Himalayan Ghurka Restaurant

We were passing Derby after a long Bank Holiday weekend just before the restaurant was due to open. It’s not situated in the nicest area of Derby and we were about 30 minutes early. Thankfully, the parking restrictions weren’t working in the nearby car park, so we left the car there and had a walk around the Cathedral Quarter which was pleasant enough.
We were first in the restaurant and were surprised that there wasn’t an early evening special, as was the case in a few of their competitors just around the corner. However, we always enjoy Nepalese food and wanted to try this one out as we hadn’t been before. Being tired, we simply went for the veg and non-​veg thali regimental meal — coming with starter and dessert. After enjoying the starters, the thali itself had a curry, rice and dahl, with a good helping of what I can only call «momo sauce», rather out of place!
The portions weren’t overwhelming, but we were full when we left. One thing that surprised me was that the rice pudding was hot (and didn’t seem very home made, to be honest, it was my least favourite of everything).
Perhaps I should have had a deeper delve into the menu instead of being lazy and having the set meal as I’m sure that my taste buds would have been better rewarded!

First time in this place. The food is a good alternative for those who like Indian food but it doesn’t seem to be as hot — although it is good on spices. I went with two friends and in all we tried three main Nepalese dishes (they do Indian dishes as well, and takeaways.) All three main dishes were full of flavour, The meat and Prawns were tender, the Gurkha beer excellent and the service was without fault. (we did go on a wednesday so it wasn’t busy.) The bill was very reasonable, The room lacked a bit of atmosphere but if it had of been more full I wouldn’t have noticed that. I would recommend this restaurant without hesitation and will use it again and try some more of the tasty Nepalese cuisine.
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