Kathmandu Kitchen & Grill

Every food item we ordered was exquisitely delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed the unique flavors of each dish, especially JHOL Momo and Noodles. The attentive and friendly service made our dining experience even more pleasurable. While the prices were a bit on the higher side, we believe it was well worth it for the quality of food and service we received.

Got the jhol momo, aloo paratha, and mixed noodles. All super delicious and great. Paratha felt fresh and soooooo delicious that it needed a special shout-out. Service was good. Very affordable.

usually go here often for many years but today my food was really oily and just tasted horrible

Food was great. We tried chicken chowmein, pork sekuwa, fried and chicken momo, chicken thupka, chaat samosa, and samosa. Chowmein was the best. Sekuwa was slightly over cooked. Thupka was also great. Momos were good, not great in my opinion. Overall, the food was great (not awesome), the server and the receptionist were great. But the restrooms were awful, no soap and bad smell. Need to improve that, otherwise the restaurant is good. Please improve the restrooms and some dishes.

Love this place!!!! Fried rice is so good! The wings are huge. Super clean restaurant, great staff! As l for Rajesh

This is the best Nepali restaurant in Atlanta, GA that serves authentic Nepali cuisine with a cozy atmosphere. We frequently visit this place as it reminds of home cooked meal. The mo:mo is to die for and they offer different variations. This time we got the chilly mo:mo, veggie chowmein, vegetarian thali set and Nepali masala tea. Every dish was on point. Note: They recently upgraded their interior so the restaurant has a refreshed look. There is plenty of space for parking.

Excellent and fast service. The food was delicious.

The only reason I didn't give the 5th star is because of the atmosphere of the restaurant. A nice remodel and upgrade and this place will probably be packed all the time. My wife's co-worker recommended this spot and we decided to go after making a trip to the farmer's market. When we arrived, I must admit, I wanted to leave (especially since the place was almost empty save another party at a booth) but... decided to trust the recommendation and at least give them a shot. Our server was very nice and answered all my wife's vegetarian questions and we placed our order. Hands down... probably the best Indian food I've had in the 25 years I've lived in metro-Atlanta. This place is definitely what food critics would call a hidden gem. While there weren't people dining in, there was a heavy rotation of carry out orders. Our food was hot and fresh and delicious. And for the price you get a ample amount of food. Unfortunately this place is 45 minutes or more from my home so it definitely made the other Indian/Nepali spots near me hard to go back to. But when we make our next trip to the farmers market or find ourselves in the area... we'll be back for more.

Food is delicious! Only downfall are two things- cleanliness could be better- tables, menus floors were very sticky. 2- they do NOT label food for allergens- found out the hard way that some of our food had ground nuts in the sauce. So please be sure to ask before ordering, waiter was very kind about the ordeal, thankfully it wasn't an extreme situation. Just didn't think to ask. Still would highly recommend

The food use to be great but it has gone down hill. Went I went in they were renovating. The naan was stale and undercooked.

Walked into a totally empty open area. There are zero electrical plates- the outlets are all uncovered. The Momo soup was ok, we ordered something with potatos and black eyed peas that were under seasoned but at least hot. The rice was room temperature which greatly concerns me because 1) the 75 health score that I didn't know about until after I was already eating, and 2) rice can make you SO sick if left at room temperature too long. I guess l will wait and see if I get sick.... Also there were ants in the salt shaker and someone had used the bathroom and didn't flush. And there was no soap anywhere to wash hands. Definitely won't be back. There's better options that are clean.

My girlfriend and I go out every other Monday for lunch and I chose this place to try. I arrived before she did so I went in to check it out. I glanced around the room noticing stacks of boxes, messy tables and nobody to greet me or offer me a table. After I was sure I was noticed and still not acknowledged, I just turned and walked out. We ended up eating at an Applebee's which was better than I remember it. No food at Kathmandu.

The heyday is over! This used to be my go-to place for Nepali cuisine, even if there was an occasional cockroach scampering on the wall. Before, it was a bargain, and the flavors were awesome! During the pandemic, as expected, prices went up, and they cut out some of my favorites, like the keema nan. Still, I craved their food. Now, the cooking has really gone downhill, and I cannot pretend anymore that hygiene is not an issue. I ordered garlic naan ($3.99), samosa chaat ($6.99), and chicken momo ($9.99) for dine in. Unlike before, all booths were detached from the wall by a foot. At first, I couldn't figure out why. While waiting for the food, a huge mangy rat darted out from the dark gnat infested bathroom area, scurried towards the dining room, then took cover in the bar. Next, the cook came out in his soiled apron all disheveled, dripping with sweat, and shedding hairs. Alarmed, I demanded to see the health inspection score. The cashier pulled the certificate that was obscured behind a poster. This place scored a "C" (72 out of 100)! He claimed that their staff were going to mitigate the health violations within a couple of days and blamed the landlord for not adequately dealing with the rats. I was thoroughly grossed out by the vermin and at the thought of the cook excreting new flavors into my food through his stench and body secretions. At this point I should have abandoned my order or sought a refund but slogged on. Suddenly, the sound of rodents squeaking and scuffling emerged from the attic above. I looked at the server, he looked back at me and nonchalantly muttered, "Yeah...we know about it," as if this was an unremarkable everyday occurrence. He also shifted responsibility to the landlord. It became obvious that the management moved the booths away from the walls so that the rats could not find refuge there and scuttle onto their customer's feet! The samosa chaat was a mess. They reduced the amount of chickpeas, increased the potato chunks, and smothered it with too much yogurt but not enough tamarind or cilantro-mint chutney. Even with all the toppings, they could not obscure that the crushed samosas were soggy and very stale, not freshly fried and crunchy like before. In addition, they added curry to the chaat...who does that!!!??? The chicken momo used to contain a nice juicy morsel of spiced meat bursting with flavor. This time, they looked deflated and pathetic with inferior taste to match. Inside was some kind of mystery meat mishmashed with cheesy fillers that only slightly resembled the yummy fillings of before. The gooey booger-like texture was disturbing, but at least the accompanying ginger-chili dipping sauce was still good. Regrettably, the best part of the meal was the nan, but even these were not as hefty, fluffy, and satisfying as before. I didn't recognize any of the staff that day, so perhaps it's under new management, but that's no excuse! This place has gone from one of my best to worst. It's not just the deterioration in the quality of their food that will keep me away...it's also for the sake of my health!

Had to give 4 stars because they didn't give us our veggie samosa even though I confirmed it twice and we didn't notice till we got home. So that made me sad Otherwise we got the mojo which was tasty, the garlic naan (yum) and the lamb curry. We got it all to go since it was right before closing. They were very nice and accommodating and didn't take long to wait.

Food tasted amazing. Soft lighting and the service was exceptional. Going back soon.

Puri tarkari is more like chhole bhature but sweeter like donut. Waitresss was like "Nepal ko jasto kaha pauchha ta". Hello, making puri isn't exactly a rocket science. Oh by the way they were out of chicken momo too and I heard the same response repeating at couple other tables because as you know that's usually at least one item on most Nepali peoples menu. Not to mention this was July 4th weekend and it was only 6 pm!

This is a hidden gem! The ambience is casual but the food is delectable and the portions are more than generous. We had the samosa chaat appetizer which was enough for 4; we ordered 2 and literally just took the other one home. We enjoyed the lamb saag, lamb curry, chicken curry with 2 baskets of garlic Naan which was WAY overkill for 4 people. When they say medium spicy, they mean it. The spice built over time and we finally called uncle. I'm Korean, so I have a pretty high spice tolerance! If you're looking for good food this place is IT!

Spicy goodness!! Lamb, chicken, goat curry... A must have!! Just don't think the spice is anything to fool with. Be prepared to sweat & if you have any type of congestion or sinus issues...their medium spice alone will clear ALL of that crap out! Best of all...they make u feel at home! Try this place. The decor is nothing fancy but the food makes up for it. You'll thank me later!

Came by New Year's Day after a Stone Mountain hike. We tried the wai wai appetizer (uncooked noodles with onions/tomatoes) lamb burry dinner plate with assorted lentils and veggies (best dish) , chicken chowmein (very good) and veggie thukpa (the least favorite, very tomato heavy) Everything was spicy even for 5 on 10. They were short staffed so service was extremely slow and they had no Dumplings/momos. Would come back to try them When they are back to full staffing

Weird ambiance and area BUT really amazing food. I would highly recommend the food. Service was pretty good too! Got the non vegan combo for two, so worth the price!

Located in an interesting ethnic neighborhood, I have been meaning to try this place for months and finally had dinner there this week. Service and food were very good. Some items were better than others but generally we were pleased with the meal. At our request none of the dishes were overly spicy. I will definitely be back to try other dishes.

The food here was so delicious and flavorful! The portion of garlic nan is a lot more than you'd expect, so you could easily share one basket with 2 people. I highly recommend you try this place for authentic cuisine! Would definitely go back!

After we ordered, we saw a HUGE rat in the dining area. Staff saw it and half-heartedly tried to chase it. I'll be generous and assume that he (the staff, not the rat) was just trying to be unobtrusive and not freak people out.

very good vindaloo shrimp curry. The naan is also delicious. Service wasn't the best but besides that everything was yummy . Would recommend going early cause they messed up my order right before closing but it's one of my fav take outs on a Monday

Really great Nepali food! The chicken momo were excellent.The staff were very friendly. We'd definitely eat there again

Best Nepalese/Indian food I've found in the US. Get the chicken momo. And yes, it's basic, but the paneer tikka masala is excellent.

I've been obsess with Nepal lately, mainly cause I want to hike the Himalayas one day. So when thinking about it, I'm like, I never had Nepali food. I have to go try! Kathmandu Kitchen & Grill is one the Nepali restaurants in Atlanta. I believe there is a total of two, the other one being Himalayan Spice. I met up with friends for lunch on a Saturday. The parking lot gets quite crowded. You may have to park a little farther than you want. At least there is no parking fee. Clarkson is a city for refugees. My mom used to be a social worker and told me that because of the public transit and public housing for low income families. It is ideal for refugees to live there. Plus the technical college nearby offer free ESOL classes. From what I understand there is a big Nepali and Burmese population in Clarkson. Both Burmese and Nepali cuisine have Indian and Chinese influences in their food. You cannot go wrong with the buffet because there will be something you like. I just love naan so I could just eat that buy itself. On the buffet, the chicken 65 is the star. It is a bit spicier with Chinese flavors on top. Momos are not on the buffet but I ordered a chicken and veggie version so I could try both. They are delicious! Both came with soup. I preferred the veggie momo and soup. Honestly, these momos are the best dumplings I've ever had! The staff was accommodating and attentive. I would definitely come back! 42/2019

This place is so delish and well priced. The best chana masala I've had at a restaurant.

Not anything to get excited about. Very simple buffet; the goat curry, Chicken 65 and black dal were good. Tandoori chicken had a nice smoky flavor, but was too dry. They had plain basmati, and fried rice that was almost Chinese style, vegetable fritters that were almost all dough and no vegetables, and whatever they do to naan definitely does not improve it. Not a good choice for me, but it was $9. So there's that.

awesome food? They did a great job on assisting us with our food allergy issues highly recommend.

I'm a regular here. The goat biryani is my favorite with the Momo's. The chicken tikka masala and garlic naan is also AMAZING. Highly recommend!

Humble bar/eatery in a strip mall offering South Asian dishes, plus an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. Kathmandu Kitchen & Grill has the best Nepali food that I have ever had, very delicious. You could not really identify the difference from Nepalese to Indian cuisine. I will say the area and the restaurant itself is not too appealing to the eye, but the food on the other hand is flavorful amazing savory goodness. Their regular menu is pretty vast, but I was overwhelmed and the buffet looked really great. Service was very chill and friendly. Must try this place if you like middle East/Asian/Nepal food. Especially their Goat Curry made of Goat meat cooked with tomato, green onion, cilantro, ginger and garlic; and their Chicken 65 which are boneless cubes of chicken marinated with deep fried and cooked with sauces, ginger, garlic and spices; both are mouthwatering examples of fine Nepali cuisine. They also have amazing garlic butter naan. The absolute best value is during lunch time, when they have a lunch buffet. You can try so many different things. Then you will know what you want to order next time you come in. Definitely try their Chicken Momos (dumplings) which is made of minced chicken with onion, garlic and Himalayan spices wrapped in dough and steamed; as those things are amazing although a bit pricey for the amount that you get. They do serve Indian beers like Taj Mahal and King Fisher. Generally quiet place, except when they're having music or any special events. A word of warning; their scale of spiciness is calibrated higher than westerners' palates, mild may be hot enough for you. The owner here is very friendly. They do have ample free car parking place in front of the restaurant and in the plaza. Definitely recommend this place and will sure go back again.

You can find Kathmandu Kitchen & Grill at 926 Montreal Rd, Clarkston, GA 30021 in small shopping center anchored by the Clarkston Thriftown, just south of where Montreal spits off and turns into N. Indian Creek. Parking is on the lot out front. I found Kathmandu quite by accident while in the area - which is admittedly a bit sketchy with people standing around for no apparent reason in a bit of a rundown area of Clarkston (which seems to have a few areas like that - I used to live across I285 at Venetian Estates off of Ponce so am very familiar with the area). Clarkston is a rather interesting area with local politicians that have some very liberal views (not a bad thing) - it also has a great mix of ethnic refugees that makes it very diverse and international. With that comes cuisine that you won't find in very many areas. Katmandu is a smallish restaurant with only a few tables. There's a bar at one end with beer and wine options and a stage near the entrance that I don't know much about - the appear to host live music, probably in the evenings or weekends. I thought the place quaint if a little dark - I came by late in the afternoon to check out the buffet. The buffet was small but had some great options. Kathmandu is a fine example of Nepalese cuisine - sort of a cross between Indian, Chinese and Indonesian. Many of the flavors will seem very Indian but you'll also find dumpling (momos) and noodle options you don't typically see in Indian or Pakistani food. I find it most similar to Bangladeshi food (like Purnima, Panahar and Himalayan Spice) with naan breads that are a bit puffier/doughy around the edges. I tried pretty much everything on the buffet - I thought the flavors very distinctive and most excellent. My biggest objection to most Indian style buffets is that the food seems very weakly spiced, I guess to appeal to the masses. Her the food is very on-point. I think it's better than the buffet offered Himalayan Spice, Himalayas or Panahar. Overall I thought the food excellent. There was only one person behind the counter and she was very nice. Next time I'll explore more of the menu - but if you're in the area and you want something different, Kathmandu is a great option. (also posted to my food blog)

My wife and I have dubbed this place our forever go-to for tikka masala! The rest of their food is also delicious, but the tikka masala here is literally the best I've ever had in my life!

The food here was delicious and the service was friendly. I brought my brother and 6 year old daughter and they took forever staring at the menu, the server was patient and answered an embarrassing amount of questions! The food came out in togo containers, because of Covid precautions and we were given cute birthday plates to serve ourselves. I will definitely be coming back and I look forward to experiencing the normal dine in service soon!

Walked in and was ignored like I didn't exist. No greeting, no "I'll be right there in a minute"...nothing. Blank stares. Never even got to order food or be seated.

We are from out of town and tried this based on previous reviews. It was excellent! Come hungry! So much food. We had the chicken pakora, chicken momo, chicken 65 along with the biggest samosas I have ever seen. It didn't stop there. The naan basket would feed a family of five. The host was quite, but nice. A few things to know: - there is no atmosphere it's a large dimly lit room with a bar - the food is fresh, so be prepared to wait while it is cooked - it all came out in random order ending with the naan Do this! Take friends. It's a must if you love Indian and spice.

Best momo I had in USA Even vegetable chowmein is best People should try this restaurant

The best chicken tikka masala that I've had in my life. Kindly force their attention and you'll have the best service

Wow! This place is fantastic. I've never had Nepalese food before. It's similar to Indian, but if this place is any indication, it's much more flavorful than Indian. Fresh ingredients, healthy portions, very very reasonable prices, a full bar, very friendly staff-and they also deliver. They can make everything as mild or as spicy as you want. My girlfriend gets mild and loves it. BUT, if you like spicy food like I do, this is the place to go. Trust me.

Consistent great Nepalese and Indian food. This is coming from someone who went to Nepal and lived in India. We love the veggie momos that come with a nice spicy sauce. They're basically the Bepalese version of a dumpling. A must to try!!! We usually get a curry or some type of tikka masala. As of late we got Lamb Rogan Josh that was a tomato based sauce and a side of rice with garlic naan. So good and tonnnssss for two people so we had leftovers.

So if you're ever in need of Nepalese food, the move is to head to Clarkston. I don't know if there are any else in the city proper, but Kathmandu Kitchen and Grill is one that isn't too far out. People, Clarkston is legit five minutes away from Decatur at non Decatur prices. Why is this a secret? I don't know. Just keep it that way. Got take out food, which were good. Everything appears to be made to order, so things take a while--we ordered two dishes and that itself took about 40 minutes, but it comes hot and fresh. I don't know much about Nepalese food, but I would like to come back for the lunch buffet. Mom-n-pop, cheap, good quality food. If you like Buckhead, don't come here, and don't complain.

Every time I come here it's great service and delicious food. The lunch buffet is great because I enjoy trying new dishes. It's also very clean. I would recommend.

I know I have already gone on and on about this place, but it deserves another set of kudos. Make sure you order the chicken or veggie momos. If you don't, you are missing out on the best flavored dumpling ever. The soup that comes with it has so much flavor for such a simple soup. Soul warming as cold as it has been lately. I've never had a entree' that was not made of magic. Last night I had the Tikka Masala, and it was mouth watering yummy. Their garlic naan is worlds above anyone else's. Just go...do yourself a favor, and take friends. And after dinner, treat yourself to a Mango Lassi or the hot Masala tea. Extraordinary food, thank you to the owners and staff. We love you lots!!

Tonight meal was one for the books--- or in this case the Yelp!!! Makeshift circus recommends the "dinner for two". Either non-veg or veg. With a pint of Taj Mahal beer and a seemingly never-ending food paradise, this man MUST DO another meal at KathMANdu. Believe it! ---Oh !! and get the coconut soup If you know what's good for you.

This is a hole in the wall, and I will probably be back, since we just started clinicals nearby. Will post pictures next time. We went today and it was perfect for lunch; 3 larger tables for big groups, and a few smaller tables nearby. $8.99 for the lunch buffet, I remember these dishes: Meats: -goat curry -chicken curry (with a good amount of chicken breast white meat) -chili chicken (it's red and pretty spicy but not overly spicy, also had good mix of white meat) -tandoori chicken (white and dark meat, laced with onions, yum) Veggies: -green beans (with other stuff like onions and chilis mixed in, delicious) -dal (lentil curry) -peas and potato curry -salad (romaine greens, onions, carrots, very fresh with 3 types of sauces to pick from) Starches: -naan -veggie fried rice (surprisingly good, was seasoned well with something I can't quite put my finger on but I liked it more than the usual Chinese fried rice) -rice (typical basmati rice) -veggie pakora (mostly sweet potato or potato slices fried up) Desserts: -something that looked like a carrot or sweet potato pudding, we're not sure but it was given a thumbs up! Unlike one person indicated on 6/30/17, I thought their water was clean and served in clean glasses. It tasted good enough for me to ask for a refill of my water bottle and the front desk staff obliged very nicely, giving me some ice too.

The food is great. There is an odor in the restaurant, my guess is it's the carpet, but the food and service was outstanding.

Great food! Good service! The servings are generous. I shared with my husband and he is a big dude! We had the Nepali dinner, with lamb, and shared it. Very tender. Enough for the two of us. The white rice was very pretty! My kids had the Kathmandu biryani with everything in it. It is the house special. Very good. We got the variety bread basket. Ohhh... It was good. I like the greasy one with the peas in the middle! Delish!

The first time we ordered take out from Kathmandu it was delicious and I was hooked! I ordered again tonight, buuut wanted to switch things up. Bad idea! SALTY!!!! And not enough spices!! Yuck!! DO ORDER: Shrimp vindaloo DO NOT ORDER: shrimp curry - SOO SALTY Dal soup - salty Chicken soup - salty I may try again only because it was so good the first time. But maybe there's a different chef on a Monday night!

This was a delicious meal! We ordered Karahi Chicken, momo soup, and rice and naan. The soup was the best! It had such depth of flavor in the broth and then the fresh crunchy veggies on top, such a beautiful combination. Then the minis were flavorful. I have never had these before and the were unique, I liked them very much. The Karahi chicken was spicy and fantastic, it was wonderful with the garlicky naan and the cumin rice. I truly loved everything I had. This is a strip mall type restaurant, not fancy, just comfortable and come-as-you-are. We went during covid. Spacing was appropriate, but the plates and silver were on a table so everyone had to get their own. This encouraged much more movement than is necessary and of course everyone touching every thing. It would be better if they brought them to the table with the food service. Pricing was very very reasonable. I look forward to returning or getting take out from this wonderful little neighborhood place. I definitely think I'll try more Nepalese after this experience!

We have been back several times now and are very satisfied with both menu and buffet variety and value. Their schedule is friendlier than others ... open earlier than any I've seen (by 10:30am daily; 10am F/Sa/Su) and they do not close between lunch and dinner as virtually all others do.

Yummy Indian food. Very happy either the food. The decor is plain and could be upgraded. I would love to come here daily for the food.

Bland chicken curry and oddly spiced chicken 65. It's also a pet peeve when a buffet can't restock the naan, especially when it's not very busy. I came based on the good reviews but this will be my only visit.

Theeee best Indian cuisine I've tasted in this state! Tandoori Chicken & Chicken Curry, a MUST try! Short wait time, excellent drink choices, courteous staff, roomy, & comfy setting. Thumbs up from me everyday of the week.

The food was ok but the service was really bad. The restaurant was empty and there were only two servers who were on the phone the whole time and when I asked for their attention one came over and was really rude. I felt like I was judged for being an ethnic woman walking in on my own to enjoy some Nepali food and they talked down to me while I was super nice to them. I have never felt this way at any restaurant!

The strip mall where this restaurant's located is kinda run down and the decor is very basic but welcoming. It appears to be a family ran business. The staff are quite friendly. I went on a Sunday evening with a friend. Only one other table was occupied. I had goat curry, rice with naan. The naan was fresh and the curry was flavorful and spicy. The portions were generous and prices quite pocket friendly. They have a menu with good variety and I do plan to go back. PS: I gave them 4 stars because the wine my friend ordered was stale and they had to open another bottle.

My wife and I brought our daughters here for dinner tonight, and we were very happy with the service and food. We ordered samosas as an appetizer, and then got the vegetarian meal for two special. The food was fresh and we had plenty to bring home for leftovers. We will definitely come back here in the future.

The customer service sucks and the guy at the bar that gives you your pickup order has a terrible attitude. He never says hello or goodbye. Just "what's your order?" Other than that the food is really good. But I will look at going to another place because how an establishment treats you matters as well as quality food. This place is lacking the service aspect of a restaurant. I ordered the chicken soup and Naan. And OMG it was sooooo good. I just wish the customer service was as good. Then I would want to come back.