Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen Vancouver

Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen: Nepali and Tibetan Cooking in Davie Village

Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen serves Nepali and Tibetan food from an upstairs room at 1141 Davie Street in the West End. It opened in the early 2010s and is now run by owners Raju Bhattrai and chef Prakash Adhikari.

It is one of the longest-running Nepalese restaurants in Vancouver. Here's what to order.

About Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen

The owners like to stress that Nepali food is its own cuisine, not a branch of Indian cooking. It draws on both India and Tibet and uses herbs and spices from the Himalayas.

The restaurant sits up a flight of stairs in a house above Davie Street, decorated with Nepali carvings, and there is a patio at the back. Adhikari describes the menu as comfort food from the Nepal he grew up in.

The Menu

How It Works

Start with momos, then share a curry or a traditional plate.

What to Order

• Momos: Nepali-Tibetan dumplings, fried, steamed, in jhol (soup) or chili style.
• Traditional plate: a sampler of several dishes, good for first-timers.
• Goat curry: a Nepali classic.
• Garlic lamb: a popular main.
• Nepalese fish curry: a home-style curry.
• Chai crème brûlée: a dessert twist.

Dietary Needs

Nepalese menus have many vegetarian dishes, including vegetable momos. Ask about dairy, gluten and spice levels.

Atmosphere and Dining Experience

A cozy upstairs room with Nepali decor and a back patio.

• Best for: first-time Nepali food and groups
• Price: affordable ($)
• Format: sit-down, takeout, delivery
• Good to know: up a flight of stairs

Location: West End / Davie Village, Vancouver

Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen is at 1141 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC, near Thurlow.

Hours of Operation

Check current hours before you go.

Reservations

• Reservations are available online.

Price Range

Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen is affordable, typically under $30 per person.

Contact Information

• Address: 1141 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1N2
• Phone: 604-565-7965
• Neighbourhood: West End / Davie Village, Vancouver
• Cuisine: Nepalese

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nepali food the same as Indian food?

No. It shares influences with India and Tibet but has its own dishes and flavours.

Where is Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen?

1141 Davie Street, upstairs.

What should I order?

Momos and the traditional plate.

Is it vegetarian friendly?

Yes.

Does it have a patio?

Yes, at the back.