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

Great lunch buffet. Yummy hot garlic naan. Chicken dishes yummy. Spinach veggie very tasty…read more Rice pudding dessert nice finish. Will be back. Good deal. Friendly staff. Quick service

It was okay, nothing special which is unfortunate since I brought my family here for my birthday…read moredinner based on the reviews. Some of the dishes were good, like the goat curry but the mutter paneer, the kofta, and the goan fish curry were all in the exact same cream sauce. Very unimaginative. We will not be back

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!

My cousin and her husband met me in Old Town for lunch a couple Saturdays ago. Initially, we wanted…read moreto grab American brunch nearby, but the wait was over an hour, so we decided to go to Indochen. It's tucked inside of the hotel lobby, a bit odd, but the food was good. STEAMED CHICKEN MOMO (6) - 13 The chicken momos sat on top of a creamy chili garlic sauce that was a bit spicy. The momos were juicy and the filling was soft and flavorful. Good appetizer to share between the three of us. BUTTER CHICKEN - 19 Creamy and rich, tasted a bit sweeter than I was used to, almost like a chicken tikka masala. Pretty standard, but got the job done. Plenty of chicken in our curry. SAAG PANEER - 19 Vibrant green with the perfect loose, creamy texture that wasn't too chunky. Good amount of paneer in our portion. The spinach actually tasted like spinach, which I find rare at other restaurants that also serve saag/palak paneer. Definitely one of the better ones I've had! GARLIC NAAN - 4 Pretty typical, but good nonetheless. It was a bit greasy than I would have liked, but went well with the curries when we wanted to switch between bites of the basmati rice. Portions were pretty big and generous. Everything we ordered hit and all above average. The three of us were quite full after sharing an app + naan + two entrees. Stop by if you're in the area!

So delicious! Great lunch specials! Yummy garlic naan! And if you're into pork belly -…read moreyou must have theirs! It's incredible - OMGEE incredible! You'll want to lick the plate Hopefully, the Cameron Station location reopens soon!

This place is actually a hidden gem, tucked away inside of the Liberty gas station building…read more My friend and I got the chicken momo, as well as the chicken chilly momo. The momo's are packed with filling, and so juicy. Dip it in one of the 2 sauces (or both) that you get, and it tastes even better. The chicken chilly momo was my favorite.

Got a chance to finally try this spot after seeing this all over my feed. Located inside the…read moreLiberty gas station, its a pretty lowkey spot. I had to get the Chili Chicken Momo for my visit. The spice level here was pretty high for me, and I do well with spice. But that didn't stop me from eating the delicious Momo's. The Momo casing wasn't too thick or thin and the filling inside was pretty good. Flavorful and cooked just right. I also had their fried chicken here as well (From Krispy Crunchy Chicken). The chicken was really good. Super juicy and tender. Seasoning was actually on both the inside and outside of the chicken, so it was really flavorful. Service was good. Staff were friendly and the food came out within a reasonable time. Since this is in a gas station, there is somewhat limited seating. So I've seen mostly take-away orders coming out of here. Overall, 4/5. Great tasting Momo's and the Fried Chicken is definitely highly recommended as well.

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.

They still had a restaurant week offering for lunch this past Saturday! I had momos, mango lassi,…read moreand a paneer entree for $25. My friend ordered a different app and entree, plus the mango lassi. We shared everything and had leftovers. Such a treat! Great service and everything was delish. Parking is tight in the lot next to the restaurant. Take a compact car! Lol

The service was impeccable. Super kind and helpful, and quick. The chef made my mom a special…read moredessert for her bday. Great sit-down place. Also saw a lot of people placing pick up order (maybe bc late evening on a weekday). Beautiful interior. Most important everything felt super clean and well taken care of. The food was incredibly flavorful and great portions. I would definitely recommend the chicken and mutton curries, the lamb bbq (I can't remember the names of the rest of the dishes we ordered). All the food was fantastic and came out in a timely manner. I would recommend to friends and family. Underrated spot in NOVA!!

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.

We stopped by for lunch on a relatively quiet day. After being introduced to amazing Nepali food…read morewhile staying near Baltimore, I was highly motivated to try this spot. The restaurant has nice decor and a promising selection of menu items, but the execution of the traditional dishes fell short of my expectations. The Highlights: Timmur Chicken Wings: Absolutely amazing. The flavor profile was excellent and easily the best part of the meal.The Disappointments: Thukpa: I have very fond memories of this dish, but this version was highly disappointing. They altered standard ingredients and added fish oil, which is definitely not characteristic of traditional Nepali Thukpa. Momo: While the dumplings themselves were okay, they were let down by the sauce. What makes a Nepali momo superior is the specific, vibrant momo sauce (achar), but the sauce served here looked and tasted like a generic, store-bought version. Overall Verdict:While the menu features an appealing variety, the execution misses the mark on authentic Nepali cuisine. It has great potential, but they need to stick to their authentic basics.