamy sauce?”
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“How spicy is the Arrabiata?”
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“What goes into the Pesto?”
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“What filling comes in the Ravioli?”
A short question can help you choose a plate you will enjoy more than ordering from the name alone.
Choose the Version That Suits Your Appetite
Where a pasta has plain, chicken or seafood options, think about what you want from the meal.
You may prefer the sauce and pasta on their own, or you may want chicken or seafood as part of the dish. Check what the selected version includes rather than assuming how much protein it contains.
If you are especially hungry, ask about the portion before adding another dish. Pasta with an accompaniment may already be enough for you.
Ask About Bread and Other Accompaniments
Do not assume garlic bread, salad or another side comes with pasta unless the menu says so.
Checking this first helps you avoid ordering a duplicate accompaniment. It also makes it easier to compare the complete pasta meal with a burger or pizza.
If you avoid dairy, explain that before ordering. A sauce that looks less creamy can still contain cheese or butter, and removing a garnish may not change ingredients already used in preparation.
Choose a Burger When You Want Your Own Meal
A burger is an easy starting point when you want an individual order and enjoy the combination of a bun, filling and sauces.
But choosing well still means looking beyond the word “burger.” The filling, cooking style, toppings and sides shape the meal.
Look at the Filling and Sauces Together
Start with the patty or main filling. Then read what comes with it.
Cheese, mayonnaise, other sauces and added toppings can change both the flavour and how substantial the burger feels. If there is an ingredient you dislike, ask whether it can be left out.

For a milder meal, ask about any spicy sauce before ordering. If you prefer sauce on the side, check whether that is possible.
These requests are easiest to discuss when you place the order.
Confirm Whether Sides Are Included
Fries are common alongside burgers, but they should never be assumed.
Ask what comes with the specific burger you have chosen. If a side is included, you may not need an extra portion. If it is served on its own, you can decide whether to add something.
This is especially useful when comparing a burger with pasta. Compare the full meals, including their accompaniments, rather than only the main item.
Think About the Whole Order
A burger may suit a straightforward lunch or dinner, but it is not automatically a light option.
If you are also ordering a starter, side and drink, consider how much you want to eat overall. Start with the burger’s inclusions and build from there.
How to Choose by Appetite
You do not need a complicated ordering strategy. A few simple decisions can help.
If You Want a Small Bite
Ask which portion would suit a smaller appetite. Sharing a pizza may work, but only after checking its size.
Avoid adding several extras before you know what comes with the main. You can also ask whether a dish is suitable for sharing.
If You Want a Full Individual Meal
Choose the pasta or burger that appeals to you, then check the portion and accompaniments.
The goal is to order enough food you want to eat. A protein option, side or starter can be useful, but none needs to be automatic.
If Two People Have Different Cravings
You can each choose your own main.
One person can focus on pasta while the other chooses a burger. Sharing is optional; it should make the meal more enjoyable, not force both people into a compromise.
If you also want a starter, decide on the mains first. That gives you a better idea of how much extra food makes sense.
Simple Meal Combinations for Couples and Friends
Use these combinations as ways to plan an order, then adjust them to the actual portions and available dishes.
Simple Meal Combinations for Couples and Friends
One pizza to share: Suits similar topping preferences and a shared appetite. Before ordering, ask whether the size suits your table.
Separate pasta dishes: Suits different sauce or protein preferences. Before ordering, check each dish’s preparation.
A burger each: Suits when everyone wants an individual meal. Before ordering, confirm sides before adding extras.
One pasta and one burger: Suits when two people want different comfort foods. Before ordering, ask about timing if you want both together.
A shared pizza plus individual mains: Suits a hungrier group wanting variety. Before ordering, check portions to avoid overordering.
For a mixed order, let the team know if you would like the mains brought together. Different dishes can require different preparation times, so ask what is practical rather than assuming they will arrive at once.
Choosing Vegetarian Food
Relax Kitchen’s website advertises vegetarian pizza. Its pasta menu also offers plain versions of several dishes, although “plain” does not by itself confirm that every ingredient is vegetarian.
If you follow a vegetarian diet, explain what you avoid and ask about the full preparation.
For pizza, that means checking the topping combination and cheese. For pasta, it may mean checking cheese, stocks, sauces and fillings. For burgers, confirm whether a suitable vegetarian option is currently available and what comes with it.

Being specific helps. “I do not eat meat or fish, including meat stock and fish-based sauces” gives the kitchen clearer information than asking only whether a dish is “veg.”
If you have an allergy, name the ingredient and ask about preparation before ordering. Dietary preferences and allergies need different information.
A Few Questions That Make Ordering Easier
You do not need to ask about every detail. Focus on the answers that could change your choice.
For pizza:
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What size is it?
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Would you recommend it as a shared main for our table?
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What toppings are included?
For pasta:
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How is the sauce prepared?
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What comes with this version?
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Are any accompaniments included?
For burgers:
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What filling and sauces are included?
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Does it come with fries or another side?
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Can the ingredient I want to avoid be left out?
Once those questions are answered, choosing becomes much simpler.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I Choose Pizza, Pasta or a Burger?
Choose pizza when you want a shared dish, pasta when you have a particular sauce preference, and a burger when you want an individual bun-and-filling meal. Check portions and accompaniments before making the final choice.
How Many People Can Share a Pizza?
It depends on the pizza’s size and everyone’s appetite. Ask about the specific pizza and explain whether it will be your main meal or part of a larger order.
Which Pasta Dishes Are Available at Relax Kitchen?
The published pasta section lists Aglio e Olio, Alfredo, Arrabiata, Bolognese, Carbonara, Gnocchi, Pesto and Ravioli. Several have plain, chicken or seafood versions. Check the current menu when ordering.
Do Burgers Include Fries?
Check the inclusions for the burger you select. Do not add extra fries until you know whether a side already comes with the dish.
Is Plain Pasta Vegetarian?
The label alone does not confirm it. Ask about the sauce, stock, cheese and any filling used in the dish.
Can Our Table Order Different Types of Meals?
Yes, you can choose different dishes from the menu. If you would like everything served together, discuss timing with the team when placing your order.
Find Your Comfort-Food Meal at Relax Kitchen
Start with what you feel like eating: slices to share, pasta with a sauce you enjoy or a burger with your preferred filling.
Then check the details that matter to you. Knowing the portion, toppings, sauces and included sides makes it easier to choose a satisfying meal.
View the Relax Kitchen food menu and browse the pizza, pasta and burger sections before ordering.
Kushal Thapa, Owner, Relax Kitchen & Bar
October 4, 2026 · 12 min read



