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The Himalayan Kitchen · Amsterdam
Food Menu
Taste the Himalayas
Food Menu
Please inform our team about any allergies or intolerances before ordering. Spice levels can be adjusted for many dishes. All prices are in euro.
Kind Information
All our meals are made from scratch to ensure freshness, which may take a little longer than a typical kitchen. If you are in a hurry to catch a movie, please let us know in advance when placing your order.
Menu Categories
75 dishes
Starters
10Mixed Vegetable Pakora
Seasonal vegetables dipped in a fragrant chickpea-flour batter, fried until crisp and golden.
Vegetable Samosa
Crisp pastry parcels filled with gently spiced potato and peas.
Vegetable Spring Roll
Crisp, golden rolls filled with lightly spiced mixed vegetables.
Onion Bhaji
Crisp onion fritters in seasoned chickpea-flour batter.
Chicken Pakora
Tender chicken fillet in seasoned batter, fried until crisp and golden.
Chicken Lollipop
Frenched chicken winglets, delicately seasoned and fried to a crisp, golden finish - an ever-popular favourite.
Prawn Pakora
King prawns in a light, aromatic batter, fried until crisp.
Himalayan Sheekh Kabab
Succulent minced lamb, hand-shaped onto skewers with ginger, garlic and select spices, grilled in the tandoor.
Chicken Shashlik
Grilled chicken skewered with peppers and onion, marinated in Himalayan spices and served with chutney.
Soups & Salads
05Himalayan Lentil Soup
Red lentils simmered with fresh ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and Himalayan spices - light, warming and comforting.
Himalayan Soup - Chef’s Special
A medium-spiced blend of lentils and beans, simmered with aromatic herbs and spices.
Chicken Soup - Our Special
A comforting blend of lentils and tender chicken, simmered with aromatic herbs and Himalayan spices.
Tandoori Chicken Salad
Fresh lettuce, spring onion, coriander, peppers, red onion, carrot, edamame and corn, topped with grilled tandoori chicken and house dressing.
Himalayan Garden Salad
A colourful vegetarian salad of lettuce, lemon, spring onion, coriander, peppers, red onion, carrot, edamame and corn.
Nepalese Specialities
03Himalayan Daal Bhaat Set
A typical Nepali everyday dish served with lentils, seasonal vegetable curry, raita, and homemade pickle as the basics. DAAL BHAT POWER 24 HOURS.
- Veg
- 22.95
- Chicken
- 25.95
- Lamb
- 27.95
Himalayan Fried Rice
Nepali-style basmati rice, wok-fried with vegetables and aromatic spices.
- Veg
- 18.95
- Chicken
- 19.95
- Lamb/Prawn
- 22.95
Lamb Sekuwa
Tender lamb marinated with cumin, coriander, ginger and garlic, grilled for a smoky finish; served with basmati rice and vegetable curry.
Himalayan Momo & Noodles Specials
09Vegan Steamed Momo
Handmade Nepali dumplings with a savoury vegetable filling, served with house sesame-tomato achar.
Chicken Steamed Momo
Handmade dumplings filled with mildly spiced chicken, onion, ginger and garlic, served with sesame-tomato achar.
Vegan Kothey Momo (Pan-Fried)
Steamed dumplings pan-seared to a crisp golden base, served with homemade achar.
Chicken Kothey Momo (Pan-Fried)
Chicken momo pan-seared until golden underneath, while remaining soft and juicy above.
Vegan Chilli Momo
Momo wok-tossed with peppers, onion, garlic, chilli and a tangy house sauce.
Chicken Chilli Momo
Chicken momo wok-tossed with peppers, onion, garlic, chilli and house sauce.
Jhol Momo - Chicken or Vegan
Steamed momo served in a warm, aromatic sesame-based Nepali jhol broth with fresh herbs.
Thukpa
Traditional Himalayan noodle soup with vegetables, aromatic spices and your choice of protein.
- Veg
- 18.95
- Chicken
- 19.95
- Lamb/Prawn
- 21.95
- Mixed
- 23.95
Chow Mein
Nepali-style wok-fried noodles with fresh vegetables, herbs and house seasoning.
- Veg
- 18.95
- Chicken
- 19.95
- Lamb/Prawn
- 21.95
- Mixed
- 22.95
Curry Classics
06Tikka Masala
Marinated, grilled chicken in a creamy tomato sauce enriched with garam masala and aromatic spices.
- Chicken
- 21.95
- Lamb/Prawn
- 24.95
Jalfrezi
A lively, fairly hot stir-fried curry with onion, tomato, peppers, green chilli, ginger, garlic and coriander.
- Chicken
- 21.95
- Lamb/Prawn
- 24.95
Korma
A mild and creamy curry with coconut, cashew, almond, raisins and aromatic spices.
- Chicken
- 22.95
- Lamb/Prawn
- 25.95
Rogan Josh
A rich, aromatic curry with cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, fennel, ginger, garlic and yoghurt.
- Chicken
- 21.95
- Lamb/Prawn
- 24.95
Vindaloo
A bold, fiery Goan-style curry with chilli, garlic, warming spices and a bright, tangy finish.
- Chicken
- 21.95
- Lamb/Prawn
- 24.95
Madras
A fairly hot South Indian-style curry with chilli, paprika and a subtle tang of tamarind.
- Chicken
- 21.95
- Lamb/Prawn
- 24.95
Chef’s Signature Curries
07Gorkha Curry
A Nepali-style curry, slow-cooked in a thick aromatic sauce with fenugreek, turmeric, cumin and coriander.
- Chicken
- 21.95
- Lamb/Prawn
- 24.95
Butter Chicken
Tandoori chicken in a silky tomato-butter sauce, finished with cream and gentle spices.
Sarabi - Hot & Sweet
A creamy coconut curry with cashew, green chilli and a distinctive sweet-spiced finish.
- Chicken
- 23.95
- Lamb/Prawn
- 25.95
Saag Tarkari
Fresh spinach cooked with tomato, fenugreek, ginger, garlic and Himalayan herbs.
- Chicken
- 22.95
- Lamb/Prawn
- 24.95
Chicken Chilli
Tender chicken stir-fried with peppers, onion, green chilli and bold Nepali seasoning.
Paneer Chilli
Homemade paneer stir-fried with peppers, onion, green chilli and bold Nepali seasoning.
Salmon Curry - Signature Dish
Pan-seared salmon fillet in a rich, aromatic coconut curry sauce with red onion and fresh chilli, finished with fragrant herbs and a wedge of lime.
Biryani & Rice
03Nepali Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with aromatic spices and marinated vegetables or meat, served with cooling raita.
- Veg/Chicken
- 21.95
- Lamb/Prawn
- 24.95
- Mixed
- 27.95
Basmati Rice
Steamed long-grain basmati rice.
Jeera Rice
Basmati rice gently sautéed with cumin seeds and butter.
Tandoori - From the Clay Oven
05All the tandoori dishes are served with basmati rice and vegetable curry.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken on the bone, marinated in yoghurt and Himalayan spices and grilled in the tandoor.
Chicken Tikka Tandoori
Marinated chicken fillet grilled in the tandoor.
Lamb Tikka Tandoori
Tender marinated lamb grilled in the tandoor.
Paneer Tikka Tandoori
Paneer marinated with aromatic spices and grilled in the tandoor.
Mixed Grill Tandoori
A generous selection of tandoori-grilled chicken and seafood, served sizzling straight from the clay oven.
Vegetarian & Vegan Mains
12Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetables in a mild, creamy sauce with coconut, nuts and raisins.
Daal Makhani
Black lentils and kidney beans slowly simmered in a buttery spiced tomato sauce, finished with cream.
Paneer Jalfrezi
Paneer stir-fried with ginger, garlic, onion, peppers, tomato, chilli and lemon in a vibrant curry sauce.
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Seasonal vegetables cooked in a rich, aromatic curry gravy.
Saag Paneer
Paneer cooked with fresh spinach, herbs and gentle spices.
Shahi Paneer
Paneer in a luxurious, creamy tomato-butter sauce with aromatic spices.
Aloo Mattar
Potatoes and green peas cooked in a thick Himalayan-style curry sauce.
Bhindi Bhaji
Fresh okra cooked with onion, tomato and medium-hot spices.
Aloo Gobi
Potato and cauliflower cooked with tomato, onion, turmeric, cumin and coriander.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas in a medium-spiced tomato-onion curry with ginger, garlic and lemon.
Soya Chunks & Mushroom
Soya pieces and fresh mushrooms cooked in a comforting Nepali-style spiced curry.
Aloo, Tama & Tofu
A Nepali favourite of potato, bamboo shoots and tofu in a tangy, aromatic curry.
Tandoori Breads
06Plain Naan
Soft, freshly baked naan from the tandoor.
Butter Naan
Fresh tandoori naan brushed with melted butter.
Garlic Naan
Freshly baked naan finished with fragrant garlic.
Cheese Naan
Soft naan filled with melted cheese.
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Soft cheese-filled naan with aromatic garlic.
Peshwari Naan
Sweet naan filled with coconut, cashew and raisins.
Sides & Accompaniments
03Raita
Cooling yoghurt with cucumber, tomato, coriander, mint and herbs.
Mixed Pickle
Traditional mixed achar with a tangy, spiced finish.
Nepali Green Salad
A crisp, vibrant platter of fresh cucumbers, carrots, and white radish served with sliced onions, spicy green chilies, and fresh lime.
Desserts
06Kheer
Creamy rice pudding with milk, cardamom, coconut and nuts.
Kulfi
A dense, creamy Indian frozen dessert scented with cardamom and saffron, finished with pistachio.
Gulab Jamun
Soft milk-solid dumplings soaked in fragrant cardamom sugar syrup.
Mango Ice Cream
Smooth, creamy ice cream bursting with ripe mango flavour.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Classic creamy vanilla ice cream, simple and satisfying.
Dame Blanche
A classic dessert of smooth vanilla ice cream, drizzled with warm chocolate sauce and finished with whipped cream and flaked almonds.
Allergen information
Allergens shown follow the printed menu. They may vary with your chosen variant. Please ask our team for full information before ordering.
A Culinary Journey
Good to Know about Nepalese Food
Rich Diversity
Reflects Nepal's cultural and geographic diversity, offering a unique blend of flavors.
Local Ingredients
Utilizes fresh, local ingredients, promoting sustainability and authenticity.
Complex Spices
Employs a distinctive mix of spices, providing depth and complexity to dishes.
Variety
Offers a wide range of dishes catering to different tastes, including vegetarian and meat options.
Traditional Techniques
Incorporates age-old cooking techniques, preserving culinary heritage.
Cultural Experience
Eating Nepalese food is a cultural journey, reflecting the nation's history and traditions.
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