Top 5 Napalese Eats
Hari Shrestha, Nepali tabla player, picks his top joints for no-nonsense Nepalese grub.
Himalaya Restaurant (26-30 Tai Wong St., Wan Chai, 6271-5719). “Clean and tidy, it’s got an open kitchen where customers can see the food being prepared. Their momos (steamed dumplings) are great.”
Kangan Restaurant (1/F, 122 Woo Sung St., Jordan, 9042-7154). “A lot of Nepali live in Jordan, and the Nepali artists come for the Indian and Nepalese items on the menu.”
Shanglila Restaurant (144 On Ning Rd., Yuen Long, 9361-8135). “Great for birthday parties. Bread cooked in a tawako (iron pan) is their speciality.”
Nepali Curry King Restaurant (G/F, 24 South Wall Rd., Kowloon City, 9356-4618 or 2716-5128). “They serve Newari cuisine, an ethnic group from the Kathmandu valley. The sekuwa (grilled kebab) is nice.”
Nachghar Restaurant & Bar (G/F, Block D, Ho Kwan Building, Jordan Rd., Jordan, 6048-0492). “‘Nach’ means dance, and ‘ghar’ is house. They have traditional dances every evening, and provides catering services for banquets.”