If you've got Indian on the mind, a recent opening is need-to-know. The new addition, called The Gurkha Bar and Grill, is located at 1060 N. Main St., Suite 118.
It is a family-owned business and serves authentic Nepalese fare, which uses Himalayan and Indian spices and is a mix of Indian, Tibetan and Thai influences, as well as Pakistani and Bengali cuisine. On the menu, which can be viewed by clicking here, look for appetizers, naan bread, tandoori and veggie dishes.
Diners can choose to start with the Kachumber salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, cilantro and peppers, topped with chaat masala and lime vinegar, then move on to chicken tikka, which includes boneless white meat chicken marinated in Indian spices and cooked on a skewer in a tandoor oven.
With a 4.5-star rating out of four reviews on Yelp so far, The Gurkha Bar and Grill is on its way to developing a local fan base.
Derrek S., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on Jan. 23, wrote, "Look, I don't normally rave a bunch, but this place is exceptional. Super great service and amazing food. Please, give this place a spin. All your Indian favorites, plus some Himalayan-Nepalese fusion. I tried the Momo—chicken dumplings in a thick delicious gravy—and they were out of this world. You're gonna love it!"
Yelper Jeff S. added, “Don't miss out on this new restaurant. Stopped by and was pleasantly surprised by the fact they have good beers on tap, including Deep Ellum IPA. Enjoyed the dal soup and johl momo dumplings. Both were excellent and had great flavors."
Intrigued? Stop in to try it for yourself. The Gurkha Bar And Grill is open from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and 5–10 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
