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    4.3 (688 reviews)
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    KATHMANDU CUISINE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Fried Rice

    Food was delicious. You can order chicken thupka and mutton curry. They are simply delicious. Nepali Flavor straight from hills.

    PORK CHOILA
    Brandy L.

    Located in a strip mall in between a bar and a preschool . Weird combo but whatever ..... parked in the back which looked shady and dirty with debris from the restaurant and bar outside of the back door which you can use . Almost left because it looked dirty but keep going . Sat down right away. There was a guy playing a guitar and singing . Food came out quickly within 10-15 mins . Good size portions . Food was really good. Very filling and not at all heavy . Place very busy with not only people dining but takeout . They only serve non alcoholic beer but bar next door so that's ok. Had plenty to take home for late night snack. Not a place I would drive out of my way to but if in the area it's worth it .

    VEG THUKPA
    Shristy A.

    I walked into this restaurant coz I love momos. I must say this restaurant gives that Nepali vibes and is cozy and not too bright. I tried their jhol momos and veg thupka! Liked both the dishes and I was full after eating these two. Service was quick - did not take too long. My only worry was I believe $14 for 8 momos or for thupka could feel a little pricey. But that's what Bay Area pricing is! It is easily accessible and close to great mall and Indian grocery stores. Great place to hangout during shopping. Good number of parking spots available in the market complex or on the street. This is from April- sorry for the late review.

    PORK SEKUWA/ pork sadako
    Camila H.

    I love the pork sekuwa aka pork sadeko. If you come, definitely give this dish a try! We also got butter chicken (kids- which is not spicy at all), but I think mild would have been fine. Momo dumpling with chicken tikka sauce, pretty good- it was pan fried first

    Outside
    Elsa J.

    Food: - Got noodles, momos, and rasmalai - Did feel like the noodles could've been more flavorful, but did enjoy the momos - Rasmalai was great, cold and sweet - Priced fairly - 8/10 Service: - Super friendly waiters that didn't hover over us either - Did need to go up to pay - 9/10 Ambiance: - Brightly lit - Very cozy - Not too busy but not empty either on a weekday evening - Family-friendly - Felt slow-paced, like you could sit and talk for a while over the food - 10/10 Overall Rating: 8/10

    Erica E.

    First time trying Kathmandu with two friends and really enjoyed the experience. We came kind of late after a small business event and were recommended to try their momo (dumplings). Also our first time having Nepalese food which was delicious! Well decorated restaurant and love the vibrant colors and atmosphere. It's pretty straightforward for ordering, which we can do on the app. The host also gave us clarifications on what we saw through yelp pictures. We ordered a couple items to share, the mustang fries, chicken tandoori, Chinese bhel, pork momo and a vegetarian momo. All the dishes were unique and familiar at the same time. The tandoori chicken had about 4 decent sized pieces and well seasoned - not dry. The mustang fries were like a twist on potato wedges! Both momo fillings were good but I think I likes the pork version a bit more! And our favorite was the Chinese bhel which I think is like a crunchy noodle salad. Super good flavor and texture. Would definitely come back and try out more dishes in the future!

    Buffalo Chilli
    Nirnaya L.

    Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. This is probably our go to Nepali restaurant in the South Bay Area. The owners are always around, they're so nice and the overall service is good. We usually get: Buffalo Chilly - delicious crispy buffalo meat in onions and bell pepper sauce. 10/10 Steamed chicken momo - the momo is more spiced than other places but the flavor is delish. Chicken fried rice for the kids without any spices or pepper - the kids seem to love it. The portion is quite big Goat Sekuwa Set - absolutely our fav set. Comes with grilled goat meat, lemon, beaten rice, peanuts and beaten rice. Meat is cooked perfectly. I love the quirky ethnic decor. Definitely recommend it

    Veggie Pakora ($12, 4.25/5 stars)
    Melanie H.

    Really wanted to like this place since my friend raved about it, but I can't say I enjoyed the flavors here for Nepalese food. For the items I did like though, they were solid overall. RECS: + Samosas ($6/2pcs, 4.25/5 stars) are solid and large, comes with sweet chili sauce + Veggie pakora ($12, 4.25/5 stars) were crunchy, savory vegetable fritters! Unexpected like as we didn't order this but were pleased + Chicken tikka masala ($16, 4.25/5 stars) is always a must + Garlic naan ($5.25, 4/5 stars) was buttery, though I wish there was slightly more garlic PASS: + Chili buffalo momos ($18/8pcs, 2/5 stars) had a good level of spice but not a fan of the flavors from the spices + Palak paneer ($16, 1/5 stars) was just not my thing texture and flavor wise

    Veg Jhol momos
    Tannu S.

    Good food, quick service and casual ambiance. We ended up spending couple of hours with our food there, and they didn't bother us on a Sunday early evening. The food is good, I loved the momos and the jhol (though) cold it was to the point. Loved to see honey chilli potatoes in the menu. Though the potatoes could be crispier but the flavors were good. So no complaints. I will go back whenever I am craving for jhol momos and will recommend them to everyone.

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    Thank you Canila for the review of our pork BBQ and Tikka momo.

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    Thank you so much Jeff for your kind appreciation of our food.

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    Stellar food, excellent service and atmosphere, and very kind owner. Incredibly authentic and delicious. Would highly recommend

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    Ask the Community - Kathmandu Cuisine

    For the steamed momos, which sauce is the less spicy or the least hot?

    For the steamed momos, I see they have half n half combo's of vegetable momos or half n half of proteins filled momos in an order, but do they offer half n half of vegetable and protein momos in one orders or a combo of both types in one order?

    What oil is used?

    Canola oil

    Other than momos, what are the top 3 dishes to try for the first visit?

    1 Chicken Tikka Masala 2 Mango Lassi 3 Pork Fryed Mimi

    Do you serve a daily lunch buffet?

    No we do not offer buffet. We do have lunch dine special of Thakali Thali, an indigenous platter.

    A couple of previous replies here from the owner mention you serve Halal meat but when we showed up and asked the manager there he said meat is not halal ? Who should we believe

    Hi Frank, our chicken, lamb, goat meat is 100% halal certified. But we do make buffalo and pork items too.

    What other businesses are you next to? (So it’s easier to find) Do you have outdoor seating? Can our leased dogs stay with us in the outdoor patio?

    Hi, The next door is The G Bar. Yes, we do have outdoor seating and leased Dogs are allowed. We do suggest making reservations for the Weekends by calling us at 4086493616.

    Do you serve Halal meat?

    Yes Kathmandu Cuisine serves halal meat.

    Is this a pet friendly restaurant?

    Yes.

    Is it open Monday? Yelp says it's closed, but the website says it's open...

    Thank you for reaching out. We are closed on Mondays.

    Does this place serve halal meat?

    Yes Kathmandu Cuisine serves halal meat.

    Does anyone know if they use MSG in their dishes? Thank you!

    Yes msg is in some food. However they gave a great selection of gluten free and vegan options too.

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    Himalayan Kitchen - This was the "after" photo, but can see the Cauliflower, Chicken and Biryani.

    Himalayan Kitchen

    3.6(1.4k reviews)
    9.3 mi
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    Updated Review We…read morewent back to Himalayan Kitchen in Mountain View today because we had such a great experience during our first visit, especially with the Vijayawada Boneless Biryani. Unfortunately, today's experience was completely different and very disappointing. We ordered the Vijayawada Boneless Biryani and the Fry Piece Biryani. The boneless biryani was extremely spicy and had only about 6 pieces of chicken with a huge amount of gravy. This was nothing like the biryani we had during our first visit. We brought this to the person's attention while the food was right in front of him. Instead of acknowledging the issue, he initially told us that wasn't true. He eventually said sorry, but then told us they couldn't compensate us because the biryani was already over. We never even asked for compensation, so that response was especially upsetting and unnecessary. The Fry Piece Biryani was also very underwhelming. What makes this more disappointing is that we specifically came back because our first experience was so good. We genuinely loved the Vijayawada Boneless Biryani during our first visit and were excited to have it again. Unfortunately, the food quality was completely different this time, and the way our concern was handled made the experience even worse. I really hope the restaurant can be more consistent with the food and, more importantly, listen to customers when they point out a genuine issue.

    Shahi ghost biryani- 5/5 so buttery, not spicy at all, very savory and dreamy, great portion of…read morerice and mutton Chicken Manchurian-3/5 can skip

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    Himalayan Kitchen - Vijayawada Boneless Chicken Dum Biryani. Huge portion. Spicy. I like it

    Vijayawada Boneless Chicken Dum Biryani. Huge portion. Spicy. I like it

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    Himalayan Magic Masala - Chicken Momo w/ jhol ($13) off-the-menu

    Himalayan Magic Masala

    4.4(227 reviews)
    10.4 mi•Hathaway, West San Jose
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    We found Himalayan Magic Masala when we were looking for a late lunch around 3 PM and realized…read morealmost everywhere else was closed. They were one of the few places still open, and we're really glad we stopped in. The restaurant was quiet with only a couple of other tables, which made for a nice, relaxing lunch. Every dish tasted fresh and homemade, and the portions were huge for the price. Our favorite by far was the garbanzo bean roll. It was packed with flavor, and I'd honestly come back just for that. The Himalayan chicken was another winner. We ordered the dark meat, and it was incredibly juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked. We also tried the YYWAIWAI, a popular street food dish. It reminded me a little of chaat, but I was expecting more crunch. Ours was a little soft and soggy, so it's probably not something I'd order again. The only dish I'd skip is the garlic pesto naan. It was pretty flat, oily, and just didn't do much for us. Even with a couple of dishes that weren't our favorites, everything else was so good that we're already talking about coming back to explore more of the menu. It's always fun finding a spot that's a little off the beaten path, and this one definitely earned a return visit.

    Came here after a hike on a Saturday afternoon and kinda stumbled upon this place. I was craving…read moreIndian food so we decided to go here! The food was pretty good; I liked how rice was included with the butter chicken. The butter chicken wasn't super thick but I wish there was more chicken in it as it was mostly sauce. The naan was okay as well as I wish there were 6 pieces instead of 4. I took another star off as I left a tip for the staff but when I got home they had tipped themselves an extra 50 cents on top of my already 20% tip. I was more disappointed in the principle of adding more money than the actual amount as that was pretty frustrating. Overall I liked this place but I don't think I would come back due to the dishonesty.

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    Himalayan Magic Masala - Chicken Momo ($13)

    Chicken Momo ($13)

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