Kathmandu Kitchen — Restaurant in Davis

So based on past experiences for this place I always said it was good but not amazing.

I’ve mostly had curries here and done it thali style, it’s good value and provides a nice amount on the plate! - and some to bring home, I find they spice things a little on the weaker side especially compared to yeti a few blocks over..

They’re reasonably priced and I’ve had some cool unique cocktails here - I’m not much of a drinker but show me a quirky cocktail and I’m game.

Today was the first time I had been in a while and it actually brought what would have been a 3 star rating up to 4.

It was early on a Friday afternoon and it was super quiet, we were greeted on the way in and offered a booth to sit at.

They have one of the best happy hours in Davis in terms of value per dollar !

$3 apps $4 well drinks / margaritas $3 beers And $2 off their cocktails!!

The apps on the offer are very veggie friendly!

The aloo tiki were my favourite - but hey I’m irish so any excuse for a big lump of potato! They’re beautifully spiced and are served with what I think is a cilantro based sauce and a tamarind based one.

They also serve fries/ garlic fries on their happy hour apps - not Indian but definitely really tasty and handy if you have a fussy kid tagging along! We had the garlic and they had a nice amount of garlic- not too much that you’ll stink the rest of the night! And balanced it with a lovely lemon flavour!

We actually tried all the apps on their happy hour on this particular day - we were pretty hangry!!

The Nepali Samosas were also great! The momos a treat! And veggie pakora also lovely!

I have to say their paneer pakora is also one of the best ones I’ve tried it comes cubed and is great for sharing!

Looking forward to going back and having an entree here again!

I would say this spot is great for vegetarians as it boasts a tonne...

I don't recommend this place. We often eat at Indian restaurants in the Sacramento and Bay areas, and I have never given a review before, but I had to review this place because we were overall pretty disappointed. While the vegetable samosas were tasty and the paneer pakora was okay, the Nepali samosas had no spinach and really no flavor. Thank goodness for the tamarind sauce to add some taste. (Yes, the menu in the restaurant says it includes spinach). The worst thing about this place is the small portions of food in each main course dish compared to the prices. We usually eat family style at Indian restaurants, and there are always generous plates, bowls, or pots of each dish. Not here. The next disappointing thing was the goat cheese Naan. Yes, there was a thin smeer of goat cheese, but there was also cheddar cheese, and this made the Naan oily and gave it the wrong flavor. To be fair, the chicken vindaloo was good, and admittedly, the tandoori mixed grill had very good flavor, but the lamb in it was tough and chewy. Sadly, the chicken tikka masala was just passable. I just can't stress enough, though, that the portions are incredibly small compared to the prices of each dish. We took two pictures of the main course, hoping to show the relative size of the "pots" and the platter. (We just went to a Thai place in Davis and were pleasantly pleased by the large, full plates and...

In a town with high restaurant turnover, Kathmandu Kitchen remains a pillar of consistently excellent food and service. The staff are competent and good-natured. Their deliveries are prompt - my food has always arrived steaming hot with the fried items still crispy, never soggy.

Like many Indian restaurants, they have an abundant selection of vegetarian options and a number of vegan options as well. I particularly recommend the big samosas (there are 2 samosas per order & they alone make for a filling meal) and I'm also partial to the momo (dumplings) and comforting daal, perfect for dipping naan and lifting your spirits. Whatever entree you order, I recommend trying the Thali style add-on; two people could share one Thali style entree, but you probably won't want to. It's all just too yummy.

I usually order delivery, for which they charge a flat $4 fee directly from their website (order from there to avoid surcharges imposed by third party delivery services, it's a win-win for both you and the restaurant) but their physical location on G St is also cozy, pleasant, and near a few pubs and dessert if you want to get a drink while you digest or a sweet treat after dinner. If you have a hankering for some Indian comfort food, give...