8 Reviews:
Himali Gurkha Nepalese Restaurant
An authentic Nepalese restaurant which is a unique and exciting discovery. The chefs and staff have travelled directly from Nepal to make this a truly unforgettable experience. Mild and subtle tasting dishes are prepared with the freshest ingredients, and the dedication to serving the finest Nepalese delights makes this a perfect introduction to authentic Nepalese dining. A large selection of vegetarian dishes is available. Fully licensed and BYO.
Open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday
eatingWA Restaurant Reviews 8 reviews
September 6, 2009
- Food
Very authentic - we took some guests from the regi...
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Very authentic - we took some guests from the region to Himali Gurkha and their response was "it's the first time we've had food that tastes like mum's cooking here in Australia".
For us - we enjoyed the Chicken Momo and the non-vegetarian banquet, which was very popular the night we were there. It also represents great value as parts of the banquet can be "refilled" upon request.
We've been several times now and the food is consistantly tasty! - Service
We have no complaints about the service as it is a...
- We have no complaints about the service as it is adequate & helpful. When booking the staff may ask you how long you plan to stay, don't be put off - it is because the place is so busy.
- Ambience
Not a lot of space between tables and you have to...
- Not a lot of space between tables and you have to raise your voice to be heard by the rest of your party. As you can imagine, with all the guests trying to be heard, it can become quite loud. The table setting has always been clean and well appointed. Decorations are a bit of an eyeful!
- Overall
Wonderful flavours and aromas keep us coming back...
- Wonderful flavours and aromas keep us coming back for more. We don't bother with Indian take out anymore.
June 30, 2009
- Food
I Really enjoyed the food! We had the Chicken Momo...
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I Really enjoyed the food! We had the Chicken Momo to start. Half steamed, half fried. Very cool, almost Dim-Sum like. We shared the Lamb Cutlets, and a goat dish, with a mish mash of side vegies.
Some unusual and exotic flavours, well presented, and something a bit different. - Service
Good, Not great but good. Friendly, polite waiter...
- Good, Not great but good. Friendly, polite waiter was happy to explain, but finished plates stayed a bit long on the table.
- Ambience
Quite pleasant, unusual colours and textures. Work...
- Quite pleasant, unusual colours and textures. Worked pretty well.
- Overall
I really enjoyed the experience. The menu starts w...
- I really enjoyed the experience. The menu starts with a half page chat about Nepalese food, and suggests some dishes that the chef specializes in. Very nice to have this and be able to read it at your own pace rather than have a waiter explain the basics to you. I haven't eaten Nepalese before but was pleasantly surprised and am now planning to take a group there. Overall, quite impressed, the food was delicious and different, the waiter was friendly and polite, just a real good experience.
November 25, 2008
- Food
We ordered lollipop chicken for appetizer, then la...
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We ordered lollipop chicken for appetizer, then large portions of the mild chicken curry, the lamb cutlets, the potato chips, and sliced beef with ginger and other spices for mains with a large rice for four people.
The lollipop chicken was a good appetizer with a mild spicy sauce. The mains were very well portioned and everyone managed to eat enough without being hungry or without any going to waste. The lamb cutlets were a bit plain and not what we were expecting. The beef was delicious, the meat was tender and really well seasoned with ginger, garlic, black pepper and lemon (possibly some other spices). The mild chicken curry was a lot tastier than expected, a bit like a butter chicken. the potato chips were a little oily but flavoursome - Service
The service was friendly and efficient...
- The service was friendly and efficient
- Ambience
The restaurant was full and so there was a good am...
- The restaurant was full and so there was a good ambience of conversation and smiling faces. Just as well as the decor of the restaurant is quite plain with painted brick walls and cheap looking furniture and carpet. But it was clean and there was some Nepalese art and posters to brighten things up
- Overall
I really enjoyed the food as it was a lot better t...
- I really enjoyed the food as it was a lot better than I had anticipated. All meals were flavoursome and well cooked. The large option for portions would be required for regular appetites, as the small would definitely be too small. Good value for money (and its in the entertainment book) at $90 for four people after discount. However it is a place you would come for a casual mid week dinner with friends as opposed to on a date or particularly special occasion.
June 8, 2008
- Food
We had the THali as suggested by a previous review...
- We had the THali as suggested by a previous reviewer. It was fantastic, all very tasty and gave you a good cross section of Nepalese food as we weren't quite sure what to order. The meat in the beef curry was a bit dry apart from that the lamb and chicken sekuwah was nice and the dhal was tasty as well as the Chicken Momo dumplings.
- Service
Couldnt fault the service. We were greated with a...
- Couldnt fault the service. We were greated with a smile as soon as we walked in the door and shown to our seats. Food arrived in 15 mins and were asked twice if we would like any more top ups of the Thali.
- Ambience
Maybe the only thing letting this place down. A l...
- Maybe the only thing letting this place down. A little bit of a mish mash of things on the wall like paintings, photos, fake flowers, along with a few plates that had been witten on by diners and hung up. Looked a bit strange and tacky. No music either.
- Overall
A great little place for something a bit different...
- A great little place for something a bit different. We would definitely go back having had the Thali and now order from the full menu and know what we were ordering. The table arrangements could be better though with the ones in the middle all arranged in a long row and only separated by a couple of cm's. Felt like you were dinning with 20 others at once!
June 6, 2008
- Food
The food was fantastic! I was a bit apprehensive a...
- The food was fantastic! I was a bit apprehensive after reading other reviews, but was pleasantly surprised. My friend and I both ordered the Nepalese Thali, consisting of a large plate with many little dishes on it. The chicken curry was spiced to perfection, the tomato relish perfectly complemented the chicken dumplings, the potatoes and vegetables were cooked just right and were great for soaking up the extra sauce. The rice was nutty, and the puri (bread) went fantastically by its self or with the daal. Nothing was overly spicy, the meal was hot and flavoursome, all different flavours too, so a taste trip. Recommend the lamb sewuka, the most tender lamb I have ever had in my whole life!
- Service
Was great, the waiters were prompt, happy to expla...
- Was great, the waiters were prompt, happy to explain everything on our plates and how to eat it, and provided us with a bottle of cold water and a bowl of fresh nuts and soybeans to nibble on. The restaurant was quite busy, but our meal only took 30 minutes.
- Ambience
Cosy place, very small and bustling...
- Cosy place, very small and bustling
- Overall
Loved this place, and am determined to take as man...
- Loved this place, and am determined to take as many people there as I can! Thali is a great way to try all the meals, comes with unlimited amounts (just ask for more of anything) and now I know exactly what to order next time!
June 2, 2007
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- Ambience
- Overall
Overall the atmosphere was great on the night we w...
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Overall the atmosphere was great on the night we were there and the service is simple and easy going. This place is busy.
The food is probably the most disappointing. While is it certainty ok, we did not find it to be great value and kind of ordinary. Perhaps we ordered poorly.
December 8, 2006
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- Overall
Himali Gurkha probably is the only Nepalese restau...
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Himali Gurkha probably is the only Nepalese restaurant in Perth. As you step into this smallish restaurant, you will be greeted by the sight of traditional Nepalese artifacts adorning the walls. I was keen to meet up with fellow EatingWA members but was glad that it did not eventuate as I would have felt a little embarrass. Started off well as were shown to our table and a bottle of water promptly brought out with a complimentary bowl of nuts. That was a nice touch, except the nuts were stale ! Then being the only diners, our food still took half an hour to be served. The worst part was the expectation of the lunch special as I had conjured in my mind that it was going to look like a picture on their website which I wrongly assumed was the lunch special, beautifully presented in metal bowls over a large metal plate. Was I disappointed when the food (not even a big portion) was cramped in a small dinner plate or was it a large dessert plate. Anyhow, that was a stark contrast to what I imagined. Hubby was definitely not impressed that I dragged him to join me as whether there was a meet-up or not, I had decided I wanted to try there. We came out not full with hubby having to pick on the kids school party leftovers.
The four momos (chicken dumplings), 1 piece of BBQ French cutlet, handful of Nepalese style potatoes, small bowl of dhal like gravy, a miserable half portion of white rice served with plain shredded cabbage & carrot looked downright dismal, I am sorry to say ! Don’t get me wrong, the food, whatever there was tasted simply delicious (except the salad) but the expectations diminish the positive experience that should have resulted. I believe the fillable set menus would have been a better choice. Unfortunately, I cannot convince hubby to give it another go.
January 5, 2006
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- Overall
Great restaurant for tasty, interesting and reason...
- Great restaurant for tasty, interesting and reasonably priced food. Casual atmosphere and friendly service. Good place to go for a small group of good friends.
Contact Information (08) 9364 5340
- Himali Gurkha Nepalese Restaurant 17 Kearns Crs, Applecross 6153
- (08) 9364 5340
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- Nepalese, Vegetarian
- Licensed BYO
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