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Norbu Lancaster

4.8 (90 reviews)
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Norbu Lancaster Sunday Brunch Buffet ($18/ea)
John D.

Never a Daal Moment Family-owned Bhutanese and Nepalese restaurant located in Downtown Lancaster. For the uninitiated, this type of cuisine is similar to Indian food, that leans heavier on the daal (lentils), generally less spicy, and uses simpler cooking techniques of mostly boiling and stur-frying. And, if you're a dumpling junkie, like myself, definitely give their Momos a try! We arrived here to try their Sunday lunch buffet and were not disappointed. The Good: *Reservations for parties of five or more *Sunday Brunch Buffet 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. & $18/ea is a steal *Friendly service *Their house Chai is excellent. *If you love fruit with Brunch then man are you gonna be in for a treat! Their fresh berries were fantastic and so fresh. *Pekoras were solid and worth a go. Make sure to get some chutney to dip them in. *I don't think I tried anything that wasn't good and/or decent. The Meh: *No momos during the Buffet :( The Ugly: *Location is kinda hidden inside an office building. I'd have had a hard time finding it if we weren't with locals showing us around. Conclusion: Fantastic little HiTW spot with great service and delicious food. Next time we're having an actual meal here.

Renata L.

Oh what a delicious food! That was my first time in a hymalaian restaurant and what a nice surprise! Very beautiful restaurant, the food is super fresh, my husband got the chicken Hymalayan Masala and I got Aloo Saag and it's perfect

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Kylie C.

Next time I'm in Lancaster, I'm going back again! The food was delish - shareable portions, great flavor, fresh ingredients. The service was 10/10, they were busy but our waitress was attentive, kind, and knowledgeable. We ate outside, on their small patio (this post is long overdue), and I'm glad we did, because indoor seating I think would've been too loud to hear/talk comfortably. Decorations were beautiful. I love how the menu was split between Himalayan and Nepalese cuisine.

Boneless Fish Thali
Jackie A.

I arrived to Norbu with an open mind, anticipating unique flavor profiles, delicious cuisine in a serene atmosphere. There were many favorable experiences offered, that I delighted in seeing. Loved the homemade preparations showcasing freshness, quality, cultural roots and simplicity. A strawberry lassi, served in a copper goblet, was super creamy, sweet/tart, cold and refreshing. Mix It All Momos, served alongside a creamy tomato sauce. A vegetable momo, with minced, raw, under seasoned veggies within, had me perplexed, wondering if this was a mistake or how it should be served. Both meat and chicken fillings were cooked, tender, mildly seasoned with a hint of fresh ginger. The accompanied creamy tomato sauce, held little flavor. I even tasted the sauce, without the momo, working my tastebuds into a frenzy, while attempting to find a distinquishable flavor component; I was perplexed, but I did notice a subtle heat. Main entree - Fish Thali. What a divine experience this was, visually. A huge metal, round serving plate, with an assortment of veg, potato, soup, chutney, rice, pickle & dessert. Per our waitress, "mix it all in," to get the total experience. Initially, I tried it all on it's own, with rice and then, I mixed every last bit. The mustard seed sauce, was so overwhelmingly bitter and oily, that it masked the flavors of the delicate fish. I found the overall flavor components, unpleasing and not complementary of one another: bitter greens, warmed curry potatoes, a smallish mash of cold curry potatoes, mildly seasoned watery lentil soup, a pungent pickle, thick, sweet fruit chutney and slightly congealed rice pudding. It was all an experience, but not for me.

Thali

Visited this spot out of curiosity and high yelp ratings. The exotic decoration inside looks like Tibet Buddhism style, a good place to refresh yourself. It's rare to have Himalayan cousins so I ordered one based on the photo shared online. The texture of the crispy shell in that dish is special for me. For the service, the waiter is pretty welcoming.

A calm corner in downtown Lancaster -- learning through flavor at Norbu. Norbu is a restaurant located in North Christian Street that shares Bhutanese and Nepalese home-style food with the city. The place feels calm and welcoming, filled with colorful decorations and quiet background music. I tried Datsi, a dish made with cheese and chili, and learned that it's cooked with yak milk, which gives it a rich and different flavor. It was spicy and creamy at the same time, something I had never tasted before. The Himalayan Masala was served with layers of warm spices that made it both sweet and comforting. The owner told me their menu was inspired by family recipes, leading to exciting flavor differ from traditional Western food . Bathing in the peaceful music and the exotic decoration of Buddhism is definitely a fresh and new experience.

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Joseph T.

Outstanding. I was so into the food that I honestly forgot to take any photos. Everything I had was insanely delicious. I don't recall eating a single dish that made me wish I had gotten something else from the buffet. I suppose the big winner, for me, was the shrimp in the sauce, over the bed of rice. Reckon I'll dream about that dish for the rest of my life. Really neat restaurant too. Great decorations. Felt super cozy and comfortable. Being a BYOB is a nice feature, as well. I'd probably rather eat at Norbu than almost anywhere else in Lancaster. It was that great.

First Friday of the month -- very reasonable price for Nepali buffet. - eggplant - fried rice (like biriyani) - cheesy mushroom - tofu curry - potato - onion pakora 28th birthday dinner with sister.

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We had a great time. The food and service were excellent. We will be back to try more items off the menu.

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