This place is so good!! When we walked in there was only one other table with customers, and I…read morewondered if I had made a mistake. However, by the time we left they were packed, and everyone there enjoyed the bright atmosphere, attentive waitstaff, and delicious food. We tried several dishes--we got the fried chili buff momos. I will definitely get. Them again, but steamed. Honestly, I think that I could make an entire meal of momos. We got veggie samosas--standard--crisp, plump, a little salty, and good. We also got a creamy chicken dish and an okra (bhindi) dish. Both were very good. The service was exemplary--there was a team of four or five dedicated staff who rotated through with dishes and takeaways. Oh! I almost forgot the garlic naan--some of the best I have had. Definitely stop in and give this place some love!!

We were actually looking for another restaurant in the area when we chanced upon this…read more This is not fast food. It may take awhile to get to the table but it was delicious. They tried to tone down some of the dishes as the hubster is a non-spicy person. The stuff still spicy , he stayed away from. We ordered a meal set for two to try a little bit of everything. We aren't experts in this type of cuisine, but there wasn't anything we didn't like. With the meal for 2 plus a side order of naan, we ended up making 2 lunch take out plates for us. I wasn't super hungry so that probably resulted in us taking more home. It was great, quiet and we'd come here again!

We wanted to order from Moh Moh Licious, but it literally closed 3 minutes from when we were trying…read moreto order so we settled for this spot. And I'm sad we did, because the food was NOT good. We ordered - Impossible meat momos 3/5 - they were okay...not the best and not the greatest. The flavor was hiding and the momo did not stay in tact at all. The sauce that they served alongside did not enhance the momo at all. Veggie momo 3/5 - again, they were okay. In fact, I think these were worst than the impossible meat momos. Didn't seem like there was any flavor and just veggies mushed together with salt and pepper. Raita 3/5 - way too liquidy for my liking. I thought they would at least provide rice, but no. So it was just basically liquid yogurt with a couple of strips of cucumbers and carrots. Paneer chili 0/5 - the container literally said 'paneer chili' and after 2/3 bites, I asked my friend if this was actually paneer because it was kind of chewy? Of course it wasn't and it was chicken!! I'm vegetarian so I was so disappointed that they put the wrong item in our order, especially since the container explicitly said paneer. This morning I woke up with a terrible stomachache. The food definitely did not sit right with me. I'm definitely going to skip this place and try Moh Moh Licious next time.

Very cute and quiet! The food was tasty and the drink was pretty good. Service was good and quick.read more

After a long day of walking around DC, this place was amazing! The building was unique looking and…read morewe wanted to see the mix of foods. We ordered the following: Chicken "65"- Leaves whole red chili, mustard seed, curry leaves; Chicken Tikka Masala Barbecued cubes chicken breast, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes; Chicken Curry Chicken thigh cooked in a traditional Nepalese style Bread basket Everything was so flavorful. I would definitely eat here again and plan to the next time we are back in Washington DC.

Phenomenal food. I recommend the chicken thali, it's a platter that comes with dal, chicken,…read moreveggies (I don't remember the name of the side), achar (pickled veggies) and gulab jamun (fried dough in milk with cardamom). DELICIOUS. I also ordered the vegetable momos, butter chicken, naan and masala tea. Great service. I've passed this restaurant so many times and decided to try something new today. So glad I did. It's very clean and the restaurant is larger than it looks from the outside. Lots of seating.

I love momos. It's great to have Nepal street food so close. I felt the momos were a little…read moreloose. Good price. I will be back. Great staff. Tip: check hours Most days open at 4pm.

Chicken mono dumplings were delicious. The accompanying sauce was really good too. The dumplings…read morewere served piping hot. It was my first order and I will be back. Order in the back of the store. Nice little grocery store with some take out food options.

I ate buffalo and I liked it!…read more Appetizers: * Mustang Aloo - fried potato wedges were a hit * Alo ko ashar - a bit spicy but also good * Momo buff - my favorite dish of the evening Entrees: * Thukpa chicken noodle soup - so much flavor and absolutely wonderful *Buff sukuti - the meat was tough and chewy but at least we tried it! We really enjoyed the rich Nepalese flavors from the himalayas and fantastic hospitality. Servers were super helpful with menu selections and extremely friendly.

(4.15) ~ Very good overall food & service. Note: This is Nepalese Cuisine, similar to Indian, but…read moreunique as well:) DRINKS: ** Mango Lassi = (4.75) Great! ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) FOOD: ** Aloo Ko Achar (potato salad) = (4.25) Very tasty w. a kick ** Momo (Buff) w. Napali Achar = (4.25) Very tasty, & the "Buff" means buffalo meat (like beef). The Napali Achar is a slightly spicy dipping sauce. ** Nepali Goat Curry = (4.25) Very tasty. Note: Goat meat has bones. ** Rice = (4.15) Very tasty ** Ko-do Ko Roti = (4.15) Very healthy b/c it's millet ** Alo Paratha = (4.1) Very good filled w. potatoes ** Lachha Paratha = (4) very plain ** Ras Bari (dessert) = (4) very good & shareable b/c you get two balls:)

I finally tried this place after seeing it all over my for you page. This is definitely one of…read morethose "if you know, you know" spots because you would never find it unless someone told you about it first. It's inside a Liberty gas station right off Little River Turnpike (used to be John Mosby Highway), and from the outside you'd never expect there to be a hidden gem there. I tried the steamed chicken momo, chili chicken momo, and fried chicken momo. My favorite was probably the steamed chicken momo, but the other two were still interesting to try. There's also a Krunch Chicken connected to the momo spot, and honestly the fried chicken was my favorite part of the whole meal. It was super juicy and reminded me of Jollibee because the seasoning actually had flavor on the inside too, not just the outside. I got the 3-piece combo which came with a side of your choice, and a sweet biscuit for around $13. The gravy was super hot which i really liked and the biscuit reminded me of cornbread because of the texture. I spent around $50 total for the three momo orders and the chicken combo. I'd definitely come back for the fried chicken, but I'm not sure I'd go out of my way for the momos again. Also, the gas station itself is kind of like a mini 7-Eleven -- they sell snacks, beer, wine, ice, etc.

If you know, you know. These are my kind of spots…read more I'm talking about the places in the back of bodegas, under train tracks, next to auto shops -- the kind of eats I miss from New York where the setting looks questionable but the food satisfies. This place shares space with a gas station, one stop shop vibes and all. You'd think the food might be mid at best. Nope. Total opposite. Family-run, super kind people, and they're serving up legit, authentic Nepalese food. Both types of momos were on point -- juicy, flavorful, the kind you burn your mouth on because you can't wait. My kids crushed the noodles, which says a lot. Clean plates all around. Never judge a book by its cover. Some of the best food lives where you least expect it. If this place were closer, I'd be there once a week.

Came here primarily to try momos for the first time and ended up really enjoying the experience!…read moreThe restaurant was pretty empty when we went, so the service was fast and attentive, and all of the food came out fresh, flavorful, and well presented. They also brought complimentary bread, which was a nice touch. What stood out the most was the value. For the amount of food we got, the prices were very reasonable for the area. We ordered chili chicken, biryani, and two orders of momos, and the biryani "for two" honestly could have fed four people. Even after all three of us ate, we still had enough leftovers for two or three full meals. Overall, really good food, generous portions, and a great value. Glad we gave this place a try.

In U.S. it is difficult to find dishes featuring Yak, wild boar, goat organs. So you know how…read moreexcited I was when I came across this restaurant. Immediately made a reservation for dinner, though it turned out that the restaurant had lots of empty seats (at 7:30-8:30pm). The dishes I tried: 1. Complimentary Sel Roti: fried rice flour "bagel". Crispy outside, sticky and soft and sweet inside. It was served with some Mula Achar (pickled radishes), whcih was too salty for me. 2. Roti: Feels like it is not whole wheat, unlike the rotis in many Indian restaurants. 3. Roasted Yak: I asked for rare and the restaurant did a good job. The meat was lean but very tender. A little bit gamy which was what I look for. It was served with brown and red sauces; both sauces were spicy, while the red was also slightly sweet. 4. Goat Bhutan: Basically fried goat intestine, goat stomach and goat liver, served with raw tomatoes, onions and puffed rice. Mostly crispy, like it was shallow-fried. The organs were delicious but too oily for me. 5. Brussels sprouts: It was said to be pan-fried but looked like roasted. Savory and sweet. Service was good and quick. Overall, if you like game meats and/or Nepali food you should try this restaurant.

I've been writing reviews on this restaurant now for some years. Every time I eat here I find a new…read morereason. I've been eating here since Royal Nepal opened and was under different management. I've even dined at both the original (Brambleton, VA) and Arlington locations of Himalayan Wild Yak, a spin-off of sorts by two of the original owners. Both of these restaurants deserve your patronage as well when you're in either Arlington or out by Dulles. They are all great. The difference that Royal Nepal brings to the "table" is simple. They never lost that neighborhood feel and they don't take their patrons for granted. With a location down the block from the Birchmere and nestled in the up and coming Arlandria neighborhood of Alexandria, they project both a hometown restaurant feel as well as an adventurous vibe - have you ever eaten yak? The staff are real gems and the ambiance is a real treat from the "pickled veggies" on the window shelves down to the handmade Nepali napkins, this place is a virtual travelog. I can only say explore their menu and you're sure to find a treasure right here in the neighborhood.

Went here for a birthday celebration:…read more Owner was super kind and attentive. Gave us great recommendations for our first time trying Nepalese food. The roti was delicious, the duck fried rice was my favorite dish of the night, and the variety of momo with everyone having their own personal favorites (yak, buffalo, wild boar, and lamb) made for an intriguing night. Plenty of other dishes I want to come back and try

Bomb. Com Hot, flavorful and just down right yummy…read more Soul Food at its BEST!! I definitely will be BACK!!!

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