Went here on a whim with a friend. Recently moved into a nearby neighborhood and decided to give it a shot. First off... definitely an unassuming little place in an older strip mall. Kind of old decor inside and a little dark, But MAN was the food delicious! I ordered the lamb saag and my friend got a cauliflower curry dish and we split the bread bowl. Everything tasted fantastic and they were good size portions! The service was a little lacking, but by no means did it really hinder our tasty dining experience! Will definitely be going back when I need my Indian fix.
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Lee L.
I came here a few years ago and wasn't really impressed. I'm glad that I came back again recently with a group. 10 of us came on a Sunday night. The place was empty (we were the only table for most of the meal), the lighting was pretty dark inside I wondered if they were closing shop soon. The hubs joke that I should never expect much for ambience from ethnic restaurants, which is true. As long as the food is good... And the food was great! The hubs & I shared the non-vegetarian dinner for 2 ($30). It was a LOT of food: chicken pakora, chicken soups (spicy), shrimp & spinach, goat curry, naan, rice. It was a great deal for that much food. Everything was flavored well and had good spice to it. All of our friends enjoyed their dinner selections too. Service was fantastic as well. The waiter joked about my friend who kept needing his water refilled. "You like water, huh? Do you like the food too?" He was very friendly and fast. Don't worry, the waiter spoke fluent English and could explain what was what. I'm glad this Nepali restaurant is around. Not sure why it was not more busy on a Sunday night. I hope this place does well. I plan to come back again!
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Frannie F.
I like anything they have with the korma. My husband got a grilled meat platter that came out sizzling. Great local place. I would only come here if you have a lot of time because their staff is small.
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Kathryn W.
Noodle dish was mostly just oily and salty. A very few vegetables were included, and "medium" spicy was bland enough for baby food. Oily, salty, baby food. Others in my party enjoyed their meals.
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Monica R.
Really love the food at Kathmandu. Everything is very fresh and nicely seasoned; they offer a great variety of dishes and combinations. As others have mentioned, the momos are really great, but I love everything else too. Nepali food is very similar to Indian food but the spices are unique and the naan is ever so slightly sweet - delicious! They have a lunch buffet that is reasonably priced and very good. Only note I would add is that if you go in the evening, plan to have a leisurely dinner, because - in true international tradition - service is not too hurried. On the upside of this - the food is cooked fresh to order, so worth waiting for.
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Michelle L.
5 for service and food, 3 for ambience (what's up with the keno screen?? also is it strange that both times I've been in there's hardly any other clientele besides a police officer?) DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT ORDERING THE VEGGIE MOMO (steamed). The chicken momo is awright but the veggie is something special. Also I highly recommend the dry soybean appetizer... I forget the name but just ask your waiter/waitress. You won't be sorry--expect a spicy, crunchy salad, kind of like soybeans mixed with pico de gallo. Also each order of momo comes with a single serving of soup, which is cool! We originally found this place via scoutmob but honestly the prices are so affordable I have no issue shelling out for full price. I am going to be a regular here, I can feel it!
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Susan U.
As per other reviews, I got the chicken momo. Super tasty. Also got the lentil soup (was topped with cilantro). Excellent on a chilly day like today.
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Danielle F.
Authentic Nepalese cuisine with friendly service and a clean environment. If you are new to the dishes, the wait staff will kindly explain each dish or answer your questions. The all you can eat buffet is an excellent place to try new things. Spicy, nutritious and delicious. Consistently good. Love this place.
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Celeste M.
Stopped by one weekend and the place was empty. I ordered a mango lassi, momos and garlic naan. More of a snack than an actual meal. When the food came out, it was delicious! I had to take some home because like I said, I only wanted a snack. The momos were amazing. They were perfectly spiced. I'll definitely have to return on an empty stomach to try out their dinner or lunch buffet. I also had a Scoutmob which made the whole thing even better :)
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Danielle B.
This restaurant is a hidden gem. I have sampled much of the menu in many visits, and everything has been delicious. The momos are to die for in particular. One tip- you get to choose your spice level in the sauces, and here "mild" equates to "medium" at more bland restaurants. The service is excellent as well.
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Ray B.
Really a two and half stars but since the food was good and the owner-guy spoke great english, they get the extra half. Just when you think Buford Highway (and some parts of Gwinnett county) has the stranglehold on all foods asian ... here is a little slice of Nepal in Clarkston, Georgia of all places. Kathmandu is the real city capital of the country of Nepal, (and "Katmandu" is the subject of a rocking' classic tune by Bob Segar...) and Katmandu is a small restaurant in Clarkston specializing in the cuisine of Nepal that incorporates influences from China, India and Tibet. Our cheerful accountant recommended this unassuming little spot after we mentioned we may be heading out toward Bu-Hi for dining. Kathmandu is located in a medium size, but decrepit, shopping center along Montreal Rd. The area is not too far east of the 285+east Ponce de Leon intersection. Though the entire shopping center looks like it has stood since the early 1960s (or before), the interior of Kathmandu was pleasant enough and relatively clean. There is a mirrored wall along a bandstand at the front (this place also displays a full bar and must really rock on the weekends?) that could really use some Windex and the sink area in the men's room is crying out for Tilex. Actually, the state of the men's bathroom at Kathmandu rivals some rural gas stations for horrible housekeeping. We enjoyed the yellow Dal soup. Parokas were fresh and oily from the fryer, great to dip in the tamarind sauce. The Chicken 65 was extremely tasty! Service with good with the owner-guy making sure the water glasses were filled. There was a steady stream of authentically ethnic people filing in for take-out items, making me think (hope) that Kathmandu is popular with "The Locals." And those are probably the same people who rock out here on the weekends...
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Will E.
Nepal is smack in the middle between India and China, and no dish better exemplifies the center of this flavorful Venn diagram that the Chicken Momo, a Chinese steamed dumpling with a kickin' curried red dipping sauce. Every review on here raves about this dish, and for good reason: it IS quite delicious, and since it is the only offering that is distinctly and completely Nepalese, the Chicken Momo is a must-order item. The Chinese influence ends there, however, as all of the other meals tastes much like amazing Indian food. My wife and I eat here often, and we typically get either the Vegetarian Meal-for-Two or the Non-Vegetarian Meal-for-Two. This just makes the most sense because you get such a wide variety of flavors and at a very reasonable price considering that this Meal-for-Two could actually feed four people! Nothing like some tasty leftovers the next day! They have all of the traditional Indian staples from Lentil Soup and Vegetable Pakora (like vegetable hushpuppies, if you will) to Saag Paneer (a creamed and curried spinach with cubes of cheese) and Chicken Tandoori. I've never had Mali Kofta before eating here, and it has such a thick creamy texture and flowery flavor that I prefer to dip my Naan in it over anything else; as a bonus, the two nutty dumplings of sorts hiding at the bottom are simply divine. Be sure to order your dessert that is included in the Meal-for-Two when you place your order as well, because they often just assume that you are rightly too full to eat anything else. I never knew Pistachio Ice Cream could be so good; you'll be delightfully surprised. Kathmandu is exactly what I look for in a local restaurant: a modest, no-frills interior (sometimes with live music) with a good health score that offers amazing meals at cheap prices. However, the past two times I've been, the food was slow to come out; I hope they get back to the great service that I remember!
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C T.
Fantastic food and lovely wait staff. Been here twice now, and sampled much on their menu. The momos cannot be beat, nor can the pakoras. Their Lamb Korma, Tikka Masala, and the Masala tea were all just as mouth watering. Proud this is a family owned and operated place, and it shows in their prideful cooking. Looking forward to many meals to come!
They must have remodeled recently because the pictures do not look like the interior they have now. There is a line of large booths on either side of the dining room and tables/chairs in the middle. The bar is also darker and has strings of lights hanging from it. So, the food was ok. The momos were excellent but the chicken sekwa? was super-dry and Scoutmob posted they were available in goat, but that was not on the menu. Try the Mango Lassi if you really like mango smoothies. Yum! Ever seen the episode of Seinfeld with the low-talker that gets Jerry to wear the pirate shirt? They have a waitress there that is just like the low talker...lol...we could barely hear what she was saying! Another curious thing: all of the seemingly Nepalese/Indian clientele were seated on one side of the restaurant and the caucasian people were seated on the other. After reading a bit on Nepalese eating customs via Wiki I kind of understood why.... o O _
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Shyam S.
I definitely need to try the authentic Nepali items off the menu because the lunch buffet really didn't do anything for me. It was a very generic Indian restaurant-style buffet - quasi-tandoori chicken, goat curry, naan, Chicken 65, gulab jamun, etc. I am grateful that the Nepali community has a place to call their own and I was excited to see cricket on the satellite tv. I will definitely return to try the authentic dishes and watch some stumps flying and people getting LBWed (cricket talk).
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Hussain D.
Went in for a 3rd time.. Service was great this time, food was fresh and the staff was very courteous!! I enjoyed my lunch buffet.
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Cathy B.
Had an unexpected birthday lunch with my friend Becky at Kathmandu - a charming and scrumptuous bistro (and incredibly reasonable!) in my own backyard in Clarkston. Located in the heart of the Thrift Town Mall where there are 3-4 other exotic bistros from foreign lands, Kathmandu has a delightful and unexpected interior, a divine lunch time buffet with culinary treats for both vegetarians and not, at a spectacular value. A charming and unassuming host, colorful paper lanterns, a full bar, a night time music stage.... What's not to like? My lunch from the buffet was scrumptuous - and the deal of the century!. Don't miss the neighboring Thrift Town with its international wares, reasonable and unusual produce, great meat deals and wonderful finds at miraculous prices. You definitely feel you have travelled into another exotic region. And it literally is 1/4 of a mile from my house; I can literally walk there. I will be back - and often! Thank you, Becky. It all goes to show you need to explore your very own neighborhood. I'm so glad I did! Hint: There is a $1 off the lunch buffet coupon on their website and Scout Mob often offers deals.....
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jim b.
We ate here and really liked it. The momos were outstanding, similar to some dumplings we've found at the Buhi farmers market, also similar to dim-sum style dumplings. The lamb tikka masala was very tasty, mutter paneer was also good, garlic naan was really garlicky. Watch out for the cracked pepper flat bread they give you at first. It's got some serious heat and will mess up your taste-buds for a good 10-15 minutes. The owner/manager guy stopped by and was quite friendly, and seemed appreciative of the business. There were a few other people dining, but the room wasn't close to full (but this is the norm for Clarkston, which is not considered any kind of hotspot). Prices seemed to be about the norm (mostly 9-12 range), but the food was rich and we had some good leftovers. If you're on the east side, check it out.
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Mai S.
The food is excellently authentic. You have the power to decide how spicy you want your dishes. They were accommodating in making the Nepali special dish vegetarian. The waitress was very polite and engaging. I will definitely go back!
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Jane D.
Love this whole in a wall spot. The food is consistently tasty. Samosas are soooo good. So is the chicken momo & chicken pakora. Try it out when you feel most adventurous due to its slightly seedy location.
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Mrs G.
The decor is little tired and the (women's) bathroom is something less than pristine but the food is DELICIOUS and service was very good. We had the Saag Paneer (spinach with cheese chunks; ordered mild but will do medium next time*) and Chicken Kormo (curry chicken plus nuts & raisins) as well as the bread basket to sample several breads (we liked the Aloo Naan the best). Prices are reasonable and the $7.99 buffet is a fantastic deal. Now, if only they had beer on tap! [sigh] At least there were good choices in bottles. *Today was our first visit and we are already plotting our next! Well done!!
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Stone M.
Long story short I would definitely suggest giving it a try, but it wasn't an instant classic for me. The food was really good. We tried all the breads (excellent) and a chicken and a lamb curry (pretty darn good.) The service was polite, but not necessarily welcoming. Might go back again, but rushing to eat there soon. It definitely feels like a trip to a new land, and that is really cool, but it is also kind of awkward. It was good, just didnt really give me a strong impression either way.
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Poinciana T.
Okay, we're all upset that Pho Truc has closed. Now we will have to venture to Buford Hwy in order to satisfy our cravings. I decided to give this place a chance. I ordered the sambusas and they come with soup. I can taste a lot of spices in the soup and the sambusas, but they were just okay. I still think Dekalb Farmers Market has the BEST sambusa. I didn't get to try the other dishes, but I might come back to reevaluate. I made small talks while waiting on my sambusas and learned that they have local bands that play music here on weekends starting at 7pm. I might have to come back on Saturday night.
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Alison G.
My heart is in teeny tiny bacon-scented pieces right now, guys. The Truc has closed, and in its place is a passable Indian-ish restaurant. Here's the thing. Or, things: 1) We went to Pho Truc for the pho, banh mi, and Vietnamese coffee 2) We already have an Indian restaurant nearby AND THEY BRING FOOD TO MY HOUSE (Holla at me, Tava!) So even though I like Indian-ish food, I am not that excited by Kathmandu's arrival. I say "Indian-ish" because on the Facebook, Kathmandu presents itself as a Nepali (ese? I am dumb American) restaurant, but the food on the menu was familiar to me from Indian and Pakistani restaurants I've been to. But I ain't no damn gourmand, so feel free to correct me. I was stoked to see lamb samosas on the menu, but my stokedness went away when we were told they were not available. I'm sorry, but I SUPER can't stand when a brand new restaurant doesn't have everything on the menu. If you don't have it, give us some crappy laserjet menu listing only things I can actually buy. Not having the samosas means I already know I can live without them, and will not be compelled to return for them. I ordered some Chicken Tikka Masala for my entree, and Boyfriend got the Lamb Rogan Josh. I like to think of Rogan Josh as Rogan, Joe's even less famous cousin. Wait, is Joe Rogan already so lame that none of you even know who he is? Sorry. We also got an order of Roti, kind of out of spite. The server wasn't really sad about being out of samosas (and if they were good, he'd be pretty sad I bet) but he seemed like, compelled to make us order some garlic naan. I like garlic naan. I might even want to marry it, if I were in a good mood. But I don't like up-sells and get kind of stubborn sometimes. So Roti it was. We both asked for our food to be spicy and bear with me while I have a bit of a fit here: JUST BECAUSE I AM A WHITE LADY DOESN'T MEAN I DON'T KNOW HOW TO EAT SPICY FOOD! I promise you, promise, promise, I do not order things that I don't like or won't eat. It's this thing I have about wasting money, I guess? Every freakin' time I go out for Indian food, seriously every time, I order spicy. When they say "Spicy?" I say, "Yes please! Spicy!". Then they go "Mild, medium? Hot?" and I'm like, "Yep! Hot! Spicy! Very hot!" and they go, "No no, spicy is very spicy, are you sure?" And it makes me really mad. Kathmandu was no exception. And our server actually refused to make Boyfriend's food Hot, and told him he would only make it Medium, because hot is very very hot (you don't say?). When the food came, it smelled and looked delicious. But (and yes, I am a fat lady so maybe it's just me), it didn't look like $13 worth of chicken and sauce. I have made tikka masala at home, and including chicken breast and coconut milk and garam masala, the whole shebang for a family of 4 can probably be done for $13. I get it, that's not why we go to restaurants, but damn. There wasn't even an option for a lunch combo price, so if you go to Kathmandu on your lunch break, be prepared to shell out dinner money. The Josh Rogan was nice but way too mild and somewhat plain tasting. My tikka masala was tasty, but not spicy enough. I mean, it was spicy, and probably your grandma or your baby wouldn't like it, but I was expecting more. All told, we got out of there for about $32 and did not have leftovers and were not particularly full. If Kathmandu actually sold everything it lists on its menu, and shaved about $5 off the entree prices (or gave you enough to take some home), it would be my new favorite Clarkston joint. But there's not enough good to keep me coming back--especially when I'm still kind of bitter about the Truc closing.
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ralph p.
I wanted to let diners know that this restaurant is owned by a wonderful Bhutanese family the Kapangis who along with over 100,000 others were expelled from Bhutan because of their Nepali ancestry. Many of these families spent 18+ years in squalid refugee camps. I have worked as a volunteer counselor with the Bhutanese community for 6 years and the Bhutanese community of 4500+ is the largest in the US. I eat here once a week and lover their chicken 65, sweet carrots, noodles and pokora. Jamuna, Arjun, Tal Man are great hosts and friends. My wife loves the Momos and Tandoori chicken. This is one of 5 businesses owned by Bhutanese in Clarkston. Prices are good and fair and quality is excellent. Hopefully you will try this and support this community
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Christina T.
becareful how spicy you get your food. medium seemed VERY spicy to me, didn't help that I ate a pepper. the curry my bf got was very good. the decor and parking lot looks very crappy, but i'm willing to come back and try some more food.
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Krista H.
Yummy! I come to their lunch buffet often and am never disappointed.
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Washington I.
very good. the samosas are as promised.
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Mark G.
Like others have said -- the strip mall setting is a bit off-putting. But the interior is nice, and the food is fantastic! We brought home leftover momos and chicken curry to our picky-eater daughter, who loved it and asked us to get their chicken tikka. It was our first visit, but not our last -- highly recommended.
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Ravi B.
We saw a scout mob so we decided to check this place out. My friend wanted Indian food, so we settled with Nepal food. Everything we got was really good! The chicken pakora and the chutneys they had were amazing. I ordered a Chicken dish that starts with an S but I couldn't figure out how to pronounce it and my friend ordered a chicken curry. Both were really spicy. The naan with it was also good and my friend said his Basmati rice was good. Definitely coming back to try the Chicken Momo and their dish with chowmein noodles.
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Kabeer K.
I went there for a late lunch/ early dinner on Sunday afternoon.... As my girlfriend described it, the place is perfectly shady where the expectation of simple but good food trumps the atmosphere. We ordered Chicken Momos ( South Asian version of dumplings), chicken tikkas and Garlic Naan... The chicken Momos were very very good, considering you don't see that on a menu anywhere in Atlanta... the spices in the Momos were just right.. The chicken tikkas were a bit dry and were not quite seasoned like chicken tikkas but for keeping in mind Atlanta's standards for Indian good, I would say it might just pass. The Garlic naan was a little disappointing...felt like it was previously frozen...not made from scratch for sure..and definitely not cooked in a Tandoor. Overall thought, the service was friendly, especially since I could communicate with the staff in a language they understood. For a new restaurant, this is not a bad start but I hope they will be able to improve in times to come. They also have a $6.99 all you can eat lunch buffet which seems like a pretty decent deal. I would definitely go back just for the Momos.
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Kelly H.
nice and speedy service. we had to chicken momos, thukpa, and napal variety dinner with lamb. everything tasted great!. It was definitely more than the 2 of us could finish, but we wanted to try a little bit of everything. Napalese food tasted like a mixture of Indian (variety dinner) and Vietnamese food (momos and thukpa) with their own twist on the herbs.
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Ankur J.
5 stars for the awesome momos! The closest you get to the momos on Delhi streets!
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Reba Jean B.
So, I'm gonna give this place 4 stars. I freakin' loved it here. As far as the bitchin' goes for the other posts, people need to be aware of social and cultural differences. I am thrilled to see such a Nepali population here in Atlanta. I jump for joy when I see the men wearing their hats and the beautiful women. This restaurant excuted Nepali food very well in a strange bar/ concert venue (with nice sound equipment, btw). I spent some time in the hell whole of Nepalganj in Western Nepal doing relief work a few years ago. This restaurant reminded me that I really do love the people of Nepal. (Oh, and of course the food!)
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Daniel T.
I ate here last month and am just getting around to doing a review. The lamb naan had chicken in it, not lamb. When I complained, I was told they were out of lamb. The goat curry had a tasty sauce but the goat was inedible and akin to goat chewing gum. There is no shortage of good food in this style, don't waste your time or money here.
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Swati B.
i saw a scout mob and that was the first time i tried it. the momo's (dumplings) and the chicken chowmein are just out of this world! the best momos (dumplings) ever i have eaten after leaving India.. I go here very often :)
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Ken H.
having grown up in Darjeeling on momos I can say these were the most authentic ones i've had since leaving Darjeeling. Cant beat the momos. The buffet was really good, but I'm hooked on the momos now.
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Joe M.
I went here for the first time tonight and I was very impressed by all of the food. Yes, there are many familiar Indian dish names but look at a map (to the last post) and you'll see Pakistan and northern India (distinctly different from Southern India) are very close to Nepal so of course there are many similarities. Our table specifically chose dishes unfamiliar to us and couldn't be happier with the new flavor experiences. We got a chicken tikka masala too just for comparison. It was too spicy (not heat but the shear amount and diversity of spices) for one of us but I thought it was the best I've ever had. The server was friendly and we asked several questions about the food that was new to us and he graciously answered them all. The place isn't pretty. Yes, they didn't have a couple of things we asked for. The food came out at different times. But, hey, we weren't there expecting fine service in a romantic setting as the place is for the neighborhood (known for its ethnic diversity due to refugee relocations).... not us. I can't wait to go back! Try it out!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
India is the birth place of Chicken Tikka Masala and Curries. Indian foods are prepared with a blend of finely mixed spices quite popular across the region. The spices develop the rich taste in Indian food enough to boggle your mind. The ever-increasing fan base of Indian food around the New York city is steadily increasing because of the large number of Indians who traveled to the land of dreams. The Indians also brought their very own vibrant, colorful, and aromatic authentic dishes for the people in the West. While most of the Indian population is Vegetarian, Indian food is great for people who are looking for vegan or vegetarian food option. If you are a Meat lover, don't get disappointed yet. Indian food also boasts of some popular non-vegetarian dishes too. Few examples are the famous Butter Chicken, Mutton Biryani and Tandoori Chicken are enough to satisfy your taste buds.
Indian food has gained reputation all over the world especially in the United States. You can find many places serving the appetizing Indian food across all major cities in the US. India is a diverse country with different food culture originated from different parts of the country. While the Northern region boasts tandoori dishes and korma offering royal taste, the Western Ghats offers sea foods that is made in naturally sweet tender coconut milk. The South Indian food servers a quality of different dishes made from rice accompanied with spicy chutneys, curries and famous sambhar. Also, the Indian sweets are a delight to relish. If you ever want to have a burst of sugar syrup in mouth, don't forget to try few Bengali Sweets. Be it spicy, tangy, or sweet flavor, you can find everything in the Indian cuisine. Be assured that the melody of spices will surely bring delight to you.
Michelle C.
Went here on a whim with a friend. Recently moved into a nearby neighborhood and decided to give it a shot. First off... definitely an unassuming little place in an older strip mall. Kind of old decor inside and a little dark, But MAN was the food delicious! I ordered the lamb saag and my friend got a cauliflower curry dish and we split the bread bowl. Everything tasted fantastic and they were good size portions! The service was a little lacking, but by no means did it really hinder our tasty dining experience! Will definitely be going back when I need my Indian fix.
(4)Lee L.
I came here a few years ago and wasn't really impressed. I'm glad that I came back again recently with a group. 10 of us came on a Sunday night. The place was empty (we were the only table for most of the meal), the lighting was pretty dark inside I wondered if they were closing shop soon. The hubs joke that I should never expect much for ambience from ethnic restaurants, which is true. As long as the food is good... And the food was great! The hubs & I shared the non-vegetarian dinner for 2 ($30). It was a LOT of food: chicken pakora, chicken soups (spicy), shrimp & spinach, goat curry, naan, rice. It was a great deal for that much food. Everything was flavored well and had good spice to it. All of our friends enjoyed their dinner selections too. Service was fantastic as well. The waiter joked about my friend who kept needing his water refilled. "You like water, huh? Do you like the food too?" He was very friendly and fast. Don't worry, the waiter spoke fluent English and could explain what was what. I'm glad this Nepali restaurant is around. Not sure why it was not more busy on a Sunday night. I hope this place does well. I plan to come back again!
(4)Frannie F.
I like anything they have with the korma. My husband got a grilled meat platter that came out sizzling. Great local place. I would only come here if you have a lot of time because their staff is small.
(4)Kathryn W.
Noodle dish was mostly just oily and salty. A very few vegetables were included, and "medium" spicy was bland enough for baby food. Oily, salty, baby food. Others in my party enjoyed their meals.
(1)Monica R.
Really love the food at Kathmandu. Everything is very fresh and nicely seasoned; they offer a great variety of dishes and combinations. As others have mentioned, the momos are really great, but I love everything else too. Nepali food is very similar to Indian food but the spices are unique and the naan is ever so slightly sweet - delicious! They have a lunch buffet that is reasonably priced and very good. Only note I would add is that if you go in the evening, plan to have a leisurely dinner, because - in true international tradition - service is not too hurried. On the upside of this - the food is cooked fresh to order, so worth waiting for.
(4)Michelle L.
5 for service and food, 3 for ambience (what's up with the keno screen?? also is it strange that both times I've been in there's hardly any other clientele besides a police officer?) DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT ORDERING THE VEGGIE MOMO (steamed). The chicken momo is awright but the veggie is something special. Also I highly recommend the dry soybean appetizer... I forget the name but just ask your waiter/waitress. You won't be sorry--expect a spicy, crunchy salad, kind of like soybeans mixed with pico de gallo. Also each order of momo comes with a single serving of soup, which is cool! We originally found this place via scoutmob but honestly the prices are so affordable I have no issue shelling out for full price. I am going to be a regular here, I can feel it!
(4)Susan U.
As per other reviews, I got the chicken momo. Super tasty. Also got the lentil soup (was topped with cilantro). Excellent on a chilly day like today.
(5)Danielle F.
Authentic Nepalese cuisine with friendly service and a clean environment. If you are new to the dishes, the wait staff will kindly explain each dish or answer your questions. The all you can eat buffet is an excellent place to try new things. Spicy, nutritious and delicious. Consistently good. Love this place.
(5)Celeste M.
Stopped by one weekend and the place was empty. I ordered a mango lassi, momos and garlic naan. More of a snack than an actual meal. When the food came out, it was delicious! I had to take some home because like I said, I only wanted a snack. The momos were amazing. They were perfectly spiced. I'll definitely have to return on an empty stomach to try out their dinner or lunch buffet. I also had a Scoutmob which made the whole thing even better :)
(4)Danielle B.
This restaurant is a hidden gem. I have sampled much of the menu in many visits, and everything has been delicious. The momos are to die for in particular. One tip- you get to choose your spice level in the sauces, and here "mild" equates to "medium" at more bland restaurants. The service is excellent as well.
(5)Ray B.
Really a two and half stars but since the food was good and the owner-guy spoke great english, they get the extra half. Just when you think Buford Highway (and some parts of Gwinnett county) has the stranglehold on all foods asian ... here is a little slice of Nepal in Clarkston, Georgia of all places. Kathmandu is the real city capital of the country of Nepal, (and "Katmandu" is the subject of a rocking' classic tune by Bob Segar...) and Katmandu is a small restaurant in Clarkston specializing in the cuisine of Nepal that incorporates influences from China, India and Tibet. Our cheerful accountant recommended this unassuming little spot after we mentioned we may be heading out toward Bu-Hi for dining. Kathmandu is located in a medium size, but decrepit, shopping center along Montreal Rd. The area is not too far east of the 285+east Ponce de Leon intersection. Though the entire shopping center looks like it has stood since the early 1960s (or before), the interior of Kathmandu was pleasant enough and relatively clean. There is a mirrored wall along a bandstand at the front (this place also displays a full bar and must really rock on the weekends?) that could really use some Windex and the sink area in the men's room is crying out for Tilex. Actually, the state of the men's bathroom at Kathmandu rivals some rural gas stations for horrible housekeeping. We enjoyed the yellow Dal soup. Parokas were fresh and oily from the fryer, great to dip in the tamarind sauce. The Chicken 65 was extremely tasty! Service with good with the owner-guy making sure the water glasses were filled. There was a steady stream of authentically ethnic people filing in for take-out items, making me think (hope) that Kathmandu is popular with "The Locals." And those are probably the same people who rock out here on the weekends...
(3)Will E.
Nepal is smack in the middle between India and China, and no dish better exemplifies the center of this flavorful Venn diagram that the Chicken Momo, a Chinese steamed dumpling with a kickin' curried red dipping sauce. Every review on here raves about this dish, and for good reason: it IS quite delicious, and since it is the only offering that is distinctly and completely Nepalese, the Chicken Momo is a must-order item. The Chinese influence ends there, however, as all of the other meals tastes much like amazing Indian food. My wife and I eat here often, and we typically get either the Vegetarian Meal-for-Two or the Non-Vegetarian Meal-for-Two. This just makes the most sense because you get such a wide variety of flavors and at a very reasonable price considering that this Meal-for-Two could actually feed four people! Nothing like some tasty leftovers the next day! They have all of the traditional Indian staples from Lentil Soup and Vegetable Pakora (like vegetable hushpuppies, if you will) to Saag Paneer (a creamed and curried spinach with cubes of cheese) and Chicken Tandoori. I've never had Mali Kofta before eating here, and it has such a thick creamy texture and flowery flavor that I prefer to dip my Naan in it over anything else; as a bonus, the two nutty dumplings of sorts hiding at the bottom are simply divine. Be sure to order your dessert that is included in the Meal-for-Two when you place your order as well, because they often just assume that you are rightly too full to eat anything else. I never knew Pistachio Ice Cream could be so good; you'll be delightfully surprised. Kathmandu is exactly what I look for in a local restaurant: a modest, no-frills interior (sometimes with live music) with a good health score that offers amazing meals at cheap prices. However, the past two times I've been, the food was slow to come out; I hope they get back to the great service that I remember!
(4)C T.
Fantastic food and lovely wait staff. Been here twice now, and sampled much on their menu. The momos cannot be beat, nor can the pakoras. Their Lamb Korma, Tikka Masala, and the Masala tea were all just as mouth watering. Proud this is a family owned and operated place, and it shows in their prideful cooking. Looking forward to many meals to come!
(5)Lia M.
Finally, flavor in ATL! The momos are amazing, the lamb rogan josh is delicious, and the nan basket with the 1 poori is totally worth it. Yes, it's in Clarkston. Yes, it's a shopping center with Ethiopian restaurants and an adult XXX store. Yes, the décor is not "stylish"-but who cares? The food is YUMMY and affordable. My SO other and I go almost once every 2 weeks. We have never had the buffet, but usually go for dinner. The portions are generous and enough to share with a group. There is a young waiter who is a high school student who is absolutely charming and the owner is always keeping an eye out for us. For those who are complaining about "authentic" Nepali food...umm...South/ Southeast Asia (well Asia in general) are not in bubbles. The cuisine is spread out from Afghanistan, to Pakistan, to India, Burma, Singapore, Nepal, Bhutan, etc. and influenced by Iran, China, Turkey (old empires). There is a lot of overlap in spices and in curry bases, so to call a curry "not Nepali" is ignorant. Each region has it's own take---i.e., Afghanistani cooks usually add more nuts and raisins in their biryani compared to Lahori Biryani. Stop complaining and just enjoy the food.
(5)Melissa T.
They must have remodeled recently because the pictures do not look like the interior they have now. There is a line of large booths on either side of the dining room and tables/chairs in the middle. The bar is also darker and has strings of lights hanging from it. So, the food was ok. The momos were excellent but the chicken sekwa? was super-dry and Scoutmob posted they were available in goat, but that was not on the menu. Try the Mango Lassi if you really like mango smoothies. Yum! Ever seen the episode of Seinfeld with the low-talker that gets Jerry to wear the pirate shirt? They have a waitress there that is just like the low talker...lol...we could barely hear what she was saying! Another curious thing: all of the seemingly Nepalese/Indian clientele were seated on one side of the restaurant and the caucasian people were seated on the other. After reading a bit on Nepalese eating customs via Wiki I kind of understood why.... o O _
(3)Shyam S.
I definitely need to try the authentic Nepali items off the menu because the lunch buffet really didn't do anything for me. It was a very generic Indian restaurant-style buffet - quasi-tandoori chicken, goat curry, naan, Chicken 65, gulab jamun, etc. I am grateful that the Nepali community has a place to call their own and I was excited to see cricket on the satellite tv. I will definitely return to try the authentic dishes and watch some stumps flying and people getting LBWed (cricket talk).
(3)Hussain D.
Went in for a 3rd time.. Service was great this time, food was fresh and the staff was very courteous!! I enjoyed my lunch buffet.
(4)Cathy B.
Had an unexpected birthday lunch with my friend Becky at Kathmandu - a charming and scrumptuous bistro (and incredibly reasonable!) in my own backyard in Clarkston. Located in the heart of the Thrift Town Mall where there are 3-4 other exotic bistros from foreign lands, Kathmandu has a delightful and unexpected interior, a divine lunch time buffet with culinary treats for both vegetarians and not, at a spectacular value. A charming and unassuming host, colorful paper lanterns, a full bar, a night time music stage.... What's not to like? My lunch from the buffet was scrumptuous - and the deal of the century!. Don't miss the neighboring Thrift Town with its international wares, reasonable and unusual produce, great meat deals and wonderful finds at miraculous prices. You definitely feel you have travelled into another exotic region. And it literally is 1/4 of a mile from my house; I can literally walk there. I will be back - and often! Thank you, Becky. It all goes to show you need to explore your very own neighborhood. I'm so glad I did! Hint: There is a $1 off the lunch buffet coupon on their website and Scout Mob often offers deals.....
(5)jim b.
We ate here and really liked it. The momos were outstanding, similar to some dumplings we've found at the Buhi farmers market, also similar to dim-sum style dumplings. The lamb tikka masala was very tasty, mutter paneer was also good, garlic naan was really garlicky. Watch out for the cracked pepper flat bread they give you at first. It's got some serious heat and will mess up your taste-buds for a good 10-15 minutes. The owner/manager guy stopped by and was quite friendly, and seemed appreciative of the business. There were a few other people dining, but the room wasn't close to full (but this is the norm for Clarkston, which is not considered any kind of hotspot). Prices seemed to be about the norm (mostly 9-12 range), but the food was rich and we had some good leftovers. If you're on the east side, check it out.
(4)Mai S.
The food is excellently authentic. You have the power to decide how spicy you want your dishes. They were accommodating in making the Nepali special dish vegetarian. The waitress was very polite and engaging. I will definitely go back!
(5)Jane D.
Love this whole in a wall spot. The food is consistently tasty. Samosas are soooo good. So is the chicken momo & chicken pakora. Try it out when you feel most adventurous due to its slightly seedy location.
(5)Mrs G.
The decor is little tired and the (women's) bathroom is something less than pristine but the food is DELICIOUS and service was very good. We had the Saag Paneer (spinach with cheese chunks; ordered mild but will do medium next time*) and Chicken Kormo (curry chicken plus nuts & raisins) as well as the bread basket to sample several breads (we liked the Aloo Naan the best). Prices are reasonable and the $7.99 buffet is a fantastic deal. Now, if only they had beer on tap! [sigh] At least there were good choices in bottles. *Today was our first visit and we are already plotting our next! Well done!!
(4)Stone M.
Long story short I would definitely suggest giving it a try, but it wasn't an instant classic for me. The food was really good. We tried all the breads (excellent) and a chicken and a lamb curry (pretty darn good.) The service was polite, but not necessarily welcoming. Might go back again, but rushing to eat there soon. It definitely feels like a trip to a new land, and that is really cool, but it is also kind of awkward. It was good, just didnt really give me a strong impression either way.
(3)Poinciana T.
Okay, we're all upset that Pho Truc has closed. Now we will have to venture to Buford Hwy in order to satisfy our cravings. I decided to give this place a chance. I ordered the sambusas and they come with soup. I can taste a lot of spices in the soup and the sambusas, but they were just okay. I still think Dekalb Farmers Market has the BEST sambusa. I didn't get to try the other dishes, but I might come back to reevaluate. I made small talks while waiting on my sambusas and learned that they have local bands that play music here on weekends starting at 7pm. I might have to come back on Saturday night.
(3)Alison G.
My heart is in teeny tiny bacon-scented pieces right now, guys. The Truc has closed, and in its place is a passable Indian-ish restaurant. Here's the thing. Or, things: 1) We went to Pho Truc for the pho, banh mi, and Vietnamese coffee 2) We already have an Indian restaurant nearby AND THEY BRING FOOD TO MY HOUSE (Holla at me, Tava!) So even though I like Indian-ish food, I am not that excited by Kathmandu's arrival. I say "Indian-ish" because on the Facebook, Kathmandu presents itself as a Nepali (ese? I am dumb American) restaurant, but the food on the menu was familiar to me from Indian and Pakistani restaurants I've been to. But I ain't no damn gourmand, so feel free to correct me. I was stoked to see lamb samosas on the menu, but my stokedness went away when we were told they were not available. I'm sorry, but I SUPER can't stand when a brand new restaurant doesn't have everything on the menu. If you don't have it, give us some crappy laserjet menu listing only things I can actually buy. Not having the samosas means I already know I can live without them, and will not be compelled to return for them. I ordered some Chicken Tikka Masala for my entree, and Boyfriend got the Lamb Rogan Josh. I like to think of Rogan Josh as Rogan, Joe's even less famous cousin. Wait, is Joe Rogan already so lame that none of you even know who he is? Sorry. We also got an order of Roti, kind of out of spite. The server wasn't really sad about being out of samosas (and if they were good, he'd be pretty sad I bet) but he seemed like, compelled to make us order some garlic naan. I like garlic naan. I might even want to marry it, if I were in a good mood. But I don't like up-sells and get kind of stubborn sometimes. So Roti it was. We both asked for our food to be spicy and bear with me while I have a bit of a fit here: JUST BECAUSE I AM A WHITE LADY DOESN'T MEAN I DON'T KNOW HOW TO EAT SPICY FOOD! I promise you, promise, promise, I do not order things that I don't like or won't eat. It's this thing I have about wasting money, I guess? Every freakin' time I go out for Indian food, seriously every time, I order spicy. When they say "Spicy?" I say, "Yes please! Spicy!". Then they go "Mild, medium? Hot?" and I'm like, "Yep! Hot! Spicy! Very hot!" and they go, "No no, spicy is very spicy, are you sure?" And it makes me really mad. Kathmandu was no exception. And our server actually refused to make Boyfriend's food Hot, and told him he would only make it Medium, because hot is very very hot (you don't say?). When the food came, it smelled and looked delicious. But (and yes, I am a fat lady so maybe it's just me), it didn't look like $13 worth of chicken and sauce. I have made tikka masala at home, and including chicken breast and coconut milk and garam masala, the whole shebang for a family of 4 can probably be done for $13. I get it, that's not why we go to restaurants, but damn. There wasn't even an option for a lunch combo price, so if you go to Kathmandu on your lunch break, be prepared to shell out dinner money. The Josh Rogan was nice but way too mild and somewhat plain tasting. My tikka masala was tasty, but not spicy enough. I mean, it was spicy, and probably your grandma or your baby wouldn't like it, but I was expecting more. All told, we got out of there for about $32 and did not have leftovers and were not particularly full. If Kathmandu actually sold everything it lists on its menu, and shaved about $5 off the entree prices (or gave you enough to take some home), it would be my new favorite Clarkston joint. But there's not enough good to keep me coming back--especially when I'm still kind of bitter about the Truc closing.
(3)ralph p.
I wanted to let diners know that this restaurant is owned by a wonderful Bhutanese family the Kapangis who along with over 100,000 others were expelled from Bhutan because of their Nepali ancestry. Many of these families spent 18+ years in squalid refugee camps. I have worked as a volunteer counselor with the Bhutanese community for 6 years and the Bhutanese community of 4500+ is the largest in the US. I eat here once a week and lover their chicken 65, sweet carrots, noodles and pokora. Jamuna, Arjun, Tal Man are great hosts and friends. My wife loves the Momos and Tandoori chicken. This is one of 5 businesses owned by Bhutanese in Clarkston. Prices are good and fair and quality is excellent. Hopefully you will try this and support this community
(4)Christina T.
becareful how spicy you get your food. medium seemed VERY spicy to me, didn't help that I ate a pepper. the curry my bf got was very good. the decor and parking lot looks very crappy, but i'm willing to come back and try some more food.
(3)Krista H.
Yummy! I come to their lunch buffet often and am never disappointed.
(5)Washington I.
very good. the samosas are as promised.
(4)Mark G.
Like others have said -- the strip mall setting is a bit off-putting. But the interior is nice, and the food is fantastic! We brought home leftover momos and chicken curry to our picky-eater daughter, who loved it and asked us to get their chicken tikka. It was our first visit, but not our last -- highly recommended.
(4)Ravi B.
We saw a scout mob so we decided to check this place out. My friend wanted Indian food, so we settled with Nepal food. Everything we got was really good! The chicken pakora and the chutneys they had were amazing. I ordered a Chicken dish that starts with an S but I couldn't figure out how to pronounce it and my friend ordered a chicken curry. Both were really spicy. The naan with it was also good and my friend said his Basmati rice was good. Definitely coming back to try the Chicken Momo and their dish with chowmein noodles.
(5)Kabeer K.
I went there for a late lunch/ early dinner on Sunday afternoon.... As my girlfriend described it, the place is perfectly shady where the expectation of simple but good food trumps the atmosphere. We ordered Chicken Momos ( South Asian version of dumplings), chicken tikkas and Garlic Naan... The chicken Momos were very very good, considering you don't see that on a menu anywhere in Atlanta... the spices in the Momos were just right.. The chicken tikkas were a bit dry and were not quite seasoned like chicken tikkas but for keeping in mind Atlanta's standards for Indian good, I would say it might just pass. The Garlic naan was a little disappointing...felt like it was previously frozen...not made from scratch for sure..and definitely not cooked in a Tandoor. Overall thought, the service was friendly, especially since I could communicate with the staff in a language they understood. For a new restaurant, this is not a bad start but I hope they will be able to improve in times to come. They also have a $6.99 all you can eat lunch buffet which seems like a pretty decent deal. I would definitely go back just for the Momos.
(3)Kelly H.
nice and speedy service. we had to chicken momos, thukpa, and napal variety dinner with lamb. everything tasted great!. It was definitely more than the 2 of us could finish, but we wanted to try a little bit of everything. Napalese food tasted like a mixture of Indian (variety dinner) and Vietnamese food (momos and thukpa) with their own twist on the herbs.
(4)Ankur J.
5 stars for the awesome momos! The closest you get to the momos on Delhi streets!
(5)Reba Jean B.
So, I'm gonna give this place 4 stars. I freakin' loved it here. As far as the bitchin' goes for the other posts, people need to be aware of social and cultural differences. I am thrilled to see such a Nepali population here in Atlanta. I jump for joy when I see the men wearing their hats and the beautiful women. This restaurant excuted Nepali food very well in a strange bar/ concert venue (with nice sound equipment, btw). I spent some time in the hell whole of Nepalganj in Western Nepal doing relief work a few years ago. This restaurant reminded me that I really do love the people of Nepal. (Oh, and of course the food!)
(4)Daniel T.
I ate here last month and am just getting around to doing a review. The lamb naan had chicken in it, not lamb. When I complained, I was told they were out of lamb. The goat curry had a tasty sauce but the goat was inedible and akin to goat chewing gum. There is no shortage of good food in this style, don't waste your time or money here.
(1)Swati B.
i saw a scout mob and that was the first time i tried it. the momo's (dumplings) and the chicken chowmein are just out of this world! the best momos (dumplings) ever i have eaten after leaving India.. I go here very often :)
(5)Ken H.
having grown up in Darjeeling on momos I can say these were the most authentic ones i've had since leaving Darjeeling. Cant beat the momos. The buffet was really good, but I'm hooked on the momos now.
(5)Joe M.
I went here for the first time tonight and I was very impressed by all of the food. Yes, there are many familiar Indian dish names but look at a map (to the last post) and you'll see Pakistan and northern India (distinctly different from Southern India) are very close to Nepal so of course there are many similarities. Our table specifically chose dishes unfamiliar to us and couldn't be happier with the new flavor experiences. We got a chicken tikka masala too just for comparison. It was too spicy (not heat but the shear amount and diversity of spices) for one of us but I thought it was the best I've ever had. The server was friendly and we asked several questions about the food that was new to us and he graciously answered them all. The place isn't pretty. Yes, they didn't have a couple of things we asked for. The food came out at different times. But, hey, we weren't there expecting fine service in a romantic setting as the place is for the neighborhood (known for its ethnic diversity due to refugee relocations).... not us. I can't wait to go back! Try it out!
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