The food is incredible, delicious, and at a great price. I can't speak to authenticity but I can say the food here makes me want to hop on a plane and find out for myself sometime soon! The momos and street market theme on Wednesday and Thursday is great. Staff is super attentive and seem really committed to making sure you have a food experience and enjoy the food. read more

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Based on Yelp reviews, this place got my attention. I loved everything about this place and what a great find in Stoneham. Place is easy to get to and they have plenty of parking. We got there mid afternoon and the place was not busy. We greeted and seated almost immediately. It was a super pleasure to have Sandesh as a server and what a super nice and helpful man. Not only did he treat us well but also explained a lot about Nepali food and culture as we asked. He checked on us often as his way to make sure that everything was going well and if we had any questions. I learned that water buffalo(buff) is one of the favorite proteins in Nepal. We were informed that they get the meat from a farm in NY and that they like to keep to authentic flavors. For an appetizer we went for the buff pan fried momos. We had both spicy and non-spicy dipping sauces since I prefer non-spicy. I found the sauce delicious and the buff to be an interesting protein that I would try again. For my main course I went for the chicken thali after learning that it is one of their traditional meals. You get a little bit of everything including dessert - a delicious greek yogurt mixed with green cardamom and coconut. Our server mentioned that if we wanted anything extra (except for the protein) that they would be happy to bring it. We had tons of leftovers because we tried several dishes and asked if we could have more rice and they provided a complimentary container when our food was packed. Place is super clean and has beautiful Nepali decorations. Even your bill is brought in a wooden box with Nepali carvings. There was soft music playing in the background. We were curious about the hot pot tables but were informed that they were left by the previous restaurant but that they don't offer hot pot. The women's bathroom is cleverly decorated with Nepali scenes and has a beautiful authentic faucet. Our server informed us that on Wednesdays and Thursdays they offer what he described as Nepali street food. Selected dishes are $5 except for a a whole fried fish that is $10. We might have to check them out one of these days. An overall great and unique find! read more

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Great spices and flavors, okay service, cozy ambiance. Being unfamiliar with the menu, we stated we needed some time and felt a bit overwhelmed. The server came back 3 times asking if we were ready in a brief time span -- I am not sure what the rush was, the place was almost empty when we first sat down. We ordered some cocktails and got the pork chili momos and chicken and goat thali. The food was very good, lots of big flavors and the goat was nice and tender. The chili momos had some nice heat and were quite large. My cocktail was extremely sweet and I figured out they had given me the wrong one - they offered to make the right one, but we were nearly done so I declined. I'd return to try more food, but would recommend asking for help right off the bat if you're not sure about the menu. read more

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Needed dinner after the play at the Stoneham Theatre. Absolutely a wonderful experience! The waitress made excellent recommendations. The cocktails were delicious and with unique presentation. The aesthetic was creative everything to the menu to the bar to the bathroom. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtful and intentional. Visiting my sister in Watertown, and will definitely make this place a requirement every time I visit. The service staff were extremely attentive. Do not hesitate to visit. Their menu has helpful descriptions if you are not familiar with items. read more

I will rarely turn down an opportunity to visit a Himilayan/Nepalese restaurant. Ailaa lived up to the "review hype" I saw before coming. The decor was charming, the cocktails were beautiful and delicious. My biggest regret was that we weren't in a larger dinner party, so that we could have sampled more menu options on that first visit. Those drinks - I sent photos to some of my cocktail loving/making friends, and they were really impressed and a little envious. Just like meals in that part of the world, the cocktails seem to be crafted to provide a balance of flavors. The deep fried wings were delicious, and I couldn't get enough of the momos. Everything we ordered that night was served with the same flavorful sauce, with just enough kick to be satisfying. I asked our waitress what we should do if we wanted things even spicier, and she replied that on request, they will give you spicier sauces on the side. It was an absolute pleasure to dine here, and I look forward to coming back. read more

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Small, cozy, and decent place to eat. We ordered chicken chili momos and a chicken sizzler. The momos were good, but we didn't like the taste of the noodles in the sizzler platter. We also felt the platter looked a bit pale. We didn't order any drinks. The service was good. The best part is that its open till midnight. read more

Ailaa Himalayan Bar and Grill - CHICKEN CHILLI MOMO - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

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First walking up to the restaurant I was a little leery but once I stepped inside, the vibes were right. The service was amazing, the drinks were odd but delicious. I got myampakhaa, the4 shots in the box and my friend got lastai piro, a sweet pineapple drink that was great. I got the wild boar or "bandel" and was super impressed with the flavor and tenderness of the meat. My friend got goat thali and everything had such amazing flavors! I have never had Himalayan food before but I think this was the perfect place to start. read more

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We had really great time in Ailaa. Loved the ambiance as it represent beautiful culture of nepal. Food has authentic bhaktapur flavor. Thanks Prem for everything. read more

On the way to the Stone Zoo, decided to check out this local spot. From the moment you enter the restaurant it had a nice vibe, everything neatly arranged and clean, and quickly seated. Never having had Nepalese cuisine before, our server Sandesh was a great guide! I ordered Buff Momo, Goat Taas and Goat Thali. Drink of choice, Paan Ko Paat. The first dish to arrive was the Goat Taas. This is a grilled dish with lots of spices, though not necessarily spicy. It came with puffed rice, wow! The fried pickled something, whatever it was, it was delicious! The Goat Thali came out next. This was a simmered dish with LOTS of spice. Meat was tender and sauces and spices perfectly flavorful. The spicyness does add up so the rice, lentil soup and spinach were welcome "cool down" treats. The lentil soup was good, just don't expect whole lentils. Spinach was nicely cooked without being overly seasoned so the flavor comes through. The Buff Momo was last to come out. My first time having the protein, reminds me of pork with the after taste of game meats like bison and boar. The dipping sauce was a nice fresh taste that compliments the Momo, aka dumplings. As for the cocktail, this was the biggest surprise. Was fresh and aromatic, nutty flavor of fennel and herby notes from the mint. Perfect compliment to the meal as it breaks up the spice from the dishes and leaves you with a refreshed taste. Overall a great place and our server was top notch as well as the rest of the staff! They checked on us consistently throughout the meal and refilled waters. Definitely coming back to try more of the menu! read more

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First time Himalayan food for me so I can't really compare it to any other Himalayan food. I had Goat Thali to eat and Lastai Piro to drink. My friend had Raat Ki Rani to drink. Service was good. The food took awhile but was full of flavor and food portion sizes. The drinks were also good and very unusual presentation. There wasn't any live music on the night we went but it seems it's too small of a space for live music. It would be very loud. read more

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Scrumptious food and mind blowing drinks! The chicken cholia was beautifully seasoned. The momos were delicious too. Tried chicken Bara for the 1st time and that was probably my least favorite dish. A slightly acquired taste. But what surprised me were the drinks. I had the Lastai Piro and Paan ko Pat. Both were so good especially the paan drink. Cant wait to go back to try the Chatamari and Thupka! read more

Ailaa Himalayan Bar and Grill - Paan ko pat - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Great menu, excellent choices. Nice, clean place. Friendly waitresses. Loved the food. Delicious. read more

Food was delicious and the server had great recommendations. Super cute and aesthetic restaurant with cool decor. Perfect for a date night. We had the goat taas, Buffalo Chatamari, and aloo chop. Chatamari was excellent but forgot to snap a pic! read more

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Amazing Ambience and service food was very authentic. 10/10 there was no words to describe this restaurant.

I came in at about 2:00 pm wanting something I have never tried before. I noticed a drum set and speakers in a corner of the restaurant. I don't know what this place is like in the evenings. From what I gathered a lot of the recipes are from Nepal. I had the beef dumplings and the chicken dumplings pan fried. They were unbelievable. I had the Napal Margarita and it was spicy and good (if you don't like the spicy then get it without). This is a must if you are in the area. read more

Ailaa Himalayan Bar and Grill - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

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This place is absolutely a hidden secret, a very tasty one. The place feels incredible cozy and great for a date night in terms of ambiance. They have great classic dishes, but if you're feeling adventurous I'd recommend the bison, boar, or especially the goat. Service is quick and polite. Just about the only critique I'd say is be discerning on the drinks you order. They're clearly made with care, but the way they taste isn't always for everyone. read more

Extremely slow service during lunch hour despite the restaurant being empty other than one other table of 2. Small menu but unless you understand Himalayan food or how to eat it, you can expect to get lost and be disappointed. We tried our best (no strangers to Indian or Thai food) and after an hour of waiting for our food were disappointed anyway. If you have an Indian or Himalayan friend bring 'em, otherwise keep driving. read more

Was looking for an exotic dinner destination, something out of the ordinary. The establishment is easy to get to, quaint and dimly lit, with decor representative of the regional cuisine it serves. Menu was robust with both meat and vegan/vegetarian options. The spice blends in each dish were bold, flavorful, and well-curated for distinctness + flavor depth (i.e., aromas and on the tongue). The staff provided friendly and helpful suggestions. Looking forward to returning. If you are seeking out great quality Himalayan/Nepalese good, this is one to try! read more

The commercial store-front plaza around the outside at first makes this look uninteresting, but as soon as you walk in, everything is fantastic. The decor is perfect, our server couldn't be nicer ... and the food! My first time eating Nepalese cuisine. Loved everything we ordered. Delicious and unique flavors. Will definitely be back. read more

We had Newari set for $60. Everything tasted authentic. chatamari was tasty. However, I was disappointed that they charge $3 for additional beaten rice. Nice ambience. Best place in Boston area for authentic Nepali food. The quality of momo fluctuates though. read more

Amazing food, sophisticated drinks and the best service. Kudos to bartender Promet. Authentic and delicious Nepali cuisine. read more

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I've driven past this place so many times, and often commented how I needed to give them a try, I just never remember when it comes time to choose a place! Went here for the first time. They have an extensive menu, with many options, which can be a bit daunting. As I reviewed the menu, I thought to myself, how do you offer something a bit different (i.e. authentic) and make it accessible (not overwhelming/intimidating) to casual diners. No answers... just ponderings. I couldn't tell you the names of what we ordered, but everything was fresh, unique, and exploding with flavor. The staff was young and generally good. Prices were quite fair. If you enjoying Napalese, or are looking for something different, I'd heartily recommend giving this place a try! read more

The place looks good but they need to work on kids menu. It looked like the used book pages from Nepal's text book . The jhol of the momo was dull . No taste . The thali looked dull as well no good presentation. Over all I would give 3. read more

Happy and helpful. Great food. Fantastic drinks. Definitely a hidden gem. 100% will be coming back.

Venue- 3.5 out 5. It's a small cozy restaurant with great ambiance and very feel good environment with live music Food- 4.8 out 5. Authentic newari food. Something offered that you cannot get anywhere in the area of New England Service- 5 out of 5 greetings with smile with cordial gesture and great clear communication given in Englishh or Nepali, huge fan of this place love it read more

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Had an amazing meal for lunch at this restaurant. Came on a Saturday and it was empty, so was promptly seated. We ordered the Goat Thali, Buffalo Samay Baji, and steamed chicken Momos. Okay, so the goat thali was good, the goat was the star (I liked the dal bhat too, but with all the varieties of flavors I kinda forgot about it). There were a variety of pickles and veggies to go with a generous portion of rice. Pretty great dish overall and nicely presented. Also, the goat was bone-in, and must have been cooked a long time since the tendon melted in my mouth! Next was Momos, and were as good as I expected. The sauce that came with it I think I could drink by itself. The Momos had a delicate wrapper and the meat was nicely seasoned and flavorful, and no Nepalese meal is really complete without Momos of some kind. The star though, was the Samay Baji. This was beautifully presented on a plate of sewn-together leaves, and had a large portion of crispy beaten rice in the center topped with super crunchy black beans. The buffalo though - it comes cold, but wow that is a flavor I have never had. It got better with each bite. It was so fun to mix the different parts of the dish (the pickles and then the potato made my eyebrows perk up) with the crunchy rice. But the star was the buffalo... It definitely was something different that I absolutely enjoyed. If you're in the area, I highly recommend this place. I didn't get to try the cocktails but they look interesting!! Overall, a fabulous experience and I'm really grateful I live very close to this! It was so good I sent a friend there that day to get their dinner! Looking forward to trying more of their stuff. read more

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My partner and I visited here on a Friday night and were surprised to find the restaurant very empty - it has a beautiful interior and is absolutely perfect for a date night or cozy spot to hang out with friends. Our server greeted us and brought us the menus, which were huge and varied. We ordered the buffalo chilli, chicken samay baji, and pork jhol momos, which all arrived at the same time and are meant to be shared with the table. Our favorite was the chilli - the sauce was super flavorful and perfectly spicy, without being overpowering (we ordered the medium spice level). My only complaint is that I wish it got served with rice, but since we ordered other dishes, it really ended up not being a problem. The samay baji was also very flavorful and gave us a good taste of lots of different sides. The puffed rice was a good vehicle for the sauces/chutneys in this dish. The momos were also very delicious, and I loved the flavorful sauce they were served in. We ended up also trying the chocolate dessert dumpling, which had a super interesting rich and spiced chocolate flavor, but was the perfect dish to wrap our night up with. Overall, I really enjoyed our experience here and was impressed with how attentive the servers were during the entire meal. I'd highly recommend checking this restaurant out for a unique dining experience! read more

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The momos and chicken flatbread were our faves. Aloo chop came out first as an appetizer and we barely let it cool off before we digged in so only one and half of the 6 made it into the photo lol. The dark chocolate pastry dessert had a nice texture but too cardamom forward for our palate. The Goat Thali entree had a nice variety of unique flavors although the portion was a bit small. Masala tea paired nicely with everything. Unfortunately we were on our way out right as the reggae band was setting up but the service from each staff member was prompt and so warm and welcoming the entire visit. We never had to look around for refills or plates to be cleared. They were really all so kind and we would be back for the ambiance and service alone. Looking forward to sticking around for the live band next time! read more

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Food was really good! The service was nice. Our waitress even made a fun "kid's cocktail" for my daughter. Everything seemed clean. Really fun and unique experience. We'll be back again for sure. Give this business a try you wont be disappointed :) Amazing chicken wings, and my husband really liked the goat tripe. read more

Food was amazing. Servers were friendly & attentive. Though a bit noisy, it was fine,

This place is absolutely incredible! The buffalo chili and pork sekuwa were amazing, the staff is lovely, and the entire experience was perfect. We'll be back! read more

Stopped by Ailaa on a Sunday afternoon. The food is delicious. The drinks are wonderful and beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the beautiful restaurant tucked into an unassuming strip mall. Don't let the outside deter you, step inside this truly hidden gem of a place. read more

My wife and I went last weekend for the first time and really enjoyed it. The waitress talked us through our choices and we really loved the recommendations. We ended up getting the Chili Pork, Veggie Chatamari, Chicken Chow Mein and Buffalo Jhol Momo and everything was on point. The Lastai Piro cocktail was amazing. We'll be going back soon. read more

Didn't know what to expect, they hit it out of the park. So bummed we don't live nearby. Flavors and spices were perfect. Service was excellent. Don't shy away if you aren't sure what to order, the staff will help you!! read more

We tried chilli momos, chowmein and thali. Everything was really great! The drinks were amazing, they had a unique fusion twist to them. Would highly recommend, definitely the best chilli momos in mass read more

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Really amazingly different and great tasting food. Excellent bar and great service. I wish I lived nearby to go on a regular basis!

extraordinary food, cocktails, service. got chili momos, veg chow mein, and veg thali. very flavorful and will be coming back to try other menu items! read more

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A great addition to Stoneham! I've tried the chatamari and the Samay bhaji and both were amazing! so excited that there's a new restaurant in town offering something different! read more

Great food and nice people - glad to have a new option in Stoneham and will certainly be returning soon. Super close to my office so that is also a plus! Thanks for the nice time. read more

Delicious and unique. Fermented spinach, pickled cauliflower, bitter gourd, stewed goat. So many things I was sure I wouldn't like but found out they were delicious. I wish it was closer to Salem. read more