If you haven't been here, you are missing out! The restaurant environment is beautiful. The food is absolutely delicious - full of flavor! Spice level done as requested and it was perfect! This may be my favorite spot in the area. The staff were very kind and patient as I had come in just before their closing - I was still treated as a respected and valued guest. Can't wait to go back! read more

Vibe: 7.25/10 Service: 8/10 Value: 7.5/10 Samosas: 8.25/10 Chicken tikka masala: 8.75/10 Chicken tikka tandoori: 8.25/10 (just going to turn down the spice a notch next time) Naan: 8.75/10 We love that they ask what spice level you'd like - out of 10! This is a great spot with great service - come hungry after a hike! Overall: 8.107/10 (4.05/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical] read more

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I pass through front Royal on a regular basis and I'm always looking for a new restaurant to check out. Many of the Nepali dishes are very similar to Indian with a bit of a twist. The lamb I had was cooked very nicely, but I would've liked a bit more rice. The nan was also good. read more

Khukuri Nepali Cuisine - Lamb - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

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I was on the way to DC but didn't want to drive hungry for another hour. There's a seemingly rational thought that inside the city might be a better place to look for a niche ethnic cuisine like Nepali, but all it takes is a few good people to run a restaurant. The vibe here certainly felt like rural Virginia, while the decor emphasized Nepali national pride (with an American flag on display as well). The menu had mostly things in the general Indian sphere, but I did elect for the distinctively Himalayan dumplings, which came with ample mustard sauce and a bit of what I think was nutrella (soy protein). Ordering a samosa chaat was a good decision, and with them having given me a 1-10 spice level scale, an 8 was quite robust. A chai was small both strongly sweet and spicy. There are few bigger boosters of the DC food scene than I, but I was quite satisfied that I stopped here. read more

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The best Indian/Nepali food I've ever had. I've been here many times. Going for my B-day lunch with gal pals next week.

My wife is not a fan of spicy foods. She is skeptical of going to Indian restaurants. We got to Khukuri and she asked for the blandest dish she could get with the stipulation that it could be fed to a toddler. The waiter said that would not be a problem. When he asked how I would like my dish on a hotness scale of 1 to 10, I answered 12! I got a wonderfully spiced lamb dish. I had the Lamb Saagwala and my wife had the Butter Chicken. The service was good and the food was just delightful. The venue was quiet and enjoyable. My only knock on this place is the restrooms. They need a little more attention than they are getting. read more

Khukuri Nepali Cuisine - Butter Chicken, Rice & Lamb Saagwala - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

Nepali dishes are similar to Indian food, but some have more recognizable Asian influences. Incredible spices, intense flavors, and little taste surprises - absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. Your waiter will have the food prepared to your preference for spicy-hot. Start cautiously, even medium hot is fairly hot. Staff was attentive, and food served promptly. Convenient to travelers on I-95, the restaurant vibe is comfortable & casual. Plenty of parking nearby. read more

My first time picking up food and they'd placed an automatic 20% gratuity charge on my order when I went to pay. FYI, I had to ask them to remove it. The quality was not the same with take out either, it was very salty and had less flavor. Disappointing. read more

Excellent service and very good food. I'm not usually this satisfied with a restaurant but the food here calls out for praise.

Food could have been better...my toilet now hates me ‍....food arrived cold and it tasted like something that came straight out of a microwave... better off eating at taco bell of I'm being honest read more

We usually get takeout. Food is always very good with exceptional flavor. We have become regulars!

Great food and great service. Food was amazing. Will definitely come back again. Everything was flavorful with shuttle tones of herbs and spices read more

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Absolutely delicious! The Lamb Korma was bursting with flavor, and they were kind enough to prepare it extra mild to suit my taste. The garlic naan practically melted in my mouth, and to top it all off, the service was outstanding. I Highly recommend Khukuri!!!! read more

Came several years ago when in the area. Were passing through and unintentionally came again. It was just as good as we remembered though. Great service, good prices. The bread basket....get it read more

Delicious! Efficient wait staff and pleasant atmosphere . Fresh ingredients and such aromatic spices!

Had a fabulous lunch at Khukuri. The vegetable chow mein (lo mein) was excellent, as was the garlic naan. We also loved the lamb kadhai and vegetable korma. All dishes were prepared to the level of spiciness we requested and thought the chef hit the mark on each one. We wanted to try many other dishes because everything was so delicious! We will definitely return if we're in the area again! The server was also very polite and the ambiance was pleasant. Five stars! read more

Here's a polished 5-star review you can use: 5-Star Review I had an amazing experience at this nepali restaurant! The food was incredibly flavorful, fresh, and perfectly. read more

Nice service. The staff was friendly and helpful. We were the only customers when we arrived. Food came fast. The veggie momos were ok but the chicken entre was good . It was a little hard finding the entrance. read more

The butter chicken and garlic naan were incredible! If you get the chicken wings keep in mind that we ordered a "3" heat level, expecting milder wings and they were hotter than the hottest wings almost anywhere else. Delicious, but hotter than I was expecting. read more

So delicious. Generous portions. Friendly staff. The atmosphere is casual. Good vegetarian and meat options. So flavorful. Dumplings and lamb chops were highlights. Also the chat. read more

This was a small but roomy restaurant in Front Royal that served my party after church. The inside was clean and had Indian touches around. And Indian family and in after us so I knew that this was an authentic place to come. The meal was plentiful as we ordered something different. Everything was delicious. The naan was hot and fresh. The goat was pleasant (never had it before). It was like a fried rice! The butter chicken was creamy with a good amount of spice at level 5. The only "compliant" is that they are inconsistent in the spice level. Level 2 was spicier than level 7 in two of the tables dishes. Enjoyed it. I would go back if I was in town regularly. read more

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Oh my goodness, their butter chicken is AMAZING!!!! Simple and quaint environment with such pleasant staff!!!! Absolutely recommend! Quick service with a smile, which we all know is just so wonderful! read more

Great value. Very good service. The Tandoori wings appetizer are some of the best wings I've ever had. A real gem in Front Royal.

This place has incredibly tasty food and excellent customer service. Don't be fooled by its location in a strip mall. The tandoori chicken wings appetizer was top notch- the wings were sizzling, flavorful and served with seasoned sautéed onions and peppers. This appetizer was the star of the show. I had Chicken Sag which was very good and my husband had one of the lamb dishes which was also very good. read more

Khukuri Nepali Cuisine - tandoori chicken wings appetizer - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

Love this place. Just came back into town and went back a second time. Did not disappoint. Delicious food and staff was great. Can't wait to come back again. Prices are perfect too for the amount of food. read more

Hands down the best Indian/Nepal food we've ever had! The service is chill but on top of everything! Everyone is so kind and so helpful with the items on the menu. The restaurant is so clean and spotless! It's defiantly a 10/10!! All homemade and FRESH!!!!! I would of posted my entree BUT I stuffed my face as soon as it came out! I've had so far: Chicken Saagwala & chicken tikka! Haven't been disappointed Make sure to visit this place!!!!!! read more

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The chicken wings are great... served on a sizzling mini cast iron skillet with grilled onions and bell peppers and with an order of naan it can be a meal all on its own read more

This place was crazy good. Got the chicken karma at spicy level 7. I might go for 8 next time (maybe.) It was awesome. Super delicious! Excellent service. Can't wait to come back. Can't wait to try the lamb, and tandoori entrees. Wife got the Nan which was delicious. Crispy chard pieces on the outside. And not too much garlic. Very flavorful. We also shared the samosas which were awesome. You could taste the pieces of potato and whole peas. Very smooth and earthy spices. Really good. The exterior was a little thicker than we are used to, but it was still delicious. Awesome! Awesome! Thrice Awesome! (Promise to post a pic next time. we were so hungry, We ate without remembering.) read more

Khukuri Nepali Cuisine - Chicken Korma at #7. Delicious!!! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

Amazing and unexpected! On the way back to DC from the mountains we were hungry... this place is a gem! Food is delicious and authentic! Lamb was awesome!!! If I'm in Front royal again and hungry I know where to go!!! I recommend with my whole heart. read more

I've eaten at Khukuri twice, and both times, it was a 5-star experience. In round 1, I ordered butter chicken and saag paneer with naan. These are my go-to dishes, and both were generous portions - plenty of leftover. In round 2, I ordered the samosa appetizer and the chicken momos. Two fist-sized samosas come with two sauces - a sweet tamarind dip and a green (cilantro and mint) chutney. The filling has a kick but is not overwhelming spicy. The momos are tightly sealed and well shaped, flavored with onion, herbs, and curry powder. They are accompanied by an orange-colored Nepalese chutney and reheat very well, if you have leftover to take home! Although a little pricey, it seems Khukuri knows its worth. Go for the great service and a hot, hearty meal. You'll be back, and so will I! read more

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We're rookies, so we really appreciated the servers guidance in picking first-timer favorites; Garlic Naan, Samosa, Fish Pakora, Tandoori Mixed Grill, with a Mango Lassi drink to cut the spiciness (and complement it really well), accompanied by their Tamarind sauce and Mint sauce. read more

2nd time eating here tonight. The food was delicious, portions were good (1 appetizer and 2 entrees were enough to feed 2 adults and 2 kids with some leftover), and the service was outstanding. We ordered the butter chicken (mild, a favorite of both adults and kids) and lamb korma (spice level 3-4, which had just a bit of a kick). We also ordered the Samosas (very spicy) and the bread basket. We were going to order dessert, but sadly, we did not have the room in our tummies. Funny? story- within a couple of minutes of walking in, all 4 of us had a short little cough. I mentioned the air felt dry and then we realized it was due to the spices wafting through the air. read more

A very pleasant surprise from the norm. I have tried cuisine from Nepal and must confess this is the best one yet. A gem of a restaurant. The food is matched by the service. The restaurant is quiet and decorated well, including some helpful facts about Nepal. read more

Khukuri Nepali Cuisine - Goat Kadhai - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

The food is amazing and flavorful! The service is prompt, friendly and concerned about the quality of service they deliver.

If you are not use to this type of food then you should be aware that you will need to spend a significant amount of time going through the menu here. I ordered the mixed grill. They ask you for the spicy level 0 - 10 that you want the dish made with. I requested level 3 and thank goodness I didn't get it any hotter. My mouth and stomach were still very spicy hot 30 minutes after I left the restaurant. The dish had chicken, shrimp, combo sausages of goat or lamb (don't remember which) along with onions, peas, and cabbage and carrots I think. It was all enjoyable but spicy. I felt prices were okay. No complaints on service. Good selection of libations. If I am in the area again I may stop and have another selection but won't make it a priority on getting back. read more

Khukuri Nepali Cuisine - Tandoori Mixed Grill with Basmati Rice and a cold beer - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

Went to Khukuri Nepali Cuisine with my family. There were six of us. We all got something different and shared. Everything was good. For the most part, the menu is very similar to an Indian Restaurant. We had one surprise with the food and another surprise when it was time to pay the bill. The 2nd surprise is why I won't go back. One problem was with the goat dish that I ordered. It was a goat dish with rice and sauce that was full of pieces of bones both big and small and some were literally very sharp! I have since found out that it is not unusual for goat to be served with bones. That being the case, I think that either the menu or the waiter should have said that goat dishes are served with tiny pieces of bones. But this is not the reason I won't go back. When it was time to pay the check, one of the wait staff came to the table with an electronic payment device and insisted on holding it up at the table where everyone could see what the bill was on the device's display while I put my credit card in it and the waitress was holding it for everyone to see. Everyone saw the tip also (and it was a decent tip). This bothers me because I believe that unless you are the person paying, what the meal cost is not your business. I would have rater had the waitress take my card or pay myself at the register. I don't know if they do this to be green or so that your card stays in your possession. If the latter, I would much rather pay at the register. It is not my dinner guest's business nor is it the business of the people at other tables what my meal cost. read more

Just wonderful food! Butter chicken was best I've ever had and the Nan was perfect. We started with samosa chat and shared 3 entrees. Highly recommend read more

I would strongly recommend this place . My wife and I ate there tonight . We ordered 4 appetizers and each was well prepared and served . It's a hidden gem . Don't pass this up . read more

I don't even "like" Indian food, but we were traveling and looking for something super-flavorful and this place had good reviews. First, it has a pretty decent ambiance for a strip mall eatery, with the exception of the pink crystal chandeliers. I ordered two appetizers that sounded good, and they were! First, I took a chance on something I've never heard of -- bhel puri. It was a revelation: crunchy, juicy, spicy, and full of flavors and textures. It contains puffed rice, onions, tomatoes, and peanuts, all bathed in tangy sauce. I absolutely loved it! During lunch, I Googled all the Nepalese restaurants in my home town, and I found one that has this on the menu. I'm going to check it out. I also ordered khukuri choela, which was juicy, savory chicken grilled with ginger, garlic, and Himalayan spices. Another winner that was full of deliciousness. My husband had the gorkhali curry with goat, which was spiced differently than Indian curry. He described it as flavorful and excellent, with a little heat. Service was professional. All in all, an incredibly surprising and satisfying find in Front Royal. I want to go back some day! read more

This was a special lunch for us. We decided to order what we wanted and not worry about price, since as far as the prices are the same for lunch or dinner, it can be an expensive lunch. We ordered the Kathmand shrimp appetizer, tandoori lamb and chicken and the fish curry. We asked for spicy and we got it. Here spicy means lots of spice= lots of flavor. All 3 dishes were great and I'd recommend any of them. My favorite was the shrimp. Will order that every time I go there. Only criticism I have is they need to Learn how to fill water glasses so they don't spill water all over the table read more