Kathmandu Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Kathmandu Kitchen, your gateway to an authentic Himalayan culinary experience in Davis, California. This cozy restaurant specializes in Nepalese and Indian cuisine, offering a menu that beautifully marries robust flavors and traditional techniques.
Start your journey with tantalizing soups and appetizers like the flavorful Aluu Tikki or the crispy Vegetable Pakoras, each dish crafted to awaken your palate. Dive into the Indian breads, featuring freshly baked Naan and unique options like Goat Cheese Naan, perfect for pairing with your entrée.
For the main course, indulge in succulent Tandoori specialties, including the remarkably tender Seek Kabab and the vibrant Salmon Tandoori. Offering vegan options and hearty dishes, Kathmandu Kitchen is perfect for gatherings—and their Happy Hour specials make every visit a delight. Experience the warmth and culinary mastery that define this charming restaurant.
Soups & Appetizers
Aluu Tikki
Stuffed potato patties deep-fried with green peas sauted with ginger, garlic, onion and roasted cumin powder.
Vegetable Samosas
2 per order. Triangular patties stuffed with potatoes and green peas and nuts
Nepali Samosa
6 per order. Nepalese style deep fried vegetable pastry stuffed with mixed vegetables and served with six pieces of samosas and achaars.
Vegetable Pakoras
Crisp fritters of spinach, cauliflower and onion in chickpea flour served with tamarind and mint sauce.
Combo Vegetarian Appetizers
2 vegetable samosas, 4 nepali samosas and 4 vegetable pakoras
Paneer Pakora
Deep-fried homemade cheese fritters.
Vegetable Momo
6 pieces per order. Steamed mixed vegetable dumplings, served with tomato chutney.
Himalayan Appetizer
Serves 2-4 people. Sampler platter including vegetable pakoras, somosas, momos, nan breads & achaar (mixed pickles).
Chicken Pakora
Deep-fried boneless chicken marinated with chickpea flour, ginger, garlic and spices.
Chicken Momos
6 pieces per order. Steamed dumplings stuffed with chicken meat.
Special Jumbo Platter
Sampler platter including 4 chicken pakoras, 4 meat momo, 4 shrimp pakoras and 4 chicken tikka pieces and Naan. Served with chutneys for dipping and achaar.
Fish Pakora
Fried fish in chickpea flour and spices
Chicken Wings
7 pieces per order. Spicy bbq chicken wings
Assorted Tandoori Mixed Appetizer
Chicken, Lamb and Fish
Mixed Salad
Fresh green salad with lettuce, baby spinach, lemon, tomatoes, cucumber, cabbage and cilantro
Multani Chicken Soup
Exquisite delicate chicken broth with creamed lentils mildly spiced.
Dal Lentil Soup
Creamed lentil soup flavored with mild herbs and spices.
Naan
Tandoori bread baked in a clay pot.
Garlic Basil Naan
White bread with garlic and basil, baked in a clay pot.
Garlic & Cilantro Naan
White bread with garlic and cilantro, baked in a clay pot.
Goat Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with goat cheese
Onion Kulcha
White bread with onion and cumin seeds, baked in a clay pot.
Tandoori Chapati
(Roti).whole wheat bread baked in a tandoori oven.
Puri
Deep fried, soft and fluffy bread made of whole wheat flour.
Kabuli Naan
Raisin and nut stuffed white bread baked in a clay pot.
Keema Naan
Whole wheat flat bread prepared with minced lamb and cooked.
Alu Paratha
Whole wheat flat bread, dry cooked potatoes and ghee (clarified butter).
Paratha
Whole wheat flat bread
Chili Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with cheese and chilis
Assorted Bread Basket
Naan, garlic naan and onion kulcha
Indian Breads
Tandoori Specialties
Seek Kabab
Tender rolls of succulent minced free range lamb with royal cumin and spices. Skewered and roasted in tandoor.
Tandoori Chicken
Rocky Jr. free range chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, herbs & spices served on a sizzling platter.
Chicken Tikka Kebab
Breast meat. Boneless chicken marinated in mustard sauce with yogurt and spices. Cooked in tandoor.
Lamb Boti Kabab
Lamb marinated in yogurt, garlic, with pepper and mixed himalayan spices, cooked in clay pot and served on an antique sizzler.
Salmon Tandoori
Salmon marinated in olive oil, black pepper, garlic, fresh lemon juice and oriental spices, roasted in a clay pot and served on a sizzling platter.
Shrimp Tandoori
Jumbo prawn marinated with herbs and spices and freshly squeezed lemon juice, cooked in a classical clay pot over charcoal.
Kathmandu Tandoori Special
Rack of lamb marinated in a juicy garlic basil sauce, and lemon juice, roasted over charcoal and served in a sizzling platter.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Salmon, prawns, chicken, breast chicken leg, lamb marinated in garlic basil sauce and lemon juice, roasted over charcoal and served on a sizzling platter.
Seafood Platter
Salmon & Jumbo Prawns marinated in herbs, spices, fresh lemon juice & cooked in a clay pot over charcoal.
Punjabi Grill
Lamb cubes & free range chicken tikka kebab roasted in a clay pot & served on a sizzling platter.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Charcoal roasted boneless chicken cubes cooked with herbs and spices in a special creamy sauce.
Chicken Korma
A cashew nut based chicken curry, flavored with nutmeg.
Chicken Makhani
Boneless charcoal roasted chicken with herbs and spices cooked in a special creamy sauce.
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked with ginger, garlic and onion sauce.
Chicken Coconut
Boneless chicken stir fried with fresh vegetables.
Chicken Mushroom Masala
Boneless chicken and fresh mushrooms sauted with garlic and cooked with herbs and spices.
Chicken Saagwala
Boneless chicken cubes stir-fried with fresh spinach and cooked with a curry sauce.
Chicken Jalfraize
Healthy sautee of seasonal vegetables with onions, ginger, galic, tomatoes and spices.
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken and potatoes cooked in hot cherry sauce with herbs and spices.
Chicken Chili
Boneless chicken stir-fried with green chilies, bell pepper, red onion and herbs and spices.
Chicken Momo
Steamed dumplings stuffed with ground chicken. (10 pieces)
Chicken Chau Chau
Tibetan style noodles pan fried with chicken and vegetables.
Basil Chicken
Chicken cooked in masala sauce, fresh basil and homemade spices.
Kitchen Masala
Chicken and lamb cooked together in masala sauce.
Chicken Dishes
Lamb Dishes
Kitchen Special
Rack of lamb marinated in yogurt, with pepper, lemon juice, light herbs and spices. Cooked in a clay pot and served with a spinach sauce.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Rack of lamb marinated in yogurt, pepper, lemon juice and herbs and spices. Cooked in a clay pot and served with a spinach sauce.
Lamb Korma
A cashew nut based lamb curry, flavored with nutmeg.
Lamb Saagwala
Stir fried lamb cubes cooked with spinach, garlic, and cumin powder.
Lamb Mushroom
Lamb cubes and mushrooms stir-fried and cooked with herbs and spices.
Lal Maas
(Rajasthans Favorite Lamb Curry)Boneless lamb cubes cooked with red chili sauce, garlic, onions, black cardamom, cumin seeds, yogurt, coriander, and turmeric powder.
Lamb Vindaloo
Boneless lamb and potatoes sauted in hot cherry sauce with herbs and spices.
Traditional Lamb Curry
Boneless lamb cubes sauted with garlic, fresh tomato sauce, herbs, spices and cilantro.
Lamb Coconut
Lamb cooked in coconut curry sauce & spices
Lamb Jalfraize
Lamb curry cooked with cauliflower, potatoes and carrots.
Saag Chana Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked with tomatoes, onion sauce, herbs and spices.
Saag & Tofu
Fresh spinach sauted with tofu cooked with herbs and spices.
Palak Paneer
Chunks of homemade cheese cooked with fresh spinach herbs and spices.
Mutter Paneer
Chunks of homemade cheese and green peas cooked with herbs and spices.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Chunks of homemade cheese cooked with herbs and spices.
Malai Kofta
Homemade cheese & vegetable croquettes simmered in a cream sauce.
Mushroom Masala
Mushrooms and green peas cooked with herbs and spices in a sauce.
Mixed Vegetables
Seasonal fresh mixed vegetables cooked with spices.
Cauliflower & Potatoes
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with fresh tomatoes, green peas, cilantro, roasted cumin and coriander.
Alu Baigan
Potatoes and eggplant cooked with herbs and spices.
Allu Mutter
Potatoes & green peas cooked with herbs & spices.
Mughlia Saag
Sauteed spinach, garlic, and ginger cooked with herbs and spices and sprinkled with goat cheese.
Baigan Bharta
Eggplant roasted in a clay pot and cooked with green onions, garlic, bell pepper, herbs and spices.
Bhindi Masala
Okra sauted with herbs and spices.
Dal Makhani
Tastefully fried mixed lentils seasoned with pure butter and cheese.
Vegetable Korma
A cashew nut based vegetable curry flavored with nutmeg.
Vegetable Chau Chau
Tibetan style noodles pan fried with mixed vegetables.
Vegetable Sampler
A Nepali sample of vegetable dishes including vegetable curry, 5 pieces of vegetable momos, 2 Samosas, Steamed Rice & garbanzo beans.
Vegan Thali
Vegan Feast including mixed vegetables, Chapati bread, 5 Vegetable Momos, 2 Samosas, Steamed Rice & Garbanzo Beans
Vegetarian Delights
Seafood Dishes
Prawn Coconut
Fried prawns & potatoes cooked in a hot cherry sauce with herbs & spices.
Prawn Tikka Masala
Tiger shrimp with herbs, fenugreek & a dash of brandy.
Prawn Masala
Stir fried prawns cooked with garlic, fresh tomatoes, cilantro, yogurt sauce & spices.
Prawn Mushroom
Sauted mushrooms & prawns cooked in butter, green peas, garlic served with fresh tomatoes & cilantro.
Kadai Prawn
Prawn & bell pepper cooked with ajawen, fresh lemon juice, fenugreek & Himalayan spices, served in a traditional Nepalese kadai.
Prawn Vindaloo
Fried prawns and potatoes cooked in a hot cherry sauce with herbs and spices.
Prawn Korma
Cashew nut base prawn curry flavored with nutmeg.
Fish Curry
Red Snapper cooked in fish curry sauce with herbs & spices.
Vegetable Biriyani
Basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables, dried fruit & nuts
Chicken Biriyani
Basmati rice cooked with boneless chicken & spices
Lamb Biriyani
Basmati rice cooked with herb spiced lamb
Prawn Biriyani
Basmati rice cooked with fresh prawns.
Biryanis
Salads
Green Salad
Fresh vegetables, lettuce, baby spinach, and served with ranch or Italian dressings.
Basmati Rice
Steamed basmati rice
Saffron Rice
Safron rice w/raisins & nuts
Mango Chutney
Mixed Pickles (Achar)
Raita
Herbed yogurt with cucumber & carrots
Papadaam
Side Orders
Desserts
Kheer
Special rice cooked with milk, cashews, coconut, dates, cinnamon, cardamom & saffron.
Kulfi (Indian Ice Cream)
Creamy & rich ice cream made predominantly with saffron & pistachio flavors from the real thing, not the essences.
Gulab Jamun
A great favorite with expatriate Nepalese & Indians, Gulab Jamun is a khoya delicacy stuffed with pistachios & green cardamom seed.
Rus Malai
Chhenna (Indian cheese) is synonymous with Nepal & India. It is used to make the Eastern States sweetmeats the best on the subcontinent. Indian cheese in a creamy sauce.
Lassi
A traditional rich yogurt based whipped drink. Available in sweet, salty & mango.
Chai Tea
Indian tea with milk
Soft Drinks
12 oz cans
Black Tea
Juice
Drinks
Alcoholic Drinks
2 towns bright cider 12 oz
hard apple cider
Flying Horse 22oz
Taj Mahal 12oz
Taj Mahal 2012
Corona extra beer 12 oz
Heineken 12oz
Pacifico 12 oz
coors light 12oz
booch craft hard kombucha 12oz
strawberry lemonade