A beautiful experience, from the smiling & friendly service to the elegant plating to the superb &…read moreflavorful dishes. Everything we tried was excellent. 10/10 recommend. My favorite dish was the the sukuti sadheko appetizer -- the goat was almost jerky like, chewy (in the best way) but still tender; and spicy. It was served with these rice crispies that looked plain, but had so much flavor on their own. It was a fun & delicious play on texture, flavor and spice. The braised yak was tender and warm with the spices and rice, yum. Loved all the options for goat, lamb, yak, etc. There were also plenty of options for vegetarians as well.

t's been a long time since I last visited Himalayan Wild Yak, and I realized I never left a review…read more We went for dinner this past Friday and headed straight to the bar. The bar area is big and spacious, and usually sitting at the bar means better, more attentive service. The place was mildly busy, so I expected things to run smoothly -- but that wasn't the case. Right from the start, the bartender wasn't very attentive. We had to ask multiple times just to place our order. For appetizers, we tried the Goat Buttan and the Wild Boar -- we wanted to explore some of the unique delicacies on the menu. Both dishes were interesting, and the Goat Buttan and Wild Boar were actually pretty solid. Unfortunately, the service continued to be an issue. We had to flag the bartender again just to order our entrées and even for simple water refills. We ordered the Mutton Taas and the Yak Chili. The Yak Chili was very good, but the Mutton Taas was extremely dry -- like eating cardboard -- and lacked flavor. Throughout the night, our bartender was constantly absent. More than once, we had to ask another bartender to get his attention so we could get basic service. After finishing our meal, we ordered a dessert, the Gulab Jamun. The presentation looked nothing like the picture -- more like a sloppy drop of pudding -- and the taste was just as disappointing. And again, we had to flag down another bartender because ours was nowhere to be found. Service overall was lackluster, and the tip options started at 20% with no 18% choice. For the level of service we received, 15% would have been more appropriate. I won't be returning anytime soon unless I'm specifically craving their unique delicacies -- which is once in a blue moon.

This restaurant had been popping up on my Facebook feed for a while, so on our way back from…read moreWilliamsburg to Woodbridge, we decided to add it to our itinerary. I'm so glad we did! The menu was comprehensive and had something for everyone, making it a great choice for families and groups of all ages. We ordered the Chicken Dhido Thali, Goat Thali, Combo Platter, Jhol Momo, Sukuti Sadheko, Aloo Paratha, and Mango Lassis. Every single dish was authentic, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. You can truly taste the quality and care that goes into the food. What made the experience even better was the gentleman who served us. He was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive, which made our dining experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for authentic Nepali food, I highly recommend this place. 10/10 for both the food and the hospitality. We'll definitely be back!

3.50 stars - I liked it…read more Friendly service, large portions, reasonable prices. The food is not complex but good. Spicy means spicy so be forewarned (and Im a chili-head). Gotta deduct a star as it could be cleaner - not filthy but restrooms, floors and doors did not meet my standards.

Nina & her family owns the place. They been open for 4 years…read more This restaurant is beautifully decorated. We got the Napali green tea, lamb achari jhol, pork momo and naan. I like the strong citrus note of the green tea, it was very soothing. The pork momo were juicy and they make the skin in house as well as the chili sauce (if you like spicy, ask for it). The lamb achari jhol comes with rice, but I recommend you also add an order or two of naan.

The food was amazing! The jhol is delicious and the momos were wonderful. The green tea was also…read morevery good - enough that we ordered a second cup. The service was perfect and the overall vibe is very relaxing.

Amazing food! Owner is amazing ! Please support the local food! Came here for a work lunch and I'm…read morecoming here more

I ordered on the phone the chicken and chili chicken momos to go. This place is such a hidden…read moregem! The momos are good sizes and portions. Chili chicken is really spicy but worth the burn because it's so tasty! That's why I get regular as well to balance the taste. The dipping sauce is flavorful but beware of the hot sauce! It's hot! Located in a gas station with limited parking but easy pick up.

Was looking for an Indian restaurant for my son's 21st birthday! I googled this place as we were in…read morethe area sight seeing, based off reviews decided to give it a try. Wow! The prices were reasonable as well. What a great choice, quite literally the best Indian food we've ever had anywhere, hands down! We had an appetizer; samosa chaat, so good and fresh! We had butter chicken as an entree which had the most amazing, creamy, smooth taste I've ever had, no one does it like that! Also got the tandoori paneer tikki, so good, cheese was smoky and melts in mouth, the cheese and butter naan we got was yummy as well! We got a birthday drink too which was quite refreshing. During the meal the owner stopped to see how the food was, I told him it was the best we've ever had, I told him we we're celebrating my sons birthday, at the end of the meal he surprised him with a cake and turned on happy birthday music playing throughout the speakers in the restaurant ! Such a cool ending to a fantastic meal! Not only was the food fantastic but the owner is so friendly and nice! Cannot wait to go back !! You need to runnnnn there !!

A true hidden gem! Himalayan Doko is my absolute favorite indian/nepalese place in the entire US (I…read moretravel a lot and indian food is usually a go-to of mine). The food here is extremely authentic and well seasoned I've eaten most of the lamb/goat dishes here and they're all phenomenal! The first time I came I believe my table had the goat curry, lamb curry, pani puri, samosa chaat, and butter chicken. And this time we got the goat sekuwa, lamb karahi, lamb thakali thali, and pani puri (again). I think it speaks volume about a place when the butter chicken (which is still great) is not the standout dish in a desi restaurant. And even then it's one of the most seasoned versions I've ever tasted. The dishes here are all amazing, flaborful, and not spicy (though I'm sure you can always ask about adding or taking away spice to the waiters). The service here is fast, there's never been a long line. And the place is very clean, spacious, and good for all ages. I cannot recommend this place enough, if you're debating whether or not you should come consider that debate over -- you're coming.

This place won my heart as always with outstanding service, food and ambience. Our Server Khusboo…read morewas amazing at her service. This is a must go Nepali restaurant in DMV

Yum!! This was my first time trying Nepalese food and I was so impressed!…read more 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!!!

I was craving Indian food on my drive back to DC from our vacation house. I found this place on…read moreYelp with great reviews. I called them just to ensure if they are open and that they had the Nepali thali as I had never had that before. I have been watching a couple of food bloggers and they raved about Nepali food. As I walked in the manager immediately asked if I was the one who called earlier. The ambiance is good. They had a TV to watch FIFA World Cup too. He had already prepared the Nepali Thai set as we had spoked on the phone about it. I also wanted to try an authentic appetizer. So he recommended the pork sekuva which fried pork with their seasoning which was perfectly tender and well seasoned and comes with onions and peppers. Highly recommend it. The thali was one of the best meals I have had from the south Asian region. Simple looking food yet so delicious. I couldn't pick a favorite from the thali. Highly recommend trying the goat protein for the thali. My only issue was that they should include one roti as part of the thali or serve more rice. The rice wasn't enough to devour all the delicious curries they served on the thali.

Really impressed with this cutie lil restaurant in Virginia…read more Came while on a business trip and was excited there was something ethnic and so positively rated in the area. Ordered the chicken steamed momo's and the pork sekuwa appetizer and really loved the flavors. Definitely needed this after the lack of quality restaurants in the area - don't miss this one!

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

If you haven't been here, you are missing out! The restaurant environment is beautiful. The food is…read moreabsolutely delicious - full of flavor! Spice level done as requested and it was perfect! This may be my favorite spot in the area. The staff were very kind and patient as I had come in just before their closing - I was still treated as a respected and valued guest. Can't wait to go back!

I pass through front Royal on a regular basis and I'm always looking for a new restaurant to check…read moreout. Many of the Nepali dishes are very similar to Indian with a bit of a twist. The lamb I had was cooked very nicely, but I would've liked a bit more rice. The nan was also good.

I work at a federal agency and their food truck came to our office for a food truck day last week…read more I don't know why the Yelp page says they are closed. Their food truck at least is still open. I got Tibetan momos, spicy potato salad, and a can of Coke. The total came to about $18 as I recall. The momos were excellent--they were similar to Chinese dumplings, but were spicier with Tibetan spices. There was a choice of chicken and pork, as I recall. I got the pork dumplings. The potato salad was good too. The service was quick and friendly. All of the ingredients were fresh and tasty. Keep up the good work.

This truck hasn't come back for a while so when it did decided to give it another try. Pork momos…read moreare still the same as before - ok but a bit too bland and wish they'd mixed in more cilantro. The potato salad is better with more cilantro. The webpage for preorder had a glitch - there was no chicken momo option but when I went to pick up the order the chicken momo was posted on the menu and available.