Yaar is conveniently located right by the Ditmars Boulevard subway station. We went on an early…read moreSaturday evening. The staff is very friendly and we were seated right away. We happened to be dining there during a World Cup game so there was a TV on in the back (not sure if that's their usual setup). I ordered the chicken tandoori (bone-in), my SO got the chicken tikka masala, and we shared a garlic naan. I got a masala chai to drink and my SO just stuck to water. We did not have to wait too long for the food. My chicken tandoori came out on a sizzling plate with a side of rice. The chicken was so tender, juicy, and flavorful. I ate the slices of onion on the sizzling plate with the chicken and rice. The garlic naan was nice and hot, crisp on the outside, studded with plenty of garlic, and soft and chewy on the inside. It was good for sopping up the chicken tikka masala sauce. My SO felt that my bone-in chicken tasted better than the chicken that came with the tikka masala, so he would consider ordering one of the other bone-in options next time (butter chicken (bone-in) or chef's special chicken (bone-in) biryani). Service was attentive. The servers refilled our water several times and checked on how we liked our dishes. We didn't have dessert this time, but we might next time we come because there will definitely be a next time.

I have been coming to Yaar for over 2 years now, every time I am in that area of Astoria. Cannot…read moreresist. The staff is always very pleasant to interact with. Food comes out relatively fast. I have only purchased take out, so I cannot comment about the experience of eating in. Inside the restaurant the lighting is a dark. I think that is just the ambiance they are going for because it has always been like that. The murals on the walls are incredible. My favorite is the elephant with other animals in the front. I think the restaurant does more take out business then eat in. I see a lot of people picking up their food same as me. But maybe I am not visiting during busy hours. The food is consistent. From the first time I had Yaar - I was never disappointed. This is one of mine and my family's favorite place to get Indian food from.

We visited here on for the 12th annual momo crawl. The line to get in this place was long, but we…read moredid get to sit down and enjoy a few momos and try Nepal Ice beer. The momos were ok. The beer was very good and a very reasonable price. The decor is unique and there was a welcoming vibe.

Taste of Himalaya was okay. It's conveniently located near the E,M, F, R subway and Q53 bus. Staff…read morewas attentive. The restaurant was nicely decorated and clean. The plates were small. For the price, I would've expected to get a little more food. Originally, we ordered Goat Bhuttan (appetizer), Alu Chese Momo (8x dumplings), and Chicken Chili (main course). It wasn't enough food for two people, so we added the Shapta Chili Beef (main course) The food is good. But, it didn't blow my mind. They provide three jars of spices (two hot sauces and one sweet soy sauce) for the table. I think we had high expectations after reading the other reviews on Yelp. Like I said, the food was good, but it did not meet our expectations.

I visited in a party of 4 on a Saturday afternoon around 3pm as part of a Sunnyside food crawl! The…read morerestaurant decor was cozy, clean, and cultural - very spacious and such a nice spot. Great service too. We ordered the timmure chicken, bandel sekuwa, and kothey chicken momo - timmure chicken was my absolute favorite! The momos were incredibly juicy and came with two super delicious sauces, and the bandel sekuwa was also very tasty. The sekuwa was a bit tougher / saltier than expected, but still tasted very good with the puffed rice with horseradish. Everything is so authentic, which is refreshing after so much time in Manhattan! Each dish came out to be around ~$15, which is very reasonable for NYC. I'd definitely come back to try more dishes!

Authentic Nepalese food in the heart of Woodside! The restaurant is spacious and great for groups…read more The dishes were full of flavor - curries were on point and the meats were spiced so well. It's nice to have a variation of food options in the neighborhood.

Another stop on my first Jackson Heights food tour. This Nepalese spot offers Nepali foot,…read moreBhutanese food, Tibetan food, and Indian food. The food types are similar but offer different spice/flavor profiles. They have a large section of noodles, soup, and rice. A veggie section with various combos of cauliflower, potatoes, onion, bamboo, blackened peas, mustard greens, and spices. Some of the Indian dishes: paneer butter masala, palak paneer, chicken tikka masala. Some of the appetizers include crispy tofu, fried soybeans, a Nepali snack platter with marinated meat, goat, beef tripe, sliced beef tongue, fried jerky, duck. They also have a momo section. We had their famous chicken lollipops (essentially fried chicken) and it was crispy and spicy (in a good way). We also had sadeko (marinated or tossed) bacon, which was rich and tender. I had one of their Nepali cocktails, which was pleasantly spicy (the chatpata aam, made with tequila, spicy chatpatey syrup, and mango puree). Service was attentive. Inside is cozy, lots of dark wood and colorful flags. They also often have entertainment in the evening, so I would love to return to hear some live music while trying more Nepali cuisine.

A bit overrated and overshadowed by the nice ambiance…read more I may be biased since I've been to Nepal twice and my palate consisted of dal bhat every single day I was there (momos were a luxury on the trek)--which in no way makes me an expert, but the taste and portions were pretty consistently similar among most places. The first time that I came here was about 3 years ago with a few friends and we liked the food - the beef tongue was different and super memorable and the jhol momos were just swimming in flavorful curry. Made me want to come back again. Fast-forward three years later, I feel like things have changed significantly. Or maybe I didn't catch them at their best, but I came with another group of friends and I just felt overall disappointed with the food, as did my friends who were excited to try Himalayan food for the first time. I had the goat dhat bhat and the small amount of meat served in aesthetically pleasing bowls to mask the portion was disappointing--and this was not a lunch special or anything. I mainly got a big bone and realistically got about 2-3 small bites of actual meat, while there was an overwhelming amount of rice and veggies. The momos also tasted like they were pre-made and heated or steamed up again because the dough was definitely a little rough. Overall, this experience was a meh for me. I think it is a social staple for many Nepalese and Tibetans in the area, and just for that.

I was saddened when the old Bhutanese Ema Datsi restaurant at this location was closed, but had…read moremeant to check this place out for a while. Finally got the chance to do so a few months ago and I was really glad I did because this place was great! I got a vegetarian thali set, and my friend got one of their meaty thali sets. We also shared an order of their fried momos, and I also got a mango lassi. Both the momos and the thali sets were amazing, and the workers go around and will refill your rice, veg, and daal if you wish. Generous portions, reasonable prices, tasty food, and attentive service. I'm really glad this place is here now.

I have lived so close to Red Panda for over six years and finally made it there for dinner. Not…read moresure what took me so long, but I'm kicking myself for not trying it sooner. The restaurant is unassuming, both outside and inside, but the food is so tasty and the service is fantastic. We shared the pork fry, mixed chow mein, fried beef momos, chicken jhol momos, and local chicken thali. Everything was so tasty and delicious. They also give you refills on the thali, which is incredible given the fact that the portions here are generous to begin with. Highly recommend!

A lot bang for your bucks, especially for take out. I could easily make it into two meals. Service…read morecould be better and faster, but overall it's a good experience . We always order thali here, can't speak about their momo .

Lots of people mentioned poor service. I'm not surprised - recently we had to order rice three…read moretimes in order for them to give it to us, and it seems like it was because of their limited English. That's fine and expected in queens, but if you don't understand something, tell me you don't understand so I don't end up waiting 20 mins for a plate of rice. Anyway, I still am giving this place 4 stars because we will always go back for the good food and cheap prices. We always get the tofu chili, veg thukpa, and sometimes the veg momos. I tried the jhol momos before and those were pretty good, but man I tried the steamed momos recently and they are bomb, so much flavor on the inside. Plus I finally got to try their house sauces that they always put on our table, and finally understood why those were their signature sauces (yum). I order butter tea almost every time I'm there and it always tastes great, has a bit of foam on top which I like. Never watery like some other places. (They took away my butter tea early without me noticing though one time and I was sad ) They do include a service charge in their bill each time so watch out for that when you tip. I would actually give this place 3.7 if I could but yeah you get the point.

Living in NY, I've been lucky to have gone to many Himalayan/Tibetan restaurants. What drew me to…read moreKhampa Kitchen was that it's a NYT Critic's Pick! They raved about the Khampa Poethek, which was a unique dish for us. So 12 of us trekked to Jackson Heights to satisfy our curiosity and our tummies! Menu (shared by 4): ~ Chicken Momos ($11/8pcs): Really good Momos! I would try their Pork Momos next time. ~ Chives Paoze ($15/6pcs): these were a fave for my group. Everyone made a point to say how much they liked these chives buns. So flavorful and pillowy soft! ~ Khampa Poethek w.Beef ($19): We wanted to order this with pork but it wasn't available this day; so they recommended the beef version. This was the recommended dish by the NYT Critic's Pick! This dish is unique and not often found in other Tibetan restaurants in the area. Someone in my group said it reminded him of a chicken pot pie...but Much Better! Haha It was fantastic and the highlight of our meal. Definitely eat the crust, which was so full of flavor from the fillings. ~ Spicy Beef Hot Peppers w.Tingmo ($15): this was probably the most ordinary dish that we tried tonight. Still a great dish though! Loved the spicy kick! ~ Beef Shank Trak ($19): this was a plate of chunks of grilled, marinated beef. Very flavorful! I actually put some of this beef in the Chives Paoze, and it was a great combo. ~ Chicken Chilly w.Tingmo ($14): this was a flavorful dish also but would have been better if it were spicy. The Tingmo that came with this dish was served hot and fluffy. This is a small family run business. Customer service & hospitality were good. My party of 12 sat in a private room! There are many other interesting dishes on their menu, and I look forward to exploring their other offerings!

Went to Khampa on a whim with a friend and the service was fantastic. They were very attentive and…read moreanswered any questions we had. My friend and split everything that we ordered such as the spicy chicken dumplings, vegetable fried rice, and the beef turnover, and they gave us another item to try and fruit to end our meal. Overall it was a great experience and I would go back and try other dishes.

LOVE these momos! Probably the best I've had so far…read more The curry was so flavorful and the pan fried momos were 10/10. The skin of the momos had a perfect texture and the fillings hit the spot. It's a small family owned spot in Astoria, but super close to the train! Our servers were very friendly and service was super quick. Will def be back!

Best Momos around!…read more If the title doesn't tell you everything, this review will. I found out about this place months ago and it was finally time to give it a try. My spouse and I are always down to find good momos, and this being close by and Tibetan cuisine, it was definitely a must. Ambience: It seats a decent crowd. It has nice Tibetan artwork and you feel the warmth from the owners. It's cozy and it felt great. Service: Top notch. I don't say this lightly. The server sat us down and was just so joyful. Her smile and demeanor made you feel welcomed. Brought us water and asked the usual and offered to explain any dishes. Now we are onto the good -- might I say great -- part. THE FOOD. We didn't order momos on our first visit. Food: My wife got the Himalayan Rice set (chicken) and I got the Rildok. We also got the Shabhaley -- from the description I thought it was literal meat. The Shabhaley, to put it, looks like an empanada. It was far from it in the best possible way. The pastry was crisp but soft and the beef filling was divine! Seasoned with so much flavor and it was paired with a beautiful sauce. The Rildok was exquisite. In my opinion -- I even told one of the servers, whom I now know is one of the owners, that the flavor profile reminded me of a cheeseburger, and it's my favorite new dish. The Himalayan Rice set was awesome. The chicken was tender and flavorful. The tingmo (like a bread) was soft and delicious, paired well with the chicken. The dal reminded me of my own homeland's dal. We've now been back here multiple times. My goal is to try the entire menu. The vegetable khoty momo was surprisingly my favorite, and I'm someone who loves meat. I've now had all the flavors and preparations of the momos, and you can't go wrong! This place is a gem. Their quality of food is top notch, and their actual aunties are in the back making this with so much love. I want everyone to try it. The owner and his staff are amazing and welcoming. They remembered me from my second visit, and that speaks volumes. They're all down to earth and it shows. The passion they have for their food and their kindness shines through. Parking: Can be rough depending on time of day.