This lovely hotel deserves its outstanding reputation - not only because it is physically charming and lovely, but because both the food and staff are outstanding. I stayed a week alone at the Yak and Yeti before departing for a trek to EBC. The staff went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable. Every morning I ate at their delicious breakfast buffet. There were selections featuring Indian, Nepali, and American foods, as well as made to order omelettes. As someone else noted, their gardens are like an oasis from the chaos of Kathmandu. I am going to get caught in the lockdown upon my return from EBC, and I intend to spend my lockdown time at the Yak and Yeti - I can't think of a better place to be "stuck". I look forward to returning there soon!