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    Royal Nepal

    4.7 (566 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    The marinated lamb chops...
    Kathleen F.

    The food and the service were superb! we've been coming to this restaurant for a few years and are always happy to introduce it to our friends who live in Maryland or DC who do not have a great Nepalese restaurant. Our friends who dined with us tonight traveled to Nepal three times - and tonights meal was spectacular. The chef sent out a course of sel roti with mooli ko achar and trust me -- the deep fried sel roti with the tanginess of the radish pickle in mustard sauce was a great start. Our dinner order was enough for 4 - with a few boxes of leftovers for tomorrow. First course/appetizers we had the crispy kale and the momo (chickened and vegetarian- both were equally delicious). For our main courses, we had the lamb chops( 3 generous and succulent chops) , the tandoori combination ( both lamb and chicken) along with the Aloo cauliflower/potatoes in curry. We also had an order of garlic naan and regular naan. Two of us had a spectacular cocktail that was rimmed with cayenne! The cocktail was great, but we were both caught a little off guard by the heat of the cayenne. For dessert we had the Rasmali - a cheese based dessert that was a lovely ending . Service was attentive , the music lively but set at a perfect volume for ambiance and conversation and timing between courses perfect. We were never hurried or left without attention. They have this perfectly orchestrated. Our Bethesda friends? They'll drive to Arlandria again thats for certain! Great meal, authentic food, fantastic service and a good value.

    Tandoori Duo chicken and lamb
    Reginald N.

    Close friends love this place. Been our 5th time eating here. Food taste has been great and consistent. The owner definitely has done an awesome job. My favorite dish is Tandoori Duo, the chicken and lamb are grilled. The sauce on top is just the right amount of heat. The salad is tasty with their special dressing. I finished the entire dish but it was really good. Atmosphere is great and it is very clean. They made a birthday cake we had today and it was so yummy. You must try this restaurant. Thanks.

    We stopped into Royal Nepal on a whim, having never tried Nepalese food before. What an amazing surprise. The moment you step inside, it feels like you have been transported to another country. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and full of character. The food was absolutely incredible. Every dish was flavorful and fresh, and the portions were huge. The prices were very reasonable, especially considering the quality and serving size. The service was excellent as well; friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. If you like spicy food, be sure to let them know. They will bring out the most wonderful Nepalese hot sauce, full of heat and flavor, not just spice for the sake of spice. We cannot wait to go back. A true gem!

    Duck fried rice

    Hidden gem serving up amazing Nepalese food. The dumplings with sauce make an awesome starter, and the wild boar curry is a must-try for dinner. Both dishes were full of flavor. My only feedback is that I wish the food had a bit more heat, since the spice level was pretty mild.

    Basmati rice with Yak Curry
    Chelsea A.

    My partner and I have been wanting to try Nepalese momos (dumplings) for a very long time. We were also craving Asian curry; the closest restaurant to National Landing that was able to accommodate both was Royal Nepal. The moment you walk in, you feel like you've entered a portal into a restaurant in Nepal with the traditional decor and the aroma of the spices coming from the kitchen. The servers were all so kind. They started us off first with Nepalese bread and pickled radish. The Nepalese bread is made out of rice flour, ghee, and honey - it tasted like a better version of an Auntie Anne's almond pretzel. The pickled radishes were very spiced - if you've ever eaten both home-cooked Indian food and Korean daikon radish, it's like if you mixed the two together (yum!) We ordered a mix of buffalo and wild boar steamed momos and fried yak momos. If you've never tried buffalo, wild boar, or yak, think of buffalo as beef, wild boar as a gamier pork, and yak as grass-fed beef. The momos were seasoned nicely on the inside, and the tomato sauce that went with them complemented the momos nicely. It's definitely all about your own preference, but I loved my steamed I ordered a Chef Special: Yak Curry. It was the most divinely spiced Asian curry I've ever had. On top of that, the presentation was a 10/10 with the garnishes on the serving dish. The yak was so tender, and one of the workers told us how they source their yak meat from grass fed yaks from Colorado. Made me want to support their business even more! Prices are decent, as this is a novelty in the area. We were so full after this hearty lunch, we didn't need to eat dinner. If you're looking for a different style of curry and dumplings, I highly recommend stopping by Royal Nepal - your taste buds will be bursting with excitement!

    Katie Q.

    This has been a long time favorite. The restaurant itself is rather unsuspecting, but it's immediately cosy inside. The menu is huge - maybe too big because everything I've ever tried there is delicious and there are too many options to choose from. It's great to go as a family so everyone can share dishes and try something different. The only complaint is that service can be slow, but with food that good, you want to hang around.

    Elizabeth L.

    Excellent momo here and staff was very friendly! Vegetarian and meat options available. The mango lassi is also quite good

    Chicken Sizzler
    Ailun H.

    Our party of 5 had a fantastic dinner this past Sunday evening at Royal Nepal. Everything we got was so delicious and filling, the entire table was satisfied with what we tried. Our server was very nice and there was complementary sel roti (Nepali fried bread) for the table. We ordered a good amount of food and family-styled. It was definitely enough for a group of 5 and we had some leftovers, too. BREAD BASKET - 10 This comes with a basket of three different naan: plain, garlic and cheese. Each piece of naan was nice and fluffy. I wasn't able to try the garlic since it quickly got snatched, but the plain met my expectations and the cheese was definitely something new with slight savoriness. I would recommend eating the curries and thali with the naan DUCK FRIED RICE - 9 This had cilantro in it, so I stayed away. But our group really liked it and it's one of the most popular dishes on Yelp from this restaurant. CHICKEN SIZZLER - 18 This also had cilantro, so I didn't try too much of it. The chow mein and bits of chicken I had with it was definitely very flavorful. Our group enjoyed this dish. YAK CURRY - 20 The yak curry was so tender and flavorful. I've never had yak before so this was a great experience. Our entire table enjoyed the rich and hearty flavors of the curry and would definitely recommend this entree. ROYAL THALI - 25 This comes with a plate of rice (and a fried egg on top) and a variety of smaller sides such as duck curry, sauteed spinach, black lentils, something else (I forgot) and Royal Nepal Sikarni (whipped Greek Yogurt with lots of spices and nuts, more like a dessert). The duck curry was great and I love duck in general. Even though it was so simple, I kept getting seconds and thirds of the spinach and black lentils -- very hearty and satisfying. ROYAL NEPAL MOMO PLATTER (20 PCS.) - 32 Each platter comes with 4 different momos: buffalo, yak, wild boar and lamb. This was perfect because there was 5 of each momo and there were 5 of us! I don't know which momo contained what meat. All I know is that I thoroughly enjoyed all of them. The meats were well seasoned and the dumpling wrappers had a nice chew. I am so glad we chose Royal Nepal for dinner. Everyone was happy and had a fantastic time. We did not talk much in the beginning because we focused more on eating than socializing.

    Aloo Potato and Cauliflower
    Stephanie C.

    came here as a group and tried multiple curries. I personally didn't enjoy most of the flavors and spices, but that could just be my palette and personal preference not enjoying Nepalese food. I haven't had it before so that could be the case. I prefer Indian or middle eastern cuisine. I would still recommend you give this place a shot if you like Nepalese food or want to try something new. They had excellent service and always kept our water full. I didn't love the wild boar curry, royal chicken curry, aloo cauliflower curry, or garlic naan (too much minced garlic in it). My girlfriend enjoyed the aloo cauliflower curry though and we all liked the sel roti (complimentary bread) and pickled veggies for the table. The sel roti had a unique dense texture but could have been warmer when it was serve to us. I will say this place had excellent Brussel sprouts though. One of the best brussel sprout side dishes I've ever had.

    Worth a visit! Unique spot with attention to detail and something for everyone on the menu. My friends and I came recently around 7:30 pm, rainy day during Memorial Day weekend. Restaurant was about half-full, but it seemed understaffed this particular night. This was my first time visiting. We ordered a mix of yak, buffalo, and goat momos to share. The momo wrappers taste homemade, and the filling is packed with meat and unique herbs, with an incredibly flavorful dipping sauce. Flavors are a cross between the warm, homey feel of Indian food with the fresh and flavorful taste of Thai. The duck rolls had a crunchy outside and a tender meat filling. The lentils in the Royal Thali sampler were soft, and the spinach was a lovely stewed dish similar to its Ethiopian counterpart. The owner came by near the end to make sure that we were comfortable and taken care of. They even brought us another table to spread out all of our food. This has become my friends' favorite hidden gem in Old Town. Good spot for dates and for people visiting out-of-town.

    Spicy Lamb Curry and Wild Boar Curry
    Rachel K.

    This was my first time trying Nepalese food and it was a great first experience! Everything tasted awesome and service was really great. I highly recommend checking out Royal Nepal

    Victor T.

    This restaurant will knock you off your feet!! We have been to hundreds of restaurant in DMV tasted best curry yet their meticulous chef can knock your socks off. The service is exceptional. Our server Safal was super attentive and explain the Nepali ways of eating and how local culture in Nepal is like. We had the Royal Thali or Ghor Ko Thali , garlic naan, Yak momo. The seasoning and the quality of the meat surpass our expectations.

    Chicken Momo
    Amy C.

    I absolutely love this place! It's the best Nepalese food in the area. I used to go to Himalayan Heritage in Adams Morgan which is great, but somehow Royal Nepal is even 10x better. The staff go out of their way to make sure each visit is perfect. It doesn't matter if it's a quiet evening with just a couple of tables or a super busy dinner rush; the service is consistently impeccable. I highly recommend the chicken momos, lamb momos, any of the lamb dishes, and any of the appetizers. There's really nothing I don't like on the menu. The masala chai is also pretty legit, and even better than the Indian place down street.

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    Amazing authentic Nepalese cuisine in a friendly atmosphere at affordable prices! Great service!

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    The food was excellent. I would definitely go back! It was usual and delicious. The service was friendly and helpful

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    Amazing authentic Nepali food. I'm Nepali and give this place a 10/10. Daal bhat power 24 hour

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    Delicious, quality food and wonderful service. I got the Ghi'u Chicken which was fantastic!!

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    Ask the Community - Royal Nepal

    Are there options for kids not on the menu?

    Do you have any halal menu items?

    Not that much but our chicken curry and goat curry is halal meats

    Do they have Parking?

    They sure do! Small parking lot next to the restaurant. Street parking available too.

    Do they serve Sel roti?

    They serve it as part of a complimentary dish when you sit down and eat there. However, it is dependent upon avalibility. Most of the times I have gone in, it has always been served but there has been one instance when they had high volume of… 

    Do they serve alcohol?

    Yes, they do!

    Do they have a lunch buffet?

    Royal Nepal does have a great lunch menu and is really hard to beat on the dinner menu. The food and the service can only be described as a daily contest as to which comes in first! Lunch is menu driven but is well worth trying out.

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