Sanskar Nepal — Restaurant in Lisbon

I stopped by this restaurant on a Monday night as I was craving rice and something more filling than just wine and cheese or pasta. This restaurant was really close to my hotel and I was already tired from traveling that day and Indian food was something I hadn’t had in a while. The place is small but clean and the staff is so nice. I was dining alone and I came in right as they had opened and they offered me a seat, a menu and a small appetizer while I ordered. I wasn’t too hungry, I just wanted a nice comforting meal so I went with my usually order of butter chicken and rice (not very original) but I do use this meal as a general standard for judging quality since I order it so often. The food came out quickly and it was fresh and a good portion for one person. The butter chicken was so rich and had great flavor like a warm hug. I would have ordered some garlic naan and more food if I wasn’t already getting full and sleepy but I did run out of rice and the staff noticed and happily got me some more so I could finish my butter chicken. They are also very aware of food allergies and have postings around the restaurant and in the menu to please share any allergens with the staff before ordering, which I thought was good protocol and not something you see often in many restaurants, so kudos for that! Not to exaggerate but I when I come back to Lisbon again i would come straight to this restaurant to have this meal again because I haven’t had Indian food like this in a long time, and when I come back I do plan on visiting again with my family! I Definitely recommend if you are in the mood for a good Nepalese style/...

I'm a big fan of Indian food so I checked this place out for lunch. We tried getting into this place for dinner on a couple occasions but they are always booked at least 2 days out. The menu is actually pretty big and all our favorite Indian and Nepalese dishes were on offer. I started with the Nepalese bottle of beer and found it very light and refreshing. Great on a hot summer day. It was my very first Nepalese beer ever so I took a picture. I'm not a big fan of pilseners or hop forward ales so I was glad it was lighter than the Sangres beer that was also on offer. The chicken Tikka masala was delicious although it tasted more like butter chicken to me and my wife. The curry lamb was extraordinary. The best in my life. Both of the dishes were ordered at medium spice and I think it was perfect. It was exactly what I expected a medium heat dish would taste. Although it may have been a bit spicy for most people in Portugal or for people who aren't used to spicy food. Overall I think this is probably the best Indian / Nepalese restaurant in the area. I think that trip advisor had this restaurant listed as one of the top overall restaurants in Lisbon. I think that is a little ridiculous considering all the great local Portuguese food in the area including several Michelin star rated restaurants. But if you are a vegan or obsessed with Indian food, I would check...

My friend and I visited Sanskar Nepal on our last night in Lisbon to try some different food. When we arrived, the restaurant was very full and as we were unable to make a reservation, we were told a table would be free in 25-30 minutes. We happily waited and were seated within the time frame. I would recommend making a reservation if you want to visit here, as a lot of people were turned away!

The staff were very polite and our food was delicious. Perfectly spiced, generous portion of rice and free poppadoms! The peshwari naan was a bit disappointing as it was quite dry. We enjoyed our meal until the end where unfortunately I have had to dock 2 stars.

The staff were unaware I understood the language they were communicating in and I overheard a staff member telling another colleague to hurry us up as there was people waiting. As we were ordering dessert, it was clear the host was watching us to try and usher us out as soon as he could. It made me incredibly uncomfortable and disappointed the night ended this way. I understand that we did not make a reservation, but we are still paying customers.

We were given a free mango lassi, they are shot glass sizes, alongside some toffees and traditional digestive snack. The host thanked us for being patient, but it felt slightly fake due to the conversation...