32 Things You Need to Know Before Doing the Mount Everest Base Camp Trek

While you may lose your appetite from time to time on your way up, it'll definitely be because of the altitude and not the food. Everything is delicious, carb-y, and perfect for long days of hiking.

Tea houses have large menus with classic items like fried rice, chow mein, oatmeal, omelets, and toast, as well as classic Nepalese dishes like Dal bhat (steamed rice, cooked lentil soup, and vegetable curry), momos (dumplings), and Tibetan bread (fried bread that's slightly sweet).