Slice of Kathmandu in Majnu ka Tila

Experience authentic Himalayan cuisine with a panoramic view of Yamuna river at Everest Thakali in Majnu Ka Tila.

The newly opened restaurant Everest Thakali at Majnu Ka Tila has a panoramic view of the Yamuna river and its signature bridge. It offers indoor and outdoor seating, with an additional arrangement for sitting on the floor. Nepali folk music plays in the background; a painting of the famous Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu adorns one of the walls where a traditional prayer wheel also rests. 

Masks associated with the deities and the religio-cultural practices of Nepal are also displayed prominently inside the restaurant.  

After appreciating the heritage décor, one moves on to savour the food from the Himalayas. Wai wai sadeko is a spicy noodle salad, which is served as an appetiser before the main course. Instead of the spicy chutney typically served by momo vendors on New Delhi streets, the sauce that accompanies the dumplings at Everest Thakali is a blend of spices and sesame that leaves a delicious lingering taste. Jhol momo is an interesting variant of the steamed dumplings immersed in a rich broth of spices.

For the main course, there is the very filling non-vegetarian thali, the ‘chicken thakali’ that offers a variety of mustang and manang flavours prevalent in Nepal.  

“Manang chilli and Jimbu leaf ( a herb belonging to the onion family, used extensively in some regions of Nepal and in some central Himalayan states) are the popular spices used in our recipes .” says Tenzing Jigme, the owner, born in Nepal and raised in India.

The thali consists of a bowl of chicken curry, black lentils, manang potatoes, rice with a topping of ghee, gorkha achaar, tomato achaar, some mixed vegetables and saag (greens). The homestyle level of comfort in the taste of the curry and the lentils stands out. The manang spice-coated potato is a unique version of the regular potato . The gorkha achaar, a staple in Nepali homes, contains pickled carrots and radish. The sweet and rich rice-kheer garnished with coconut shavings is a befitting way to wrap up the thali.

The menu also includes several Tibetan and Korean items such as the kimbap and ramen; Tingmo is a Tibetan special steamed bun served with potato curry; aloo phing sha is an interesting dish made with glass noodles.