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    Pema

    4.7 (38 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Jhol Himalayan Momo
    Rohini G.

    Hearty Tibetan food! Got the jhol momo with chicken and the beef keema (ground meat) noodles. The jhol momos were soft, salted perfectly, and the jhol was aromatic. The noodles were a tad under salted but otherwise seasoned and the meat was well browned and cooked. Portion was generous. Service was quick and the waitress was very kind.

    Marty P.

    This place is adorable in many ways. I found it while searching for ethnic restaurants in Denver. I wanted something that would be a great starter for my upcoming vacation overseas. This place nailed it in many ways. I love the ambiance. The paintings on the walls are a nice touch. I love how the music wasn't loud. This would be a great place for date night. Food was home cooked and phenomenal. I ordered a lot! I had a papadum with dipping sauces, coconut soup (get it!), chicken chili (medium - should have ordered it hot), roti bread (delicious) and a Diet Coke. They have desserts but I skipped. I really enjoyed myself here. If you're looking for Tibetan & Nepalese food or would like to try it, check this place out. Also, I adored the lady's personality; the staff member who waited on me. I believe this is family run. Keep up the good job! Hope this place stays open.

    Chicken Tikka Masala, Vegetable Chow Mein and Roti Bread
    Kara L.

    We came here last Sunday afternoon and sat outside. The atmosphere was quiet with no one dining in - it seems like most people choose takeout. We were helped by a woman who I believe might be the owner, and she was incredibly kind and welcoming. She prepared our food quickly, and the chow mein portions were generous. The food was fantastic, comforting and home-cooked in the best way. The chow mein was my favorite, the bread was fresh and tasty, and the tikka was excellent (a little on the creamy side for me, but still delicious). Overall, it was a great experience, and I appreciated the warm, personal service, even though it seemed to be just one person running things, it felt intimate and genuine. I'll definitely be back, likely for takeout next time! Update: I wanted to include that the prices were reasonable! We spent about $37.

    This place is a gem if you have not tried it yet you're missing out. We are so happy to report that we absolutely love this place and we do not give reviews often but we had to with this family owned. Great food. Best ever check it out.

    Chicken saag
    Lena N.

    Good location, with friendly service. Got take out via the Too Good To Go app, which is a great deal! Got a very healthy portion of chicken saag with rice. First few bites were good but then tasted too salty after I got into it. Nice to have protein and vegetables all in one dish.

    Chicken Tikka Masala and Keema Noodle with beef. This is not the entire serving.
    Alex S.

    I visited this restaurant for takeout last night. It is new in the neighborhood and I wanted to try it out. I ordered the Keema Noodles with beef and chicken Tikka Masala. The food was ready pretty quickly. The Keema noodles were good, though I have never had this dish before, so I have nothing to compare them to. The chicken tikka masala was average, but did fulfill my cravings. The serving size on both dishes were generous portions, and I have plenty of leftovers. The restaurant was empty when I got there, so if you are looking for good and affordable food in RiNo without having to wait for a table somewhere I would recommend it!

    Ron Harman K.

    Absolutely LOVE Pema! A most welcome exotic addition to the neighborhood. The owner has done a remarkable job of an upscale Himalayan decor with modern furnishings, well chosen colors, and authentic artifacts from Central Asia. Prices are quite reasonable for some of the finest Tibetan/Nepalese fare I've had anywhere, including in Nepal. And of course the proprietress -- a bona fide Sherpa from the Everest region -- is overwhelmingly warm and welcoming in the namaste tradition. Pema is becoming a regular habit!

    Saag Paneer, Roti, Chicken Korma
    Kristin P.

    Wow, this spot was such a great find! The coconut soup was HEARTY! The saag paneer and chicken korma were both . Serving sizes are generous and the woman working was a doll! We will absolutely be back!

    Pani Puri
    M N.

    Absolute hidden gem! This place is wonderful with exceptional food and great service! It was the perfect place to stop in for lunch and the vibe was peaceful and calm. We had the momo and the pan puri; exquisite. The chai was also on point, wonderful flavor. Go and support a small local business, you won't regret it!

    William M.

    Really good! Ordered to-go and food was fresh & on-time for pickup. Very flavorful and great spice profile. Good portion size as well. 2 entrées was enough for me and the fiancée. Highly recommended trying this Himalayan Cuisine.

    Chicken Chili

    Great food, great ambiance, and great service! The menu is simple with a strong selection of Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indian food. Their Roti and Aloo Paratha's are fluffy, the rice is cooked perfectly, and they do staple dishes really well. I brought my Tibetan relatives who were really impressed with the food. The restaurant is family owned, and the owner is incredibly nice.

    Chicken Chili
    Andrea L.

    The food is really good and flavorful! The chow mein was delicious and the portions are pretty big!

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    Food was amazing and the owner was super sweet. She gave us extra rice. Got one of the curries and the momos.

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    5 months ago

    Everything is delicious and everyone who works there is very friendly. Highly recommend

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    9 months ago

    The food is amazing! The only issue was the restaurant was very chilly. I will definitely go back and/or take out.

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    Ordered the daal (lentil) soup to go! Was asked about spice level and she did a perfect job nailing the spice. Great flavor and service!

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    Great service, super nice owner. I personally really liked the chicken korma and went back a few times for it. The ambiance is great too!

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    The food was delicious and the owner is incredibly kind and accommodating. Great atmosphere as well. It's a must try!

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    SPICE ROOM - Papadum & Sauces (complimentary)

    SPICE ROOM

    4.6(645 reviews)
    2.4 miNorthwest
    $$

    Best Indian restaurant in Denver metro, hands down! I can't believe I haven't written a review…read moreyet!! The Spice Room in the Highlands is the best one too, the others are great but this one is the best. A fantastic meal with good service at a great price- hard to come by in Denver! A few dedicated parking spots in front or otherwise on the surrounding streets.. whatever it is, don't let it deter you from coming bc they won't let you down. There's ~15 tables & everything is so fresh! You're served complimentary sauces with a thin roti-like cracker, and the sauces are all so good- my favorite is the cilantro one or the tamarind sweet one.. and they all go great on your dishes. The best appetizers are the samsosa chhole chaat- it's like a deconstructed samosa with crunchy bits & sauces on top, soooo good you won't want a regular samosa again! My other favorites are Chicken 65 & the veggie pakora (fried veg nests). Those 3 alone are enough for 2 people, but if you're super hungry, the entrees won't let you down either! Chicken makhani, biryani, tandoori chicken &/or the curries are where you'll never go wrong. All in all, I suggest you prioritize this Spice Room if you're even slightly an Indian food fan! Their variety of northern & southern Indian foods along with street food dishes are phenomenal.

    I went to Spice Room in Denver with a group of friends, and we had such a great experience! The…read morerestaurant was packed, which definitely says something about how popular it is, but the service was still excellent and attentive. The food was honestly some of the best Indian food I've ever had! I also loved the variety on the menu there were so many delicious options to choose from, and everything we tried was full of flavor. We loved the cheesy garlic naan which was unique and tasted really good! It's a great spot to go with friends so you can order a variety of dishes and share. Definitely a must-try if you love Indian food.

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    SPICE ROOM - Lamb Biryani (~$17)

    Lamb Biryani (~$17)

    SPICE ROOM - Vegetable Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken (Makhani)

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    Vegetable Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken (Makhani)

    Spice Room - Chicken Korma

    Spice Room

    4.4(240 reviews)
    2.3 miCity Park, Northeast
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    Our first time trying this wonderfully conceived Indian restaurant. You'll be overwhelmed with the…read moreservice provided, but you'll be more overwhelmed with the food, the atmosphere and the decor. This is the top end of Indian food in the Denver area. Even if you're not a fan of Indian food, you have to try here. Charadi was our server and she was very personable and provided excellent accommodation.

    Loooooots of variety and looooooots of smell…read more What I got a number of items. For starters I got the mushroom Manchurian. This was very good, a bit spicy but I love the variety, I usually have the cauliflower one but great to try something different. They also provide free papad. For my main I got the Rajma and Aloo, This was very tasty, I really like the beans and sauce. Rice for days! I got garlic naan bread as well, I thought this was not as fluffy as other ones that I had, but it was very soft and still tasty. Environment Parking can get filled up pretty quick, not much parking on side, but street parking is available. This inside was nice and cozy. There were booth tables and regular tables. Niceness of the staff They seem to move quite quick. I was able to get what I needed to get. Dollar I thought it was more on the expensive side. Each dish was at least 15$ Yes/No I would return here to try the other items on the menu.

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    Spice Room - Spacious seating in the front

    Spacious seating in the front

    Spice Room - Thali with lamb Rogan josh

    Thali with lamb Rogan josh

    Spice Room - Mango lassi

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    Mango lassi

    Mantra cafe - I bet you cannot stop eating our Gobi Manchurian..

    Mantra cafe

    4.7(70 reviews)
    1.6 miSouthwest

    After a full day of visiting the zoo and the Denver Art Museum, we were hungry for dinner. Manta…read moreCafe showed up in my Yelp search and was an easy walk from the museum. Mantra Cafe refers to having "Nepali Indian Fusion Food" and their menu reflects Himalayan items and classic Indian fare. It was a Tuesday evening and there were a handful of customers dining already - mostly couples I noticed. For our party of three, this is what we ordered: * Pani-Puri $8 * Garlic Cilantro Naan $5 * Rogani Lamb $22 * Village Curry Goat $22 * Basmati Rice (complimentary) Everything was very enjoyable with great flavors and we finished it all. I really appreciated that the basmati rice was complimentary. I was definitely curious about their various Mo-Mo items but we were very full with what we got. 4.5 stars

    We came in during a rush--granted with 7 people. We were the second group seated during the rush…read more We were not provided menus even though the other parties were. We patiently waited while other tables that came after us ordered. Others had gotten their food already. We followed up, but they essentially blew us off. We waited over an hour for the food to come out. The food overall was good, but instead of getting the saag dish with lamb, we were given the saag paneer. I asked to pay, and they said got that fixed on the bill. They said they included a 5% discount for the wait, but they didn't say that a 20% tip would already be added. Despite having such POOR service, we still tipped $20.00, not knowing tip had already been included. I went to let them know that they could've have said something about the tip being added. They said it wasn't their intention. And I could've reviewed the receipt but they just put the machine to me and asked me to tap without giving the option to review the bill. Thing is, this is a state govt funded work function, and by state policy, we are not allowed to tip over 20% on meals. Either way, food was good, but service was POOR POOR POOR. Again I understand the circumstances, but you could communicate better and not be so dismissive.

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    Mantra cafe - Our cosy dining area

    Our cosy dining area

    Mantra cafe - Naan tikka taco, comes with chicken or lamb.

    Naan tikka taco, comes with chicken or lamb.

    Mantra cafe - So pretty much every ethnic food in America is fusion.  Write that one down.

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    So pretty much every ethnic food in America is fusion. Write that one down.

    Pema - himalayan - Updated September 2026

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