My friend took me to Kasthamandap so we could try Himalayan/Nepalese cuisine for the first time. We came when it opened at 3pm on a Wednesday, we basically had the restaurant to ourselves during our whole meal. The restaurant is very dim. I like the cultural décor and the music. There was only one staff in the front who acted as the waiter and the bartender at the time. He was very friendly and attentive. We ordered: Kasthamandap Platter ($32.79) - A combination platter with 2 fried chicken, 2 sausage, 4 steam chicken MoMo, Aalu Achar, Sadeko Peanuts, Wai-Wai Chatpatey and Salad. I really enjoyed this platter. My only critiques are I wish the sausage was grilled more because it was softer than I would like, and I found the momo to be a little dry. Pani Puri ($9.79) - Crispy hollow fried dough balls (Puri) stuffed with spiced potato, chickpeas, onions, and served with spicy tangy water. This was delicious! You can have the puri alone with the spiced potato and it tastes really good. But with the spicy tangy water, it added an additional refreshing factor. Keema Noodles ($14.79) - Steam noodles served with fresh garlic, peanuts and red chili paste with choice of keema meat (we chose chicken). This was also delicious. The peanut flavor is milder compared to the red chili paste. When mixed the noodles were savory, and perfectly al dente. I would definitely come back to try more dishes!

There is literally a museum within this restaurant! While you're dining, you can enjoy learning more about Nepali culture and history. Don't even get me started on how delicious the food is. I prefer my food to have a bit of a kick to it and appreciate the chefs creations here. There is nothing about the experience I would have altered, and the customer service was impeccable as well. Great dinner spot for friends and/or a date!

This restaurant here makes sure you feel as close to their home country as possible. The food was absolutely awesome, and the environment had a great vibe. We tried Kasthamandap Platter, which was delicious and beautifully presented. First time trying the pani puri it was full of flavor. And their water buffalo dish that is recommended by the one of good owner suraj . I love every spices in it. Moist and tender, Overall, I highly recommend Kasthamandap for its amazing food, wonderful atmosphere

A stand up 5 out of 5 stars!! The food, cocktails, vibe, the space and service are 100% date night worthy! For me, it's rare to have cuisine I've never had, that just blows me away...This is it. Bathrooms and space are clean! Walk in with wifey around 8pm on a Friday night, the place was packed. Reservations towards the weekend might be the move. Strong lounge vibes from the rectangular space that holds a large bar, small stage and a solid assortment of tables to accommodate large parties to couples. I heard many of the tables around us communicate with the servers in what I believed to be Nepalese. A strong alto was jamming out the hits on her acoustic. Vibey mood! Started off with an amazing drank, the fuzzy gin. It was perfection. Our server checked on us at just the right times. So, if you've not had Nepalese food before...I'd say it's own unique cuisine thats heavily informed by Chinese and Indian food. I had the name sake platter which had chicken Mo Mo-steamed dumplings elevated with cilantro and onion, chicken sausage-that could pass for pork kielbasa. Both were amazing. It also comes with Sadeko peanuts- soy beans and p-nuts stir fried with a kick of chili, wai- wai chatpatey- veggies with noodles cut to rice length and fried crispy...these two were incredible! The Alou Achar- cold potato dish with a mildly flavored thick sauce and "salad"- one large carrot slice and one large cucumber slice.These were just ok. The chicken wings however, some of the best I've ever had, rivals Korean fried chicken IMHO. Crispy, dry and just the right kick...Gold medal. Wifey had the Tingmo set. Tingmo are large braided steamed buns similar to Bao buns. Really good and significantly heavier and starchier than bao. The set also came with black chickpeas which are served cold with diced peppers. Think dry salsa... delicious. Then comes the Chilli- an Indian leaning red sauce that is spicy with a hint of sweet..chili and your choice of protein. Wifey selected paneer and as usual, she was right! You might remember paneer from previous episodes of Indian food- semi hard white cheese that has just the right chew. Think fresh mozzy. This set is crazy good. Also order a beef Jhol Mo Mo- beef dumplings with onion and cilantro in a sourish broth. This was just ok. Id prob stick with chicken or pork Mo Mo. In all as you can tell from my review debut as a novelist... I'm going back, and you should too.

Came here on a Saturday night and they had live music playing! It was a nice vibe with good food. Brunch is available all day which is what I got. Would like to come back and try their momos next time!

Met up with one of my squads at Kasthamandap and added some tasty memories to our collection. We kicked things off with the Kasthamandap Wings, five pieces of pure crispy bliss, and the Shabalay, Nepali-style empanadas that were quite tasty. Then we progressed to a series of momos, because...Nepalese food...duh. The best of the bunch were the piping hot Volcano Momos with pork. The vegetarian Chilli Momos were a bit too sweet for my liking, and the Jhol Momos were just aiight. We also took a dive into the sea with the Rahu Fried Fish. It was one of the better fried fish dishes I've had in the city. Continuing the crispy theme, we added the Masala Papad, which was a spicy revelation: lentil chips topped with a Nepali salsa that had us reaching for more like it was the last snack on Earth. But the real star of the show? The Keema Noodles. They were so mind-blowingly good that we ordered them twice. Spicy noodz in the most delectably savory sauce--is there anything that better exemplifies comfort food? I'm literally drooling as I type. The decor and service were on the same elegant and friendly par as nearby Nepalese restaurants, with the added bonus (or drawback depending on your preferences) of live music starting at 8:30pm. I've been to most of the Nepalese/Himalayan restaurants in the area, and Kasthamandap wins out for those amazing Keema noodz.

I did not expect to be hit by the best Nepalese snack platter known to man last night when I walked into this establishment. Everything was exceptional - so fresh and tasty. The waiters were all incredibly kind and diligent, and offered to suggest food, and came by repeatedly with water. The ambiance was impeccable with tables of girlfriends and families gossiping over amazing food while a talented musician strum his guitar. On top of this place it's open till 1am. Exceptional, I will be back ASAP.

If you want LEGIT nepali food with live performances and very chick vibes this is the place for you!! Servers and managers are very attentive and this place is mostly packed so remember to get your reservations. Went with few friends-tried their momo platter and Khaja set- Both were amazinggg! Must try!

We walked in on a Saturday night and it was packed and lively. It was totally full upstairs so they offered extra seating they had available and we accepted. They had live music playing which was honestly great, the musician had a great voice. We ordered the beef keema noodles, the keema chicken burger with fries, the momo platter and mango lassi. The Mango lassi had a prominent yogurt taste and wasn't too sweet. The keema noodles were spicy and savory. The momos were steamed fresh and were delicious with great seasoning. The burger was super juicy and the fries were pretty standard could have used a more salt but the ketchup helped balance it out. The server we had was so sweet! He was attentive and kind and made our stay more enjoyable. The staff there is really kind in general. Good vibes. I'd totally recommend and be back!

A very nice ambiance inside, totally different when you passed by thinking that it was closed as it looked dark from outside though it's in the afternoon. Service was very friendly and great as he (probably the owner) explained every dish and gave recommendations since it was our first time. The food was all delicious! I especially love the Kasthamandap goat curry set. It came in a set with sides. It was rich in flavor. Next was the momo platter, which I think was worth a try. It was cooked in 4 different ways. I personally love the ones with spicy sauce. Pani pari was interesting to eat. First, you cracked open the dough ball and stuffed it with the stuffings and poured in the sauce. Overall, everything was great!! I would definitely be back for more.