The Khukuri Nepalese Restaurant is an established Edinburgh dining room at 8 West Maitland Street, close to Haymarket Station. Founded in 1997, it takes its name from the curved blade associated with the Gurkhas and uses that connection to introduce diners to Nepalese food and hospitality.
Chefs recruited from restaurants in Nepal combine traditional techniques with fresh Scottish produce. Himalayan seasonings such as jimbu, a wild mountain onion, and timur pepper help give the cooking a regional character beyond the more familiar language of a standard curry house.
Handmade momos are a signature, served as steamed dumplings with sesame and tomato achar. The menu also covers aromatic curries, rice dishes and meats marinated with ginger, lemon and mountain spices before cooking in a clay tandoor, alongside less familiar household specialities from Nepal.
Vegetarian and vegan dishes have a substantial presence, and many curries and tandoori choices can suit gluten free diners, subject to confirmation. Families are welcome and takeaway is available. Guests with allergies should still speak to the restaurant directly about individual ingredients and shared preparation before ordering.
Address: 8 West Maitland Street, Edinburgh EH12 5DS, Scotland
The Khukuri Nepalese Restaurant Menu
Himalayan Street Food
Small plates and starter platters.
Traditional Steamed Momo
Succulent hand-crafted dumplings. Choose filling: Vegetable or Chicken. 4pcs £5.50; 10pcs £14.00
Jhol Momo
spiced sesame soup. 4pcs £6.50; 10pcs £16.00
Kothe Momo
pan-fried. 4pcs £6.50; 10pcs £16.00
Chilli Momo
4pcs £6.50; 10pcs £16.00
Choila Momo
4pcs £6.50; 10pcs £16.00
Himalayan Momo Platter
A delightful medley of steamed, kothe, chilli & choila momo served with a tangy tomato chutney.
Crispy Pani Puri Bites
Crispy shells filled with potato, chutneys, onions, sev, pomegranates, chickpeas and spiced water.
Crispy Yoghurt Bites
Crispy shells loaded with sweet & sour chutneys, creamy yoghurt, sev, onions, pomegranates.
Vegetable Samosa Chaat
Crushed Samosa topped with chutneys, yoghurt onions, sev, pomegranates and fresh coriander.
Wai Wai
Crunchy noodles salad with chickpeas, onions, tomatoes and green chillies. (spicy)
Spiced Potato Bites
Spiced potato croquette with warming spices.
Vegetable Pakora
Lightly spiced fritters.
Chicken Pakora
Lightly spiced fritters.
Fire-Grilled Lamb
Zesty lamb salad with garlic, lemon, mustard oil, onions, tomatoes and beaten rice.
Kathmandu Grill Skewers
Nepali-style spiced chicken skewers. Served with tangy sauce and puffed rice.
Chilli Garlic Paneer
Chef’s special chilli and garlic sauce tossed with lemon juice, crushed chillies and ginger. (spicy) Paneer* (cottage cheese)
Chilli Garlic Chicken
Chef’s special chilli and garlic sauce tossed with lemon juice, crushed chillies and ginger. (spicy) Chicken (battered)
Chilli Garlic King Prawns
Chef’s special chilli and garlic sauce tossed with lemon juice, crushed chillies and ginger. (spicy) King Prawns
Vegetarian Mixed Platter
Selection of various vegetable pakoras, spiced potato bites and samosa.
Mixed Platter
Chicken tikka, seekh kebabs (chicken & lamb) and pakoras.
Traditional Nepali Thali
Dal Bhat Power 24 Hour!
Masu Bhat Tarkari
Nepali feast with dal, chicken curry, vegetable curry, rice, tomato chutney, masala pappad, salad and dessert.
Dal Bhat Tarkari
Traditional Nepali platter with dal, two vegetable curries, rice, tomato chutney, masala pappad, salad and dessert.
Lamb Curry
Extras!
Traditional Nepali fermented greens broth
Extras!
Naan
Extras!
Classic Curries
Choose: Vegetables £10.50, Paneer* £11.50, Chicken £13.50, Lamb £15.00
Namche
House special gravy tempered with carom seeds, garlic and jimbu, a Nepali herb.
Everest
House special gravy with sesame, timur pepper, peppers and onions.
Saag
A classic heart-warming spinach dish cooked with cumin, coriander, dry fenugreek and our house special gravy.
Hariyali
Fresh mint, spinach, coriander and green chilli heat. (medium to hot)
Kathmandu
A high-protein spicy dish prepared using lentils, peppers and onions. (medium to hot)
Chilli Garlic Curry
Hot curry packed with garlic and fresh green chillies.
Nepali Fiery Chilli Masala
Extra hot red chilli curry with peppers, onions and a hint of lemon.
Chicken Nauni Masala
Chicken tikka in creamy fenugreek, almond and cashew gravy. (sweet & mild)
Khukuri Tikka Masala
Our chef’s take on the British classic Chicken Tikka Masala. Creamy and delicious! (mild)
Sherpa Lamb Curry
Tender lamb with spiced minced chicken in rich gravy. (medium)
Slow-Cooked Nepali Dal
Black lentils slow-cooked with onions and tempered with garlic and jimbu, a Nepali herb. A true Nepali Classic!
Classic Paneer & Peas Curry
Peas & soft paneer (cottage cheese) cooked in a beautiful blend of cashew sauce and house special gravy topped with fresh fenugreek.
Tandoori Grills
All our grills are marinated in a special blend of yoghurt, chillies, ginger, lemon juice, dry fenugreek and Himalayan spices. Served on a hot sizzler with a medium curry.
Paneer Tikka
(cottage cheese)
Chargrilled Chicken Tikka
Gurkha Lamb Chops
Tandoor Fired King Prawns
Sizziling Mixed Grill
Chicken tikka, seekh kebab (chicken & lamb), lamb chop, king prawn.
Breads
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Add extra topping £0.25p – Chilli or Coriander
Peshwari (sweet) Naan
Cheese Naan
Tandoori Roti
Paratha
Rice
Basmati Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Coconut Rice
(sweet, contains raisins)
Pilau Rice
Mushroom Pilau Rice
Keema Rice
Vegetarian Curries
Bamboo, Beans and Potato Curry
Hearty Tarka Dal
Spiced lentils cooked with onions, mustard seeds, garlic and tomatoes.
Paneer Nauni Masala
Paneer cooked in a creamy fenugreek, almond & cashew gravy. (sweet & mild)
Sides
£6.95 each
Bhindi Tarkari
(Okra curry)
Bhanta Tarkari
(Aubergine curry)
Aloo Kauli
(Cauliflower & potato curry)
Mustang Aloo
(Potato & mustard seeds curry)
Accompaniments
Poppadom
Chutney Tray
Cucumber Raita
Onion Salad
Lunch Combo
Available Monday to Saturday 12pm to 3pm
Momo Combo
Our Signature Lunch — 4 chicken or vegetable momo + chicken or vegetable chow mein + soft drink
Traditional Nepalese Dal Bhat Lunch
Traditional Nepali set meal with seasonal vegetable curry, lentils (daal), basmati rice, naan, and a fresh salad. Add-ons: Paneer +£2.50, Chicken Curry +£3.00, Lamb Curry +£6.00, 4 chicken or vegetable momo +£5.00
Momo
Himalayan Momo
Traditional Steamed, succulent momo. One of Nepal’s most famous dishes. Choose your filling: Vegetable or Chicken. Available styles: Chilli Garlic (spicy) + £1.00, Jhol (served in spiced broth) + £1.00
Chow Mein
Traditional Himalayan noodles wok-fried with fresh vegetables, garlic, ginger and authentic Nepalese seasonings.
Vegetable Chow Mein
Chicken Chow Mein
Sandwich
Kathmandu Street Sandwich
Spiced potato patty, cheese, sliced onion and tomato, Kathmandu masala, mint chutney and garlic-coconut chutney, toasted until crisp, topped with fried green chilli and crunchy sev.
Desserts
Many of our desserts contain or may contain milk, nuts, gluten and other allergens. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering. While every care is taken, we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination.
Sel Roti Royale Khukuri Signature
Warm Sel roti (rice doughnut) served with cinnamon-spiced mascarpone, local honey, toasted pistachios. Our modern take on a Nepalese festive food.
Gulab Jamun
Warm, soft milk dumplings soaked in a fragrant cardamom sugar syrup. Add a scoop of ice cream £1.00
Dessert Trio
A tasting journey through three Nepalese favourites: Coconut Laddu; Malpua (traditional sweet pancake); Kaju Katli (cashew fudge). Nutty, caramelised and delicately spiced.
Almond & Pistachio Kulfi
Traditional frozen dessert, rich and creamy with almonds and pistachios.
Ice Cream
Vanilla or strawberry ice cream, finished with chocolate sauce.
Hot Drinks
Masala Tea
Nepali Herbal Tea
Green Tea
Peppermint Tea
Americano
Latte
Espresso
Flat White
Cappuccino
Irish Coffee
Beers, IPA & Ciders
Draft: Half Pint and Pint. Bottles and Cider.
Khukuri Gold Lager 4.1% ABV
Premium House Lager
Golden Everest 4.1% ABV
Nepalese Beer
Kingfisher 4.1% ABV
Hoppy Sherpa IPA 4.1% ABV
Premium House IPA
Whisky
Single Malt and Blended Malt
Glenfiddich 12 Years Old
Highland Park 12 Years Old
Glenmorangie Original 12 Years Old
Lagavulin 16 Years Old
Rum
Khukri Nepalese Rum (Nepalese)
Old Monk (Indian)
Bacardi
Malibu
Cocktails
Annapurna Breeze
Rum, fresh lime, mint and sugar, topped with soda water.
Kathmandu Classic
Bourbon, sugar, and bitters. Stirred smooth and finished with a citrus twist.
Yak’s Kiss
Tequila and Cointreau with freshly squeezed lime juice, balanced with the sweetness of agave and salt on the rim.
Yeti’s Heart
A vibrant mix of gin, Cointreau, and fresh lime balanced with a touch of grenadine for a delicate sweetness and a striking ruby finish.
Mocktails
Mountain Mist
Fresh lime, mint and sugar topped with soda water for a crisp, refreshing drink bursting with citrus and herbal notes.
Himalayan Sunset
A vibrant classic combining orange juice and grenadine, creating a beautiful layered drink that is sweet, fruity and smooth.
Laliguras
A sparkling, vibrant drink bursting with sweet raspberry and zesty lemonade, finished with fresh mint.
Cherry Jun
A dazzling blend of sweet cherry and pink lemonade, finished with a touch of glitter for a magical shimmer.
Gin
Paltane The Gin of Gurkhas
Bombay Sapphire
Edinburgh Gin
Classic, Raspberry, Rhubarb & Ginger