Taras Himalayan Cuisine

4 Spring Rolls

2 Samosas

Crisp pastry filled with mildly spiced mixed vegetables, served with tamarind and mint chutney.

6 Chicken Lollipops

Nepalese Starter Sampler

Salad, aloo achaar, beaten rice, and lamb sukuti or chhoyela.

Indian Starter Sampler

Samosa, pakora, green salad, papadum, house salad pakora delicately spiced fritters, served with tamarind and mint chutney.

Pakora

Delicately spiced fritters served with tamarind and mint chutney.

Vegetable Kothey Momo

Six handmade vegetable dumplings, pan fried and served with fresh tomato achaar.

Chicken Kothey Momo

Six handmade chicken dumplings, pan fried and served with fresh tomato achaar.

Chicken Steamed Momo

Six handmade chicken momos served with fresh tomato achaar.

House Special Eggplant

Slices of fried eggplant topped with sweet tomato, chutney and yogurt.

Vegetable Steamed Momo

Six handmade vegetable momos served with fresh tomato achaar.

Aloo Achaar

Traditional Nepali Comfort food combines boiled potatoes, fresh green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, chilies, fenugreek and garlic.

8 Momos

Handmade dumplings served with fresh tomato achaar.

Yak Thukpa Sherpa's Stew

A generous bowl of fresh vegetables simmered with tomatoes and mountain grown spices in a hearty and healthy broth. Served with noodles.

Chicken Thukpa Sherpa's Stew

A generous bowl of fresh vegetables simmered with tomatoes and mountain grown spices in a hearty and healthy broth. Served with noodles.

Chana Sadeko

Garbanzo bean appetizer with fresh onions, tomatoes, green chili, and lemon.

Thukpa Sherpa's Stew

A generous bowl of fresh vegetables simmered with tomatoes and mountain grown spices in a hearty and healthy broth. Served with noodles.

Himalayan Salad

Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, baked tofu and goji berries with our special house dressing.

Bowl of Tomato Spinach Soup

Bowl of fresh tomato spinach soup.

Lentil Soup

Bowl of slow cooked yellow lentils, fresh tomatoes garlic, ginger and mountain grown spices.

Kawatii Soup

Real comfort food of 7 lentil, beans and Nepali Spices for a satisfying blend of proteins and fiber.

Malai Kofta

Fresh grated vegetable fritters, cooked in a tomato, cream and onion sauce.

Manchurian Vegetables

Mixed vegetables with garlic and ginger deep fried.

Saag Paneer

Delicately cooked creamed spinach with home made cheese cubes.

Navratan Korma

Mixed vegetables sauteed in cream, herbs and spices.

Aloo Saag

Delicately cooked creamed spinach with potato cubes.

Aloo Mattar

Fresh green peas and potatoes cooked in Himalayan spices.

Baigan Bharta

Curried, roasted eggplant prepared with ginger, garlic and fresh tomatoes.

Chana Masala

Garbanzo beans sautуed in ginger, garlic, fresh tomatoes and Himalayan spices.

Bhindi Masala

Stir fry of fresh okra cooked in cumin, ginger and garlic.

Okra Saute

Sliced of okra and tomatoes sauteed in garlic, cilantro and Himalayan spices.

Aloo Gobi

Potatoes and cauliflower flavored with Himalayan spices.

Aloo Chili

Baked potatoes sliced and combined with ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices.

Jack Fruit Curry

Jack fruit simmered with fresh tomatoes, green peas, onions, garlic and ginger.

Aloo Bodi Tama

A Nepali staple of tender bamboo shoots, potatoes and black eyed peas simmered with mountain grown spices.

Daal

Lentils cooked with onions, ginger, garlic and Himalayan herbs.

Eggplant Curry

Fresh sliced eggplant prepared with ginger, garlic and fresh tomatoes.

Fresh Green Beans

Fresh green beans in a sauteed of fresh tomatoes and Himalayan spices.

Garlic Tofu

Sauteed of tofu with fresh tomatoes, mountain grown spices and pepper sauce.

Jogi Curry

Chef's choice of seasonal vegetables that may include all fresh cauliflower, green beans, potato, tofu and tomato in Himalayan herbs and spices.

Mustard Greens

Sauteed with fresh garlic and cumin seeds.

Paneer Masala

Indian style cheese served in a tomato onion cream sauce.

Vegetable Korma

Combination of fresh vegetables simmered in a coconut milk.

Daal Makhani

Lentils, channa daal and black daal cooked with Himalayan spices.

Yellow Daal Tarka

Yellow lentils cooked with ginger, onions and garlic.

Aloo Bodi Tama

A Nepali staple of tender bamboo shoots, potatoes and black-eyed peas simmered with mountain grown spices.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tender, boneless chicken marinated overnight in mountain grown spices and cooked in a clay oven.

Chicken Vindaloo

Boneless chicken curry with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices.

Butter Chicken

Charcoal roasted chicken prepared in a special cream sauce.

Chicken Korma

Chicken simmered in a curried coconut milk and cream sauce.

Kadhai Chicken

Boneless chicken curry with fresh onions and bell peppers in a special tomato sauce.

Kukhura Ko Tarkari

Boneless chicken curry with fresh tomatoes and Himalayan spices.

Chicken Saag

Boneless breast of chicken served in a puree of fresh spinach and roasted cumin.

Chicken Jalfrazi

Chicken curry simmered with onions, mushrooms and bell pepper.

Chicken Makhani

Charcoal roasted, boneless breast of chicken prepared in our special cream sauce.

Bheda Ko Tarkari

Boneless lamb curry with fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger, onions and Himalayan spices.

Lamb Vindaloo

Boneless lamb, curry with potatoes, onions, potatoes, herbs and spices.

Lamb Korma

Fresh, boneless lamb simmered in a curried coconut milk and cream sauce.

Lamb Tikka Masala

Tender, boneless lamb is marinated overnight in mountain grown spices and cooked in a clay oven.

Lamb Khadai

Curried, boneless lamb cooked with onion and bell pepper in a special tomato sauce.

Lamb Saag

Boneless lamb in a purée of fresh, creamed spinach and roasted cumin.

Lamb Makhani

Charcoal roasted boneless lamb prepared in our special cream sauce.

Lamb Jalfrazi

Lamb curry simmered with onions, mushrooms and bell pepper.

Shrimp Machha ko Masu

Jumbo shrimp served in our curry sauce with ginger, garlic and onion.

Fish Machha ko Masu

Fresh fish prepared in our curry sauce with ginger, garlic and onion.

Shrimp Curry

Shrimp curry with fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger, onions and Himalayan spices.

Tikka Masala Fish

Marinated overnight in mountain grown spices and cooked in a clay oven.

Tikka Masala Shrimp

Marinated overnight in mountain grown spices and cooked in a clay oven.

Korma Fish

Fresh fish simmered in a curried coconut milk and cream sauce.

Korma Shrimp

Shrimp simmered in a curried coconut milk and cream sauce.

Macha Poleko Grilled Fish

Macha Ko Masu

Fresh fish prepared in a curry sauce with ginger, garlic and onion.

Shrimp Tandoori Dish

Jumbo shrimp marinated in Himalayan spices, cooked in our clay oven.

Salmon Tandoori Dish

Fresh salmon marinated overnight in Himalayan spices, cooked in our clay oven.

House Special Platter

A combination of chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, lamb kabobs and tandoori shrimp served on a sizzling platter with fresh vegetables.

Lamb Kabab

Tender boneless lamb marinated overnight in Himalayan spices then roasted in our clay oven.

Tikka Chicken

Tender boneless chicken marinated overnight in mountain grown spices then cooked in our clay oven.

Chicken Sekuwa

Marinated boneless chicken baked in our tandoori oven and served on a sizzling platter with broccoli, fresh ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices.

Tandoori Chicken

Dark meat chicken marinated overnight in mountain grown spices then cooked in our clay oven.

Chicken Sizzler

Marinated boneless chicken, baked in a tandoori oven and served on a sizzling platter with fresh broccoli, ginger, and Himalayan spices.

Shish Kabob Chicken

Minced meat spiced with ginger, herbs and onions, then roasted on a skewer.

Shish Kabob Lamb

Minced meat spiced with ginger, herbs and onions, then roasted on a skewer.

Tandoori Fish

Marinated in a special yogurt sauce with fresh spices.

Tandoori Shrimp

Marinated in a special yogurt sauce with fresh spices.

Chow Chow

Stir-fried Chinese style noodles with fresh vegetables, ginger and Himalayan spices.

Thukpa Stew

Generous bowl of fresh vegetables simmered with tomatoes and mountain grown spices in a hearty healthy broth, served with noodles.

Khasi Ko Masu

Slow cooked goat meat sauteed with coriander and mango powder, garnished with cilantro.

Lamb Sukuti

Chili Chicken

Boneless sliced meats, sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onion, tomato and bell pepper.

Chili Yak

Boneless sliced meats, sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onion, tomato and bell pepper.

Vegetable Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice

Lamb Masala

Tender pieces of lamb baked in our tandoori oven served in a tomato onion cream sauce.

Aloo Chili

Baked potatoes sliced and combined with ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices.

Chicken Masala

Tender pieces of chicken baked in our tandoori oven served in a tomato onion cream sauce.

Fish Masala

Tender pieces of fish baked in our tandoori oven served in a tomato onion cream sauce.

Lamb Chili

Boneless sliced lamb, sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onion, tomato and bell pepper.

Pokhareli Chicken

Poached Chicken sauteed with coriander and mango powder and garnished with cilantro.

Vegetable Chow Chow

Stir fried Chinese style noodles with fresh vegetables, ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices.

Vegetable Nepali Thali Combination Platter

Served in fresh tomato curry sauce with mustard greens, daal, mixed pickle, and raita.

Goat Nepali Thali Combination Platter

Bone-in. Served in fresh tomato curry sauce with mustard greens, daal, mixed pickle, and raita.

Chicken Nepali Thali Combination Platter

Served in fresh tomato curry sauce with mustard greens, daal, mixed pickle, and raita.

Vegetable Indian Thali Combination Platter

Delectable dish enjoyed throughout India served with green salad.

Goat Indian Thali Combination Platter

Bone-in. Delectable dish enjoyed throughout India served with green salad.

Chicken Indian Thali Combination Platter

Delectable dish enjoyed throughout India served with green salad.

Lamb Daal Bhat Masu

Served with mustard greens, basmati or Brown rice, daal, mix pickle, raita and naan.

Chicken Daal Bhat Masu

Served with mustard greens, basmati or Brown rice, daal, mix pickle, raita and naan.

Vegetable Daal Bhat Tarkari

Choice of a vegetable entree served with mustard greens, basmati or Brown rice, daal, mix pickle, raita and naan.

Daal Bhat Masu (Goat with Bone)

Includes mustard greens, basmati or Brown rice, daal, mix pickle, raita and naan.

Fish Daal Bhat Masu

Served with mustard greens, basmati or Brown rice, daal, mix pickle, raita and naan.

Lamb Nepalese Set Menu

A traditional lunch enjoyed throughout Nepal, served with Basmati or Brown rice, daal, choice of curry, mix chutney, raita and naan.

Goat with Bone Nepalese Set Menu

A traditional lunch enjoyed throughout Nepal, served with basmati or Brown rice, daal, choice of curry, mix chutney, raita and naan.

Chicken Nepalese Set Menu

A traditional lunch enjoyed throughout Nepal, served with basmati or Brown rice, daal, choice of curry, mix chutney, raita and naan.

Fish Nepalese Set Menu

A traditional lunch enjoyed throughout Nepal, served with basmati or Brown rice, daal, choice of curry, mix chutney, raita and naan.

Vegetarian Nepalese Set Menu

A traditional lunch enjoyed throughout Nepal, served with basmati or Brown rice, daal, choice of curry, mix chutney, raita and naan.

Chicken Tibetan Set Menu

Fresh chicken blended with fresh garlic, ginger, cilantro and green chilies. 8 momos are served with daal and tomato achaar.

Vegetarian Tibetan Set Menu

Fresh vegetables blended with fresh garlic, ginger, cilantro and green chilies. 8 momos are served with daal and tomato achaar.

Chicken Tikka Masala Indian Set Menu

Served with basmati or brown rice and green salad.

Chicken Tikka Indian Set Menu

Served with basmati or brown rice and green salad.

Chicken Tandoori Indian Set Menu

Served with basmati or brown rice and green salad.

Biryani

A rich and exotic traditional dish.

Vegetable Bhuteko Bhaat

Steamed basmati rice cooked with seasonings.

Chicken Bhuteko Bhaat

Steamed basmati rice cooked with seasonings. Contains eggs and vegetables.

Pulao

Rice cooked in broth seasoned with Himalayan spices.

Raita

Yogurt mixed with fresh chopped cucumber, onion, carrots, boiled potatoes and tomatoes.

Kachumber

A flavorful mix of fresh chopped cucumber, onion, boiled potatoes and tomatoes.

Nepali Mixed Pickle

Spicy and sour slices of marinated lemon and mango.

Mango Chutney

Sweet mango chutney.

Brown Rice

Flavorful brown rice.

Naan

Leavened tandoori baked bread.

Butter Naan

Leavened tandoori baked bread prepared with butter.

Garlic Naan

Leavened tandoori baked bread with garlic and cilantro.

Kashmiri Naan

Leavened tandoori baked bread stuffed with a sweet cashew, almond and cherry paste.

Roti

Tandoori clay oven baked, all wheat bread.

Paratha

Tandoori baked crisp whole wheat bread garnished with butter.

Aloo Paratha

Unleavened tandoori baked wheat bread filled with potatoes and cilantro.

Chapati

Unleavened all wheat bread, baked on the grill.

Keema Naan

Tandoori baked bread filled with a sauteed of round lamb and spices.

Keema Naan

Leavened, tandoori baked bread filled with sauteed ground lamb and spices.

Onion Kulcha

Leavened tandoori baked bread stuffed with onions.

Spinach Naan

Tandoori baked bread filled with a blend of fresh spinach and spices.

Potato Naan

Tandoori baked bread filled with a mixture of potatoes and spices.

Onion Kulcha

Leavened tandoori baked bread stuffed with onions.

Paratha

Unleavened, layered whole wheat bread.

Keema Naan

Leavened, tandoori baked bread filled with sautéed ground lamb and spices.

Cheese Naan

Tandoori baked bread filled with cheese and sprinkled with cilantro.

Raisin Paratha

Tandoori baked wheat bread filled with raisins and garlic.

Fresh Mango Rice Pudding

Basmati rice simmered in milk with cardamom and cinnamon, sprinkled with coconut.

Gulab Jumun

Sweet balls made with milk and cream, dipped in sugar syrup.

Kheer

Basmati rice simmered in milk with cardamom and cinnamon then topped with shredded coconut.

Kulfi

Coconut, mango or pistachio home made ice cream.

Himalayan Iced Tea

Nepali style mint and Himalayan herb flavored iced tea.

Himalayan Hot Tea (Chai Tea)

Cooked milk, ginger and Himalayan herbs.

Soda

Perrier Sparkling Water

Carbonated water.

Mango Lassi

Yogurt blended with puree of mango.

Strawberry Lassi

Yogurt blended with puree of strawberry.

Sweet Lassi

Yogurt blended with milk.

Salt Lassi

Yogurt blended with spices.

Napkins and Utensils