Himalayan Tavern — Restaurant in Town of Cochecton

Today I visited the Himalayan Tavern and I will admit I come to this review already biased but hear me out, as I will try to be fair. Since it opened I have been the biggest fan of the restaurant that preceded the Tavern, Henning's Local and I have mourned its leaving many times. Hennings was a rare and special place but I will do my best to offer a fair comparison between these two establishments. Almost any birthday, visit from out of town friends, or family milestone was celebrated at Hennings. It was always warm and inviting and welcoming. There was always a lively buzz of laughter and chatter whenever we walked in. We were greeted by staff who genuinely seemed to enjoy what they did. They learned our names and we would joke about the many coat stands that dotted the restaurant. Even before you ordered there were piping hot freshly made popovers on the table served with a special flavored butter. delightful! The food was always incredible. I would debate what to get each time and was never disappointed. With guests I would try something new, for my birthday I would usually treat myself to the biggest (but still tender) steak you have ever seen. Yum! I can close my eyes and see and taste the amazing roasted whole carrots that came with every meal. And always I would get an Arnold Pomegranate, if you know, you know! During the pandemic, The Local had an amazing takeout service that was fast and hearty and helped get through it all. And when it was over Hennings was the first place we went to reconnect with the world. I don't know exactly what happened or why Hennings is no longer there but I do think that rent seekers and landlords and their insatiable greed will eventually be the death of all that is sweet in this world. Can food be soulless? Can a vibrant social space be transformed into one devoid of life? Visit The Himalayan Tavern and find out...

Delicious and authentic Nepalese/Tibetan food. I had the vegetable Thupka, which was delicious and took me back to my visit to the Tibetan village in Pokhara. We also had veggie and pork momos and chicken chowmein. The vegetable momos were made of carrot and cabbage and were fresh and seasoned with delicious Nepalese spices. My partner said the pork ones were very tasty. The momo achar (sauce) was good and tangy, but I prefer spicier! The chowmein had a nice curry flavor. Would love to have some authentic chili sauce to go with all, but the Sriracha worked just fine! The milk tea could be a bit stronger. Service was friendly and restaurant was clean. Overall a really convenient, tasty and affordable option in the area. Would...

While the food is basic, it's very authentic nepalese food - just like you would find in a food stall on the streets on most cities and towns in Nepal. This might not be for those seeking a refined fancy menu but if you are curious about what it's like to eat food in Nepal you can't go wrong. The Momo (dumplings) were large and generous portions and the Thukpa was filling and authentic (tho some people might take issue with canned peas - that is actually authentic to Nepal!).

The prices are very very reasonable and both teenager who went with me enjoyed the food, the portions and the prices! Can't go wrong with stopping in here to eat anytime.

We did not try the American food but looks fine and again very...