The Gurkha Kitchen

Absolutely loved our lunch at The Gurkha Kitchen in Sunnyvale! The jhol momos were perfectly spiced and comforting, the steamed momos with achar were fresh and flavorful, and the Nepali thali set brought back true taste of home—everything was authentic and delicious. The ambiance is inviting and the hospitality even warmer. Big shoutout to the owners—proud to support friends who are doing such an amazing job representing Nepali cuisine! Highly recommend this hidden gem to anyone craving real Himalayan flavors.

Ended up going to this place as we wanted a restaurant that serves both Spring Rolls and Gobi Manchurian, to satisfy all the cravings of our party. It wasn’t crowded for a Thursday dinner. Needless to say, we ordered their Spring Rolls and Gobi Manchurian. Spring Rolls were crispy on the outside but the inside was indiscernible, no distinguishable veggies, just one paste/goo, probably potato. This is a 2/5. Gobi Manchurian was a 3/5. The Gobi was crispy on the outside, just how it should be, but the sauce was a huge let down. It was very very ketchup-y. We also ordered Veg Chowmein which was alright, but definitely not worth $16. No veggies of note, nothing expensive like broccoli or snap peas or anything. 3/5 for the taste, 2/5 for the price. The only dish of note was the Nepalese Veg Thukpa which is soupy noodles, like Ramen. The soup was tasty although the turmeric in it was a bit overpowering. The noodles was the same as the one in chowmein. Good quantity. 4/5. Didn’t try the momos. In summary, I think Everest Cuisine is a better option for taste and definitely on the price, and the number of options. Or, there’s always Inchin’s Bamboo garden or Red Hot Chilli Pepper. Similarly priced but better taste and overall experience.

One of the best thalis I’ve had! The dal was rich and flavorful, the chicken had a comforting, home-cooked taste, and the combination of flavors came together perfectly.

The place is cute and offers you the cozy vibe as soon as you enter. Seating was not a problem on a weekday dinner. We ordered Butter Chicken, chicken kathi roll and the jhol momos (chicken). The butter chicken was my favourite. The Mathi roll could use some more flavours! The masala chai was to die for. However, the best part about the whole experience was the service. Sunita was a great host/server. Probably gave an extra star only because of her service and warmth.

Had a great time here enjoying the food and the ambience.Met a friend after 2 decades and he suggested this place. Food is authentic and very tasty. Lots of parking places nearby. It was not crowded since it was a weekday. Service was excellent.

I recently visited The Gurkha Kitchen in Sunnyvale and was absolutely blown away. If you’re craving authentic Nepali cuisine, this place is a hidden gem in the Bay Area. I ordered the Goat Thali, and it was hands down the best I’ve ever had. The goat curry was incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The thali came with aromatic basmati rice, mixed vegetables, fresh greens, crispy papad, and delicious lentils. Everything was well-balanced and tasted homemade. The restaurant atmosphere is cozy and full of culture – prayer flags, mountain, and traditional Nepali decor give it a warm, welcoming vibe. The service was friendly, and the portions were generous. Whether you’re Nepali or just love trying new cuisines, The Gurkha Kitchen is a must-visit for a taste of the Himalayas right here in the Bay Area.

We had a good lunch at this Nepalese-Indian restaurant in Sunnyvale. The food was flavorful and well-prepared. We ordered the Pahadi chicken curry (chicken cooked in an onion tomato sauce) and mix mass tamari (mixed vegetable curry), both of which were quite good, along side rice and roti. The curries were slightly on the salty side but not overly rich or heavy as we find at some other Indian restaurants. The service was very attentive. It wasn’t too busy for a weekday lunch, which made for a pleasant and relaxed meal. The only downside is that the prices are a bit higher compared to other Indian restaurants in the area, but the quality of the food and service makes it worth considering. We would come back to try their momos and other dishes.

Beautifully prepared vegan meals! Try the Thakali Thali Veg, very fresh and tasty! The servers are wonderful too!

Great food. Had thakali thali and lamb biriyani. Curries were great and so biriyani. Rice was perfectly cooked and so the meat Will definitely visit again

I am on a quest to find the best gobi Manchurian in the Bay Area and so far this is the best! None of that artificial color you see everywhere or ketchup! Solid 8.5/10

We have been to Gurkha kitchen in San Ramon and we love their food. This location has a different menu choices but no difference in their quality and taste. Kids lived their momos and butter chicken. We also ordered gobhi Manchurian and it was amazing. Their Goat curry and butter chicken is our staple. Highly recommended place for anyone who wants to try authentic Indian food. P. S. We didn't try anything from the Nepali menu

Was not busy on the weekday for lunch so quick ordering & food came quickly. The chicken momo is super juicy! Def taste the various spices but was not too spicy and the sauce was really good. The chick thali brought back the taste of Nepal and was super good. I was secretly hoping the waiter would come around with the caddy for free refills but we're on the states so I'll keep the wishful thinking!

Picked this spot to have a nice romantic lunch with hubby. We biked over and were promptly seated. Ordered: Goat thali: hubby said this was really good and would order again. I tried the non goat portions and everything was tasty! Paneer tikka masala: 4/5 sauce was good and paneer was good too. Garlic naan: 5/5 yum! Friendly service. It did take a while for our food to be served but we weren't a big rush.

Came in with my family to try Nepalese food for my b-day extravaganza and loved it! The experience was exotic and incredible! It was not busy on the evening we came. I liked the quietness and privacy. Ordered vegetarian Momo, fish curry Nepalese style, Thali, chicken curry and goat curry. The food was delicious! Every dish was uniquely prepared with great care. The plate was served with either rice or naan. The garlicky naan was exceptional! Exactly how I like and how it should be. My curry fish was mild with a tang of spices, from the result of tempering with pepper, etc. Authentic and tasty. Tried a bit rice with curry goat, the taste was inviting! I figured it was the curry sauce that did the magic. By just looking at my son's Nepalese Thali, I already knew it was good. My intuition is always right. That's the dish I am going to try next time. My first time trying Nepalese food, it's more agreeable to my palate as it's milder. Kudos to the chef who knows how to cook yummy food. :) Service was friendly and attentive. The waitress kept things coming up and did her job very well. Interior was culturally decorated with Nepalese landmark paintings and artifacts. Clean, simple and elegant. The vibe was calming, gentle and authentic. I enjoyed the atmosphere. This restaurant has the highest rating among all other locations and there must be a reason why. Will return and highly recommend it!

We saw this next to "new india bazar" when we visited on the weekend for some last minute grocery shopping. It has a big parking lot right outside. It's open till late. Then we saw it "open" on yelp late last night on "uber eats" past 9 pm also and giving out promotions like "free item over $30" and "buy 1, get 1 free" on butter chicken, channa, gurkha chicken. So we decided to give it a try. In $41, we got: - chicken momos (regular-medium spicy) - 3/5 the mixture was ok but shell was slightly more doughy for me if i compare it to Everest momo food truck. I wish they gave the chili hot sauce for dipping on the side like most momo places. Their orange sauce was lame. Reducing 1 star for sauce :( - butter chicken 4/5 - it was buy 1 get 1 free which was a good deal. It was more tangy than most places but i think it showed it had less processed puree. It did taste better today as leftovers with home made rotis. - fried rice veggie 3/5 - a full size portion of it came free when you order for more than $30. It was dry for me but maybe if you order a Manchurian dish it will pair well

The Gurkha Kitchen famous for their nepalese cuisine. We ordered their famous Wai Wai starter , vegetarian thali and chow mein. Everything was so good. We ordered Masala lassi and chai also. They have decent inside setting and pretty good service. I would highly recommend this place if you want to try Nepales cuisine.

Overall pleased with our meal and quantity was spectacular. We got the chow mein, chicken Manchurian, chili paneer, the soup momos (Amazing) and pani puri, and cottage cheese spinach pizza. Didn't know about quantity but between the three of us it was more than enough and good for next day too. Everything tasted good and I particularly enjoyed the soup momos. That itself is a meal for me and I loved it. The service was very good and quick. We were only two of another customers in the place on a Monday so it wasn't too busy. But I can imagine this place being packed over the weekend. The ambience was simple and lot of lovely pictures of food and good Nepalese music was playing. Happy to come back here anytime again.

I highly recommend the goat curry and dal tadka. Actually, everything in these pictures is delicious. The curry and dal are must tries though! The green chutney that comes with the pokora is so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the fish. The cauliflower has an amazing soy-garlic sauce that's really good. The service is great and our water cups were constantly being filled. I like how there are pictures of the food around the restaurant and a chef's special menu to choose from. The music is nice and it feels comfortable and clean to dine here. I'll be back!

Had a chance to try Gurkha Kitchen and this was a great experience! If you are craving momos, Indo-Chinese food, or Butter chicken, this place has it all. The hubs and I were craving some yummy food for a Sunday dinner, and we spotted this on Uber Eats. We ended up placing a pickup order and it was great! The ambiance of this place is cute, it's on the dimmer side, but I liked the interior. Service was quick as when we went for pickup, our food was ready. For food we ordered and tried: * Butter Chicken - this was delicious - the sauce was more on the tomatoey side, which the husband loved - he can't wait to get more * Veggie fried rice - this was the indochinese version and was delicious. This came with plenty of veggies and the flavor of the rice was very flavorful itself *Chicken Momo's - this was also delicious and quite juicy. The sauce the momos came with was awesome and we thoroughly enjoyed. This came with 8 pieces Overall, great experience and can't wait to go to try more!

First time at an Authentic Nepali place. We ordered the VEG CHOWMEIN and THAKALI THALI VEG, everything was amazing. Especially the eggplant sabji was the highlight. Great service. Highly recommended.

Their service is great. Ambience is cozy filled with Nepalese decor. We ordered a lot of things, but my favorite is their thakali thali (goat, veg, chicken) - Nepali Approved! I order it often. WaiWai sadheko is more like WaiWai chatpate, but it's yummy - order it. Their momo is not that good.

I ate three dishes here that made me dream about coming back just to have them again. The "Chicken C Momo"? DELICIOUS. Literally the juiciest dumplings with the most comforting spicy garlic sauce and chopped veggies together. When these arrived at my table, the momos were CRISP even with the saucy glaze they were covered in. I was mesmerized by its beauty and the blend of textures. It's something I want to have every time I'm feeling down in life because eating these felt like I was being lifted up and hugged. The "Pahadi Chicken Tikka Kabab" was excellently spiced. Paired with the "Garlic Naan" and you have a winning duo. The chicken was soft and tender, easy to pull apart. The bread had literal minced garlic pieces and was so soft and hot. I can't tell you the number of times I've ordered garlic naan and it just comes out as buttered bread with garlic flavor. This naan here was the real deal y'all. The only thing I didn't like was the "Thakali Thali Goat". The goat was great but the veg dishes were a bit lacking. Since the menu labels the contents with "veg of the day" it'll probably be a hit or a miss depending on what you like. There's also plentyyyy of seating for you and loved ones, heck, an entire family of 8+ walked in for a casual dinner when I ate here. And the highlight of this place? Definitely the foreign music videos that play on the TV. My company and I enjoyed seeing that cultural touch on top of all the beautiful decorations surrounding the space.

I had their veggie chowmein for takeout, it was fantastic. The menu has plenty of vegan options, although they are not labelled. I emailed to ask and I am told the vegan options are: mixed mass tarkari, channa masala, veg chowmein, dal tadka, and aloo bodi tama. The veg momos are not vegan. The portion size for the chowmein was very large, enough for two meals. Very reasonably priced as well.

Excellent food, best service. Tried cmomo, veg momo and dumpling soup. Came here again and was joyed Will come back soon.

Another great goat thali experience late in the night.Perfect balance of veggies, lentils , beans, meat. Probably the best food to eat late in the night in the Bay area. Service was phenomenal today too.

Before an escape room, our group of 9 friends decided to grab food beforehand~~ WE made a reservation for lunch and got pani puri, garlic naan and butter chicken. The food came out quickly, was fresh and delicious. I enjoyed all the sauces thoroughly and the service was speedy and fast~ They were good with refilling our waters.

My husband is Nepali and this is our whole family's go-to spot. We frequent Gurkha Kitchen at least once a month -- both in the restaurant and also for takeout. Everything on their menu is great and authentic. We always order a few servings of chicken and buff johl momos. We particularly love the salty/sour sauce that the johl momos come with. We've also tried their Goat Curry, Wai Wai Sadeko, Thakali Thali Goat, and Khasi ko Sekuwa. All delicious! Their mango lassi is also quite delicious and we always grab at least one each time we visit. Staff is always friendly and the food is consistently good. Definitely recommend!

Hole in the wall type of outfit but everything we ordered were great! Service was pleasant. So I was stuffed and happy went I left.

Food was very flavorful and authentic. It was the end of peak time so we waited for a few minutes but not too long. They accommodated our party of 6 fairly quickly and as busy as they were the service was very good. Server was super friendly. The place was nice and well adorned. Definitely a place to go back to when in the area. We were so hungry I actually forgot to take pictures of the menu and food. Will add the next time we go there for sure!!!

We ordered take out from Gurkha Kitchen. The restaurant was buzzing when we picked up our order. All the food was fine, but we will try other restaurants before returning.

4.5/5 pretty solid Nepalese food. Tikka Masala is great. Chicken is smoky, flavorful, and tender. I enjoyed the tomato depth of the curry. Fish pakora was great and freshly cooked. Soft inside. Naan and rice was good. Would skip The Gurkha Chicken - it's just a butter chicken but with bone-in chicken. It's not bad, but it's not worth getting if you are already getting a Tikka!

Nice taste of Thakali thali! Specially achari aloo and baingan sabji was delicious. Definitely recommend this thali if you are craving for comfort food with taste!

Our go to place for nepali place, we love the food and service both, highly recommend this place.

the gurkha kitchen was a cute spot! the vibe was much more of a family atmosphere and the staff was nice. a good amount of non-pork options and vegetarian options. we went on a saturday night around dinner time so service was a bit slow but the food was good! we got: chicken chili momo: 5/5 I've had momo before and TGK's momo had thicker, crispier skin than most I've had. so good!!! the thicker skin definitely made it more filling than other dumplings I've had. the chili garlic sauce it was tossed in was delicious! we got it medium spicy and the spice snuck up on us in a good way. also, it was tossed in fresh bell peppers and onions which were delicious. I don't even like bell pepper and I loved theirs thakali thali chicken: 3.5/5 I've never had thakali thali specifically before so I might just not love it. the curry and the lentils were both more watery than I expected and the chicken was a bit dry. people seem to love the thakali thali goat so maybe try that one instead mango lassi: 5/5 yummy and sweet but not too sweet. I wish it was bigger though

Came by with a group for lunch. We over-ordered quite a bit of food. From what I can remember: -samosas -chicken biryani -dumplings -butter chicken -garlic naan I enjoyed the flavors of all of their food. Food portions are also quite good. Decent amount of seating inside. Staff is friendly. Parking is easy in the plaza.

Visited on V day. They had some specials but we stuck to regular menu. Chicken was overcooked in the chicken chowmein and it lacked salt as well. The pahadi chicken was delicious though and it went well with garlic naan. We also got thukpa, it had a lot of veggies and was good. The chicken johl momo had some tough and uncooked wrappers but was otherwise good.

Food never disappoints. Always walked out satisfied. The Eurocup was playing when we last visited and it was a fun environment while enjoying the food.

Ordered fried rice and Gobi Manchurian. Among the worst tasting I've tried in a long time. Also gave me stomach issues the next day. Avoid.

Very good Very good job on the food Definitely coming back maybe in a couple months or weeks or days. Very nice when someone has a birthday they gave a free dessert so nice

Horrible service My wife waited for more than an hour to get the Thukpa before we had to cancel the order. Will not be coming back again!

Great variety of food and fast service. The momos are a must as well as the cauliflower. The thalis are a good deal for a mix of flavors. Fresh and flavourful food.

Great service. Great atmosphere, Terrible food... As a food business owner, you should never feel cheated after eating a meal. I rarely leave bad reviews but there are a few issues that need to be addressed. SHRIMP CHOW MEIN-1st appearance it looked great. Nice color, full of veggies but where's the Shrimp??? Closer inspection I noticed the used TINY Shrimp Meat that a chef would have never used. When I say tiny I mean the size of DIME! maybe even smaller. So disappointing. The chow mein had great flavor. Just stay away from ordering the Shrimp option. What a joke! SPRING ROLLS- Prior to ordering I specifically asked my waitress if these were housemade or were they store bought. She said they were made in house so I ordered them. $10 for 5 pieces. Well she lied. These are your most basic, frozen restaurant supply store, Chinese buffet egg rolls that you can buy SERVED WITH KETCHUP!! like wtf? . Literally $25 for a huge box at the restaurant supplier And you lie to the customer and charge $10 per order and can't even serve with sweet and sour sauce? King Egg Roll that makes real in house egg rolls charge $1.90 per egg roll that is twice the size. Stay away from ordering these. SMH. CHILI MOMO- Great flavor. The momo itself lacked authenticity. It tasted like a fried freezer pot sticker tossed in a chili paste sauce and served with veggies. Almost $50 later we left feeling robbed. Do better for your customers. Stop cutting corners to make money. Tiny salad shrimp meat, Ketchup as spring roll dipping sauce is just diabolical ridiculousness.

I ordered takeout and the fish pakora were the best that I've ever had. Ambience was kinda meh, but the food was tasty and fast.

The best value and authentic Nepali restaurant in the bay area. Top notch food and service. Lovely people with lovely vibe.

Very much enjoyed lunch at The Gurkha Kitchen yesterday. Ordered a veg thali for myself and a pani puri to share with friends. The thali curries were yummy; flavorful with right amount of spices. Had ghee to drizzle on the rice for an added aroma. The pani puri was good as well with a potato veg filling. I did also want to try the indo-Chinese food and Momos but not possible on a lunch budget. Easy parking. Friendly service.

Their chicken momo was extremely juicy and fresh, amongst the best I've had. Would say the same for the fried rice. The portion was huge, more like a mountain of rice! The Paneer Chilli was a smaller portion though and the paneer was slightly hard, hence the reduction of a star.

The appetizers are fantastic, especially the fried veggie momos. fried pomfret is ok.

Food was great, and service was good. I really liked their signature Nepalese dishes, which you can't get anywhere else.

Very good quality of food, Pani Poori Kashmira Lamb Chicken Momo are good, Chicken Biryani is super big My friend who does not like Indian food, but he managed to finish a lot of those. I like this place

Nice and quiet restaurant - they didn't need a reservation which was good. We ordered a bunch of items - fried rice which was delicious with a side of vegetarian gobi Manchurian, which I liked as well. We also ordered thukpa which was a big too salty for my taste but paired well with the fried rice. The vegetable Momos were decent but the chutney was very flavorful. My friend who ordered chilli chicken found it decent. Overall, most of their items were good and I would recommend checking it out.

Stumbled upon this Nepalese restaurant and glad that we did. The ambience is perfect for a cute date with anyone. The service was quick and immediately assisted. We asked for recommendations and ordered based on it. The Dumplings were so tasty. Piping hot with the mom chutney. Couldn't wait to take a picture but took a photo of Manchurian and Veg Chowmein. One star less for Manchurian since the gravy was soo sour. The Manchurian balls were yummy. Would definitely recommend this place if you are craving indochinese :)

Delicious! Authentic! Home-Made! Filling! In this restaurant, these four words existed in harmony. We got chicken biryani, paneer tikka masala, chicken chow Mein, chicken Momo, garlic naan, mango lassi.

A restaurant in my neighborhood. Very prompt service. Very attentive. Food is good. Easy to find parking. We were seated right away. Not sure how many dishes from the menu are Nepali, Indian or even Chinese.

Gurkha Kitchen is an absolute treasure trove when it comes to Nepalese cuisine. The flavors are so divine that we find ourselves irresistibly drawn back time and time again. Our taste buds dance with delight over their heavenly steamed chicken momos (dumplings), tantalizing mutton sekuwa (skewered meat), and the irresistible Nepalese thali set. Not only does their service surpass all expectations, but the ambiance exudes an effortlessly cool vibe. Gurkha Kitchen truly knows how to tickle our palates and leave us craving for more. Feel free to check out our Food Vlog (details below). #food #foodie #momos #thegurkhakitchen #sunnyvale #nepalifood #thali #nepal #bayareaeats #bayarea #hungry #life #eat ---------------------------------------------------- Youtube Video Vlog Details: Channel Name: Knots Family Video Tiltle: SF Bay Area Eats EP 9.|| Food || Gurkha Kitchen https://youtu.be/efPkrt3MC8Q

Amazing food with wonderful service! Loved the momos and appetizers! Had a great time

I ordered takeout from this restaurant, and I was disappointed by the meat in all three dishes I ordered. For the chicken biryani, the rice had a good taste, but the meat itself was quite bland. In the case of the chicken chow mein, the noodles and overall spiciness with a hint of ginger were ok. However, the meat was overcooked and difficult to bite. It wasn't too greasy, which I liked. Moving on to the chicken wings, the sauce had a great spicy flavor, but the quality of the meat didn't meet my expectations. I've had much better chicken wings at other places. When I went to pick up the food, it was ready. However, if you are ordering online, the website didn't allow me to pay in advance. I had to call the restaurant to confirm if my order was ready because they don't provide updates via text or email. The restaurant has ample seating for groups, and it appeared clean. I'm giving it three stars mainly because of the meat quality.

We really liked the lamb biryani. It was a little spicy for us, but very rich and flavorful. The place itself was welcoming, we will definitely go back.