The Khukuri Nepalese Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Khukuri Nepalese Restaurant, your gateway to the vibrant flavors of Nepal nestled in the heart of Edinburgh. The menu showcases an array of tantalizing dishes, seamlessly blending tradition and street food flair.
- Street Food Starters: Kick off your culinary journey with Pani Puri, a delightful explosion of flavors, or indulge in the smoky, marinated Sekuwa.
- Momos: These iconic dumplings shine here, with options like Chilli Garlic Momo served with a zesty garlic-chilli sauce, promising an authentic taste of home.
- Classic Nepali Dishes: The Tandoori Lamb Chops and crispy Pakoras evoke memories of sharing meals with loved ones.
Each dish embodies the essence of Nepali cuisine, offering a warm, familial atmosphere and exceptional hospitality. Experience the comfort of home-cooked flavors; it's a culinary haven that every food lover must explore!
Momo
Traditional Steamed Momo
Original and one of the most popular type of momo.
Jhol Momo
Steamed momo served in a bowl of soup spiced with toasted ground sesame seeds & timur (Nepalese peppercorn).
Kothe Momo
Momo, partly steamed and then shallow fried in a pan to seal in the flavour.
Chilli Garlic Momo
Steamed Momo served with Chef’s special garlic chilli sauce. (spicy)
Choila Momo
Steamed Momo served mixed with mustard oil, lemon juice, fresh coriander, spring onions, ginger garlic and tomatoes.
Sekuwa
Mouthwatering street food made with succulent pieces of marinated meat grilled over a slow flame and tossed with lemon juice, ginger and fresh coriander. Served with traditional crunchy beaten rice.
Choyla
Bold and flavourful blend of lemon juice, fresh garlic, tomatoes, onions, coriander, spring onions & mustard oil. Served with traditional crunchy beaten rice.
Dahi Puri
Crispy ball filled with various Chutneys, Bombay Mix, Yoghurt, Onions, Tomatoes, Pomegranates and Coriander.
Pani Puri
An extremely popular street food snack from the streets of Nepal. Crispy Ball filled with Spiced Potatoes, Chickpeas, Onions, Various Chutneys, Pomegranates and Flavoured Water.
Wai Wai Chatpate
Hot and spicy Nepalese snack made from crunchy Wai Wai noodles topped with onions, black chickpeas, tomatoes, potatoes, green chillies, lemon juice and fresh coriander.
STREET FOOD STARTERS
CLASSIC STARTERS
Samosa Chaat
Vegetable samosa topped with a mouth-watering medley of tamarind chutney, creamy yoghurt, mint and coriander chutney, onions, sev (crispy noodles), pomegranates and fresh coriander.
Pakora
Known as Furaula in Nepal, these Crunchy Fritters are lightly spiced and coated in Gram Flour. Served with a Sweet and Sour Chutney.
Khukuri Special Chilli Garlic
Chef special chilli and garlic sauce cooked with Himalayan spices, lemon juice, crushed chillies & ginger. (Spicy)
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated in yoghurt, chillies, ginger, lemon juice, Himalayan spices & grilled to perfection.
Mixed Platter
Chicken tikka, lamb chop, seekh kebab & chef’s fresh selection of pakoras.
Vegetarian Mixed Platter
A delightful medley of Aloo Chop, Vegetable Pakoras and Samosas. Served with a selection of Chutneys.
SHARING PLATTERS
NEPALESE CLASSIC MAINS
Chicken Nauni Masala
Tender pieces of Chicken tikka cooked in house special gravy along with dry fenugreek, fresh cream, almond & cashew nut powder. (Sweet & Mild)
Durbar Tikka Masala
Our chef’s take on a British classics Chicken Tikka Masala. Creamy and delicious! (Mild)
Solukhumba Bheda
Medium Spiced. Thin slices of tender lamb & minced spiced chicken cooked in house special gravy. (Medium
Durbar Keema Curry
Spiced minced lamb and peas cooked in our house special gravy. (Medium)
Piro Piro
Medium Spiced. Delicious Sauce made with Onions, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic, Cinnamon and Nutmeg cooked in Himalayan Spices and garnished with Roasted Cumin Seeds.
Namche
Medium Spiced. Namche, the gateway to Everest, is famous for it’s sherpas. Our house special gravy tempered with ajwain (carom seeds), jimbu (wild herb) and garlic is a homage to those strong sherpas.
Everest
Medium Spiced. Our house special gravy cooked with fresh yoghurt, peppers, onions and hint of toasted sesame seeds and timur (peppercorn).
Saag
Medium Spiced. A classic heart-warming spinach dish slow-cooked with cumin, coriander, fenugreek & house special gravy.
Lekhali
Medium Spiced. Stir-fry style curry cooked using chef’s special sweet & sour gravy, onions & peppers.
Chilli Garlic Curry
Hot. True to its name this dish is Hot, Garlicky and extremely delicious.
Hariyali
Hot. Perfect blend of Fresh Spinach, Mint, Coriander, Green Chillies, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes and Onions cooked with Himalayan Spices.
Kathmandu
Medium to Hot Spiced. A high-protein Sauce prepared using Lentils cooked with Ginger, Garlic, Onions, Tomatoes, Himalayan Spices and finished with Fresh Coriander and Spring Onions.
Khorsani Masala
Extremely Hot. This hot and extremely flavoursome Sauce is prepared with Onions, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Ginger, Green Chillies, Chef’s Special Spicy Sauce and Himalayan Spices.
Mixed Grill
Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kebab, lamb chop, king prawn. Served with pilau rice and a medium curry sauce..
Kathmandu Raja Jhinga
King Prawns marinated in Yoghurt, Chillies, Ginger, Lemon, Dry Fenugreek and Himalayan Spices. Grilled to perfection. Served with a medium curry sauce.
Tikka
Tender pieces marinated in Yoghurt, Chillies, Ginger, Lemon Juice and Himalayan Spices. Main Course served with a medium curry sauce.
Tandoori Chicken
Tender on the bone Chicken marinated in Yoghurt, Chillies, Ginger, Lemon Juice and Himalayan Spices. Main Course served with Medium Curry Sauce.
FROM THE TANDOOR
INDIAN CLASSIC MAINS
Tikka Masala
Mild & creamy. Contains cashew nuts & almonds
Korma
Mild, rich & sweet dish made with house gravy, cream, cashew nuts & almonds.
Chasni
Similar to chicken tikka masala this dish is mild and creamy but comes with a sweet and sour twist, due to the mango chutney, tomato ketchup, lemon juice and mint
Bhuna
Medium.
Rogan Josh
Medium.
Jalfrezi
Medium.
Dhansak
Medium.
Kadai
Medium.
Madras
Hot. Contains cashew nuts.
Vindaloo
Extremely hot.
Nepali Daal
Split black daal (lentils) cooked with ginger, garlic and tempered with jimbu. A true Nepali Classis!
Gundruk Ko Jhol
Refreshing, tangy and flavourful broth made with fermented green leafy vegetables potatoes and soye beans. A truly unique soup from Nepal. Best eaten with rice.
Aloo Tama Bodi
Medium Spiced. Extremely tasty & very appetizing dish. Prepared with Black-eyed Beans, Potatoes, Bamboo Shoots, Ginger, Garlic, Onions, Tomatoes & Himalayan Spices. This dish is cooked in almost every household of Nepal.
Paneer Nauni Masala
Tender pieces of Paneer cooked in house special gravy along with dry fenugreek, fresh cream, almond & cashew nut powder. (Sweet & Mild)
Aloo Cauli
Cauliflower & Potatoes cooked with Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes, Onions & Himalayan Spices.
Mustang Aloo
Medium Spiced. Lightly Spiced Potatoes cooked with Cumin, Mustard Seeds, Fresh Ginger, Tomatoes & Onions to seal in the mouth-watering flavours.
Tarka Dal
Medium Spiced. Spiced Dal (Lentils) cooked with Himalayan Spices, Onions, Garlic & Tomatoes Gravy.
Saag Aloo
Medium Spiced. Spinach & Potatoes cooked with Ginger, Garlic & Himalayan Spices.
Kerau Paneer
Peas & Paneer (Cottage Cheese) cooked with Fresh Tomatoes & Himalayan Spices in a Mild Curry Sauce. Contains Nuts.
Chana Masala
Medium Spiced. Chickpeas cooked with Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic & Himalayan Spices.
Bhanta Tarkari
Medium Spiced. Aubergines cooked with Onions, Garlic & Himalayan Spices.
Mushroom Tarkari
Main. Medium Spiced. Mushrooms cooked with Onions, Garlic & Himalayan Spices.
Bhindi Tarkari
Main. Medium Spiced. Okras cooked with Onions, Garlic & Himalayan Spices.
VEGETARIAN CLASSIC MAINS
BIRYANI
Vegetable Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Boiled Rice
Vegan
Pilau Rice
Lemon Rice
Vegan
Coconut Rice
Vegan on request.
Mushroom Rice
Vegan on request.
Chickpeas Rice
Vegan on request.
Egg Rice
Keema Rice
RICE
DESSERTS
Gulab Jamun
Nepalese Sweet Reduced Milk Doughnuts, deep fried & doused in Light Honey Syrup.
Rassomalai
Delicious sweet dessert made with milk dough balls dipped in thickened saffron flavoured milk.
Plain Naan
Vegetarian. Contains Gluten.
Garlic Naan
Chilli Toppings available on request. Vegetarian. Contains Gluten.
Chilli & Coriander Naan
Vegetarian. Contains Gluten.
Peshwari Naan
Vegetarian. Contains Gluten & Sweet (Contains Nuts & Raisins).
Cheese Naan
Vegetarian. Contains Gluten.
Keema Naan
Barbecued Minced Lamb.
Chilli & Cheese Chip
Paratha
Vegan on request
Chips
Chapati
Vegan
NAANS, ROTIS & CHIPS
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Chutney Tray
Cucumber Raita
Yoghurt
Mango Chutney
Spicy Onions
Coriander & Mint Chutney
Poppadoms
Coca-Cola
Diet Coke
Fanta Orange
Diet Fanta
Irn Bru
Diet Irn Bru
Lassi
Contains Nuts or Raisins. Creamy & refreshing traditional flavoured Yoghurt Drink.