I didn't have a good feeling when we got there when there was a group of men hanging out in the adjacent parking lot having come out of the nearby liquor store and a nearby hovel someone is sleeping in on the adjacent property. But we decided to still try the food anyway after having made the drive. The lamb curry was TOUGH. Could not cut it with a fork after several attempts and was super gummy. I raised this complaint with the server, she refused a refund or remake and insisted people cooked it and ordered it this way, which is just patently untrue. We were also rushed out of the restaurant so they could do their closing duties. The receipt also has a mystery 8% charge to it that just says "khaja gar" and no, that is NOT a mandatory tip and we had a party of two. This place is awful, scammy and I would never recommend. read more

Khaja Ghar Restaurant & Bar - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I'm always on the lookout for mom and pop shops to try out. I called in my order and came in for pickup. They said it would be 25min but I came after an hour since some reviews online mentioned the kitchen is usually slow. Not a big deal! The staff was nice actually. I ordered thukpa, pork seukwa, and jhol momo. I also asked for a 7 on the spice scale. 10 being the highest. Wasn't spicy at all. The seukwa was maybe the spiciest but around medium heat. The food was good though! It lasted me a few days. A few parking spots on the side of the building and at the back. They had a lot of options I had not tried before so I would love to come back again! read more

Khaja Ghar Restaurant & Bar - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Our party of two stopped in for lunch for the first time just after 1:00 on a weekday. It was empty inside, but clean and bright. We ordered the veggie pakoda, the pork momo sizzler (noodles with pork momos and sauce), and the chicken sekua. We ordered the pakora and noodles at a 5/10 spiciness, and it was a perfect, but strong medium spice. The food was a bit slow to come out, but it came out sizzling and hot when it did. The pakoda were crispy and delicious! I really enjoyed them. They were paired with a cold dipping sauce, but I didn't even really need the sauce. The noodles were absolutely delicious. Greasy, spicy, and perfectly seasoned. The chicken sekua was well-flavored, but dry. It appeared to be white meat, and the way it was grilled dried out the meat. But it's a dish that I'd order with pork instead next time. All in all, this was a delicious meal with lots to choose from on their menu. I'll definitely be back! read more

Khaja Ghar Restaurant & Bar - Veggie Pakoda - 10/10 - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I went to Khaja Ghar with an old friend, Veronica Worchestershire (name changed to protect her identity). It was a new place for the both of us. It's an ok looking place inside but nothing fancy. It was cool and reasonably comfortable on a hot summer evening. The service was very very pleasant and helpful but very very slow. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I get the cultural difference but it was slow by anybody's standards. The food was a mixed bag. Some things were very good, some just ok. See my addendum for specifics. Prices were very reasonable for what we got. I'm giving this 4 stars. And If You Want A Little More Insight: * There is no alcohol despite the Khaja Ghar Restaurant & Bar name. * Chow Mein: OK. Good portion but nothing too great. Lots of greasy pan fried noodles with a little meat and vegetables. * Chicken Korma: Chicken chunks in a savory tomato sauce. Was good enough but I've had better. * Vegetable Momos: Bland. Nothing you can't get at an Asian grocery for far less. * Chicken Momos: Very good! Great flavor and decent texture! Great dipping sauce. The best I've ever had? No, but still a solid rendition. * Coconut water. A Thai import in a can. Had chunks of coconut that was a little off putting. read more

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The food here is so good. The staff are really nice and the owner is very friendly. The restaurant has a great selection of food and they are always tasty. The restaurant has good ambience. I'd recommend to get the pork chowmein. It's a must 10/10 read more

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I've liked Nepali food since I stumbled on a place in Madison 15 or 20 years ago. We have several in town now, all really good. This one was handy today, and grabbed my attention. It's small, in a slightly scruffy building that probably used to be a fast food place. Clean and comfy though. Walked in and was welcomed by the staff and the customers. The menu is huge, and there were many things I wanted. I got momos because I love them and theirs get good reviews, and pakoda (pakora) because I love that too. The aromas coming from the kitchen, and other tables, were amazing. Veggie pakoda came out first, and was fantastic. Deep fried veggie goodness. Mild, but came with a moderately spicy sauce. So so good. I had to stop myself from eating them all, to save room for the main course. And man, the pork jhol momos were fantastic. Better than Momo Ghar? I don't know; I haven't been there lately, and they were my first so everything else sorta pales beside theirs. But very good, equal anyway. Big dumplings stuffed with tasty goodness, in a seasoned but not hot sauce. Mmmm. Perfect on a slightly cool spring day. Canned drinks, plus lassi. Great prices. A bit slow, but they had several customers dining in plus carryout right at noon, and this is good food made from scratch. I was still out of there in less than an hour, and I lingered and savored everything. I will be back to explore the menu. read more

I met Gwen W here for a Saturday lunch and we were the first ones in the dining room. The server was lovely and answered our questions. We shared the chicken momos, but with the sauce on the side. Delish. I got my fav Navarattan Korma to go and it was really tasty the next day. It's directly across the street from Victor's Taco Shop (shameless plug). read more

Anna suggested this restaurant for a lunch meetup new to us both. Booths and tables fill up the room. We were the first, and only patrons, on a Saturday for lunch. Service was very friendly with a smile. The gal continued to peek her head around to gauge our needs throughout our meal. The menu is nicely divided and easy to read with dish descriptions. Several things caught my eye and deserve return visits. We decided to split an order of the chicken momo (not jhol) which comes with the spicy dipping sauce is on the side. Heads up: Spice level here is 0-10, not 5, so you have more of a range to choose from. I also ordered their Chicken Korma, level 2, to go. Yes, I confirm and agree that Khaja's momos are indeed better than others in Columbus I've tried in both the Morse Rd/161 and Reynoldsburg areas. Shared chicken momos (sauce on side), and these were favored more than others with delicious herbs and spices. Worth the five stars alone. Highly recommend! Here's the bummer: Later that afternoon, I completely lost my sense of taste and smell. Fighting a what seemed like seasonal head cold, and a negative covid test, I was without the senses for the foreseeable future. I kept the packaged Korma in the fridge as long as possible, but had to heat and eat so it wouldn't spoil. Thus, I can't comment on the dish's flavors. The chicken was very tender, a fantastic bonus. My mother tried the dish and thought it was very good; she was positive I'd enjoy the flavors. It's so weird eating without those two main senses. So, I'll absolutely return to Khaja! The momos alone were a delicious meal in themselves. Based on other Yelp pictures, there's many other tempting items worth a try. read more

Khaja Ghar Restaurant & Bar - Chicken Momo - These are amazing! (11/02/2024) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Khaja Ghar has the best mo mos that I have ever tasted, hands down. I went with the pork on this visit. They were served in a delicious brothy gravy. For my main I went with the lamb korma. For a medium heat it had me sweating. It tasted amazing though! When I told the owner that it tasted like it had been simmering for hours, surprisingly, he said it only took about 15 minutes to whip up. Service is friendly and excellent here, but despite having "bar" in the restaurant name they don't serve alcohol. This was a bit of a bummer because there's nothing better than washing down some spicy food with an icy cold beer. If you appreciate excellent Nepalese food you've got check this place out! You won't be disappointed. read more

OMG, THEIR MOMO'S ARE BETTER THAN MOMO GHAR's ...!!! Yea, I said it. That's speaking sacrilege in this town. But I liked Khaja Ghar's momo's better. Really. Seriously. Honestly. Better... I love the foodie town Columbus has become. When I moved here in the 1980's to go to Ohio State, there were only 3 great restaurants (Refectory, Bexley's Monk, and Ziggy's Continental), and the "ethnic cuisine" options were Mexican at El Vacquero or Chinese at Hunan Lion. That was about it. There weren't many other ethnic foods available. My, how things have changed. Today, Columbus is an amazing and very colorful tapestry of people from different backgrounds, home countries, ethnicities, and their foods. It's pretty amazing. Many of my favorite small, very authentic restaurants are on Morse Road or 161 between I-71 and Cleveland Avenue. The variety and authenticity of the restaurants in this area is incredible. Khaja Ghar is among the best I've found. The jhol momo's are pretty incredible. I think I paid $11.99 for 8 BIG momo's in an incredibly flavorful, delicious red sauce. ("Jhol" momos are drowned in delicious red chutney sauce). I had the Pork Johl Momo's, and I'd beg to get them again and again and again. They're that good. I also had the Thupka soup - flavorful and very satisfying on a grey, cold Ohio January day. As noted in other reviews, it was a little salty, and the spaghetti noodles flip around and cause you to slop a little broth on your shirt, but I love rich, flavorful soup in the winter and this was good enough to order again. The garlic naan was only OK - I'll skip the naan next time. The mango lassi was good - I'd get it again. But the momo's - OMG the momo's - SO GOOD. So delicious. Awe-inspiring. I started to write this review by saying "I have no words to tell you how much I loved their momo's", and then it came to me - I like their momo's better than Momo Ghar's, and I really love Momo Ghar. These are just bigger and better. And a better value. I'm a big guy and a bowl of these (8 big momo's for $11.99) would fill me up completely. Happily. I'm not dissing Momo Ghar - they're awesome. So is Khaja Ghar. I'll probably get hate mail. There will be protestors outside our house. I'll get impeached from Yelp Elites. Banned from Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. That's fine. I'll order Doordash from Khaja Ghar and feed everyone and make converts. Khaja Ghar is in a brightly painted building along Morse Road about halfway between Menard's and Cleveland Avenue. Think a small place opened on a budget by immigrants excited to bring their food to you. Kinda dive-y, in the best sort of way. The inside is very clean. The people are nice. I felt completely and totally welcome, even though all other patrons on this Saturday afternoon were Nepali families. The sign out front says "Nepali * Indian * American". I love that. This is a hidden gem. Go. Just go. Get a Mango Lassi and a bowl of Pork Johl Momo's and skip everything else on the menu during your first visit. You'll thank me. Then you'll go back, and you'll thank me again. It's THAT GOOD. I'm already thinking about taking my wife, and some friends, even though I'm still full... :-) (PRO TIP - if you want a REALLY multicultural experience, go grocery shopping at Saraga Market (only 1 mile west on Morse Road), then go to Khaja Ghar... read more

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We went for dinner here for the first time. There was only one server and it was getting crowded so service was slow. It was worth the wait. We had veggie pakoda was delicious and loved the sauce it came with. Chicken momos, pork sekuwa, shrimp chaumin, food was all excellent. Also chai tea and mango lasse. read more

Authnetic cuisine had nothing but tastey flavorful goodness to try, not for the fancy, but 10/10 for the flavors- homemade deliciousness-lamb byrani, spicy cucumber salad, garlic naan,veggie curry w cashew, ginger, no tomato..very nice will be back to try much mlre read more

Khaja Ghar Restaurant & Bar - Front dining area and checkout counter - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

A hidden gem worth visiting. Their food was extremely fresh and good, so was the service, although I did take out. Surprisingly, it stands out as being one of the cleanest restaurants(not in the exterior though) in a rather untidy part of the town. No offense. read more

The Food here is very good. It's very nice inside. When you walk in you feel at home. Beautiful culture and unique people. I really enjoy the Malla Tea and the ThaPak Soup. Great service. read more

Khaja Ghar Restaurant & Bar - ThaPak Soup. Pork meat, peas , noodles, onions etc. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

What a pleasuring surprise having my lunch here on a Sunday. I was really undecided if I wanted to stop, and I'm happy I made the right choice and get inside. This is a family owned restaurant and they all work together to give you a good experience in general, the food is amazing people, AMAZING! I was new trying Nepali food and now I'm hooked. I can't wait to go again and try everything on the menu. The owner, she is a sweetheart, so polite. You just need to be patient that's all. You guys will have a good experience here. read more

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Words cannot describe how my first time to Khaja Ghar went. Upon entering the restaurant, I was immediately struck with a calming and peaceful atmosphere. The lovely colors, music, and decor was beautiful. The food was on a scale that I could not rate because everything was beautiful, delicious! The Masal Tea was the best tea that I have ever had in my entire life. I now can't start my dinning here without having that divine Masala Tea feeling my spark with warmth and loving feeling. The food was so delicious that I couldn't focus on anything other than the culinary arts and taste of each ingredient from the culture. The staff welcomed me and my questions with the most wonderful respect and blessed smiles. I would recommend this restaurant 100%! read more

We chose this location over another restaurant in worthington because we prefer more of a hole-in-the wall family vibe. Restaurant was clean and smelled of spices coming from the kitchen. I'm learning more about different dishes to try at Nepali restaurants, which seem to be reflective of the growing community. Once everyone was seated, the server promptly took our order and answered questions about preferences for this or that dish. The pork momo jhol and biryani was great. It is my understanding the jhol momo has the soup underneath the dumplings and I did prefer these momo over the ones served with the mixed combo platter. Spice level is 1-10. I didn't think the 8 was too bad but it was more temperature hot mixed with the spice and it cooled down after. I tried the other dishes and noodles aren't my preference, otherwise the mixed combo would have been what I ordered. The chatpati is super flavorful but puffed rice could have been a little crispier but maybe it's like that since it's mixed with the herbs and seasoning? I've been trying to order more Nepali dishes over Indian, minus this biryani. Unfortunately, I couldn't say what was different in this dish vs. others I've had. We paid at the counter when we requested the checks to be split. read more

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Tried this place for the first time. Ordered the chicken saag. It was the most bland saag I have ever had. I think the naan had more flavor. Not sure about the about the service or ambiance since my husband picked up take out. read more

The location is definitely rustic and not is the best part of town... but that won't stop a true foodie! No alcohol or beer Food--- so so so good! Seating - a good amount Atmosphere- rustic / dive restaurant Service- definitely a language barrier so order off the menus and don't be difficult. Parking - easy read more

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I was with my friends family and everyone liked it thank you so much for the best hospitality

It was so fun coming to visit khaja ghar with my friends and the momos were so good momos I love it and I would love to come back again with my friends and my family:) read more

Food is very very good with modest pricing compared to contemporary cuisines at other restaurants. Our waiter was really kind and patient with us even though it was our first time and didn't know what to order. read more

Everything we ordered was amazing. Looking forward to come back to try the chicken chola, I'm sure that will be a hit. The tea hit the spot. I could go on but just look at the pictures. read more

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What an amazing flavor and taste that reminds the himalayas. The two dishes listed are outstanding and can't mention much. Pork Sekuwa, Noodle Soup and Chicken Fried rice. Taste is top notch. Presentation is good. Service is fast and very welcoming. The people who run the store seem to be nice and knowledgeable. I still need to to try more items of the menu and get to know more. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommended. Good flavor of Nepal. Tasty and great. read more

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Khaja Ghar has been open for a month and a half, and according to the owner has had a rough time getting the unit up to speed. When I came in for lunch someone was cleaning the floor and the dining area felt like it was still being broken in. I ordered pork momos, a thukpa- noodle soup with pork, and veggie pakodas. Of these items, the momos were certainly the stars! With a cool, tangy, flavorful dipping sauce, these carefully folded succulent momos were bursting with flavor - So good! The thukpa soup had a thin, red, salty broth and was garnished with chickpeas and peas (?) and chunks of crunchy fried pork. Satisfying, though the noodles seems to be spaghetti-ish. Pakodas we're made to our exact spiciness specifications as the waiter brought out a sample batch to taste before the main batch came out. They were crunchy and satisfying and in an impressive quantity! With smiling, friendly service and tasty momos, Khaja Ghar is a hidden gem I hope to see grow. read more

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The outside has a lot to be desired honestly but as soon as you walk inside, it is really nice. We loved the momo's. The sauce was amazing, the momo's were so good. We also ordered goat sekuwa and it was soo good. Tender and juicy and delicious. The perfect amount of spice. (We got a five when they asked us the spice level). We also got chicken curry which was good but not quite as good as the other items. We got chai too. If you like Nepalese and Indian food, you will love this place. read more

Khaja Ghar Restaurant & Bar - Chai-very good - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Staff was not nice and the food we ordered is band.i will not go their again for lunch.

Absolutely lovely! I have only gotten takeout so far but next time I will dine in, it's very cozy inside. Everything I've tried so far has been fantastic, the chicken pulao, goat bhuna masala and mango curry. Their lassi is also delicious, nice and coconutty. The owners are also so sweet and friendly, they have been very welcoming and helpful every time. This place is a gem and a new favorite! read more

Khaja Ghar Restaurant & Bar - Grilled Chicken Pulao - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Had a friend take me to this restaurant and the food and service is outstanding. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

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Chicken Momo was outstanding. Chicken tikka masala was very good. The service was excellent, owner was very kind and brought out a complimentary tea while I waited. I will absolutely be coming back for lunch, great prices too! read more

Khaja Ghar Restaurant & Bar - Menu - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is now my favorite Nepalese restaurant in Columbus, even better than Momo Ghar. Tried Chicken Biryani and Pork Momos at lunchtime and both dishes were so flavorful, fresh, and well-presented. The owners were very kind and happy to take care of customers. Looking forward to exploring other menu items in the future. read more

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My wife and I visited a few weeks ago. Had momos, vegetable pakoras, and pork sekuwa. By far the best Nepali food I've ever had! Very clean on the inside too, despite the building's exterior. Really friendly people, we will definitely be back to support this business! Give this place a chance. You'll be happy you did! read more

Khaja Ghar Restaurant & Bar - Pork Sekuwa - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Yummy momos! The jhol with the momos was delicious!! Location not the best so I did a take out

Food 10/10, Service 10/10 , Best place, not only me but my whole family loves food from this place. Chatpate 20 out of 10 read more

The food was so good and staff were friendly, definitely will go back. if you are looking for Vegan options they do well with that. I forgot to take all the pictures. read more

Khaja Ghar Restaurant & Bar - So good - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Deliciousness. The selection of meals is vast. Bhutan, Nepali and Indian. Lots of Vegetarian options thanks to Buddhism in all of those countries. They just updated their menu so not everything on the new menu is ready just yet. The service was fast, I had takeout. All I need to figure out is how to get the right amount of heat without Nepali heat. I love hot food but Nepali and Indian can have the burn your face off hot. Lots of yogurt and other cooling side dishes are needed in those cases. The portions are generous. I have enough leftovers for lunch today. If you live close skip the$$$ doordash, grubhub and go there. They don't have a printed take out menu yet. A good alternative to Namaste or Everest. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in columbus! Highly recommend the chicken momos to share and the Grilled Chicken Pullao! read more

Khaja Ghar Restaurant & Bar - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I've eaten Khaja Ghar twice so far, dining in once. Our server was friendly, informative & attentive & each dish I ate was VERY tasty & well presented & prepared. I'm looking forward to eating Khaja Ghar again read more

Don't miss out on the chai; it's incredible. This place is very new, and the interior still is a bit of a construction area. There was a ladder on the floor. The owner asked us to suggest what color to paint the walls. Lunch, though, was fantastic. Did I mention the chai? It's everything you expect of a real ma-and-pa operation. Everything is made by hand, and there are no prefab ingredients. It's all fresh. If you want them to adjust the dish, no problem. Since they're cooking from scratch, they can make it to your taste. read more

Pretty good. The guys were super nice. I was really excited when someone else rated better than momo ghar (still sad that aren't at Saraga anymore). The momo were greasier than momo ghar and didn't have the beautiful flavor as MG. I wouldn't say "don't go", but certainly don't expect them to be better than MG. read more