Tibetan Kitchen Cafe — Restaurant in Victoria

Prepare to be dazzled by the unforgettable experience at the Tibetan Kitchen Cafe! From the moment you step foot inside, you'll be transported to the enchanting streets of Lhasa. The alluring aromas and authentic flavors will awaken your senses and evoke cherished memories of Tibetan cuisine.

The culinary journey begins with a symphony of flavors that dance harmoniously on your palate. Each dish is a masterpiece, carefully crafted to capture the essence of traditional Tibetan fare. I haven't encountered such delectable Tibetan food that closely resembles what you'd savor within the country itself. It's a true culinary revelation!

But hold on, it gets even better! The exceptional service provided by the wait staff adds an extra touch of brilliance to the entire experience. During our visit for a delightful lunch, my dining companion, who was new to Tibetan cuisine, was guided through the menu with such grace and expertise. The attentive server patiently explained each dish, ensuring he made an educated selection that perfectly suited his preferences.

The lamb curry was a revelation - an explosion of flavors that left us craving for more. In fact, my dining companion enjoyed it so much that he couldn't resist requesting a second bowl of rice to savor every last drop of the exquisite sauce.

As for my choice, the Tiger Prawn Shaptak, it was a divine revelation. Each succulent prawn was generously coated in a tantalizing blend of spices that delighted my taste buds with every single bite. The dish was an impeccable balance of bold and harmonious flavors.

While we didn't try the various flavored momos ourselves, we couldn't help but notice the blissful expressions on the faces of fellow diners as they savored these delicate treats. Their joyous reactions were a testament to the sheer magnificence of Tibetan Kitchen Cafe's culinary offerings.

If you crave a thrilling dining adventure with a spicy foreign flare, Tibetan Kitchen Cafe is an absolute must-visit destination. The authenticity, warmth, and richness of the experience will leave you with lasting memories and a desire to return for more. So don't hesitate - embark on this gastronomic voyage and be enchanted by the magic of...

Tried calling to the restaurant to make an advance order before stopping by at noon; got answering machine stating closed dates for Dec 2021 🤯 which is weird for a first time customer in late Oct 2022? Didn't leave a message figuring it probably won't make too much of a difference. Not going to bother with delivery services as nowadays it costs way more to use them when my temp job is one block away.

Came in, server is quite prompt taking my order as soon as she took orders from customers before me which is fair. Food came in reasonable time considering it looks like one server & one cook in the establishment. I could have done takeout but like the unique ambiance of the place & wanted to try a dine in lunch experience.

Lunch lamb curry was amazing, packed a delicious punch in flavor. Medium spice heat I ordered is quite up there & was close to my level limit; wondered how spicy hot is?

(I'm laughing mentally because my ex-boyfriend with absolute zero heat tolerance would not thrive unless the restaurant offers a zero heat option?) On a serious note, if anyone has a severe lack of spicy heat tolerance, please triple check with the server upon ordering.

Server was free enough to walk around with a water pitcher but never stopped by to check upon me for first taste or anything else. 😭 Did tell her when I walked to the till to get my bill to pay about compliments to the chef & my gratitude for the tasty & filling meal that was obviously made with humble TLC.

The meal is a real winner, good value, & the spice did well to clear my nasal congestion & nagging post-common cold cough. Definitely will become my go to lunch spot whenever I neglect to pack a filling meal to work & will recommend for...

The Tibetan Kitchen Cafe. Takeaway- Great for lunch! Quick service, get the Shapta.

Not so much a Café, but more of a very clean, cozy Tibetan restaurant with one to many tables. It feels a bit cramped but the affordability of the menu and the dishes will leave you full and happy. The Shapta, not served on a bed with a choice of rice, on the menu, but served on a bed of rice. Is to die for. A great mix of flavours and aroma, this is by far their best dish, 5/5 A close second is the Momo, they really embrace the rich flavours that Tibetan cuisine provides.

The if you're looking for a safe dish for your friends who are afraid to try new food, this dish would be the ShaBakleb. Essential ground beef in a pastry shell. The taste is sweet and it is very filling. However it was watery, I cut it in half, used a fork to keep the filling in, and squeezed a plateful of juices out which was... not visually appealing but still the meal was good with a very selective hot sauce.

After sautéing your ground beef, i would drain it, and then use the drippings to make a light gravy and reintroduce that into your meat, that way it doesn't get dry and we don't get a plate full of water and oil.

My biggest concern was the water glasses were not clean, maybe its a dish washing machine issue, or perhaps no buffing of glasses, but otherwise a very tidy and clean environment.

What is also 'cool' is how the beverages are served in chilled mugs!

I would suggest this to a...