Ray Coker
Google
When we arrived at 5:30, it was about 2 degrees outside, so the restaurant was pretty empty. The host took my wife and me to the very rear of the restaurant, which was a bit surprising. He wasn't very friendly, almost rude. That part of the restaurant appeared to have been a closet at one time. Jokingly, I said to my wife, they must think we are an old couple that isn't going to tip well. I had called early in the day and asked if I needed to make reservations, and they said no. The window next to us was drafty, so we had dinner wearing our coats and scarves. I put my stocking hat next to the window to block some of the cold air. Another couple came in about 10 minutes after us, and they seated them nearly on top of us like they were filling the back of the bus. Her chair hit mine, so we moved our table over. It was like someone getting on an empty elevator with you and moving so close they were standing on your feet. I tried to get the host's attention to order, but they seemed in a hurry. The waitress first took the couple's order before she got around to taking our order. The place was still empty. I was cold and hungry, so I found that more irritating than I usually would. The waitress wasn't very helpful with the menu; she seemed impatient. Of course, the order ended up a little screwed up. The waitress seemed surprised, and my wife was cordial as always, having been a waitress in college and grad school. My soup was cold, my tea selections looked it came out of that crazy aunt's purse or had been in someone's pocket for awhile. When we left, three staff members were at the front, and no one said, "Thanks for coming. Have a lovely evening!" Nothing, just blank looks. I will never eat here again. Why would I? There are so many great places in the area. I have read that Sherpas are renowned for their endurance and skills, warmth and friendliness, happy, relaxed attitude to life, and similar traits. That is true in my experience, but not in this place. They should consider a name change. I have eaten Nepalese cuisine all over the country and, of course, in many Colorado mountain areas. I ranked their food two stars, but I am unhappy about my experience, so that is a little low. I think most people would rank their food a solid three stars if they have ever eaten at a good Nepalese restaurant. When I was searching for restaurants I wanted, cozy warm, quite, and good food. I got cold, rude and a mediocre meal at best. I just had leftovers for lunch, and it just wasn't that great, which reminded me to write a poor review when I really just want to forget the mistake of going there.
