White Yak Restaurant

We were excited to try a new cuisine and happened to be up in Manayunk - White Yak did not disappoint 😩 Everything was flavorful and fresh, the restaurant was clean and smelled great, and the service was good. We got in a bit closer to closing due to a typo in their Wednesday hours (they close at 9:30p on WED, not 3AM) but we were welcomed and didn’t feel rushed at all. Great spot definitely worth your visit.

Who knew we had a Tibetan restaurant in Philly and that the food would be so good. It’s obviously known in the area as it was pretty packed when we showed up. The restaurant was really cute. They have a mixed menu with options for meat eaters, vegans and vegetarians. I’m vegan and my friend isn’t but we were able to share the momo (dumplings) sampler since it came with a mix of chicken, beef and vegetables. They were delicious. Next time, and yes there will be a next time, I’m going to get the vegan sampler for myself. My friend also had the chicken satay which he said was good. For entrees, I had the vegetable curry and he had the chilli beef. They were both delicious and we were able to bring home leftovers. We didn’t realize the place was BYOB so we had the strawberry and Passionfruit lemonades. Next time we’ll bring a bottle like others did.

Probably my first Tibetan restaurant I’ve been to. The butter tea was very rich and coats your whole mouth, very interesting to try at least once. I also got the Momo steamed dumplings that are in sauce, very similar to dim sum Chinese dumplings in texture and flavor. We also got the dessert which was like a starchy brownie in a good way, and the ice cream on top is always good. Would definitely stop by again. Thanks.

Highly recommend. Home cooked flavours. Tried a variety of items on the menu and everything was great. The stir fried eggplant is excellent.

I had the best experience at White Yak with my whole family during our Traditional New Year celebration! The food was beyond delicious, the atmosphere was so pleasant, and the service was spectacular. If you haven’t visited White Yak yet, I highly recommend you do! I especially recommend trying the Laphing, Shaphalay, fried beef sausage, and stir-fried veggies with Tingmo- they were all amazing. I’ll definitely be coming back whenever I'm in Philly again. Sharing a few pictures below, though a few momo are missing from the plate—I couldn’t resist myself and ate them before taking the picture 😋.”I also want to mention that the owners were incredibly friendly and made sure my orders were delivered on time." Thank you for your excellent service !!!

Overall great food, especially in an area with not a lot of option. Each portion is quite big. Some dishes are a little too salty but good seasoning overall. For the noodles, they stir fry it with the Korean bean sprouts, which I don't like; I think it would be better with the thin bean sprouts. For the veggie dish, there's bell pepper in their, which I also don't like. The dessert is pretty bad, it feels too much and also tastes nothing like chuối chiên.

White Yak is a fantastic spot for flavorful Himalayan cuisine! This is my first time try this recipe. We tried a variety of dishes, and everything was delicious. The beef Himalayan momos were perfectly seasoned and came with a rich, flavorful sauce. The Thenthuk soup was hearty, with tender beef and fresh, handmade noodles that made it so comforting. The Sha Palay (fried dumplings) was crispy on the outside and filled with tasty goodness inside. The Shoko Khatsa added a wonderful touch of spice to the meal.

Wonderful restaurant! The food was very tasty. Don’t miss trying the Momo sampler (dumplings) and traditional Tibetan milk tea. Parking is in the street and not too challenging. Get here early - as it fills with a young hip crowd - and I don’t believe they take reservations.

Best Tibetan food this side of the Himalayas! Wide variety of Tibetan and Nepalese dishes Good service; youngish crowd

This review of White Yak (Tibetan) is based on multiple visits over the past 2 years; it was verbally recommended by a local resident to me. Rated as one of Philly's best 50 restaurants, top 76 as well. Vegan dishes & more- all delish. If a restaurant has dumplings, it's a must order! Loved their momos, with a little thicker dough in comparison to Chinese versions and the filling is flavor-packed. Dishes come out quick, too! Excellent service from wait staff. If you're planning on coming Friday night or the weekend, there might possible be a wait. Comfortable atmosphere inside with wooden seating. Pricing is as excepted for a dine-in establishment, good value. I look forward to visiting again & trying something new off the menu.

Ordered Branzino Dinner Portion & wasn't happy with the amount of the Red sauce, I asked for more?..($27.00 Fish Dish) and they added SALTY FISH SAUCE to my container ruining their own sauce. DONE!, Lost a 5 yr Customer for being stingy!.. This was avoidable, My container wasn't even filled up. The old Chef would have never done this!!!

I've been visiting White Yak since 2019 and still can't get enough of their food. I think my obsession with White Yak has grown since I started working remotely this year. I have been grabbing my lunch at least once a week, sometimes twice . At this point I've tried pretty much everything on the menu but the dishes I got last week was my favorite combo. I got their La Ping, which is the mung bean jelly noodles with house spicy sauce. Similar taste can be found in their noodle salad, which is also very tasty. Sha Palau patties were still crispy after I came home and their chili dipping sauce is full of flavors. Next, two of my go to dishes I always get are their crispy pork ribs. It looks simple but once you take a bite, you'll understand why I always get the ribs, and why I sometimes order two of these. Last but not least, if you like spicy chili sauce, definitely get the chili momo. Everything is made fresh, and you can tell from their chewy momo skin. Although I get a lot more takeouts from white yak now, the restaurant establishment has a great ambiance and even better, it's BYOB. The staff and owners are very nice and sometime you'll find the owner cooking in the kitchen, checking in on the customers, or working the cash register. It's definitely worth a visit and you'll understand why I can't get enough of White Yak.

So incredibly delicious. I wanted to try butter tea as it said it was traditional drink. Very much tasted like butter without too much extra sweet stuff so be prepared. I ate before I came so just got an order of dumplings and I still didn't finish them all. Great service and well lit dining area with lots of people.

Finally got some friends to try this restaurant that has been on my list to try for years! Most hear Tibetan food and go huh? It's in a cute area, never been in roxborough before. Street Parking was easy to find and free after 6pm. Restaurant is cute and was quite busy on a random Wednesday night! Service was warm and friendly. Servers had great recommendations for us and we ordered so much food for 3 girls lol. It's a beautiful area, great experience, affordable prices and BYOB. My faves were the lentil soup and the firecracker momos!

Overall great food, especially in an area with not a lot of option. Each portion is quite big. Some dishes are a little too salty but good seasoning overall. For the noodles, they stir fry it with the Korean bean sprouts, which I don't like; I think it would be better with the thin bean sprouts. For the veggie dish, there's bell pepper in their, which I also don't like. The dessert is pretty bad, it feels too much and also tastes nothing like chuối chiên.

Decent food and the staff were kind. Food was decent but I was not crazy about it. The chili chicken tasted pretty much like ketchup with a bit of spice. The price was a bit expensive. $15 for 8 momos... The interior and bathroom were clean. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and we had a good time there.

Best restaurant in Roxborough!! The food is so flavorful and the staff is so friendly. Every dish made me feel so cozy and comforted. We wanted to try everything on the menu but had to settle for a few things that stood out. We loved the Himalayan momos, the sauce is so creamy and has the perfect level of spice for everyone to enjoy. The thenthuk noodles were also a highlight for me and my husband was obsessed with the chicken shatrak.

Went here with a group of people. I purposely ordered things based on prior reviews. Some of my friends ordered things that probably could be ordered at other Asian restaurants within reason. But White Yak should continue offering because not everyone wants to be food adventurous. The cake had a good texture and they didn't make it too sweet- maybe used a bit of honey? On the menu, they do state that they charge $5 per bottle to open a wine bottle. I am not used to hearing of such a surcharge - is this a NYC or LA thing? Staff is friendly Would I come here again? Sure. Go out of my way for? Not so much.

The Himalayan momos in the curry sauce, the combo Khotrak momos, the La Ping( jelly mung noodles with spicy sauce), butter tea and the lentil soup were good. The waiter was confused and brought other orders to the table . It was busy for a Sunday evening.

If you are a vegetarian or vegan, White Yak will be your new favorite restaurant! -- Highlight: Many, if not all, veggie dishes are vegan too and the staff is very considerate of dietary restrictions or allergies. -- It was my first time dining at White Yak and I have to say I will soon be back! Beginning with the La Ping, mung bean jelly noodles with house spicy sauce (A LOT of garlic, chilis/oil, scallions), I found the flavors and thick texture of the noodles to be fantastic. I honestly loved it so much, I ordered one to go! This was my favorite dish. Not too spicy, as I can't handle spice, and it was tasty! The fried vegan momo combo was crispy and flavorful. This was my friend's favorite dish! The shoko sisi was a little greasy for me, but honestly it was also a delicious dish. The carrot and potato were finely grated and crunchy, and not soggy. We used the la ping sauce on the shoko sisi to add a bit of spice! Lastly, the veg. chili chicken was uncanny in how much it resembled real beef. I actually stopped eating after the first few bites since I was scared it was actually beef I was eating! For me, this was a little unsettling, but for those trying to eat less meat, this would be a delicious substitute! The two entrees came with white rice and the portions were a good size for the two of us. The service was a little slow since it was SO packed, however the excellent food and friendly servers made up for this. The restaurant is clean, but loud when it is packed. Overall, White Yak has quickly propelled itself as one of my favorite restaurants of the Philly area. I highly recommend for any vegetarian or vegan folks!

We had our Valentine's Day dinner here and it was absolutely divine. It was our first time here and it definitely lived up to its hype. My favorites were the Himalayan momos (we chose the pork fillings) and the whole fish. The sauces on those dishes were very flavorful and light and went so well with rice. The Gha (eggplant) dish was good but the flavor profile was a bit too strong for me. The service was a bit slow (it was a busy night) and everyone was super friendly. We loved the restaurant's ambiance-the warm lighting and coziness. Even though it was busy, we could still hear ourselves. We would definitely come back again!

Stopped by after a hike in Wissahickon, and was very happy with everything! We were seated promptly around 5:30 pm on a Saturday. We ordered veggie momos, chicken curry, and a potato dish. The food was lovely and rich in flavor! Would recommend asking for a side of hot chili to complement everything. The restaurant was a great vibe for catching up with a friend -- it's also BYO for future references!

I've driven past this place at least a 100 times and finally dropped in to check it out. Food was delicious. I've never had Tibetan food so this was a real treat to experience. We sampled a variety of dishes including the whole fish, Shatrak, Gha, and Momo. I'd recommend them all. The whole fish was the most unique dish I've had in a while. Flacky crust, rich sauce, and peppers sprinkled throughout. Service was excellent. Quick, efficient, and polite. Couldn't ask for more. BYOB - there is a $5 cork fee I'll be back to try more of this wonderful cuisine.

Absolutely delicious food! We really enjoyed everything we ate here. We got Momo sampler with multiple varieties of dumplings. All of them were delicious and very flavorful. BYOB.

Amazing authentic Tibetan food Inspiring story from the owner We will be back for sure

Loved the food! The service was great. I've been twice and would love to come back. I recommend making a reservation if you're going on a popular night.

Delicious food. We start with combo momo with beef, chicken, and veggies. All three fills are delicious and full of flavors! Cauliflower stir fry, nice and refreshing with the mango sauce, some sweet with a bit of pickle veggie. Thuk-ngo was good, it's like pad Thai without the nuts, definitely squeeze the lemon juice over it. The Tibetan style chicken curry, is good with the rice, great flavor overall.

My Birthday Dinner! So, we've only had Tibetan food a couple of times, from one place where we used to live in Pittsburgh, and when my partner fund this place for my birthday she instantly wanted to go here. So, as a surprise to me, we did! Note: they only do reservations for groups of 6 or more. Ifyou've got 2-4 people, show up before 6:30. They're popular. But if it's after you probably won't wait too long. We got the Lentil soup, Pingsha entree, Phaktsee entree. Himalayan Momo with chicken and a cauliflower entree. Sharing ti all amongst the two of us. Everything was super flavorful and tasty, the momo and lentil soup drawing the most praise. Ask how spicy things are and the servers can guide you with the momos. The Himalayan ones are mildly spicy. Service was great and efficient, super personable, on a busy night for them. Everything was timed perfectly. Will be back to try more for sure!

Very flavorful and delicious food! I don't normally eat eggplant, but I absolutely devoured the eggplant dish from here. Great service and chill atmosphere

The food at White Yak is worth the trek from Center City to Manayunk! The service is friendly and it is very reasonably priced. Never knew how good Tibetan food was . The room is sunny and very welcoming plus you can park for free after 6 pm right in front!

Food was great. Had to wait a little bit on a Saturday night, but that's a good sign right?! The wait wasn't too long and the food and service was great. I'm vegan and so I appreciate that they have a lot vegan options for you. Will definitely go back again as we need to try some of the other options we didn't get to yet! Can't wait to come back.

It's not often to find a Tibetan Restaurant, anywhere. We were fortunate to find one in Roxborough. Although we cannot validate the authenticity of actual Tibetan cuisine, since we have not had a chance to visit that part of the world, we can say that the dishes they serve are quite flavorful, and unique in tastes. The staff was friendly and attentive to our needs. The interior decorations were quite nice and reflective of the region. Be prepared to spend some time for dining, as the wait time tends to be on the longer side. However, you'll find the dishes exquisitely prepared, and in good portion size. This place is a must try if you're in Roxborough.

this place is a hit every time I want home made food. We come here for a delicious time! completely recommend!

This was our first time visiting White Yak (we are always looking for new Asian restaurants in Philadelphia) and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is conveniently located at 6118 Ridge Avenue with some street parking. Upon walking into the restaurant, the staff welcomed and sat us at our table. They were very kind and attentive throughout our meal (it was my wife's first time eating Tibetan food and they explained the various dishes). The ambiance was very clean with nice décor throughout the restaurant. The highlight of the restaurant was the food! We tried a range of vegan/vegetarian and meat dishes. Each dish was flavorful, used fresh ingredients, and had good portions. Our favorite dish was definitely the combo momo and firecracker momo. We can't wait to come back and try new dishes!

Delicious. Good vegan/vegetarian options: vegan Momos, tofu curry, noodle dishes. Have gone multiple times and has never been bad

Crispy pork was wonderful however i would pair it with a vegetarian dish and split them with your dining companion Service was wonderful

As a blend of many culinary traditions including those from India and China, Tibetan cuisine is one I have never tried before. White Yak is one of the only restaurants in Philly (Roxborough) that offers this food experience. My friends and I got: 1. Firecracker Chicken Momos 2. Gha: Shangri-La style stir fried eggplant with garlic sauce 3. Tibetan style curry with beef 4. Phaktsee: pork bacon stir-fried with green garlic and cilantro 5. Shoko Khatsa: stir fried potatoes with spicy chili powder My favorite was the firecracker momos and the Goa -- shout-out to our server who recommended these! He was very quick and enthusiastic to share as soon as we asked, so I knew they had to be good. Everything was very flavorful and delicious. The menu is quite colorful with lots of pictures, which was much appreciated but also made it very hard to decide what we wanted because everything looked so good! The vibes were cute but service was a tad bit slow (but also they were also super busy so understandable). Everyone was extremely nice!

We came here on a Friday night and it was quite busy around 7pm. Our party of four began with the Combo Momo which is really great for sharing. I had the Thenthuk, which was a soup dish with wonderful thick noodles. The broth was really delicious, this was a highlight. My spouse had the vegetable chili chicken which is vegetarian version of the dish. It had a nice portion with plenty of the faux chicken with some nice crispy peppers. This dish was flavorful but perhaps a little too much sauce for me. This was our second visit and we will continue to recommend to our friends in the area! The staff is friendly and the food is really delicious and special.

A must try!! We got takeout and every dish was tastier than the next. The inside of the restaurant is super cute and the owner was so sweet. The Momos are a must have, and I loved the gha (sweet and sour eggplant).

I absolutely loved this place. Could everything be just perfect at one dining experience? The answer is yes, when at the White Yak. We had 4 dishes off the menu momo combo, la ping, tibetan curry, and shatrak. Food was amazing, aromatic and delicious. Great portion sizes relative to price. Service was great!

An excellent place for a filling, unique meal! I came here with my partner for his birthday and the food was so flavorful and relatively cheap. The service was quick and friendly and our server even suggested we add the cauliflower which we LOVED. Such a wonderful hidden gem with a warm inviting atmosphere. I would definitely come again and try all of the momos and get the lentil soup again (who would think I would love lentil soup?! Not me!).

One of our favorite restaurants in the area! Everything we ordered was excellent: momo combo (steamed), chicken curry, beef stir fry, and eggplant. The momos were delicious -- I was a fan of the veggie one and my husband liked the beef one. They are quite hot though since they are so fresh! I was too excited to eat them and popped an entire one in my mouth. I would not recommend doing that! The eggplant also had some crunchy texture which made it extra delicious. We would definitely be back!!

Yes food was good and we would go back. Couple things though ..... we ordered appetizers and asked not to bring main dish until we were finished with the apps. That didn't happen. Apps came then a minute later main course came. It's not like they were busy and needed our table. There were only 2 other parties dining the night we went. Everything was delicious. THEN we got our bill and they charged us two $5 "corkage fees" for the bottles of wine we brought even though it is a byob restaurant. Pretty ridiculous. Not much atmosphere but we were there for the food and that did not disappoint.

Food was delicious and we really enjoyed it. Tibetan curry stood out! Amazing flavors. Reasonable prices, friendly service and cozy ambience. Food takes a little bit of time to arrive but made fresh & worth a wait. Highly recommend to try.

The food is delicious...carefully prepared and flavourful. The lentil soup is one of the best I've ever had. The momos (Tibetan dumplings) are available in traditional and new renditions, both of which work well. The vegetables are cooked with just the right heat. The chef and her partner have created a warm Tibetan atmosphere, too. Greta service. It was a pleasure to meet the founder who was also the chef. Highly recommend!

We love the Yak and go there a lot. Not a fancy place but warm and friendly with good food. Momos are the best. Nice for the two of us and a good place to go with friends to share dishes. Recommended

As always, amazing food and service. White Yak has become a go to for a just because, or celebration. The food is constantly amazing. I haven't been disappointed yet. Its been a great addition to Roxborough.It's a BYO so plan accordingly.

Nice staff; pleasant, casual atmosphere; tasty and affordable food. Love the vegetarian momos and the Bok Choi.

I have had this place bookmarked for over a year because of the pandemic and finally got to indulge in some momo's! If you've never had them it's essentially a dumpling but Tibetan style so the dough is a bit thicker and the meat is nicely seasoned. Of course we ordered the fried beef ones and they were so good and juicy. We also tried the Tibetan sausage which my first time and it was amazing. The chicken satay was pretty good as well! We also tried the Chili beef and the noodles with chicken. Everything was delicious. The decor is relaxing and service was great! I'll be back!Fried Momos

Food is excellent every time. For comfort food try the Beef (or chicken)Thenthuk. Chilli Chicken has just the right amount of heat and chicken satay needs no dip!

Our first time trying Tibetan food and we loved it! We tried a variety of dishes to get a scope of what the cuisine was like. Overall the food was very flavorful and made with fresh, high quality ingredients. Comfort food that didn't make you feel heavy, weighed down or too full after. The flavors were complex but not overpowering or overly spicy. We started with the fried momo combo which had an assortment of beef, chicken and veggie fillings. The skin was a little less like a noodle and more like a noodle-ish phyllo dough with less flakey crunch. They were very tasty and had savory fillings. For the mains we had a few small plates to share with friends. The crispy pork ribs were perfectly crisp and juicy pieces of meat on the bone. Mutton curry was flavorful, not too heavy or complex in flavor and had perfectly cooked, non gamey mutton. Phaktsee was a perfect balance of bright and fresh green onion, garlic, spices and crisp pork belly. And finally Pingsha which had a nice balance of sweet potato noodles, beef and veggies. The sauces from the curry and Pingsha were out of this world and every drop was devoured over rice. I would highly recommend coming and trying this spot if you are in the area. This place is very nice inside. Good amount of seating and the service was good. They had a strong take out business which is understandable because everything was very good. Another perk of this place is that it is BYOB. You can bring you own beer and wine to enjoy at dinner.

My partner and I dined at the White Yak on a Sunday evening. The space was clean, well-lit, and had paintings at art from Nepal and Tibet. Aesthetics are important, but it all about the food, The Momos and dipping sauce were delicious and had a slight, peppery flavor that wasn't initially apparent. This order was perfect for two people to share. Service was excellent.

Lunched at White Yak: sun streamed into the lovely dining room and service was welcoming--appreciated our server's explanations about spice level (we were looking for some heat!). We shared: - Tibetan chicken satay (skewers), which had wonderful flavor; - Gyuma (home made Tibetan sausage filled with beef chunks, seasoned with fragrant blend of fresh herbs); - Steamed, chicken Momo (handmade traditional Tibetan dumplings hand picked and chopped lean meat)--though generally I think fried dumplings are best, these were perfect (so moist they felt almost like a soup dumpling); - Pork chili Momo, which was spicy, but the spice was there while eating and then dissipated pleasantly; - Tibetan style beef curry (marinated meat, slow cooked in curry sauce with onion and tomato, served with jasmine rice); - TukNgo (stir-fried vermicelli noodles in house special sweet and sour sauce with egg and bean sprout) with beef; - Shatrak (Tibetan saute of beef, garlic, ginger, onion, bokchoy, and bell peppers in house-special shatrak sauce, served with jasmine rice); and - Chicken Chow Mein (stir-fried freshly sautéed egg noodles and mixed fresh seasonal vegetables). Everything we ordered was delicious and prices were reasonable: we will definitely be returning for repeat orders and to try new dishes! P.S. Although not needed for our group, we noted that there was a vegetarian option for almost every dish and many were gluten-free, too!

I had heard a lot of hype about this cute little spot in Manayunk. I had decided to join some family there for a Friday evening dinner. We had made a reservation ahead of time. Upon entering, the spot was really cute and low-key. The decorations are very tasteful and make the small spot seem more fancy. The menu had a variety of appetizers, specialty entrees, and the famous Tibetan Momo dumplings. I had decided to get an order of Firecracker Momo and Veggie Chow Mein. We had also ordered several side orders of Tingomo, Tibetan steamed buns. The servers let us know that the Momo take a bit longer to cook, since they are made per order. Our other items came out pretty promptly. I was very impressed with the Tingomo. It reminded me of a slightly sweet version of a Bao Bun. The Chow Mein was OK, but I felt that it was lacking some flavor and sauce. The star of the show truly was the Firecracker Momo. It was still crunchy despite being soaked in spicy sauce. The beef inside was very flavorful. These were different than the average dumpling you can order at a Chinese restaurant. Overall, I really liked my experience here. I was a little skeptical of the hype in the beginning. But the specialty items were delicious, and the service was very good. I'd be very curious to try more specialty entrees in the future. It's a little pricey, but this small gem offers a unique dining experience.

I would rate this a 3.5. The prices are really affordable but I think that's reflects the portion sizes as they're a bit smaller than most restaurants. In regards to the food I felt that a lot of the dishes were lackluster in terms of flavor a lot of in was just okay. I was disappointed in the fried fish and the satay was over cooked. The butter tea is an acquired taste, it is quite salty. The food came out pretty quickly but our waitress barley checked in on us. It wasn't busy on Sunday during lunch time so it was pretty quiet and the inside is tidy. I don't think the food impressed me to go again.

A little bit of a mixed bag here, but overall worth the trip out, at least once. I loved the momos, which were the star of the menu. The whole branzino was a steal as well. I think I was hoping for a little bit more uniqueness than we got. Many of the dishes, I felt were pretty standard Asian fare- lentil soup was yummy but standard Indian, the curry was delicious but could be gotten anywhere in Chinatown. I loved the fish though, and the momos are definitely the way to go! The menu is pretty huge, so it might be a good idea to go in with a plan. Other positives include the space, which is large, well lit, and has great decor, and the waitstaff, which is very friendly. Some minuses were that the service was quite slow (we went on a weekday night, and it was not crowded, but we had trouble getting our server's attention). We also thought that we had ordered enough for lots of leftovers but ended up eating everything. Pricing is quite reasonable. They take reservations but only for parties of 6+. It was not crowded at all on a Wednesday night but apparently can get very busy on weekends. One big disappointment was the butter tea. It came highly recommended but is so, so gross. It tastes like drinking melted butter. I expected a tea with a nice lighter butter flavor, but this was not it. Skip the tea, go for the momos!

tl;dr the approachable yet novel menu of Tibetan fare at this cozy Roxborough eatery is sure to make for an enjoyable visit During my longer bike rides out of Center City, I usually opt to bike downhill toward Manayunk once reaching the Kelly Dr-Ridge Ave intersection. Last week, I mixed things up and took the road less traveled -- up toward Roxborough -- to hike a particular Wissahickon trailhead and visit the locally-proclaimed White Yak. At White Yak, Philadelphians are introduced to the world of Tibetan cuisine. Drawing influence from India and China, the menu of dumplings, soups, and stir fry strikes the right balance between comfort and excitement. The narrow space stretches far back, with laminated wooden tables lining each side. Mismatched wooden panels directly upon entering are adorned with vibrant traditional masks. The remaining mustard-yellow walls are accented by checkered faux windows and paintings of Tibetan scenes. The speakers bounce haphazardly from foreign-language instrumental to heavy-handed Christian radio. My party of 4 arrived for late weekend lunch, and we were immediately seated at one of the many open tables. We began our meal with Butter Tea and an order of Beef Momo. The unforgettable tea leaned heavily into buttery and salty notes, almost like drinking popcorn with each sip. Meanwhile, the momo sported a wrapper -- thicker than other potsticker varieties -- that encapsulated a flavorful ground meat filling. Although the meat did not entirely fill the wrapper (leaving some bites plain and doughy), this drawback was partially mitigated by dunking each momo into the savory spread on the side. For entrees, we opted for the Tibetan Style Curry with beef, the Thenthuk with chicken, and the Phaktsee. Tender meat simmered within pastel-yellow, generously spiced curry sauce, and the thick broth was perfect to drizzle over rice. Meanwhile, the thenthuk was a more adventurous rendition of American chicken noodle soup, opting for chipped noodles, bok choi, and a dash of chili. Lastly, the phaktsee (advertised as Shangri La's signature dish) consisted of bacon and green onion, stir-fried together in a sweet-and-spicy red sauce. The bacon was unmistakable in flavor but became soggy from the sauce; conversely, the heavy helping of onion was crunchy but one-dimensional in flavor, leaving me wanting for additional veggie varieties. On the side, we ordered rice and Ting Mo (Tibetan-style steamed buns, resembling a larger, denser Chinese baozi), both of which were relatively plain conduits for the more exciting, saucy entrees. Service was friendly, helpful, and efficient. Although we were the last party for the lunch service, the accommodating staff refrained from rushing us out the door. Our dishes ended up being the perfect size for our group, and the meal ran us a hair under $100 (after tax and tip). While none of the food was earth-shattering enough to warrant an out-of-the-way return visit, our pleasant and affordable experience was perfect for casual eats while already in the neighborhood.