This place was very well received and recommended. From start to finish the food was amazing. We got a little bit of everything and everything was amazing. I ordered the Chicken Masala and Spicy Noodles and 10/10 would recommend. The ambiance felt very authentic. The service was kind and refreshing. read more

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This place is so cute and welcoming. The Himalayan onion rings were nice and crunchy with a great flavor. The spicy noodles were packed with spice. I wasn't a fan of the chicken I added on, but the noodles and vegetables were delicious, highly recommend. Every table was full. People continued to pile in. read more

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Tasty but I hear they are closing. Was a good experience. Was cool trying Nepalese food

Had father's day dinner here. Started with Pakora for an appetizer that was made with locally sourced green beans. We had various entrees and they were all really good. Everything was great. The service was fantastic and the place was busy but not loud. Food came out pretty quickly. GF and vegan options all over the menu. The place has been in Carlisle for years and hasn't missed a beat. read more

This is our favourite place to go.every two weeks we have to go and enjoy the atmosphere and delicious food sometimes we end up every week also. MJ read more

Yak n Yeti II - We love Yakyati. Sag pokora, veggie Momo this is our all the time favourites.recently we tried baybon it was so delicious. MJ - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Great service and food. They are super knowledgeable about the menu and are very accommodating to food allergies.

Somewhat slow service, but interesting food, friendly staff and fabulous decor. The tea was my favorite thing along with my husband's order of lamb curry. read more

We met a friend here per her recommendation. She was excited for us to check this place out and now I know why. I like to think that I have experienced a pretty diverse range of different ethnic foods, but I have never in my life had Bhutanese or Nepalese. What an amazing place this was to have my first. Service was friendly and quick. Our waitress knew the menu well and was able to make recommendations to food totally foreign to my girlfriend and I. We ordered the Sag Pakore to start (a type of green covered in a chickpea batter and fried - incredible). I love trying a variety of foods, so I ordered the Thali combination plate. It came with a lentil soup, chicken curry, an eggplant salad, a rice pudding, a potato salad, and a mustard green (apologies for not remembering the actual names for them). They were delicious and a fantastic introduction to Nepalese food. We also shared the spicy noodles with cheese. This had a phenomenal but not overpowering heat to it and was a gluttonous treat. It's a shame I don't live in the Carlise area or I'd be looking forward to ordering food from here more often, but at least I know now how much I enjoy Bhutanese/Nepalese food. I look forward to trying out more items on the menu next time I'm in the area. Cheers, Yak n Yeti, and thank you for a wonderful dining experience. read more

Yak n Yeti II - Spicy noodles with cheese (back) and Thali platter - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

What a treat to find such exotic and high quality food in the middle of PA! If you like spicy, they've got you covered with Bhutanese food, but they also have non-spicy which is just as delicious. The rice pudding alone is worth the trip! Just pay attention to their somewhat unusual hours. Don't pass up an opportunity to try this! read more

This place has so much potential. We have tried to eat here 4 times but only been successful once. Odd hours & rules about what you can get. No menu orders while buffet, no dining 40 minutes before closing, etc. read more

Very ethnic ambiance, and an unfamiliar one to boot. For that alone, it scores a point as a special place to impress your date. There are murals everywhere on the walls, banisters, and posts. There's even a section of tables where you can sit on the floor on a cushion. We were greeted and seated quickly. The 2 wait staff were very friendly and helpful. We were given a brief instruction on the menu: how it's divided between Nepalese and Bhutanese dishes, as well as vegetarian vs. non-vegetarian; how a special icon is used denote popular dishes at their flagship restaurant in New Cumberland, etc. For the appetizer, we ordered the Napali Fries $5.95. It reminded me of poutine without the cheese. Looked appetizing, tasted great; crispy outside and creamy inside. Highly recommended. For entrees, we ordered 2 Nepalese and 1 Bhutanese. All came with a side of cabbage slaw and steamed red rice which was nice but I thought the serving could have been bigger. Chicken Sizzler $12.99. It's served on a cast iron sizzle plate and came with a "fanfare". It's colorful and looked almost like a vegetarian dish as the cubed chicken breast resembles fried potatoes among colorful bell peppers and onions. I didn't care much for the sweet and sour taste though, so it was alright. Kathmandu Fried Chicken $11.99. There were about 5 pieces of fried chicken. Excellent taste. Meat was moist and batter was crispy. Recommended. Shakam Datsi $11.99. I was told the Ema Datsi would be very spicy, like 12 on a 1-10 scale. So we ordered this one instead with special instruction to put just a little bit of chili. That was a wise decision because even this toned down version got my sinus running. However, the datsi dried beef was much tougher than beef jerky, very punishing on the teeth. So it was unfortunately a disappointing dish. Overall some hit and misses on this visit. I plan to come back and try their momos and sample more dishes. read more

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I hadn't had Bhutanese food before trying it here, but have always been curious. If you're like me, definitely check this spot out! Obsessed with the Shamu Datshi and spicy chiles! I crave this every time I come into town. read more

Amazing attentive service. Food is made to order, tasty and fresh. Our server was generous in taking the time to discuss the menu and make recommendations. Unique atmosphere and fun dining experience! BYOB - bottle opener and wine glasses are provided. While the names of the dishes escapes me, they were all vegetarian and delicious! read more

I can't believe I'm about to leave them a 2 star review . . . but it's happening. I have had a few good meals at the location in New Cumberland and even had a OK meal at this Carlisle location with a group. However, my husband and I recently ate dinner here and it was lackluster at best. We weren't all that hungry so we opted for just two entrees. My husband went with the Spicy Noodles with Cheese for about $10 which is noodles with spicy sauce, onions, pepper, and cheese. I had the Sikam Datsi for about $12 which is dried pork belly and vegetables with smoked cheese. Both dishes were small for the price. The noodles were the type of noodles you find in the 25 cent package of Ramen at the grocery store. The sauce was thin and the color of Velveta. It was definitely spicy but there wasn't any complexity to the flavor. The vegetables were relatively non-existent. My hubby said he really wasn't aware of them when eating the meal. Maybe they were just cooked down more than expected. On top, there was some shredded orange cheese. My Sikam Datsi seemed to be made of the same thin sauce - just not as spicy. There were also soft-cooked green vegetables (similar to broccoli stems?) and a few pieces of the dried pork belly. There wasn't enough pork belly to flavor the dish. Most of the flavor came from the vegetables. The biggest disappointment was the runny cheese sauce. When I ordered the Datsi dishes at the New Cumberland location, the sauce was always creamy (in color and consistency) and smoky and rich. The sauce this time was orange and runny and had almost no smoke flavor. My husband said it was nothing like what we had had many times before at the other location. I completely agreed. He even said it seemed like watered down Velveta (both from flavor and color) with pepper flakes. We both walked away hungry. I didn't finish mine because watery cheese sauce over broccoli and dried pork isn't all that appetizing. I might return to the New Cumberland location - but I'll skip this in the future. read more

I'm a big fan of the first location of Yak n Yeti. And I'd heard that the Carlisle location is more spacious, so have been wanting to visit it. Went for dinner with friends. We managed to find free parking on a side street. It's located on a busy street, so you might or might not get closer parking spot. We ordered Sag Pakora (very good), Himalayan Fish (very good) and Chicken thali (good). But another dish, Kathmandu Fried Chicken, was a disaster. They must have cooked it at a very high temperature. Chicken was totally raw inside. We called and informed the server about it. She apologized and offered to recook it for us. But the image of blood oozing chicken was too much for my friend....went with another dish. I'd go again to try other items on the menu. read more

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The place is adorable, service was great, and we had never tried Nepalese food but were pleasantly surprised by the flavors! I'm looking forward to trying more menu items. read more

Loved it. Wonderful mo mo's, delicious entrees (i had the vegan stir fry), incredibly friendly service. Wish i was local - would come more often read more

This place was awesome! Wonderful service, wonderful food and we loved the atmosphere. Oh, and BYOB! What more could you ask for? read more

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I've had at least three dinners here, and all are amazing! I highly recommend the chicken momo and the mango lassi.

I have never had Bhutanese and Nepalese cuisines so I visited yak n yeti with an open mind. I was slightly overwhelmed with the menu (mainly because I didn't know what I was ordering). The waitress was awesome and suggested a dish that would give me the "true experience." IT WAS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER TASTED. My 7 month old also loved it and wanted more. the atmosphere was great. They had the section closed due to covid, but they offer an area to sit on the floor like they do traditionally. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu but I would suggest the datsi. The pork belly was a little chewy but had excellent flavor. The traditional cheese sauce is to die for. Also, the vegan cheesecake will make you never want regular cheesecake again. ALWAYS GET THE CHEESECAKE. read more

Yak n Yeti II - Baby enjoying the yukon fries! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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We've been going to Yak n Yeti in New Cumberland at least once a week for the past year, so we were excited to hear they were opening a second location in Carlisle. I'm pleased to say the Carlisle location, just opened last week, is every bit as good as the one in New Cumberland. The décor for the new restaurant puts it over the top with more space, high ceilings and extensive murals by a Bhutanese artist. Yak n Yeti represents the cuisines of two nations, Nepal and Bhutan. Nepalese cuisine shares similar traits with Indian and Tibetan cuisines but is distinct from each. Bhutanese cuisine is somewhat unique to its neighbors in South Asia and is rare to find - there are perhaps a half dozen Bhutanese restaurants in all of the U.S. For appetizers, I can heartily recommend the momos (steamed dumplings) as some of the best I've had anywhere. The Nepali fries are also very popular, as are pakoras - fried veg in chickpea batter. I love so many of the entrees I barely know where to begin. The Khatmandu Fried Chicken is excellent, full of flavor, moist, succulent. Noo Sha Paa is a hearty stew of beef and potato and pure comfort; Momo Sizzlers (momo dumplings cooked in a tangy sauce and served on a sizzling platter). Then there are the Datsi dishes - meat and vegetable entrees cooked in a sauce of Bhutanese peppers and smoked cheese. Yes, there is an Asian cuisine with dairy elements! There are delicious vegetarian dishes such as Aloo Saag (potatoes and leafy greens), Pharshi (pumpkin cooked in Himalayan spices). There are some purely vegan entrees, as well as gluten-free options. Spice level ranges from mild to hot, but I consider most options to be fully-flavored rather than spicy. While the cuisine is excellent in its own right, it's the people that make it one of our favorite restaurants. The owners, husband and wife located here from NYC, are both knowledgeable guides. They love to share the food and culture and are happy to provide recommendations. Staff are well trained at the front of the house and in the kitchen where some of the cooks are imported from Bhutan. They understand about dietary restrictions, for example gluten-free for Celiac's disease (most restaurants are clueless about this). Yak n Yeti II is a great place to enjoy Bhutanese and Nepali food cooked and served with heart. I'd go so far as to call it Himalayan Soul Food, since it's always an uplifting experience. The menu is as full of hits as a Beatles song catalog, so you're in great hands. Highest recommendation. read more

I can't say enough great things about this place. It opened about a year ago and I can't believe it took me almost that long to discover it. I have been making up for lost time. A true gem in our little town. The decor, the service, the FOOD.....top notch. Justine is adorable and greets you as a good ole friend even though we have just started coming here. She is welcoming, friendly and attentive. The lunch buffet is full of different flavors and bound to have an option for all eaters. Each dish, I savor and analyze which spices are used. So many layers of flavors perfectly balanced. Each dish unique in flavor, texture and ingredients. Being a self proclaimed foodie, it has to please the eye first and then the palate. And Yak and Yeti delivers. Not only is Justine the perfect hostess but she is a genius cheesecake maker! The weekly flavor cheesecake is a must have. There has been choices of Tumeric, Mango, Blueberry Swirl and Peanut Butter Chocolate. I wait with great anticipation for the flavor reveal. It is vegan which is bonus but would satisfy anyone that loves a quality dessert. Rich, creamy and packed with layers of subtle flavors. On a trip back to the buffet, i encounter the chef replenishing one of the dishes. I complimented him on the amazing food and he graciously thanked me and said "that is very important to me". That's the difference. These people care about what they are serving and how the serve their customers. Sometimes you visit a place with great food. Sometimes with great service. This place has both. Every. Time. Finally to comment on the decor. Warm, colorful, welcoming. Just perfect. Thank you for bringing incredible place to our wonderful little town. read more

Yak n Yeti II - Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake. Brownie bottoms with a layer of peanut butter topped with a layer of chocolate. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

I haven't had Himalayan cuisine before and I was pretty excited to try it. Yak and Yeti II didn't disappoint me at all. We ordered take out since we couldn't eat it there because of the Coronavirus. We had Cauliflower Pakora, Kathmandu fried chicken, and fish fry. Omg! It was delicious! Their portions were huge. I had my leftover fried chicken for lunch the next day! I will definitely come back when this pandemic over. I would love to try their order dishes on the menu. Oh, the waitress was pretty cute and friendly too! read more

Yak n Yeti II - Dining room - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

This place is a gem in the small town! We stopped by Carlisle by chance and saw this exotic restaurant. We were so glad we gave it a try. It was so yummy! Every dish is very flavorful! We order an beef rice appetizer, a cheese flavored soba and a beef sizzler. Everything was good and flavorful! Highly recommend it! read more

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We've tried the original and thought we would give the Carlisle one a try. Just like the original one they didn't disappoint. Plenty of tasty options. The staff was courteous and helpful. The food was excellent! If you're in the area you should give them a try. read more

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This place is excellent. The servers are very friendly, professional and personable. The food is very tasty from the momo dumplings are outstanding. We are pescatarian and there are many options. The spice and flavors are spot on... love the ambiance read more

We stopped by before driving our son back to Dickinson College. What a great experience! Jackie was pleasant and gave us great recommendations for choosing our lunch time meal. We had the Thali with chicken, the chicken Paa, and chicken Masala. Everything was cooked perfectly and, chicken was tender, and flavors were amazing. The decor was pretty and had lots of colors that popped on the walls. I see that it is BYO so we will definitely return when we are in town again. read more

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Went for the Friday lunch buffet at $13.99. Beef, chicken and various vegetable selections. Every thing was bland. Service is good and friendly. read more

Service was nice and prompt the place was clean and inviting. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu . The food was delicious!! We will be back!! read more

Great food and super friendly staff! Some favorites for us: try the Nepali fries as an appetizer; seriously addicting. Sometimes they have chicken tikka masala as a special; don't even think, just order it immediately. It's fantastic. Try the spicy noodles with cheese; it's fairly simple, but it's filling and delicious. Drink-wise: you should try the Lassi at least once. It's just unbelievably good, especially on a hot day. read more

What an amazing place to have delicious food, enjoy beautiful decor, and friendly staff! Our absolute favorite place for dinner (either take out or dine in). The food is always fresh, the place itself - spotlessly clean, and the staff treats you like an old friend. Our favorites (just to name a few) are chicken momo, paratha roll with fish, chicken curry and, OF COURSE - unbelievable vegan cheesecake (any flavor, really). Y'n'Y!!! read more

This place is absolutely amazing to me, the food is so delicious when you looking for culture of the Himalayan, decor and food, this is your place. I love the atmosphere, and the location in the heart of downtown Carlisle is a plus. You can take a stroll and visit speciality shops steps away from this restaurant. read more

Absolutely Delicious My husband and I were staying overnight in Carlisle on our way home from vacation and wanted a good dinner, not one at a chain restaurant. We found this and the menu sounded interesting. We were greeted by a very friendly lady; I think her name is Janine or Jeanette. We ordered off of the special menu, fried pumpkin for the appetizer and Lamb Thaali for the entree. I have a food allergy to peppers, they were very accommodating to make the necessary substitutions. I have to say that this is without exaggeration probably one of the best meals I have ever had. I will definitely make a point of going back when passing through the area. read more

Mushrooms and smoked cheese dish...out of this world. Friendly staff, My go to place when I want to go out. I would eat here everyday if I could! read more

Yak n Yeti II - Crunchy noodle app has so much flavor! - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Went here for the first time 10/26/18. Always wanted to go to the original location but never made it. The interior is very nice with a mix of large booths, small tables and what I assume is more traditional Himalayan floor seating where you take your shoes off and where even the servers take their shoes off. There are nice murals on the wall. The server explained the menu very well and if you have never had Nepalese or Bhutanese food they make recommendations. I started off with the mixed Momo for an appetizer and they were very good. The green vegetarian ones are the best tasting and are spicy, not hot spicy but flavorful aromatic spicy. The dipping sauce is very good as well, kind of tangy spicy but there could have been more if it. For the main course I had the the dried beef Ema Dhatsi with chilies which is billed as extremely spicy and it was. I enjoy spicy hot food regularly but this is definitely at the top of my range but is very delicious. It is basically a dish comprising of a thin cheese sauce with various fresh chilis and dried beef chunks. There could be more meat which is one reason for taking a star away. If you love spicy this is the dish for you. The dish is served with red rice and some sort of one bite salad. I also ordered Paratha, which is a sort of a small flatbread that seems like it was fried and not cooked in a tandoori oven. The server explained it as being like naan but it really was not like any naan I have ever had. It was good but it was not what I was expecting which is the other reason for knocking down a star. Because of the extreme heat of the dish, I ordered a mango lassi. This was very good and is the best one I have had in the area though I have only been to about six or seven Indian/Pakistani restaurants that serve lassis in the area. I will be back to try some other dishes in the future. read more

We tried both Nepalese and Bhutanese dishes and were enthralled with both. The flavors were interesting, deep, and rich but still accessible to those of us unfamiliar with this type of food. Best paratha I have ever eaten. Nice decor, with traditional cushion seating area as well as standards tables and booths. We'll be regulars. read more

Yak n Yeti II - Chicken Thali and Paratha - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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I have never eaten food from this part of the world. Similar to "Indian", but has its own character. Very tasty overall. Enthusiastic and helpful severs. A great place for lunch. read more

The staff is friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. The food was amazing. We had the fried cauliflower for an app. I had the beef dumplings and my husband had the fried beef and smoked cheese. For dessert, we had fried cheese in a honey sauce. Everything was delish. Everything is made fresh and it shows. Waiting for the food (which wasn't long at all) added to the experience! read more

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We really enjoyed this place. I had the chicken thali and liked that I got to sample several things. The service was great and we look forward to going back. read more

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Delicious MOMO, Lassi and lunch buffet. I also loved the cucumber salad. Lovely waitress! read more

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