Looking to satisfy your appetite for Himalayan and Nepalese fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top restaurants serving the South Asian cuisine in Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. Nepal House
Topping the list is Nepal House. Located at 920 N. Charles St. in Mount Vernon, it is the highest-rated Himalayan/Nepalese restaurant in Baltimore, boasting 4.5 stars out of 183 reviews on Yelp. Nepalese specialties like momos, sekuwa (marinated and skewered chicken) and sukuti (dry lamb or goat) are well-represented. Many of the other dishes are familiar from Indian menus, like tandoori dishes, kormas and vindaloo. It also offers a buffet.
"Five stars for great hospitality," wrote Yelper Sharma J. "Food was very good too. I had a Newari Khaja set and momos — both were very good. Loved the gundruk soup. Probably the best Nepalese restaurant in the Baltimore area."
2. Namaste Baltimore
Next up is Namaste Baltimore, situated at 413 W. Cold Spring Lane in Evergreen. On the menu, look for momos, khasi ko masu (goat curry), chicken choela (chicken grilled and marinated in Nepalese spices) and aloo ko achar (spicy marinated and boiled potatoes). Vegetarians will appreciate the choice of lentils, vegetable curries and paneer dishes. A full bar serves cocktails, wine and beer. With 4.5 stars out of 177 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Himalayan Bistro
Next, Federal Hill's Himalayan Bistro, located at 1030 Light St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it 4.5 stars out of 153 reviews. It offers a mix of Indian and northern Himalayan cuisine with fare for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike. There's an extensive lunch buffet, but it's BYOB in terms of alcohol.
4. Kumari Restaurant & Bar
Kumari Restaurant & Bar is another go-to, with four stars out of 254 Yelp reviews. The menu features tandoori dishes, curry and tikka masala along with tarkari (vegetable curry), momo soup and the rice and dal combo known as dal bhat. Consider ending your meal with housemade mango and pistachio ice cream. Head over to 911 N. Charles St. to try it for yourself.
5. Kohinoor Restaurant
Last but not least, there's Kohinoor Restaurant, a Rosebank favorite with four stars out of 55 reviews. Head straight to the Kohinoor's Specialties section of the menu for Nepalese dishes. You'll find momos, goat curry, aloo ko achar and stir-fried noodles. Or, go with the popular biryani or a pizza made with Indian flavors. Stop by 5926 York Road the next time the urge strikes.
