Dining at Kathmandu Restaurant was a culinary experience I'll never forget. My meal, the Chicken Tikka, was a masterpiece of flavors, perfectly cooked and richly seasoned, making each bite a delight. Accompanied by their garlic naan, which was soft, buttery, and infused with just the right amount of garlic, it was a combination that I found myself savoring long after the meal had ended.What truly elevated the experience, however, was the service, particularly from our server, Daniel. His friendliness and attentiveness were unmatched, making us feel welcomed and valued throughout our visit. His recommendations were spot on, ensuring that our meal was not just food, but an experience to remember.Kathmandu Restaurant's commitment to authentic Nepalese cuisine, coupled with outstanding service, makes it a must-visit for anyone in Albany looking for an exceptional dining experience. It's not just about the delicious food, but the warm hospitality that makes you feel like part of the family. Five stars are well deserved for this gem of a restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pat A.
Dining at Kathmandu Restaurant was a culinary experience I'll never forget. My meal, the Chicken Tikka, was a masterpiece of flavors, perfectly cooked and richly seasoned, making each bite a delight. Accompanied by their garlic naan, which was soft, buttery, and infused with just the right amount of garlic, it was a combination that I found myself savoring long after the meal had ended. What truly elevated the experience, however, was the service, particularly from our server, Daniel. His friendliness and attentiveness were unmatched, making us feel welcomed and valued throughout our visit. His recommendations were spot on, ensuring that our meal was not just food, but an experience to remember. Kathmandu Restaurant's commitment to authentic Nepalese cuisine, coupled with outstanding service, makes it a must-visit for anyone in Albany looking for an exceptional dining experience. It's not just about the delicious food, but the warm hospitality that makes you feel like part of the family. Five stars are well deserved for this gem of a restaurant.
Alex Dillon
Our new favorite Nepalese restaurant! Food was awesome, service top notch- owners felt like family. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Samosa 2 PC, Naan
Alexander D.
Our new favorite Nepalese restaurant! Food was awesome, warm ambiance, service top notch- owners felt like family. Highly recommend!
Kenneth O.
We enjoyed our dinner in this small but cozy spot. I particularly liked the Momo and prawn tandoori while my girlfriend really enjoyed her curry dish. The food tasted delicious and was so obviously prepared with the utmost of care. Will be going back to sample other items on the menu
Nick Ransohoff
This review was for the food served at the Solano Stroll. I got the Himalayan Curry and Saag Panner with the Chicken Momos. Momos were pretty good (hence the two stars instead of one) but the other two dishes were more than disappointing. Neither had much sauce at all and both had no flavor. Chicken was badly overcooked at 1130 in the AM and should have never been served. Paneer was similarly rubbery and flavorless. I don't do a lot of bad reviews but if this is the kind of food they allow to be served in their name I can't pass up the opportunity to warn people excited for a good meal like I was.
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chicken Momo
Shreyans Regmi
Very irresponsible owner, Said its open online drove al the way from Fremont to have dinner with the family, they were close when we reached there …..
jayakrishna Mada
For the price range the taste and quantity was mediocre.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Molly O.
We've lived in Albany for the last 7 years and Kathmandu is like a second home. Anytime friends are visiting out of town or even from across the bridge we always introduce them to this hidden gem. This place is family owned and operated and their food just screams that it's made with love. 100% recommend.
Jean L.
Kathmandu is a small mom & pop restaurant on Solano Ave. If you walk by too quickly, you may miss it as their exterior blends in with the neighborhood. A few Sunday evenings ago, I arrived at 5:30pm, right when the restaurant opened. Daniel, our server/co-owner, provided great service and entree recommendations as this was my first visit. Definitely had to try the momo and I opted for the vegetarian option. The momo can be described as a little dumpling and the way Kathmandu served it, these definitely were NOT from a frozen bag from the grocery store. I also had a bowl of Thukpa soup, which is stew-like with noodles. The flavors were really in the soup base, which was mildy spicy that had a nice little kick. The best part of the meal was the Vegetable Dahl Bhat with lentil soup. Everything tasted as if someone's mom was cooking in the kitchen. No heavy oils or greasiness, no heavy feeling after eating. Everything paired nicely with each other. I believe Daniel's mom was the chef in the kitchen cooking all these delicious eats. Thank you Daniel for the great service and taking the time to share about your family/restaurant history. Looking forward to my next visit. #34/2022
Great service, great traditional Nepalese food. Everything tasted as if someone's mom was cooking in the kitchen. I think the owner's wife was cooking everything in the back, made to order. Looking forward to my next visit!
Saad Khalid
amazing service! great food! freshly prepared
Mckinsi Martin
This was my first time having Tibetan food. All of the food was homemade. The food was rich and flavorful. My friend and I ordered the momo, samosas, daal soup, naan, cinnamon lassi and banana lassi. Everything was delicious! The service was fantastic. I don't remember his name however, he was attentive and informative on the foods. The atmosphere and aesthetics of the restaurants were beautiful. I will definitely be back.
Steve C.
Kathmandu is a family restaurant located on Solano Street in Albany, which serves the best Nepalese food I have ever tasted. The staff is very friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed and the food is tasty. Whenever I need to relax and enjoy a family style meal without a fuss, I bring some friends and go there.
Thomas B.
Wow. What a wonderful surprise in our own backyard. My wife and I have decided to start trying and supporting our local businesses in these tough times. We have so many different restaurants to choose from here it's fun selecting from all the different ethnic groups and learning about their culture through their food. Tonight we came here. As we walked in we noticed that the walls and even the ceiling were covered with tapestries that were handsome and lovely to look at. There was music wafting through the background. The smell of the curry was different but pleasant coming from the kitchen into the dining area. We selected a table by the window so we could not only look outside and see what was going on but enjoyed the view inside. We soon found out that all that we needed to say was on the inside. Our server's name is Lauren.. She was so charming and helpful and patient while we waded through all the new names of words on a menu that we weren't familiar with in this Nepales / Tibetan cuisine. She happily shared that this was a family restaurant and that her father and brother cook in the kitchen she helps in front. The food IS Authentic and not stylized for American taste. And everything is made there fresh daily. They have been in business in this location for nearly 20 years now. I'm new to the area but my wife remarked that she had been here for a long time and had never thought about coming in and we are so glad we did. The food was so delicious. We tried a couple different appetizers and Andre's as well as a dessert and a couple beverages. We were given suggestions and recommendations recommendations for items on the menu that we were not familiar with by Lauren and she did not disappoint us at all. I started with the beverage Cinnamon Lassi. It is a chilled, cinnamon spice, sweetened yogurt and milk drink. I was mostly curious but as it turned out I liked it a lot.. I'd like to see milk kept at thin the yogurt gave it a bit of darkness darkness and the cinnamon with sugar made it come together. Then I tried a beverage that was called Chhang. I loved it. It was a fermented rice drink that that had hints of vinegar to it. I'm sure part of the fermentation process. For an appetizer we had the Steamed Momo. This is Is a dumpling that is served with a dipping sauce. You get about 8 or 10 of them with an order. And they are Delicious little balls of flavor. If we weren't that hungry we would have missed it. I'm glad we were hungry. For an entre we ordered Kukhura Ledo Shekua. This is a boneless charcoal grilled chicken saute in tomato sauce with green onion's, fresh tomato, green peas, and solantro. We also had Jhasha Shamdeh. This is a Tibetan style chicken of boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and cooked with onion tomatoes potatoes and garlic and funugreek leaves. Trust me the layers of flavor in the sauces and on the meat is so wonderful.. Have fun with it and don't eat too quickly think about what you're eating and enjoy every bite. It was served with rice on the side and we opted for the Brown rice which complimented it very well and I like the fact that they used a long grain Brown rice. For dessert or Guliyo we had the Khir. This is the traditional homemade rice pudding with cinnamon. I was pleasantly surprised to see 2 different kinds of raisins in it and cashews. DELISH. They were pretty busy with take out and inside seating. I'm glad to see that the business is doing OK. It was dad's night off otherwise I would have told him all of this personally how much we liked it. Thank you again Lauren for being so pleasant and patient.
Dining at Kathmandu Restaurant was a culinary experience I'll never forget. My meal, the Chicken Tikka, was a masterpiece of flavors, perfectly cooked and richly seasoned, making each bite a delight. Accompanied by their garlic naan, which was soft, buttery, and infused with just the right amount of garlic, it was a combination that I found myself savoring long after the meal had ended.What truly elevated the experience, however, was the service, particularly from our server, Daniel. His friendliness and attentiveness were unmatched, making us feel welcomed and valued throughout our visit. His recommendations were spot on, ensuring that our meal was not just food, but an experience to remember.Kathmandu Restaurant's commitment to authentic Nepalese cuisine, coupled with outstanding service, makes it a must-visit for anyone in Albany looking for an exceptional dining experience. It's not just about the delicious food, but the warm hospitality that makes you feel like part of the family. Five stars are well deserved for this gem of a restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dining at Kathmandu Restaurant was a culinary experience I'll never forget. My meal, the Chicken Tikka, was a masterpiece of flavors, perfectly cooked and richly seasoned, making each bite a delight. Accompanied by their garlic naan, which was soft, buttery, and infused with just the right amount of garlic, it was a combination that I found myself savoring long after the meal had ended. What truly elevated the experience, however, was the service, particularly from our server, Daniel. His friendliness and attentiveness were unmatched, making us feel welcomed and valued throughout our visit. His recommendations were spot on, ensuring that our meal was not just food, but an experience to remember. Kathmandu Restaurant's commitment to authentic Nepalese cuisine, coupled with outstanding service, makes it a must-visit for anyone in Albany looking for an exceptional dining experience. It's not just about the delicious food, but the warm hospitality that makes you feel like part of the family. Five stars are well deserved for this gem of a restaurant.
Our new favorite Nepalese restaurant! Food was awesome, service top notch- owners felt like family. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Samosa 2 PC, Naan
Our new favorite Nepalese restaurant! Food was awesome, warm ambiance, service top notch- owners felt like family. Highly recommend!
We enjoyed our dinner in this small but cozy spot. I particularly liked the Momo and prawn tandoori while my girlfriend really enjoyed her curry dish. The food tasted delicious and was so obviously prepared with the utmost of care. Will be going back to sample other items on the menu
This review was for the food served at the Solano Stroll. I got the Himalayan Curry and Saag Panner with the Chicken Momos. Momos were pretty good (hence the two stars instead of one) but the other two dishes were more than disappointing. Neither had much sauce at all and both had no flavor. Chicken was badly overcooked at 1130 in the AM and should have never been served. Paneer was similarly rubbery and flavorless. I don't do a lot of bad reviews but if this is the kind of food they allow to be served in their name I can't pass up the opportunity to warn people excited for a good meal like I was.
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chicken Momo
Very irresponsible owner, Said its open online drove al the way from Fremont to have dinner with the family, they were close when we reached there …..
For the price range the taste and quantity was mediocre.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
We've lived in Albany for the last 7 years and Kathmandu is like a second home. Anytime friends are visiting out of town or even from across the bridge we always introduce them to this hidden gem. This place is family owned and operated and their food just screams that it's made with love. 100% recommend.
Kathmandu is a small mom & pop restaurant on Solano Ave. If you walk by too quickly, you may miss it as their exterior blends in with the neighborhood. A few Sunday evenings ago, I arrived at 5:30pm, right when the restaurant opened. Daniel, our server/co-owner, provided great service and entree recommendations as this was my first visit. Definitely had to try the momo and I opted for the vegetarian option. The momo can be described as a little dumpling and the way Kathmandu served it, these definitely were NOT from a frozen bag from the grocery store. I also had a bowl of Thukpa soup, which is stew-like with noodles. The flavors were really in the soup base, which was mildy spicy that had a nice little kick. The best part of the meal was the Vegetable Dahl Bhat with lentil soup. Everything tasted as if someone's mom was cooking in the kitchen. No heavy oils or greasiness, no heavy feeling after eating. Everything paired nicely with each other. I believe Daniel's mom was the chef in the kitchen cooking all these delicious eats. Thank you Daniel for the great service and taking the time to share about your family/restaurant history. Looking forward to my next visit. #34/2022
Restaurantji Recommends
Great service, great traditional Nepalese food. Everything tasted as if someone's mom was cooking in the kitchen. I think the owner's wife was cooking everything in the back, made to order. Looking forward to my next visit!
amazing service! great food! freshly prepared
This was my first time having Tibetan food. All of the food was homemade. The food was rich and flavorful. My friend and I ordered the momo, samosas, daal soup, naan, cinnamon lassi and banana lassi. Everything was delicious! The service was fantastic. I don't remember his name however, he was attentive and informative on the foods. The atmosphere and aesthetics of the restaurants were beautiful. I will definitely be back.
Kathmandu is a family restaurant located on Solano Street in Albany, which serves the best Nepalese food I have ever tasted. The staff is very friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed and the food is tasty. Whenever I need to relax and enjoy a family style meal without a fuss, I bring some friends and go there.
Wow. What a wonderful surprise in our own backyard. My wife and I have decided to start trying and supporting our local businesses in these tough times. We have so many different restaurants to choose from here it's fun selecting from all the different ethnic groups and learning about their culture through their food. Tonight we came here. As we walked in we noticed that the walls and even the ceiling were covered with tapestries that were handsome and lovely to look at. There was music wafting through the background. The smell of the curry was different but pleasant coming from the kitchen into the dining area. We selected a table by the window so we could not only look outside and see what was going on but enjoyed the view inside. We soon found out that all that we needed to say was on the inside. Our server's name is Lauren.. She was so charming and helpful and patient while we waded through all the new names of words on a menu that we weren't familiar with in this Nepales / Tibetan cuisine. She happily shared that this was a family restaurant and that her father and brother cook in the kitchen she helps in front. The food IS Authentic and not stylized for American taste. And everything is made there fresh daily. They have been in business in this location for nearly 20 years now. I'm new to the area but my wife remarked that she had been here for a long time and had never thought about coming in and we are so glad we did. The food was so delicious. We tried a couple different appetizers and Andre's as well as a dessert and a couple beverages. We were given suggestions and recommendations recommendations for items on the menu that we were not familiar with by Lauren and she did not disappoint us at all. I started with the beverage Cinnamon Lassi. It is a chilled, cinnamon spice, sweetened yogurt and milk drink. I was mostly curious but as it turned out I liked it a lot.. I'd like to see milk kept at thin the yogurt gave it a bit of darkness darkness and the cinnamon with sugar made it come together. Then I tried a beverage that was called Chhang. I loved it. It was a fermented rice drink that that had hints of vinegar to it. I'm sure part of the fermentation process. For an appetizer we had the Steamed Momo. This is Is a dumpling that is served with a dipping sauce. You get about 8 or 10 of them with an order. And they are Delicious little balls of flavor. If we weren't that hungry we would have missed it. I'm glad we were hungry. For an entre we ordered Kukhura Ledo Shekua. This is a boneless charcoal grilled chicken saute in tomato sauce with green onion's, fresh tomato, green peas, and solantro. We also had Jhasha Shamdeh. This is a Tibetan style chicken of boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and cooked with onion tomatoes potatoes and garlic and funugreek leaves. Trust me the layers of flavor in the sauces and on the meat is so wonderful.. Have fun with it and don't eat too quickly think about what you're eating and enjoy every bite. It was served with rice on the side and we opted for the Brown rice which complimented it very well and I like the fact that they used a long grain Brown rice. For dessert or Guliyo we had the Khir. This is the traditional homemade rice pudding with cinnamon. I was pleasantly surprised to see 2 different kinds of raisins in it and cashews. DELISH. They were pretty busy with take out and inside seating. I'm glad to see that the business is doing OK. It was dad's night off otherwise I would have told him all of this personally how much we liked it. Thank you again Lauren for being so pleasant and patient.