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| - Nepal is not India, it is a separate country and though they use similar ingredients and in some cases have the "same " dishes there is a difference in Nepalese cuisine so if you're going to a Nepalese restaurant expecting East Indian food then you will disappointed. Our server was a very pleasant lady and very happy to help us understand the menu. The restaurant has only been open a few months and they are trying to gradually transition the menu to a totally Nepalese menu. Currently they have a mixture of Nepalese and East Indian dishes. The appetizer menu is totally Nepalese and you will find that though Nepalese cuisine incorporate many of the same spices as East Indian cuisine, the flavours are much subtler and milder. They will increase the heat level if you prefer a spicier heat to the food. We tried the MACHHA TAREKO - Basa fillet fish marinated with Nepalese herbs and deep fried, this is fish in a soft batter so don't expect Fish Pekoras because it's not what they are supposed to be. The fish is deep fried in a fairly thick batter and served with 2 different sauces. Fish was perfectly cooked and the sauces good companions to it. We also had the KUKHURA KO JHOL, breast part of diced chicken cooked in Nepalese spices. Kukhura means chicken, our server explained. We asked to have it made extra spicy. The sauce is delicious, I took the small amount we had left home, it was so good I didn't want to waste it even though it was probably only 1/2 cup of it left. The heat is a nice warm heat that just hits the spot without overpowering the flavour of the dish. We also tried the TANDOOR CHICKEN TIKKA, tender breast part of chicken marinated with traditional spices. The chicken in both dishes were succulent and moist. I've had Tandoori chicken before and often the outer layer is over cooked but the pieces in these dishes were full of flavour and super moist. In reading the menu all the main dishes come with saffron rice, garlic naan bread and Nepalese salad but for a group they are happy to serve it family style so that you can share. She told us that probably the two mains would feed the three of us and she was right. There was enough rice and naan to go around and we were pleasantly full with just enough room for dessert. I had never heard of carrot pudding so that was what I tried. It is shredded carrots cooked with some spices and I believe cashew nuts. It's is a nice ending to a good meal, the spices again very subtle and the pudding not too sweet. I am definitely going back to this place again. It's getting 4 stars because I'm one of those that now only give 5 when everything is perfect. The presentation on the carrot pudding could do with a little more finesse and the batter on the fish appetizer a little lighter but flavour-wise this place is top-notch. Lots of vegetarian dishes as well. They only serve chicken, lamb or pork dishes. Beef is nowhere to be found which is true to Nepalese cuisine as the cow is sacred to them. They do consume buff which is buffalo meat but I didn't see any on the menu. It's right on 16 Avenue so parking is on the side streets. The decor is pleasant and sitting by the window can be interesting. We saw a police car and the interaction between the officers and the motorcyclists they had stopped. A very pleasant place to enjoy a leisurely meal. They have an all-you-can-eat special buffet on Wednesdays for $18.95.
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