Yum!! This was my first time trying Nepalese food and I was so impressed! We came in for a late lunch and the restaurant was mostly empty. It was one of those crazy hot days so their AC was definitely struggling. It was like 86 inside which was not ideal but also it is what it is. We started with the momo sampler which was a really big hit. The wild boar was our definite favorite! The quinoa patties were surprisingly good but also exactly what they sound like. I got a vegetarian curry with paneer and mushrooms and it was very tasty. Highly recommend!!! read more

Royal Nepal Bistro - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

They still had a restaurant week offering for lunch this past Saturday! I had momos, mango lassi, and 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 read more

The service was impeccable. Super kind and helpful, and quick. The chef made my mom a special dessert 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!! read more

Another tasty and enjoyable evening at Royal Nepal Bistro (my daughter refers to Nepalese cuisine as one of her favorites, b/c of this restaurant). Everything is freshly made to order, but that generally means that you will be there a while. I do like that, when my food takes a while, they have generally brought us something complimentary, including a little curry soup in a small cup, and this time, some tasty pork belly, to tide us over until our Wild Boar Momos (Nepalese dumplings) arrived. My wife had the Thali ( a variety of several small dishes, including goat curry and some kind of smoky spicy bean concoction she enjoyed also), my daughter had the Lamb Saag, and I loved my Saffron a chicken Kebob. The garlic naan is a little soggy from the butter, but tasty nonetheless. read more

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One of the best restaurants I've been to. I wanted to try a different ethnic cuisine and chose Nepalese food. And I must say that I love Nepalese food. The restaurant is decorated beautifully inside. A lot of small tables for group of 4 and a bar area. The service was excellent. The workers were so nice and very attentive. They would come back and refill the water every time and clean our plates and table really well. The food was excellent. I got the rack of lamb. It came with rice and the lamb was marinated and cooked with their special Asian seasoning. It was delicious and the lamb was not gamey at all. We also got the momo platter. It filled me up! The food is spectacular here. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Great food, awesome service, and cozy vibe! The chicken tasala was delicious. I'd definitely come back to try other dishes read more

Royal Nepal Bistro - Chicken Tasala (Biryani), Nauni Chicken (Butter Chicken), Garlic and ginger Naan - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Delicious Nepali food here, we're glad we picked the combo set so we could try a few different things. The rice also stood out, it was so fragrant and complemented the food well. Service was pretty good and it was not too crowded when we came on a weekend evening. Prices are generally pretty reasonable for the generous portion sizes, the momos were maybe slightly more expensive than you'd expect. read more

Royal Nepal Bistro - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Wry tasty food. The butter chicken was really good. The staff was friendly and helpful read more

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Terrible service with waiters that stand around looking bored or on their phones all the time. Food is average at best and our table wasn't that clean. read more

The service was so quick and the were so friendly and answered all our menu questions! They even gave us complimentary lentil soup (which we are STILL talking about, it was that delicious!). The inside was so nicely decorated as well! The food was delicious we ordered the lamb momo's and they were the most tender and succulent dumplings we've ever had! We also ordered the bhojangriha chicken, the spicy Basecamp chicken aaloo, the garlic & ginger Naan, yellow daal, and a platter combo. We couldn't pick a favorite! Everything was so delicious and seasoned perfectly - we'd definitely come back. read more

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Service: attentive and kind servers. Very friendly staff present. Food: came here for restaurant week. Choice of appetizers and main. Beverage included, wine, beer or manhattan. Food is always flavorful. I love the wild boar momo. The chili cauliflower had great spices. The main course did come with basmati rice and your choice of naan (if you have a sorry of 2). I had a goat dish and my friend had a curry chicken. Meats were tender and sauces had great flavors. Ambiance: small restaurant but has a nice family vibe. They had some artwork from Nepal that was nice. I've been here a few times and haven't been disappointed yet. Staff is very kind and helpful. Love seeing how full it got around 7pm for their dinner service. read more

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Service was super slow to the point that I wanted to give this place an one-star while sat and waited with an empty stomach. Once the food arrived, I forgot we waited so darn long - the spices , the taste and the aroma...YUM! For your reference, we ordered 2 appetizers, 3 drinks, 5 entrees plus 1 kids meal, 2 desserts. The whole meal was 2 hours....we are quick eaters, btw. read more

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Tucked away in a side street of Vienna! A cute homey feeling restaurant The workers were friendly and gave a few recs when we asked They gave us a free soup appetizer cup which was so nicely spiced and great way to warm up the belly before the meal :) Lamb curry - 3.5/5 super tender soft lamb and a bit of a darker thicker curry sauce. Very good Chicken curry - 3/5 I liked the curry sauce in this one better than the lamb. It was brighter and tasted great! Problem is the chicken was dry Garlic naan - 3/5 more on the doughy little chewy side. Good garlic flavor Chicken momo - 3.5/5 flavorful and very packed with meat filling! The wrapper is soft. A lot of spices packed into the meat and matches well with both sauces mixed together. The orange sauce alone is also great read more

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I was surprised that there wasn't a line out the door on a Sat evening. We had a delightful experience. Nepal cuisine isn't Indian food while there are some similar dishes. We had a delectable experience with every dish bursting with flavor! Nothing sad about Aalo Sadheko; the potatoes were cooked to perfection and seasoned with deliciousness. Laphing is a wonderful street food dish. Warm ambiance and the most friendly atmosphere. Dishes are made to share. Definitely coming back to trying everything else!! read more

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Everything was great, amazing flavor, best butter chicken ever. The service was great and friendly with a large menu. Quiet dining experience with a family atmosphere, we will be back read more

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Such friendly and accommodating staff and service made us feel right at home. The food was delicious with great recommendations from the waiter. We also had the momos which we ate before I got a chance to even take a photo! Highly recommend. We even met and had a lovely conversation with the chef and owner. Lovely spot to have an authentic Nepalese dinner. read more

Royal Nepal Bistro - Rack of lamb, garlic naan, chicken aloo and a delicious spicy tequila drink! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

After reading positive reviews, we decided to try a Nepalese restaurant for lunch. It was fantastic. The spacious, clean ambiance featured tasteful Nepalese artwork. The food was excellent, not too spicy, and resembled Indian cuisine. We started with complimentary lentil soup, which was good. The Chicken Sekuwa was flavorful and fresh, while the Momo with chicken and vegetables was tasty, especially with its unique sauces. The chicken kabob was perfectly cooked for the main course, and the Tandoori Salmon had an outstanding balance of flavors. We enjoyed garlic naan, which paired well with the dishes, and finished with delicious iced watermelon juice and mint tea. We had a wonderful experience and plan to return to try more authentic dishes. read more

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I checked out Royal Nepal Bistro at 131 Maple Ave W in Vienna, VA, and had a pretty great experience overall. If you're in the area and craving some Nepalese cuisine, this is a spot worth trying. Vegetarian Friendly: Yup, they have some nice vegetarian options. It's great to see a good selection for those who don't eat meat. Decor: The decor is good, with a clean and cozy atmosphere. However, I wish it had more cultural stuff related to Nepal to give it a more authentic feel. A bit more traditional decor would make the experience even better. Food Breakdown: I tried Lamb Momo, Vegetarian Momo, plus complimentary Lentil Soup. Food Highlights: The Lamb Momo was the standout for sure. Super flavorful and just the right amount of spice. The filling was juicy and well-seasoned, making it the highlight of the meal. of course you can't forget the classic Momo sauce which was the cherry on top. Portion Size: The portions were good. Each plate had enough to be satisfying without being overly filling. Perfect for sharing a few dishes with friends or family. Service: The staff was so kind and probably the best servers I have head in a while. Price: I think the prices are fair for what you get. Since this is the only Nepalese restaurant I've been to, I don't have a great reference point for other pricing, but I felt it was reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. I Would I go Back: 100% I'd go back. I came for the momos and they definitely delivered. The flavors were on point, and the overall experience was enjoyable. I am looking forward to trying more dishes next time! read more

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A very neat restaurant along the strip of shops and eateries of Vienna! It seems spacious when you walk in but if you're not put into the booth section, the tables on the left side are sort of cramped. We were seated very close to others and it felt awkward :( Other than that, the service was great! No complaints there - pretty accommodating as well. The Complimentary Lentil Soup - absolutely delicious - very powerful in flavor but perfect with rice. The Chicken Momo - basically dumplings but their sauces were absolutely tasty and really gave it a unique taste. Nepali Pahuna Khana Set - this gave out 4 types of sides with rice and really was a good get for those who want to try a variety of tastes! (spinach was delicious, more lentil soup, beans, and a meat item (you can choose the type of protein - we got chicken). Nauni Chicken Masala (Butter Chicken) - definitely not worth; was pretty bland. Garlic & Ginger Nan - was also delightful! overall, 7.5/10 would come back to try the other items! read more

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Took an out of town friend here since he's never had Nepalese food and it was a huge hit! Everything tasted amazing! While we were debating what to order since everything on the menu sounded so good, our waiter brought us all complimentary lentil soups in cute tiny cups. It was wonderful and cozy on our cold evening dinner. We enjoyed several different types of momos for appetizer, and loved the sauces they came with. Especially the cilantro one. For entrees we ordered the salmon, goat curry, chickpea chaat. The salmon was so tenderly cooked and had great flavour, and tasted great with the cilantro sauce. The goat curry was the spiciest of all three dishes but tasty. The meat had a great texture and fell off the bone. Lastly the chickpeas were great with the garlic naan we ordered! We all left with happy full bellies! read more

This place was lovely! My husband and I recently ate here and I would definitely go back. The service was pleasant and well paced and the atmosphere is great for a date night, or a family dinner with kids. The food was delicious and we fought over the left overs. I can highly recommend the goat curry, lamb curry, and naan. There is an easily accessible parking lot also nearby. read more

Can't believe I waited this long to come here! It's been on my list forever because my Nepali friend introduced me to momos and told me I should check this place out. So glad I finally did!! It's in the heart of Vienna and the staff is so friendly and nice! The place is larger than you'd think and its usually pretty packed. We started with some momos, the sauces it comes in are so good! Make sure you dip it. Oh they also brought us a little serving of their lentil soup. So flavorful! We actually ended up ordering it the next time we came here. Naan is obviously a must, loved how soft and warm it was, you can tell it was fresh! Okay for the real food. Duck fried rice is out of this world! definitely recommend getting it. Butter chicken was perfect, perfect spice, perfect sauce thickness, enough chicken chunks! Wow so good! Cannot wait to come back again and this time bringing our friends! One is vegan and there's really great options on the menu! She's going to love it!!! read more

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They start you off with complimentary daal that is delicious in a cup! The food was really good! We got the fulbari bread which was a sweet bread with good flavor! The veggie mo mos were really good too. The dumplings were well done with soft filling and two sauces on the side. The mango lassi was yogurt based and watermelon juice was sweet and fresh! The crispy rolls were extremely good and flavorful! THE AWARD WINNING DISH: chow mein! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I would come back just for that. The kurani was good for dessert too! The service was super good everything came out super fast and the people who worked were nice. The place was clean and had nepali decor and music in the background! read more

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This is the perfect spot for a quick Sunday dinner. It offers comforting food that is less than a five-minute drive away. The standout dish is Momo, which are mini dumplings that are incredibly delicious, with lamb being our favorite filling. The other dishes are quite similar to Indian cuisine but tend to be a bit sweeter. The restaurant is small and somewhat hidden. They have enough servers to promptly attend to all the tables, and the food is served relatively quickly. Overall pleasant experience. read more

Restaurant hours said it was closed at 4 but we called and they said they were open. Bench and table seating. Pleasant music playing and super friendly staff helped us with our selections. We started with complementary soup which was delicious as was the Chicken MOMO. Both our Tandori chicken and salmon meals were excellent. Great selection of beers, wine and cocktails. Staff checked in to make sure everything was going well. 5 star early lunch. read more

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This place continues to blow my socks off- they deserve a Michelin recognition for how fresh and flavorful the food always is. Complex flavors with so many unique spices and the depth of the flavors is amazing. They were so patient walking us through gf df items, It's always excellent. Adorable cozy interior and staff makes you feel at home ! A must go when in vienna ! read more

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This restaurant had great service and great food and the atmosphere made us feel like we were in nepal

I usually visit this restaurant with my family and friends. This place always wins my heart with warm welcome, great ambiance, authentic cuisine and great service. our server Ravi was amazing and exceptional in his service. I would highly recommend him and this place to all Nepalese people who feel the Nepali warmth and welcome in every bite and excellent service read more

Why did it take me so long to find this place‽ great food and kind service. Hint: they make their chai fresh so you can ask for it made with green tea if you need lower caffeine. read more

Authentic Nepal food. Really like the curry goat and butter naan. Mango lasse is also amazing

First time getting food here, and we never have had Nepalese food, but wanted to try something new and I found this place. We did curbside togo, which is such a great service! (Inclusive and accessible!) Royal Nepal Bistro truly hit it out of the park. We got the deliciously spiced salmon tandoori which is pictured and comes with broccoli, potatoes ans rice. We also got the Cauliflower organic chicken that my husband didn't get a pic of but scarfed down. It was also crazy delicious, and so tender and flavorful! All veggies and rice were cooked perfectly! And the yogurt sauce! HIghly recommend this place! read more

Royal Nepal Bistro - Tandoori Salmon - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

This restaurant is located in a tight ally way and it's easy to miss when using navigation. Additionally there's not much parking space since it's shared with other businesses, I however managed to get a parking space, but it probably gets tight during busy hours. As others have mentioned, I really enjoyed the lentil soup that came in a small cup. It almost didn't taste like lentil and more like a chili. I wouldn't mind eating it over rice. We ordered a bunch of dishes as can be seen in the pictures. I won't elaborate since this place has so many great reviews already. That being said if your used to Indian food you will find the same dishes here taste similar but with less sugar, which I think is a good thing. read more

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Another 5 star review for RNB. We were there on a Saturday night. Moderately busy. Service was a tad slow...but definitely managed well. About 2 hours for dinner. The wait staff regularly checking on is and letting us know when our food was coming out. Good communication. Ambiance was very nice. Staff were attentive and nice. We really enjoyed all the things we ordered. In addition to these photos we ordered the Chicken kabob and chicken saag. I'm going to say, the dumplings platter was hands down my favorite. Get this for sure. We will be back. Nice mellow evening. Relaxing. Nice place. Comfortable. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal. The Royal Nepal Bistro is easily one of my favorite restaurants in the area, and that's due to both the food and service. On the food side of things, it's all just really good - the momos are good, the curries are good, even the spinach is somehow the best spinach I've ever had in my life. If you like Indian food or other similar cuisines, you'll love the Nepalese food here. Even better, on the service side of things, Royal Nepal Bistro is equally excellent: the servers are overwhelmingly friendly and happy, to the point where you can't help but be happy as well. You really owe it to yourself to check this place out. read more

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Water buffalo was overcooked (told the waiter my mouth was hurting from chewing...dried rice was good though) Momos were decent, I had 4 boar and 4 lamb...but truthfully had a hard time being able to tell the difference in taste Goat curry was also decent, the Naan with dried fruits and (I think honey drizzle) was good. read more

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Had a lovely meal there last night! The meal started with a warm welcome, including a warm, spiced little teacup of chickpea soup. Nice touch, and delicious! Next, we ordered cocktails and the momo platter, which had veggie, chicken, wild boar, and lamb. If you are in a big hurry, this might not be your place; everything is made to order, so it takes a few minutes to get the dishes prepared for you. The wait is worth it--momos were an outstanding start to the meal, and the cocktails were also fantastic. On to the entree, we had tandoori chicken, fresh butter naan, and the lamb saag curry. Everything was flavorful and cooked just right. The portions were generous, so we took some of everything home to eat later. Service was punctual, efficient and kind. The ambience was not the star of the show, here, but was not uncomfortable. This was our first visit to his somewhat hidden Vienna gem, but it surely won't be our last! read more

The Momo were good. We had a half lamb and half boar order. I would suggest getting the bigger portion as it takes a while to prepare and they brought us the wrong one before. The lamb was very good and I would recommend getting that. I do wish the lamb was pair with the green mint almost chimmchuri sauce. That sauce was given for the boar momo. For the entree we got Napali pahuna Khana. We choose our choice of meat to be Chicken. I think this is a very fun experience for a date night. There were 4 small dishes that came out. 3 were veggitarian and the last one is your choice of meat (our tasted like buttern chicken). You get Rice as well, yogurt and some spiced / pickled carrots and what I believed to be squash veggy. It was a fun experience guessing what the various chuttney were and asking each other questions on likes/dislikes. Overall I think it was a cute place and the food was of good quality. I do think there was a lacking in attentiveness, customer service and speed of orders from kitchen. There were only two people working tables and bar area and we saw a cook come out to help at one point. People were walking up to hand in checks to cash out, others were all set to go and standing waiting on box's. For me personally, I knew what I wanted coming in and I feel like it still was 2 hours from sitting down to getting cashed out for 1 app and an entree. If you are in the area and have the time, I think this is worth a try. The flavors hit really well, the ability to sample the culture and portion share is delightful. It's another cute gem for Vienna! read more

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First time having Nepalese food, and it was amazing! I went here today with my friend, and we both enjoyed our meal. We were told that the food is influenced by both Indian & Chinese cultures (primarily 80% Indian). Excellent and super friendly service, & the food was delicious! Upon being seated, we were given some lentil soup in these cute little mugs. What a nice welcome treat! All the staff were very nice and attentive to us. We ordered the momo platter with a combination of chicken & veggie as our appetizer; chicken curry and chicken masala as our entrees; and a side of garlic naan bread. Everything had great seasoning and flavor. The garlic naan bread was crispy and fresh, and the rice was nice and fluffyyy. I want moreeee!! I will definitely come back here next time I'm in the Vienna area again. Thank you Royal Nepal Bistro for your excellent customer service & food :) read more

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Staff here was very attentive and helpful at answering questions. Parking is past the restaurant in a small lot near Rita's. Inside was super cute and homey. The soup we were given in the beginning was great and had a bit of a kick. We ended up ordering the butter chicken, lamb and goat. A little weird because they only gave us one rice for the three of us. The butter chicken was a lot more red than I expected compared to other places and the meat was super dry. I was disappointed in that dish but the lamb and goat were tender and flavorful. We also enjoyed the garlic naan. I think I would try and come back to try other things on their menu because there were many options and maybe we just chose the wrong dishes. read more

Sublime. I have to be dramatic. It's that good! It's this cozy Nepali bistro in a cute part of town, with nice, attentive wait staff. It's a peaceful spot. It's the kind of place you almost don't want to tell people about but you want it to do well so you end up writing a review. The food is *so so good*. Does the Michelin guide know about this? Bib Gourmand? C'mon. When you sit down, they bring over a little espresso-size cup of yellow daal. This is the most wonderful thing that someone could give you when you're just walking in from a cold, blustery day. Rich and flavorful, smooth, with just the right piquant amount of spice. Warms you to the soul. I end up craving this stuff. I think if you're sick or depressed or you broke your leg, or whatever might be bothering you, the yellow dal will probably fix it. I'm a tea person. They make real masala tea (chai) here, not like a tea bag with milk splashed on top. Maybe this is dumb but when every coffee shop in the US is serving boxed chai concentrate, you notice when someone hands you a cup handmade with love or whatever. I've been learning to make masala chai at home myself, but I can never quite get this subtle flavor in mine. Way back when I was in college, Tibetan monks used to join in on Free Tibet Club meetings sometimes, and when they did, they brought along a carafe or two of delicious masala chai that was very like this. It tastes different from most of the Indian masala chai I've had. It's not the kind of thing I run into every day, and is well worth getting. What to order? I've tried a bunch of this menu and never been disappointed. My husband is low key obsessed with the duck fried rice. I love the okra. My brother likes the butter chicken, but tbh that's the one thing I'd avoid. There are more interesting things on this menu, and other places that churn out better butter chicken. The thing you can't leave without trying is the momos. Momos are perfectly seasoned Himalayan dumplings served with a pair of chili sauces (a pleasant mild/medium spice level, to my average-east-coast-white-girl spice tolerance.) They're the platonic ideal of dumplings. You can get a sampler platter, and if you have enough people at the table to eat a whole platter, then you should. All the fillings are a little different and they're all so good, it's hard to pick a favorite. I could keep singing the praises of my favorite spot in town, but you should stop reading and just go get some. read more