I picked this food cart for a light meal while touring the Saturday Market. Lots of healthy and vegan options that are still cheap and delicious. I was excited to try Himalayan food- nothing super special but I loved it nonetheless! read more

Kathmandu Cafe - daily special - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

A unique variety of food options presented by the Tour of Asia, which I recommend everyone gets on their first go. read more

Kathmandu Cafe - Menu (June 2022) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Portland probably has one of the most interesting food pods in the U.S. and that's what makes the city unique. My friend and I decided to stop by the Portland Saturday Market today and we decided to eat at one of the food stands there. He went and got a Mediterranean dish at some Lebanese place and I decided to get food at the Kathmandu food stand. I've never had Tibetan cuisine, so I tried the Vegetarian Tripti. I also ordered a Hibiscus Ice Tea which was surprisingly refreshing. The Tripti is a tortilla which contains stir-fried vegetables, onion curry, almonds and sour cream. Sounds strange? I thought so, but it was actually pretty good. The only thing that prevents me from giving it 5 stars is the guy did not wear any gloves! I was mortified! Despite sanitation concerns, I'm still giving them 4 stars. I do like the prayer flags hanging on the stand. At least I know my food had been infused with positive energy. read more

Kathmandu Cafe - Kathmandu Cafe - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Fast and delicious street food! Located at Portland Saturday Market, Kathmandu Cafe is located in the long line of food stands. I decided to get Nepal food at around 11am with only a few people ahead of me. There were so many different things that I wanted to true at this Food Stand, but I ended up getting the 7 dollar Nepali Style Dinner plate. You order it as veggie thali or chicken curry(chicken vindaloo). The owner was extremely nice and let me do half veggies and half curry! The combo plate comes with: Rice, lentils, a cold salad, and a main course (veggies or curry). For seven dollars, you definitely get your meals worth. It was a good amount of food for the price. The rice, lentils, and cold salad are generic. If you have ever had them, they'll taste exactly as you expected it to. Kathmandu cafe doesn't do anything special with these items, but there really is no need to. The veggies and curry itself were good. The chicken vindaloo wasn't spicy as I expected it to be, but there was a good flavor to it. The chicken was also very soft and didn't feel dry at all, which is awesome. The veggie thali (Nepali spiced vegetables) was also solid. The best part of the thali to me was that the seasoning didn't overpower the vegetables. For this thali, I enjoyed how there was seasoning and spices to the vegetables but you could still taste each vegetable easily. Overall, for the price I paid and the quality of the meal, this is definitely a good value compared to the rest of Portland Saturday Market.Kathmandu Cafe deserves more attention. read more

Kathmandu Cafe - Dinner Plate(Veggie Thali and Curry Chicken) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

One of the things I like about the food cart scene in Portland is that there are lot of different cuisines represented. Food carts may be the only way of trying out a certain type of ethnic cuisine within the city. This is the case with Kathmandu Cafe which is the only Nepalese dining establishment in Portland. Kathmandu Cafe operates during the Portland Saturday Market which takes places on the weekends only. The booth is located close to the waterfront adjacent to the Tom McCall Waterfront Park. There are just a handful of selections to choose from here. The two main options being a Nepal style thali dinner and momos, the popular Himalayan dumplings. There is also an offering which includes a combo of both options which costs a couple bucks more. I decided to get a momos plate ($6.75). It came with a few dumplings filled with meat which is topped with a tomato based sauce. There were also several sides including a cucumber salad, lentils and rice. The meal was satisfying. The momos are similar to boiled Chinese dumplings so these tasted familiar. Yet somewhat exotic due to the sauce on top. All of the sides were enjoyable too. It was a filling, light on your stomach meal that is also light on your wallet. Kathmandu Cafe is a good option at the Portland Saturday Market if you are looking to try something new that is not too heavy. Particularly if you decide to venture to Voodoo afterwards for some doughnuts. read more

Definitely one of the better and more interesting food carts at Portland's Saturday Market. I never make it down here during the weekend, but the market is open for a special week leading up to Christmas for extra shopping. Perfect for lunch during the work week. I got Thali ($6) with chicken, which is Chicken Vindalho with brown rice, lentils and a cucumber and tomato salad. I wish I had tried their signature dish: mo-mos, meat dumplings with garlic and spices. They also have a big combination dish with just about everything on the menu for $7.75. I wish this was available during the weekdays! read more

Kathmandu Cafe - a food cart with a sign on it - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I visited this place yesterday with my friend. Since we were not hungry we only ordered the chais. And let me tell you, those teas were bad. It was supposed to authentic Nepali chai, but what we got was no more than something that was a mixture of milk, sugar and water with a hint of tea. We threw them away after a few sips. We lived in Nepal most of our lives and we know how Nepali chais taste. Needless to say this experience did not give us the desire to go there the next day for trying out their food. read more

This is a Nepali Cart that shows up to various parts of town but especially Portland's Saturday Market. I have eaten there several times and its always good food... read more

Nepalese food is hard to find, but I have had it a few times now and it has always been excellent. Kathmandu, on the other hand, was terrible. I ordered "Tour of Asia" which is the same thing as their thali but with momos. The food looked like airplane food-- brown, oily, and mushy. Sometimes looks can be deceiving, but when I took my first bite I knew I was right. Everything from the momos to the rice was completely bland. There was no seasoning on anything, not even salt. The "vindaloo" was completely off--it was a yellow-brown, oily curry rather than thick, reddish, and spicy. The only good thing about the meal was a spicy jalapeno sauce they had on the side. But even that seemed wrong, more Mexican than Nepalese. The whole meal was very disappointing and this was miles away from "authentic." I encourage people to go find some real Nepalese food (as it is really delicious). read more

I spent a month in Nepal this past year. The food was amazing- spicy, highly seasoned, always full of flavor. I ordered a plate of momo from Kathmandu Cafe and it couldn't have tasted any different from the food I ate while I was in Nepal. The rice and lentils were nearly flavorless. The momo was covered in a strangely sweet sauce that reminded me vaguely of Vodka sauce. The fresh cucumbers and tomatoes on the plate were a nice touch. Everything else was just bad. No thanks, I'll keep looking for a great momo elsewhere. read more

Was our savior for some good veg / vegan food during Labor Day weekend, no great shakes except for some sumptuous food. We had overdosed on oily, spicy food & horrible Thai food and this was such a welcome break. Loved their tea! read more

It's a shame this food cart is only found at the Portland Saturday/Sunday Market, but as a vendor at the Market, I love having access to delicious food for a reasonable price. I've been getting masala dosas (made with lentil flour) and other dishes at this food cart for several years and every meal is delicious. You can get vegetarian or chicken dishes and if you avoid the dumplings, gluten-free as well. Their Himalayan tea, served hot in the winter and cold in the summer, is a treat. Friendly owners, great food - I couldn't ask for more. read more

Inevitably and happily so i seem to always eat at Kathmandu Cafe, when ever i make it out to Saturday market.out of all the times ive eaten their ive never been disappointed. The food is always fresh, warm and very tastey! These days i can never seem to get to Satuday market early; i usually get their 1 hour or less before closing.the veggie Thali is what i always order. The spiced lentils and spiced green beans and potatoes are delicious. Along with fresh cucumbers onions and mint or cilantro. Just a harmony of flavours. Because i arrive so late i seem to always get, sort of the left overs at least as far as the green beans are concerned and thats only because i get there just before closing..(a little over cooked like they have been in the hot holding tray for a while) but even still no complaints from me its still delicious! Shall i mention the staff or the one gentleman working there is always very professional and friendly. read more

Scanned the food carts at the Portland Saturday Market and decided on some Momos from Kathmandu Cafe. The dumplings and the sauce were both tasty, and I was pleasantly surprised at how flavorful the lentils were. Line went quick and the food was pretty cheap - gotta love it! read more

Love this place. Momos and Himalayan tea are outstanding. Chef is fantastic to watch while he cooks. Also very impressed by what they have to say on their website. Good food and philosophy from a fav food cart. Hope they are around for a long time. read more