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    While In Kathmandu

    4.5 (304 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Najwa G.

    I remember really liking While in Kathmandu when I went a couple of years ago, so I was quite disappointed when I went back to try it again. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but the waiter was adamant that I tried the buffalo momos and I agreed. They took some time but good things come to those who wait, however, they were not good at all. The momos were mainly onions and barely had any meat and also lacked flavor. I don't know what happened from the last time that I've been here, but I was disappointed. Maybe I would go back and order a different type of momos but if it is predominantly onions again then there are many other momo places in Jackson Heights, which isn't too far away from Ridgewood.

    Veg Jhol Momo
    Ingrid H.

    I really enjoyed my dinner here with a friend. We shared the duck choila, the vegetarian momo, and the chicken and cheese roti. The duck appetizer was very flavorful and the duck was pleasantly chewy. The vegetarian jhol momo had a simple, vegetable filling with a pleasant texture with a perfectly chewy wrapper. However, the real star was the broth they are served in. The flavor was bright and intense. Our entree, the roti, really tasted like a delicious chicken quesadilla. It had a slightly crispy exterior and just enough filling and was pleasantly rich and greasy. It paired well with the black bean curry and the additions of slaw and tangy achar perfectly cut the richness. This place serves authentic Nepalese flavors but with a more approachable menu studded with items more familiar for a less adventurous eater- the type of place you can take your parents to.

    Dmitry D.

    This place had great service , food is good and spicy for some dishes . Sucks it's cash only but not a deal breaker and they do have an ATM . The food is reassemble prices and I'd come back again .

    4. Not a Taco Fusion (Choila Roti)
    Joanna M.

    I want to preface this by saying I've never had Nepali food, but at least from what I had While in Kathmandu (see what I did there?) I can expect great things from the cuisine. Hospitality is warm and the interior is casual if not a little dark. There was an option to sit outdoors in the back but we opted for the cool interior. Servers alternated during service but all of them provided great recommendations from the menu and quick/efficient service. Of the things we ordered, my partner and I enjoyed the "Not a Taco" and the Pork Jhol Momo. The "Not a Taco" was spicy, savory and slightly sweet in all the right amounts. The chicken is tender, juicy, and steaming hot. The Pork Jhol Momo is also well seasoned and comes with a flavorful broth. The menu mentioned that the broth was served cold (?) but we got our momos warm. I felt like the momos would be even more delicious if they were hot but not sure how they're usually supposed to be prepared. The only thing we were not a big fan of was the goat sekuwa which was kinda tough and chewy. While the meat does have a nice grilled taste, the texture was hard to ignore. Since my partner and I only stopped in for a light dinner, we didn't get to try the main entrees that the restaurant had to offer. Speaking of which, someone else in the restaurant ordered a sizzling platter and it was served on a hot plate and smelled so good. That's reason enough for us to go back and give the platters a try. Will be back.

    William W.

    We walked here from Williamsburg, and it was worth it. It would be very hard to walk to Kathmandu, so I'm glad we don't have to, at least for the food. Now, if the momos are as good in Kathmandu as While In Kathmandu, then a man do what a man must do and walk a bit to spend a while in Kathmandu. While in Kathmandu Go enjoy a loop or two Iterate anew

    Sandra L.

    The only thing I really enjoyed was the momos. Loved that and would come to try other flavors. Nothing else really stood out to me. It's also cash only.

    This is my favorite place I've eaten in NY. The service is amazing and the ambiance is great. If you're looking for a unique traditional meal this is your spot.

    Chicken Jhol Momo
    Aracely L.

    Ambiance is very welcoming and cozy, lights are low as well as a good selection of music playing. Once you walk in you are immediately greeted by a lovely and kind hostess. The customer service in this place is good, it's a smaller spot so it's easier to be tended to. The chicken momo was 10/10, the sauce is very savory. The chicken rotti with cheese platter was a bit spicy but full of many other flavors and makes for a good variety. I only had a bite of the pasta but it was also very good. For drinks we had the hot chiya and iced chiya which were both amazing. Overall would come back to this place and recommend it to others.

    12. Chicken Roti with Cheese
    Julia H.

    Had this place on my list since I was working at Yelp but it took a year for me to finally get there. First things first, it's cash only! There should be an ATM inside if I remember correctly but don't quote me on that. the pork jhol momos were SO good, thin chewy outsides and flavorful insides, in an acidic broth. The wings were not really my choice and they were super spicy and saucy so prepare to get your fingers dirty! the chicken roti with cheese was also very good. i hope to make it back here soon as i think the spices would be great in this cold weather. ALSO they have a very cute outdoor patio for the warmer months!

    Chili poppers
    Cheyenne T.

    Loved everything we ate here! I came with my friends and we all used to live in Malaysia so we have pretty high standards when it comes to flavors and international food. Everything was bursting with flavor and we enjoyed every bite! The plantain momos were a surprising sweet savory burst. They service was friendly and prompt even though it was busy. They did miss one of our orders but we were full anyway so they removed it from our bill. The atmosphere is cozy and quaint, a tight squeeze for some tables but otherwise comfortable. Would definitely come again!

    Shrimp Momo Jhol
    Paula L.

    I ordered Momos to be picked up. Everything was great. However, i really did not like the momos. I let some other people try them and no one really loved them at all. They were mushy, and overpowered by the sauce. There should be sauce on the side. They charge extra to do that and i think it's expensive enough. too expensive really for what i got.

    Chicken Khaja Platter
    Amy Y.

    Had a great time in this nepalese restaurant, but had a very difficult time finding parking on a Tuesday night. The place is very rustic and cozy, and had tons of different flavors permeate the air upon entering. We ordered entrees to start, he got the lamb chops and I ordered the chicken khaja platter. I asked for a side of rice to pair with my platter but was surprised to hear they do not offer. I was hit with a bunch of different flavors that tested my palate, and enjoyed the different crunchy, cold, hot, soft textures. We later ordered a side of fried wings to close the night. My partner and I are huge fans of spicy foods but spice was very tolerable, majority of the kick came from the chicken wing sauce dip. Overall, great experience, would definitely come to try out the other delectables.

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    YALL BETTER GET HERE NOW!! This is the best food and vibes in the area. Can't recommend enough.

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    Amazing food! Tasty and yummy. It has true authentic Nepali taste, is appropriately spicy. The restaurant has a nice ambience

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    Faarzi Himalayan Bar & Grill

    4.5
    (22 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I've walked past this place a few times and was intrigued so I decided to give it a try…read more It has a beautiful, well decorated interior and was kept warm and cozy on a snowy day. They provide complimentary popcorn, which is well seasoned and rich with ghee. I was seated in a chair that was very low to the ground. While outfitted with comfy cushions, I was not sure what the proper was to sit on this chair was and I was too embarrassed to ask. My best guess is that it's meant to be a criss cross applesauce type situation, but I had on wet snow boots and didn't particularly want to do that. This isn't a complaint, but just something to consider for anyone with mobility concerns who might be considering visiting. There are some normal style chairs in the front of the restaurant that I'm sure I would have been switched to had I requested as such. Anyway, onto the food. I ordered the "Lahana Ko Faarzi Bhoj" which arrived on a large round platter with a variety of different dishes. I am very new to this type of food, and most of it was completely unfamiliar to me, which was very exciting. The grain at the center of this platter is "chiura," a rice product which has been pounded flat and dried. It has a light and crunchy texture, and pairs well with the thinner, wet curries it was served with as it really soaks up the liquid and expands in size. I've never had this before and it was very interesting to try. The platter comes with two bowls of warm curry, one with black eyed peas and maybe some potato and the other was darker with meat which I preferred. Both were rich and deep in flavor, but the darker one (pictured on the right) was so savory and well balanced- definitely my favorite part of the meal. They both have some heat to them, the kind that builds at the back of the palette throughout the meal, but none of this food was excessively spicy. The main plate has a ring of various cold dishes around the edge, all of which were unfamiliar to me so I can't necessarily identify them. My favorites were the pieces of well seasoned dark meat chicken and the deep fried egg in the center, but it also included some pickled elements, some ground meat and a small skewer, which I found to be quite tough. I really enjoyed trying new, interesting food in such a beautiful space. The servers were kind and there are many other items on the menu that I'm interested to try. I feel lucky to have this place nearby.

    Have been wanting to try Faarzi for a while. The location used to be a longstanding Irish pub…read morecalled Grandstand, where a good friend of mine and I used to frequent for the yummiest buffalo wings and shepherd's pie. It was sad to see Grandstand close, but I was elated to see a Nepalese and Himalayan restaurant open in its place since I'm a big fan of the flavors that the cuisine offers. Met up with a friend on a Sunday night. She was already excited by the aesthetics of the exterior of Faarzi and was snapping away. When we opened the door, we were surprised by how pretty the interior was. It was filled with lush, vibrant colors and fun decor that was a tasteful mix of contemporary and rustic, which provided a nice, high-end vibe. It felt authentically Tibetan with a contemporary touch to it. We 'd it! It is the prettiest Nepalese restaurant that I've been to in Queens! Once we sat down, a complimentary basket of popcorn arrived. To my surprise, it was DELICIOUS! It was buttery and just savory enough -- not as crisp as popcorn that's just been popped, but so good that it was addictive! What a nice TREAT!! I couldn't stop reaching for it and according to the sign outdoors, the popcorn has unlimited refills! Now, for the food! We ordered 4 dishes to share: - Bhatti Ko Faarzi Masala Chowmein: Wow, just wow!! The masala spice brought this chow mein to another level! Every mouthful of noodle was al dente and had a balanced bite of a perfect amount of masala spice, ginger, savoriness, and a mild kick of heat. It's on the oilier side, but so flavorful that I kept scooping for more! Can't wait to revisit Faarzi and eat more of this! - Boudhha Ko Faarzi Gheu Momo: We ordered the chicken option. The size of the momos was slightly smaller than the momos I've had before, but they were bursting with flavor! Each bite tasted of cumin, cilantro, garlic, and spices that are very familiar in Nepalese food combined with the fragrant Szechuan peppercorn. The lovely tingling mala flavor from the peppercorns was delicate, but delightful! The momos were delicious, each morsel of meat was wrapped in a thin, chewy skin, which gave it a nice bite even though the chicken filling was on the drier side -- the tomato-based sauce that came with it compensated for it. The sauce was so good, it could literally be eaten with anything. The menu mentioned that 2 sauces would accompany the momos, but only one sauce was paired with them. When we asked, we were informed that the other sauce was the chili crisp hot sauce that I had received earlier when I requested for chili sauce. The momos were definitely a flavor bomb with the tomato-based sauce!. Every bite was heavenly! - Piro Nauni Wings: The wings came, and we couldn't stop ooo'ing about the visual presentation of the dish. There were 2 wings and 2 small drumsticks with a shiny glaze, they were hung on a little contraption that looked similar to how roast meats are hung by the window in Chinese restaurants. It was very cute! The wings were smoky, juicy, slightly sticky and sweet with a good amount of spice that tasted of tandoori. It would be even more fantastic if the skin were crispy. Give the crunchy puffed rice plated on the bottom of the wings a try! It is toasty, crunchy, and delicious and adds a layer of flavor to whatever you decide to add it to. Just delicious! - Jadiyaa Lal Mohan: A juicy, moist, sugary, alcoholic dessert that is not only unique, but fun! There are 4 donut-hole-sized balls of soft, fluffy cake, similar to cake pops, that are soaked in a sugar syrup. Stuck into each cake ball is a shot of whisky in a plastic tube, which you can squeeze to infuse the whisky into the cake however much you like. Since the whisky is quite strong and the shot is generous considering the size of the cake, if you do not like whisky, you may want to try the version without it though it is the whisky that gives the cake flavor. The cake would be much more interesting if it had more of the flavors that Jadiyaa are loved for or maybe if the sugar syrup paired with it was flavored with the spices used to make Jadiyaa. Far a more subdued whisky flavor, give the whisky shot just a pinch and enjoy! We had a great time at Faarzi -- great food, great vibe, good portions, and there was live music towards the end of our meal! Not to mention, we thoroughly enjoyed the Mukhwas style mix of spices and candy bits that were served at the end of the meal! i Can't wait to return to Faarzi to try the Pani Puri, which looked delicious and beautiful!

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    Himalayan Yak

    Himalayan Yak

    3.8
    (763 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Another stop on my first Jackson Heights food tour. This Nepalese spot offers Nepali foot,…read moreBhutanese food, Tibetan food, and Indian food. The food types are similar but offer different spice/flavor profiles. They have a large section of noodles, soup, and rice. A veggie section with various combos of cauliflower, potatoes, onion, bamboo, blackened peas, mustard greens, and spices. Some of the Indian dishes: paneer butter masala, palak paneer, chicken tikka masala. Some of the appetizers include crispy tofu, fried soybeans, a Nepali snack platter with marinated meat, goat, beef tripe, sliced beef tongue, fried jerky, duck. They also have a momo section. We had their famous chicken lollipops (essentially fried chicken) and it was crispy and spicy (in a good way). We also had sadeko (marinated or tossed) bacon, which was rich and tender. I had one of their Nepali cocktails, which was pleasantly spicy (the chatpata aam, made with tequila, spicy chatpatey syrup, and mango puree). Service was attentive. Inside is cozy, lots of dark wood and colorful flags. They also often have entertainment in the evening, so I would love to return to hear some live music while trying more Nepali cuisine.

    A bit overrated and overshadowed by the nice ambiance…read more I may be biased since I've been to Nepal twice and my palate consisted of dal bhat every single day I was there (momos were a luxury on the trek)--which in no way makes me an expert, but the taste and portions were pretty consistently similar among most places. The first time that I came here was about 3 years ago with a few friends and we liked the food - the beef tongue was different and super memorable and the jhol momos were just swimming in flavorful curry. Made me want to come back again. Fast-forward three years later, I feel like things have changed significantly. Or maybe I didn't catch them at their best, but I came with another group of friends and I just felt overall disappointed with the food, as did my friends who were excited to try Himalayan food for the first time. I had the goat dhat bhat and the small amount of meat served in aesthetically pleasing bowls to mask the portion was disappointing--and this was not a lunch special or anything. I mainly got a big bone and realistically got about 2-3 small bites of actual meat, while there was an overwhelming amount of rice and veggies. The momos also tasted like they were pre-made and heated or steamed up again because the dough was definitely a little rough. Overall, this experience was a meh for me. I think it is a social staple for many Nepalese and Tibetans in the area, and just for that.

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    3.0 mi
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    Came back to this place after almost a year because I was really craving their Chong Ching. The…read morefood quality has really gone downhill, and the place felt almost empty, there were only two tables occupied, including us. We ordered shak trak, gyuma, shogo katsa, and Chong Ching. Honestly, it was pretty disappointing. The potatoes were sour and didn't taste fresh. The shak trak had a weird taste and was partly cold, like it had just been reheated. The gyuma was okay, but nothing special. The Chong Ching was also disappointing, and the portion size seemed smaller than before. The customer service wasn't great either, no one checked on us during the meal, and our water wasn't refilled unless we asked. Overall, the experience just didn't live up to how it used to be.

    Outside and inside, the place looks like a palace with many traditional decorations and spacious…read moreseating. The staff are friendly to explain the menu, especially if you're unfamiliar with the Tibetan menu that mostly lacks description. I had the aloo phingsha and shared the shigatse tse. The phingsha is a tumeric-base noodle soup, almost curry-ramen like broth and very tasty! The shigatse was like a dumpling soup full of juicy mini momos. Overall, the portions are generous and tastes amazing. Half of the menu is also Sichuanese food, which I didn't try but seemed interesting at an otherwise Tibetan place.

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