Hidden gem. We were on our way to another museum and decided to check them out. Lunch buffet with just 4 items Monday to Friday. The nan was amazing and the chicken dish was both sweet and savory. The chickpeas were tasty. There is spice to add if you would like it spicier. Mango lasse was so good my daughter got 2! read more

Yak & Yeti - Items from the weekday lunch buffet - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vienna, 9

How often in life do you say "I really want to eat Nepalese food tonight" ? Okay - I agree - you don't say it much at all .... but all that will change when you eat at Yak und Yeti. Yak und Yeti is my fav ethnic restaurant in my hood. Everything i ever have eaten there i like. To me Nepalese food is a cross between Northern Indian and Tibetan food. The best night here is Thursday night because it's the night of the Momos Special. Now I could prob eat a 1000 Momos at one sitting if I was allowed and I could add the hot sauce on very liberally. And whenever I feel rich which unfortunately is not very often, I order the Lamb Mansahari dish. The combination of flavours is awesome. Dining inside this restaurant is great - i think the atmosphere is really warm and you get to view many Nepalese artifacts. Or if it's summertime, eat under the festive lights in the Schanigarten. You won't see the Himalayan Mountains but drink a lot of beer with your dinner and maybe you think you see them. And don't miss the entrance. It's down a litttle passage off the Hofmühlgasse. I have friends who have walked right by it and never knew it was there. "Hey I really want to eat Nepalese food tonight!" read more

Authentic Nepalese cooking and atmosphere! The people are so friendly as well and they speak perfect German and English. I went for the lunch buffet which they have everyday from Monday to Friday 11.30-14.30. It was fantastic!! They have dishes for vegetarians as well. Will be coming back again soon! read more

Yak & Yeti - From the buffet - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vienna, 9

It was my brother's birthday and we thought we'd try something special and exotic to celebrate this special occasion. We went without a reservation and found a place right a way. The Waiter took a couple of minutes to realize that we were not familiar with the dishes or even the system of the restaurant. So, he quickly explained the menu and the possibility of having the special: "every Thursday is Momo's day", Which basically meant an all you can eat of different Momo, dumplings, types(meat/veggi). We went for for 2 specials and one regular dish. All were very good. The dumplings were fresh, had a good dough:filling ratio. The various fillings were delicious and came in different species. Positive: - you experience a new culinary journey in every aspect. - the decoration and different seating areas have a great affect on the experience. Negative: - we waited more than 45 minutes for the our food to arrive. To be completely honest: I Couldn't tell if it was because they were fully booked or because the cookery of the dumplings took that long. Either way, the waiter didn't seem to be alarmed by that and acted normal.. So, I guess the time frame was ok :). read more

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What a wonderful discovery! Eating at this cultural restaurant was certainly a pleasure. They have an outside patio with flags and Nepalese decor, and inside is also richly decorated with their country's items. My husband and I made sure to check Yelp reviews and photos before coming here, to see what we would be interested. We definitely were attracted to the dumplings, also called Momo, and decided to order their ''Momo Mix'' which is a variety of stuffed dumplings provided with a tomato-sauce. They were all absolutely delicious, and writing this review now -- I am already craving them! For drinks we ordered their Yak und Yeti Lassi, which tasted just like Mango Lassi so we were not sure what the difference was, but it was still enjoyable :) On Thursdays they have a special Momo day where you can eat unlimited dumplings for 15 Euro with special sauces. I will definitely be checking that out! read more

Yak & Yeti - Momo mix! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vienna, 9

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One of the more bland Himalayan restaurants I've eaten at, but the decor was amazing, it's open late, and the food is still quite edible.

Namaste! Welcome to a beautiful Nepalese garden and for a brand new experience at Yak & Yeti! I never had Nepalese food before... I really enjoyed it, and my Indonesian friends, who already went to Nepal before, loved it too! Speaks volume! The teas were great, the Nepalese herbs are definitely surprising and nice! Too bad we only get one cup of it! ;) The Momos, steamed dumplings filled with meat, tofu or spinach&potatoes, were tasty and well matched with the tomato based sauce. My favorites (the chicken ones) were delicious. The main courses were tasty and well cooked, the spices were perfectly balanced!... the Dal was very very good; the platter with several little bowls was full of tasty surprises that complemented each other; the chicken meal was hot but still eatable ;) and delicious. We had a great time! I would recommend it to any Asian fans looking for a different experience! read more

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I so wanted to be blown away by this place but I must admit there were a few flaws the night we were there. But first the positives: - An authentic Nepalese restaurant run by Nepalese. - Very tasty food, all served on metal plate/trays. Nice touch. - Very nicely decorated inside as well as in the courtyard. The Nepalese theme is certainly followed through and done very well. - Friendly smiling staff. And now for the reasons for only four stars: - Food took very long to arrive. There was a big table ahead of us I know, but starter could have turned up a bit quicker. - Drinks too took ages to arrive. The service altogether was a little too slow for my liking. I'm not someone who rushes but after 15 mins of waiting for a drink I get a bit impatient. - Prices were a little high for what was received. 16€ for a lamb based main course was a little on the high side for what was received. That said is it really great to sit outside in a courtyard in a little piece of Nepal in the middle of Vienna. read more

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Since ages I wanted to go there and check out, if the refrences from a lot of different people were true, that you get there authentical and really good nepalese food - I just can agree with them! I specially liked the metal plates instead of ordinary and boring porcelain ones you can get everywhere. the foos was really really good and the prices were very appropriate. They do serve my personal favorite drink guave juice, which is by itself a good start. the look of the restaurant ist also very traditional and authentic. a little dark inside, but I can say, I felt like on a trip to another country. read more

Yak & Yeti - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vienna, 9

Go here NOW. Don't let the low-key decor fool you - Yak & Yeti is one of those restaurants where the food does the talking, and the hearty lunch buffet charmed itself right into my stomach. Served on metal plates and bowls, the self-service buffet included lots of spiced vegetables, lentils, rice and an incredible pea soup, and was happily light on heavy meat. Please also do yourself a favor and order one of the juices - mango, guava or lychee. Incredible. Service was a little slow, but understandable since it was just one person, and he was very friendly, so it didn't really matter. A filling lunch spot that is also very wallet-friendly - easy for someone to eat a full-size meal for 10 euros or less. read more

Nice little place, hidden in between some buildings. Good service and tasty (new-to-me) food. The printed on felt menu looked interesting and I had a hard time picking something. Went for the Yak & Yeti Lamb special. They close a bit early, we could have sat for an hour longer. Will visit again when I get the chance. read more

Love love love love love. You can: 1. Sit outside in a gardeny area 2. Sit inside at a normal table 3. Sit on cushions with your shoes off (left outside) and carpets. Its entertaining to see your friends squirm The food is on the pricier side (11-16 Euros a plate), but daaaannngggg it is so worth it! The food is delicious, so many spices without needing to be spicy hot, vegan, meat, all of it looked and tasted great. Very filling. Only one little lentils side dish wasn't the best I ever had but ok, one out of 6 things did not blow me away. Service also friendly, but I must say, do not come desperately hungry because it takes a while to get food (a long while), and they do not come and check up on you all the time (which kept it nice and tranquil if you are in the mindset for it). The one star down was the bathroom. First of all it took me a while to realize I was in the men's room, as I was washing my hands prior to entering the next section. When I walked out, a man pointed to me where the woman's bathroom was. Frankly, without walking and passing the sinks to the next section, I could not tell the difference on the door signs and which was which. Furthermore, what I can tell you from my experience in the men's bathroom is it smells very strongly of missing the toilet. However, after entering the women's bathroom I had half a mind to go back to the men's. First because there was NO SOAP IN THE WOMEN's.... and also because to close the door and after open it you basically have to stand on the women's toilet seat, or let it smear on your clothes (won't tell you which option I took). So, go, have fun, eat well, and make sure you pee before arriving. read more

Food was OK. Admittedly I haven't had Nepalese cuisine but have been spoiled with its cousin, Indian food. I had one of my favorite dishes here - cheese with spinach and spices over rice (saag paneer as I'm familiar with it). At Yak & Yeti, it was underwhelming. read more

A great place to try authentic Nepalese cuisine. The owners moved to Vienna from Nepal some years ago and you can feel the authenticity of the stuff you get here. Very friendly staff - all family members, I think. Try the Momos - they are delicious, as are the many lentil-based dishes. The place is makes you feel like you've been beamed to Nepal - a lot of Nepalese decoration and the overall slightly "shabby" but very friendly feel makes this a great experience. Expect many alternatively minded 25-35 year olds! read more

Nice atmosphere, but the food wasn't very good, and the service slow. The most disappointing was the "Ying und Yang" dessert, which featured a strawberry yoghurt sauce that was obviously straight from the supermarket. Germans and Austrians alike love stuff that is spiritual and also politically engaged (Free Tibet and all that), but if you care more about food, go somewhere else. read more

What a hidden gem! I never heard of Nepalese cuisine before and we found out about it online and decided that we just HAD to try it. Too bad that they are closed on Sunday and we had to wait a day but the wait was SO.WORTH.IT!!! The restaurant is a bit "off the beaten path" and located in an inside garden but also offers some tables inside (we love the outside but it was just too cold for us thus we chose the inside!). The staff was very friendly but a little slow at times. The menu was a bit confusing since we got an English and a German menu which do have the same info but not at the same spot so we had to compare numbers ;) The meal (once it came) was DELICIOUS! Served on metal plates/bowls with rice, it reminded a bit of Indian cuisine but was just super yumm! If you get tired of the schnitzel and other local foods, do yourself a favor and visit this lovely gem :) read more

I didn't know what to expect walking into Yak and Yeti as I've never had Nepalese food... I had an idea as I've had Northern Indian, so I kinda guessed. When entering you walk though a nicely decorated courtyard and into a restaurant full of pictures and artifices from Nepal. We ordered vegetarian Momos - a steamed dumpling like dish with a spicy tomato paste sauce. Was excellent. Then a homemade cheese and spinach dish and a beef curry. The curry could have had more spice to it, but I didn't ask, so that was my fault. The veggies with the beef were excellent, flavors were extraordinary. My dish was rather expensive for what it was, the vegetarian dish was more reasonable, which is why I gave this 4 and not 5 stars. Its not a reason I would not go back though, I'm sure I will be back often. For dessert we had a carmel ball with house-made yogurt and fruit. This was really excellent. Not too sweet, and but sweet enough to be nicely balanced with the yogurt. Next time, however, I would prefer to sit in the main part of the restaurant at a table and not on the floor in the back. Despite the fact it was nicely decorated, and a nice ethnic touch, my back is killing me now. read more

Thursday are all you can eat and awesome variety of food. Service slow but worth the food.

Great vibe! Great food! Had steamed dumplings with side of potatoes and Mansahari with an assortment of mini dishes and rice. Wait staff was very pleasant and mindful of us. read more

I agree with some other posters that for the price, the portions simply do not equate. I sat in the garden and the service was very slow. Very. But they seemed to be busy. Service was friendly however. English menu was made available and they spoke enough English for my needs. Which was very nice. The garden is nice and there were several large groups who seemed to really be enjoying themselves. So it's a nice place for groups. That may also be why the service was so slow. My food was fine. I had the mixed portion of momos. Chicken, beef, potato and cheese. The potato was bland but the other three were good. Skin was a tad rubbery. I assume they were made well in advance of service. I also ordered the vegetable platter for my main. Okra, potato, lentils, a pickled cabbage salad and a delicious tofu (tasted like paneer) in sauce. It was all good. But I wasn't overwhelmed with deliciousness. Overall if the price was lower I think it would have been a better experience for what was offered and wait time considered. I think it was an hour from when I ordered to when the main arrived. read more

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