Top 5 Best Nepalese Food Near Vancouver, British Columbia

Nepali food sits between India and Tibet. Expect lentil soups, curries and pickles alongside momos, the steamed dumplings that are the cuisine's best-known dish. Many Nepalese restaurants in Vancouver also serve Indo-Chinese food, a style popular in Nepal.

This guide lists five established Nepalese restaurants in Metro Vancouver that we could verify, from Davie Village and downtown to Fraser Street and Surrey.

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How We Chose These Nepalese Restaurants

We included restaurants that focus on Nepalese food, are open in 2026, and have been covered by local food media.

Best Nepalese Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance

Top 5 Best Nepalese Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC

1. Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen – West End, Vancouver

A long-running upstairs restaurant serving Nepali and Tibetan dishes, run by Raju Bhattrai and chef Prakash Adhikari.

What to order: Momos, the traditional plate and goat curry.

Why it made the list: One of Vancouver's longest-running Nepalese kitchens, with a strong focus on what makes Nepali food distinct.

Address: 1141 Davie St | Price: $

2. Momo Hut – Sunset, Vancouver

The 2023 return of Cafe Kathmandu, which first opened on Commercial Drive in 2006.

What to order: Steamed, chili and Szechuan momos.

Why it made the list: A Vancouver Nepalese name with nearly two decades of history.

Address: 6372 Fraser St | Price: $

3. Momo Factory – West End, Vancouver

A North Delta-born Nepalese and Indo-Chinese brand that opened on Davie Street in 2023.

What to order: Momos and Indo-Chinese chow mein.

Why it made the list: A fun, casual spot (with robot servers) next door to Gurkha.

Address: 1143 Davie St | Price: $

4. Spice of Nepal – Newton, Surrey

Spice of Nepal is a Nepalese restaurant at 13486 72 Avenue, Surrey.

What to order: A mix of steamed and tandoori momos, or dal bhat.

Why it made the list: Surrey's best-known Nepali restaurant, with thousands of reviews praising its momos.

Address: 13486 72 Avenue | Price: $

5. Mount Everest Kitchen & Grill – Downtown Vancouver

Mount Everest Kitchen & Grill is a Nepalese restaurant at 538 Seymour Street, Vancouver.

What to order: Tandoori momos, thukpa or a Nepali bhojan lunch set.

Why it made the list: A handy downtown spot for Nepali food near Seymour and Dunsmuir.

Address: 538 Seymour Street | Price: $

Nepalese Dishes to Know Before You Go

• Momo: dumplings filled with meat or vegetables, steamed, fried or in soup (jhol).
• Dal bhat: lentil soup with rice, Nepal's everyday meal.
• Goat curry: a festive Nepali favourite.
• Chili momo: fried momos tossed in a spicy sauce.
• Thukpa: a Himalayan noodle soup.

Where to Find Nepalese Food in Metro Vancouver

West End, Vancouver

Home to Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen and Momo Factory.

Sunset, Vancouver

Home to Momo Hut.

Newton, Surrey

Home to Spice of Nepal.

Downtown Vancouver

Home to Mount Everest Kitchen & Grill.

Tips for Eating Nepalese Food in Vancouver

• Start with momo: Steamed or fried dumplings are a must.
• Order dal bhat: The everyday set meal of lentils, rice and curry.
• Ask about heat: Achar pickles can be spicy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Nepalese restaurant in Vancouver?

Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen on Davie Street is one of the longest-running and most traditional.

Where can I get momos in Vancouver?

Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen, Momo Hut and Momo Factory all specialise in them.

Is Nepali food spicy?

It can be, but most places will adjust the heat.

What is jhol momo?

Momos served in a spiced, soupy sauce.

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