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The wider team at The Gurkhas plays a crucial role in uploading the authenticity of its dishes, too. The majority come from Nepal, and share an expertise and passion for their cuisine unparalleled by most restaurants in London.

This restaurant by Hot Stone Steak and Sishi Bar owner Shrabaneswor Rai showcases the breadth of Nepalese cuisine. Head Chef Joe Allen, who secured his three month Nepalese pop up  Kitycow at Hush Mayfair after appearing on the BBC’s My Million Pound Menu, prepares regional specialties such as steamed chicken dumplings and monkfish choila – grilled, spiced fish with cucumber salad and beaten rice.

This restaurant by Hot Stone Steak and Sishi Bar owner Shrabaneswor Rai showcases the breadth of Nepalese cuisine. Head Chef Joe Allen, who secured his three month Nepalese pop up Kitycow at Hush Mayfair after appearing on the BBC’s My Million Pound Menu, prepares regional specialties such as steamed chicken dumplings and monkfish choila – grilled, spiced fish with cucumber salad and beaten rice.

Inspired by the heritage of the Himalayas, The Gurkhas is the brainchild of Nepal-born Shrabaneswor Rai. He’s teamed up with head chef Joe Allen, whose wife is Nepalese and whose father-in-law is a Gurkha, the restaurant hopes to bring to life modern iterations of Nepali cuisine.

From Nepal’s national dish Kukura ko Jhol Momo (steamed chicken dumplings in a tomato and soybean soup) to chargrilled Monkfish Choila, the dishes served at new Nepalese dining concept The Gurkhas combine Himalayan heritage with modern British cuisine. To celebrate the restaurant’s grand opening, The Gurkhas is offering 50% off all food for two days. Better book your table quick!

Try a unique approach to traditional Nepalese cuisine at The Gurkhas. Headed up by chef Joe Allen, the restaurant promises a culinary adventure across Nepal, with modern interpretations of recipes inspired by the heritage of the Himalayas. Think gurhka pickles, chargrilled monkfish choila and kukura ko jhol momo (steamed chicken dumplings in a tomato and soybean soup).

From Nepalese team behind Hot Stone in Islington, this upmarket new venue in Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia aims to showcase an ‘elevated’ take on classic Nepalese cuisine. Head chef Joe Allen has a Nepalese wife and Gurkha father-in-law, and has travelled extensively in Nepal to study some of its culinary secrets.

No fresh and strongly spiced cuisine from the southern region of Terai or timur-infused dishes from the Middle Hills. No Bara, Choila, Bhatt or Nuoc Cham.

A new dawn for Nepalese food in London

Bringing a kaleidoscope of vibrant plates from the Himalayan region to London’s thriving food scene, a culinary adventure across Nepal awaits.

Begin with snacks of Dungri Bhatmas Sadeko (Nepali finger crisps with soybean, onion and tomato) and Aloo Nimki (spiced potato curry served with a pastry parcel) before a selection of small plates, designed for sharing. From the country’s most popular dish – Kukura ko Jhol Momo (steamed chicken dumplings in a tomato sauce) – to Kuhura ko Pangra Sekuwa (grilled chicken gizzard); and Spicy Lamb Kachila with crispy bitter gourd, guests can discover new flavours and relish in the true cultural spirit of Nepal.