This place blew me away. Someone already called it a "hidden gem", which is totally accurate -- not…read moremany reviews yet, but you can believe the five stars! Went on a weeknight and there were a few tables open. Staff was welcoming, friendly, and attentive. Food was outstanding. The titular momo is worth an order or more; think steamed dumplings. The real stars of the starters were the Aloo Jeera (sautéed potatoes with onion, simple but incredible) and the Chana Chat (delicious chickpeas with just the right firmness, texture, and taste). If you like spice, try the Tea Momo: braided steamed buns which are bready and bland on their own, but the perfect vehicle to soak up the juicy, spicy vegetables that come with it and really pack a punch. The Chicken Curry, on the other hand, was not at all spicy as expected, but still subtly layered with rich and satisfying flavors and some of the best I've ever had. The Thukpa, traditional Tibetan noodle soup, was another tasty choice. A nice break from traditional Portuguese food, and some of the best in the city overall. Also, when the bill came my dad called it "reasonable" -- which is his way of saying it was really cheap. Would be worth twice the cost!

Stumbled across this nepalis restaurant & decided to give it a try after days of eating Portuguese…read morefood. We ordered the vegetarian stir fry, chicken momos and the prawn curry. I would definitely recommend the stir fry-- it was very tasty. The momos are a south Asian dumpling that were worth a try. You can choose from chicken, pork, and vegetarian. The prawn curry was a little too salty for my taste. All in all the meal was very affordable, the service was really prompt & I would recommend this restaurant if you want a change in palette!

Easily the best Indian food experience in Lisboa by a long shot! Awesome Momo Appetizers, Lamb Saag…read moreand Shrimp is what we had along with cool beers for lunch! This is a high end service restaurant and has great decor and atmosphere! Do stop by if you're looking for great food and service .... Not your typical British Indian restaurant! Quite a treat!

After a few weeks in Portugal, we were ready for a change. A lovely, elegant restaurant,…read moreextraordinarily friendly and competent service, and interesting food made for a great experience. Strong recommendation and don't forget to be bold and experiment while you're there.

I just landed in Portugal twelve hours ago. The first thing I did was sleep. When I woke up, it was…read moredark outside and my stomach told me it was time to eat. So I threw on some clothes and stumbled out of my AirBnb without any ideas other than: must get food for breakfast and then food for dinner. I stopped in to what I thought was an Indian corner store and picked up some groceries. Afterwards, I saw Himchuli across the street and thought to myself, "Self... when is the next time you'll get the opportunity to eat at a Nepalese restaurant in Portugal?" And boy and I am happy I did. The food was flavorful and spicy. Not spicy-hot, but spicy-tasty. The deer meat was tender and succulent; the okra was extremely prepared; and the red wine the owner recommended was spot on. While the venue was empty, I didn't mind because it was late on a Sunday night and the owner gave me such excellent service. I cannot recommend this place enough. This will definitely be one of the many reasons I return to Portugal. This place is officially at the top of my list. Americans beware, though, neither my credit cards nor my debit cards worked. However, the owner guided me to a nearby ATM where I was able to pull out cash. And upon my return, I see the woman who helped me at the Indian corner store. It turns out she's Nepalese and she and her husband own both the restaurant and the corner store.

We arrived in Lisbon from Italy as a final leg on our European vacation. A bit shocked by the cold,…read morestarving, and used to having amazing and cheap pizza and pasta on every street corner in Italy, we were stuck on where to go for dinner. We decided to walk to this little gem because it was close to our apartment and we missed Indian/Nepali food. I am so so glad we did because it was one of the best meals on our entire trip. Walking up, it has a modest appearance. There is a full menu outside with an English version. Inside are several larger and a few small tables seating 2-6 people. The ambiance was cozy and warm. We chose a small table by the window to enjoy a street view. The waiter who was handling all of the tables himself was an absolute pleasure. He was accommodating, sweet and extremely polite. He offered food recommendations and brought us English menus when asked. We ordered the chicken momos, lamb curry with lentils and okra with tomato curry. We asked for everything to be extra spicy. The food took a little time to come out but everything was delicious. The momos were seasoned well, spicy and the owner(?)/waiter(?) even brought us a spice tray to add more. The dough was perfectly chewy and thick without overbearing the filling. The okra was divine. Soft, perfectly cooked okra paired with spicy and acidic tomato in an extremely aromatic potato curry. Finally, the hearty lamb. Again, the flavors were all there, with tender boneless lamb in a lentil stew that gave it a boldness not usually found in lamb curries. Multiple times, the waiter/owner checked on us but he was never overbearing. We enjoyed our dinner immensely and want to go back again ASAP even though we only have a few nights here. That's how good this place was! Must-try for all lovers of flavor.

I've had a difficult time finding good south Asian food in Portugal but this place is reasonable.read more

From the owner: The Yak & Yeti Alcantara is located in one of Lisbon's most typical neighborhoods, Alcantara. With…read morea cozy, spacious interior and friendly staff to welcome you, this place is ideal for those who want to enjoy a good gastronomic experience. Indian and Nepalese specialties in Alcantara If you're looking for where to eat in Lisbon, restaurants in Alcantara..traditional restaurants, vegetarian restaurants, macrobiotic restaurants, Asian restaurants, Chinese food, international dishes, Japanese restaurants, gourmet concepts, barbecue restaurants, pizzerias, where to eat the best francesinha, real gastronomic experiences in the city of Lisbon, tasting rooms, tapas tables in Alcantara... Homemade regional specialties, take-away service, home delivery, take our suggestions!

Don't sleep on this awesome mom and pop Nepalese spot. Great service. Low prices. Generous…read moreportions. Lots of authentic spices. Charming indoor and outdoor seating. Would definitely return.

I pretend I'm not but I am actually a food snob. I was thinking... "good Indian food in Lisbon?"…read moreNot likely. Yes, yes the Portuguese paved the spice route. But I'm from LA. And I know good food. But I'm stunned. Each dish I tasted led to a declaration. "It was the best ever." And it was. The cheese naan, Himalayan chicken (new to me), chicken jalfrezi, so delicious I overate. Basic ambience, kind service, but the food! Sensational.

This might sound crazy, but the best meal I had in Portugal was at Yak and Yeti. After days of…read moreeating heavy, salty and warm (not hot) food, we wanted something hot and with more spices. Those who love hot (temperature) food and have been in Portugal will understand what I am talking about. Saw this place and decided to give it a try. We were a party of 6 and very hungry so we ordered the fried momos, chicken tikka masala, palak paneer, rogan chicken, pork chow mein, chicken biryani and the regular and garlic naan. The staff was super friendly and the food came out quick. Every single dish was amazing! Exactly what we wanted, perfect amount of spice. My favorite dishes were the rogan chicken and the chicken biryani. Definitely a must in Lisbon! We kept talking about the meal even after coming back to the U.S. You will not be disappointed, highly recommended!

Best food in Portugal. We ate chicken biryani and butter chicken the first night. The second…read morenight we had chicken biryani again and thenthug soup. It was perfection!

Low key, friendly staff, and reasonable price. Only had one meal, but it was very good.read more

Fantastic food and lovely staff in a soft atmosphere. Good prices too. Highly recommend this place.read more