great food and service. food is always out immediately and is always fresh the ambiance is great to the lights and the flag really set the mood. would recommend and am wondering why there rating is so low read more

I love eating here. The atmosphere is welcoming and cozy. For me it is a form a comfort food. With THE BEST desserts. The staff is fantastic. read more

There are two locations. The one on Northern Lights near Tidal Wave Books has a smaller seating area and shorter menu. No ambiance other than the mouthwatering scent of food. We have enjoyed take out of several, large, well priced meals, of rice with vegetable and meat curries. Recommended. read more

Just arrived in town from a cruise ship, and my sister (now an Alaskan) recommended Yak & Yeti for lunch. All the food we ordered was fresh, scratch made, and so yummy! My son wanted one of their 'moreos' giant versions of O*eo sandwich cookies, and he loved it! We had 12 in our group, all with different preferences for protein, spice, and dairy. All of us were happy with our choices and the price points for the quality & quantity of food was very generous. The waitstaff are laidback and friendly, and we really enjoyed ourselves. I live in KS so am not sure when/if I'll be back in Anchorage, but if that day comes, you'll find me at Yak & Yeti! read more

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We visited Yak & Yeti for a weekday dinner after our first two choices were both closed. Looking for an alternative, we came across Yak & Yeti, which seemed to serve some very interesting looking sandwiches, and according to reviews, serves delicious food in huge portions. Count us in! Arriving for a weekday dinner, the place seemed to have a decent number of customers, with most people getting rice bowls. We opted for one sandwich to share, since we were not that hungry, and we had read that one sandwich was big enough for two. We ordered at the counter, sat down, and our food soon arrived. Shapta Sandwich, Full ($12.99) - Since we only ordered a single sandwich, the cashier offered to cut the sandwich in half for us. We didn't expect them to actually serve it on two separate baskets, making it much more convenient for us to eat. The sandwich starts with a turmeric enhanced, yellowed colored baguette. The turmeric seems to mostly be for color, as the bun tastes closer to typical home baked buns. It's not really toasted all that much, so it's soft and fluffy. The bun is filled to the brim with tons of cubed and stir-fried pork. It's super tender, like it had been braised for hours before the frying. The pork is topped with lettuce and tomato, giving a bit of a crisp for textural contrast, and then with mayo and whole grain mustard for additional moisture and flavor. The major problem with this sandwich is the construction - since everything in the sandwich is chopped into small pieces, and the bun is so soft, all the ingredients essentially slip out while eating. It's very difficult to eat - something like 3/4 of the ingredients ended up on the basket after finishing, meaning I needed a fork to finish the dish! (4/5) People certainly aren't lying about the size of the sandwiches. Both of us were very full, bordering on bloated, after finishing our sandwich halves! I have to say, while tasty, I probably wouldn't get the sandwich again. It's just way too messy to eat. I think everyone else in the restaurant had the correct idea to get the rice bowls. I ended up having to fork 3/4 of the dish anyways, so might as well get it on rice! Bathrooms - Two rooms, one for each gender. read more

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Delicious! Got the shapta, which I've never tried before. It was huge!! We also got the potato leek soup which I loved. There was a lot of flavor. We had to try the guava cheesecake icecream which was incredible. I wish I could take this icecream home! read more

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Simple and cozy place with delicious comfort food which is also well priced. I got a rice bowl with 3 curries. All the 3 curries were delicious. It was a good portion size and quick service. Highly recommend. read more

Yak & Yeti - Rice bowl - Palak paneer, black dal, yam curry - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Was pleasantly surprised by this place! The portion size is great for the price. Love that you can choose different proteins to your rice bowl to customize it however you want. There's a lot of flavor. I will say the chicken tikka masala does not quite taste like chicken tikka masala; it's not bad, but don't get it if you're craving true chicken tikka masala. My favorite was the Chana masala. read more

Yak & Yeti - Chicken tikka masala, Chana masala, paneer - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

They're are definitely better options in Anchorage... the chicken tikka masala is flavorless. The food is mid, I don't think I'll be back.

Warm and comforting rice bowls. I have been eating here for many years and am pleased that the quality and flavor has remained consistent after my visit 9/12/24. My favorite are the rice bowls. You can have up to three different options added to your bowl. I usually have 2/3 palak paneer as that is my favorite, and will choose any of the other available dishes for the remainder. On the most recent trip it was chicken tiki masala. I always find it hard to choose as they are all absolutely delicious. Also of note is the curried egg salad sandwich and the stirfry shapta sandwich. These are huge and made on fresh turmeric bread. They are perfect for sharing. There is a half sandwich and soup option and the potato leek soup is fantastic. I stick mainly to the rice bowls, as this is my go to place for these particular flavors of warm curries, as well as vegetarian options. I've never been disappointed, and I believe that the portion size for the price ($11.99) is a fair price point given today's high costs. And I promise you'll be full. There's a few tables in the restaurant, but it can be kind of loud as it's a very open public space. I have always particularly enjoyed getting mine to go and then a short drive up Northern Lights to Earthquake Park to enjoy. read more

This place is 10/10. Everything on the menu is delicious, prices are reasonable, service is fast, and the desserts are fire. Eat here every 2-3 weeks and never disappointed. Yum! read more

What a great hole in the wall gem! The food is amazing . Service was super fast friendly . Perfect stop . Totally worth it

We loved Yak & Yeti! Delicious hearty food, spiced very well. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We had brown rice bowls with 1-3 options on top: so generous! This cuisine was brand new to us, but we enjoyed every dish we tried--such a comfort on a cold day. Ordering at the counter makes for very fast service, too. Wish we lived in Anchorage--it would be a regular spot for us for sure! read more

I have loved Yak and Yeti for years, especially their rice bowl for lunch. It's been one of the great deals in town. A frequent, often weekly treat. I was disappointed to come in recently and see that it had jumped from $9.99 to $12.99...a sudden 30% increase. I assume all of their other items shot up in price, too. Disappointing. I understand prices have gone up everywhere, but that doesn't seem to match inflation. Sad to see Yak and Yeti succumb to greedflation. At least I'd hope for a little transparency. I'll go elsewhere for lunch now. read more

wife and i have tried every topping in the bowls and not one has missed. but my go-to is the soup and sandwich combo: i like the pork vindaloo, like a south asian pulled pork, on their house turmeric baguette with leek soup read more

Delicious, speedy service, and pretty cheap! Kind of moody interior, but in a moody coffee shop kind of way.

My husband and I visited Yak and Yeti for lunch. I remember seeing the ad scrolling at the DMV and was eager to try it. Per usual, I read several reviews before adding it to my list, so that I would have a little idea what I should expect. Upon our arrival, we noticed a crowd, a promising sign. However, the restaurant's decor and ambiance left much to be desired. The menu, though small, offered enough variety for us. The young lady taking our order was pleasant and was able to suggest some vegetarian options. The food was prepared relatively quickly. I ordered the lamb gyro, and my husband ordered the rice bowl with three vegetarian options. The gyro was horrible. I could only nibble on the lettuce and tomatoes, but the meat lacked flavor and didn't taste authentic. My husband's rice bowl, which included yams, was very flavorful. As with most Anchorage restaurants, it is overpriced. Overall, the restaurant needed a major deep clean. It was really hard to enjoy food when there was dirt and grim everywhere. Overall, I won't be returning to this restaurant. Although my husband's meal was decent, it didn't leave a lasting impression on us. read more

I'm suprised that I never updated my review. I suppose when I lived around the corner i took the Yak for granted. Now that I can't just pop over there for a warm drink and snack on a dreary day, I'm feeling really bummed about it. Their portioning always kept their prices really consistent when everyone else is going nuts with price increase. Their food is very affordable, and most of it is meat free which I just love. Their drinks and baked goods are excellent and the vibe here is really chill. They have some really excellent chutneys in the cabinet for sale too that I really recommend. read more

Counter service casual spot with good food for a cheap price. There was a big line when we first arrived around 6PM but we didn't have to wait long for our food. We tried the chicken gyro and rice bowl with pork vindaloo and shapta and they were both good. They also have a case of baked good and sell packaged local homemade ice cream. We tried "dragon tail" cookie and the guava cheesecake ice cream and both were truly exceptional and unique finds for Anchorage. read more

Yak & Yeti - Chicken Gyro - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Super flavorful & filling bang for your buck options here. These warm rice bowls of pure goodness hit the spot when in winter and travel well! We ordered a couple of combo half and half options to deliver to a hotel we were staying at nearby and they were superb! The aroma coming from the bag ensured our delivery order didn't make it past the lobby :-) Already talking about when we're going to be in Anchorage again so we can try more of the menu. read more

Yak & Yeti - Rice combo bowls w/ sides of bread (delivery order) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Employees were very kind and service was quick. It got a little busy while there but overall it was relatively quiet inside. Everyone liked their food. People who got meat said it was very tender. I could use a bit more spice but the mild level probably sure more pallets. read more

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(For context, I typically order through doordash to get lunch at work) I absolutely love yak & yeti for a simple, filling, tasty lunch. The potato and leek soup is a favorite of mine, especially with added rice. The turmeric bread is great for dipping, and the Shapta rice bowl is what initially hooked me. Their desserts are good, and the whole menu is very reasonably priced for the portions. I can typically spend 20$ and have lunch for 2-3 days. When I got covid in 2021, the soup from here was all I could manage to eat, and somehow I still never got tired of it read more

Paneer during quarantine I exactly what I want! First time ordering here and I'm a fan. I asked for medium spicy and it was absolutely perfection. And the garlic naan to dip was delish!! Can't wait to try it in person, but carry out was good! read more

Yak & Yeti - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

We ordered take out due to covid, but it looked like they had 3 tables total if you wanted to dine-in. I ordered the Shapta bowl (spicy stir fry pork) and my husband got the lamb gyro, it was huge! Big portion sizes, I made two meals out of my bowl. The meat was so tender it literally melted in your mouth, however, I didn't think it was spicy at all. I wish it would've been a little more spicy. I also wish they had more topping flavors to go with the bowl, it was just the rice and meat (which was still fantastic). Pricing is also great for what you get. Will be back and definitely recommend! read more

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First time having Nepalese food and I loved it . Food came out quickly and was really tasty! If you are expecting spicy food you won't find that here, but it is still full of amazing flavor. I went for lunch and had half chicken tikka masala and half yam tikka masala. As a starter I had the super creamy and delicious potato leek soup & for dessert the tapioca pudding. The one thing I didn't like was the housemade chai, it tasted like molasses and was missing something. Not sure if Nepal's chai recipe is different from Indian Chai, but I prefer Indian chai. Overall, I recommend this cute hole in the wall for a warm and filling lunch or take out! read more

Yak & Yeti - Bowl with half chicken tikka masala & half yam tikka masala. In the back is tumeric bread, not spicy just gave a yellowish tint to bread lol - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

It's just not good. I want it to be good and I've eaten many things here over the years but it has never met my expectations. The food is like warm and very bland. The chicken is dry and overcooked. The pastries are good but that's not why I've gone there. I wanted quick food that wasn't trash "fast food". That being said, the service is good and the employees are kind. I just cannot recommend this place though. read more

We usually have a diverse smattering off of a menu when we're trying somewhere new - Yak and Yeti were no different. The name is catchy and it is a type of food we really like, so we gave it a shot! We tried some momos that didn't do much for us, the motif you'll read is salt... not much flavor, the dumpling dough was a bit gritty and not very soft and welcoming. The biggest problem was salt, super salty! The palak paneer was intensely salty as well, lighter on the salt and it might of been more palatable. Of course we tried the chicken tikka masala, how can you not? Tikka masala and or butter chicken are good measures for me to do a deeper dive in a menu, theirs fell fairly short. Just with the richness of the cream the tikka masala was palatable, still on the salty side but it was the only item we were able to fully enjoy. Not sure if there wasn't enough garam masala or coriander, but it just wasn't very flavorful. I wouldn't return for it, but if this was the only dish we'd had it would of been an okay experience. So... we love pickles. Pickled stuff is our jam, and we've enjoyed pickles from many different cultures and cuisines... these pickles were disturbing. Inedible, and that's an intense thing for me to say! I had one tiny bite and couldn't do it, my wife had a visceral reaction to them. Maybe they just weren't for us... Serving size was large for everything, the rice was perfectly fine, and delivery was prompt! read more

Yak and Yeti cafe! Always very fast and great service! Easy for on the go people who want to feel like they are eating a whole meal besides fast food. The rice bowls are $9.99 and pretty great portions. You can pick up to three different options. Definitely get the yam tika masala! The sauce is always really good and the amount of meat you get is great! There are also a lot of vegetarian options as well! Defiantly worth checking out. read more

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I didn't have high hopes from an Indian/Himalayan place in Anchorage but this place really surprised me. They serve rice bowls with choice of 1,2 or 3 curry's from a pool of 10 curry's to chose from. There's about 4 options for vegetarian and rest for meat lovers. I tried a bowl with dal, chana masala and yam curry while my husband tried vindaloo, shapta and keema. I didn't quite like the yam curry but everything else was really good. It tasted like a good home cooked meal. They also have some good selection of non-Indian desserts, we tried the chocolate mousse which was delicious. It is a nice place to stop by for quick lunch, definitely worth stopping by if you want to try something new. read more

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I went to Yak and Yeti for their first Friday event . Andrew Holman was the featured artist and I am a fan of his work . His landscape photography is amazing . It's worth stopping in just to see this wonderful exhibit of adventure photography . I always enjoy the food here . It's affordable and quick and the location is great !! read more

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Just the best comfort food around. My personal favorite is Chana Masala-vegan. I think I could just live on that dish alone. but then there are their desserts-dragon tale is my favorite, but that super-sized Oreo cookie is a clear second! They are fast, inexpensive, and super friendly. read more

I love the environment, it's pretty quiet and the food was really good. The staff was really kind as well.

Nice folks, good food and a chill environment. Very fast service. I got the rice bowl with Chicken Tikka Masala & Keema Curry (you can actually pick 3 different "toppings") My only thing is I wish the rice bowl had some kind of veg to it, green/yellow onion, celery - really anything just to cut the heavy. Other wise, doesn't lack in taste and the brownies are gooood. I'll keep coming back to try other things. read more

Yak & Yeti - Rice Bowl Chicken Tikka Masala Keema Curry Shasta Pork Vindaloo Pita - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Not a dining experience but a quick eat luncheonette. Limited menu and funky way to have cutlery and water given. It is a cafeteria. Service was good but tables need to be constantly wiped. read more

Very attractive cashier and the food was fantastic! Very attractive cashier! Cozy atmosphere too!

So much flavor, supremely tender meat. This place would definitely be my winter go to if I lived in Anchorage. Seemed to be a lot of regulars with friendly staff out in the dining area when not getting slammed. Some of the best Chia tea ever! read more

Pumpkin bread and Chai tea were great! Chicken gyro was just mediocre, not bad but not great either. The chicken was large chunks and it was not only hard to eat it was a literal mess too. read more

One of the two Yak and Yeti locations in Anchorage, this one is more of a "build your own rice bowl" type of setup (and the other one is more of a family-style serving restaurant). The flavors are amazing and the service is great! You can get your food quickly...and when the other Yak and Yeti isn't open this version probably will be! I got a rice bowl with kheema curry, channa masala, and Nepalese black daal. The flavors were SO good! I've been to a lot of Indian restaurants in large cities (e.g. Chicago, Houston) and this place definitely makes it to my top favorite Indian places for the flavor. The bowl is filled to the brim with food, and definitely enough to fill up a hungry runner gal. Amazing value and flavor. Parking situation: on-site read more

If you are new to the area, or just stopping by, let me emphasize this: this is NOT the same as the Yak & Yeti restaurant. They are VERY different experiences (although the food is similar). They've got a pretty unique setup here. I'm not sure if I've ever seen anything quite like it, anywhere. This place is kind of like a grab-and-go bowl setup. You usually see this for Teriyaki shacks and/or some types of Mexican food. I've never seen it for Himalayan/Indian food. On top of that it's also...a bakery? And it's also connected to a fabulous bookstore (if you're from the PacNW, think of it as the "Powell's of Anchorage") and also connected to a great coffee shop. (to continue the analogy, the "Stumptown of Anchorage"). Anyway, this is a great place to go when you don't have a lot of time (or money) and want some filling, tasty food. The bowls are about $10 (this is cheap for Alaska, a land that has never seen Subway's footlong priced at $5), and you can get them to go if you're really strapped for time. You get to pick two different types of curry; you can pay more for 3 types. It's served on a bed of basmati nice. I almost always get Pork Vindaloo because it's amazing and also...when is the last time you've seen pork at an Indian place? Maybe this is where the Himalayan aspect comes in? The experience here is very different than the restaurant in that this is the "order at the counter" and then "go up to the counter when your name is called" type of establishment. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Yak & Yeti - Pork Vindaloo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

My husband likes his order - Pork Curry. "Nothing special." I got the Chicken Tikka Masala. Big mistake. It almost tasted Mexican inspired. Growing up in South Texas, it reminded me of my mom's carne asada, but over jasmine rice. I have a very hard time believing these other 5 star reviews on this place. read more