Generally, I don't like Indian food. I had a bad experience in 2001 with it and ever since have…read morerun in the opposite direction. Maybe it's just the US that doesn't get Indian food right? I don't know, but Gurkha's Inn has altered my opinion somewhat. I have no idea how Nepalese or Himalayan food differs from Indian food so if you're really snobby about that, stop reading this review as my opinion will be worthless to you. I was with some co-workers on our way back from Stonehenge on our day off and we had no idea where to eat and they were both craving Indian food. Since I was out-voted, I went with it thinking I could probably get Tandoori chicken and hopefully be fine with it. The restaurant was just opening when we arrived and although it's not a very large place, it is very comfortable and the decor makes the whole place feel warm and intimate. I think we were the first table sat and by the time our food arrived, the whole place was full! For a small town like Winchester, I was surprised, but then again, it was a Friday night. I did end up ordering the Tandoori chicken which I enjoyed immensely. I'm okay with some spice, but I don't like burning my mouth apart and this version of Tandoori was a good mix for my weak palette! My only advice if the owner is reading this... the restrooms (or I guess water closets as they say there?) are pretty gross. The floor was sticky and it didn't feel clean. Maybe bring some of the charm from the restaurant in there to clean it up? I don't know.

This is not as interesting a restaurant as one might hope. Either Nepalese and Himalayan cuisine is…read morea staid and bland cousin of its Indian counterparts or the chef has an uninspired interpretation of its traditions. Like at least one other Gurkha restaurant in Winchester, the name is a an army reference to the base in town. It's an understandable retirement plan for a Nepalese soldier serving far away from home. Unfortunately, what probably seemed wonderful cooking in the mess hasn't translated seamlessly to the more demanding kitchen of a chef. The menu choice is very wide, a weakness of most middling curry houses. There is the standard gamut of Indian classics tailored to the takeaway crowd and a surprisingly large selection of chef specialities. My unmemorable encounter with one of these (I forget which) was disappointing. My girlfriend had a lot more luck with a sizzling clay oven cooked chop of lamb. This is not a bad restaurant, if it were a little cheaper I would give it three stars. As a takeaway it will probably serve you quite adequately. It's quite possibly even the best in Winchester.

OM is absolutely superb a truly wonderful experience. It's a family run restaurant and fabulous…read moreservice. I personally recommend this restaurant.

From the owner: A family run restaurant serving mouth-watering authentic Nepalese cuisine at its best!read more

Formerly Papadum this restaurant claims to specialise in Nepalese and Indian cuisine. Although…read morerenamed they still use the Papadum ordering pads and paperwork. Curiously the menu of the former was more exotic then this one. I can see nothing on it that one would label 'Nepalese' except for one dish with radishes which was listed as a gurkha favourite . We ordered a takeaway and had the Royal Gurkha special which came in at a whopping £9.50. It was nice but all it was was a mixed kebab starter in a masala sauce. We also had a korma and a lasuni. The latter was listed as hot but it was not. Rice was generous and the naan breads tasty. Dahl too watery for my liking. All in all though it was very tasty

Oh my gosh! If they were open on today (Monday), we would have come back to dine here again. It was…read morejust that amazingly good! As you enter down the stairs to the entrance, pause and take a deep breath. As you enter in, you are greeted warmly, enveloped in warm decor, gentle Nepalese music, and a sense of someplace exotic and relaxing. There are a few rooms for dining inside and a garden patio area for enjoying the outdoors. My husband and I have never had Nepalese food before. We thought this would be an interesting taste amid our British journey. And indeed it was! The flavors were so tasty, ranging from subtle to vibrant. There were flavors I could not identify and yet wanted to continue eating because they were so unique and flavorful. I don't believe we left a crumb on our plates! And then there was the dessert. I have truly fallen in love with the flavor of the marinated oranges and yogurt that I had for dessert. I've never tasted anything like it before. I literally closed my eyes to block out all else so I could simply savor the delicate flavors. What a treat! When back home, I am definitely going to see if I can find a Nepalese restaurant to enjoy, but doubt it can replicate the deliciousness of this dining experience.

This restaurant turned out to be directly across the street from our hotel. But it is below…read moresidewalk level, so it took us a few tries before we found it. We got there 15 minutes before opening, and the owner let us in anyway, seated us, and left us with menus. It's veru bright and clean with Himalayan/Nepalese art and artifacts on the walls. They played Nepalese music softly in the background. We each ordered the house dish: I got chicken and my husband got beef. You can choose mild, medium, hot, or very hot spices. We got medium and it was perfect. My husband had ale, and I had a limeade that is offered to thirsty pilgrims. Delicious! We would definitely recommend it!

Happened upon Ama's Kitchen when we were looking to have a curry and didn't know Camberley Tandoori…read morehad shut. Lots of interesting items on the menu, including mutton and buffalo. My husband and I decided to try 2 different thalis. Both were delicious! One pork and one lamb, and we tried one thali with the buckwheat side instead of rice. The menu also has the classic Indian curries (korma, tikka massala) but also has Nepalese dishes that must be pretty authentic. as we saw Nepalese customers in the restaurant - always a good sign!

Very tasty food as usual the best in town as far as I know you should really try to believe it…read moreFood quality is amazing They changed name to Himalayan tandoori

If you are in search of a Nepalese/Indian restaurant that embodies Eastern ambience, then look no…read morefurther. Kathmandu, opposite Colston Hall, offers diners an authentic Nepali/Indian experience. On entering the venue, your senses are immediately indulged: subtle aromas of burning incense, infused with rich spices, create a mystical vibe, in addition to the warm candle light and captivating Indian art, making you feel as if you are actually in India. Run by a Nepalese family who import indigenous spices from a village in their home country, the restaurant produces a diverse range of curries. My favourite is the chicken Pasanda, a dish simply oozing with creamy, yogurty goodness and unique blends of spices. You can expect to pay more than is usual for Indian cuisine, but your experience is guaranteed to make those extra pennies seem worthwhile.

I really like this restaurant. The food is good and the service impeccable. When I first walked in,…read moreI thought that the room was much bigger than it actually is, due to one of the walls consisting entirely of mirrors. They must polish these things day and night, because I was totally convinced, until I noticed one of the join lines a good few minutes later (and it wasn't just me, to note, I heard another couple say exactly the same thing as we were leaving). I must recommend the vegetable tikka massala - I know, I'm not very adventurous - but I have a policy of always judging a place by its massala. Once that test's been passed, I'm willing to come back and try something a little more exciting. I expect the staff at Kathmandu will be seeing a fair bit more of me in the coming months, then.

The momos here are delicious!! We ordered steamed veg momos, kothey (steamed and then fried) beef…read moremomos, and veg curry. I preferred the fried beef momos for the texture and flavor! I liked the steamed momos but thought the veg filling was too soft for my liking. The curry was good but sadly way too spicy for me. The restaurant had a small seating area and more of a self-service feel. One of us saved our seats, while the other went up to the counter to order. The servers brought out the food item by item as soon as each one was ready. One of the servers kindly asked us if we were done with our meal if they could give our seats to the next people in line. We were more than happy to since the space was small. I highly recommend House of Momo!!

Found this little gem away from the busy Kingsland High St. and was not disappointed. The staff…read morewere nice and patient as I tried to figure out what to order. Especially for the price, the chili noodle (£7.50) and the steamed momo (£6) was quite filling (plus 12.5% charge for dine-in), but it's a bit too greasy and not as spicy as I expected. It wasn't crowded when I ordered, but the indoor space filled up as I was finishing up. Would definitely come back to try their other options.

This used to be the rather grotty Prince of Wales pub, but was recently taken over by 4 ex-Ghurkas…read moreand converted into a Nepalese restaurant. Very friendly, nice atmosphere and you can see through to the spotless kitchen. The food is fantastic too - fresh and succulent. There are several Nepalese places around this part of Hampshire but this is one of the best. I hope the place is a huge success :)

Amazing!! Proper Nepalese food, really delicious, going again tonight!!read more

This place is amazing. Great food, great service. The owner is from Nepal and is a super sweet guy…read morewith a big smile on his face. The momos come with an array of sauces and being sauce boss myself, I was very pleased. I also got the Gurkha bowl. Very good and flavorful. Want to expand that flavor? Just add the leftover sauce from the momos!

From the owner: Mouth-watering food from hillside tea houses across the Himalayan range of Nepal & India including…read moredumplings, noddles, curry, grill & Indo Chinese Cuisine.