At the In Nepa store, enjoy authentic Nepalese cuisine! The stone garden of Ryoanji Temple ■ Gorka Bar (Sannen-cho) ■ Nepali tari, Newarika set curry detective, Yami-chan. Kyoto expedition 2023 mid-February Episode 5 Kyoto Nishijin, the friendly town of Kitano! ・ Gorka Bar (exterior) In the nostalgic atmosphere of Kitano Shotengai, there is a shop that looks like In Nepa (= a shop that serves Indian-style curry that Japanese light-hearted people might like, run by Nepalese people). Well, when you go on an expedition to an area with few curry shops (because there are no other options), you may end up using this type of shop, but in Kyoto, there are plenty of other options. ♬ You have wings to fly, you will be happy to fly to the sky on the wind and cross the rainbow Well, let's leave aside the song of the late Mina Honda, but truly 99.83% of the customers at this store were eating the lunch In Nepa curry. But look over here!! There is quietly authentic Nepalese cuisine (Gachi Nepa = the original Nepalese cuisine that Nepalese people eat in their home country. There are various types depending on the region or ethnicity). If this store has everything up to this point, it could be called a Nepalese cuisine specialty store or a Nepalese izakaya (Batti). ※ I was taught this by the heavyweight of North Kanto, Master Nachin. Thank you! ・ Newarika set Newar is the name of the Newar tribe that has been living in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal for a long time, and their traditional dishes that evoke the good old days of the Nepal Kingdom are famous. What we long for is their Chhoyela (grilled marinated meat), Sadeko (acidic salad), and Bhuteko (stir-fry), and Altama (fermented bamboo shoots). This set is called Kazza (Kaja), so it is an accompaniment to alcohol, but the Chiwura (dried rice) is properly roasted and easy to eat, and each side dish is very tasty and surprising! For example, this Chhoyela, first of all, the Nepalese Sichuan pepper (Timur) is very authentic with a strong effect, and the scent of roasted methi is also excellent! Moreover, the meat is Buffalo (water buffalo meat), which is the one that maniacs would cry and rejoice over! Needless to say, buffalo is very popular in Nepal. It has become more available in Japan in recent years, but it is still relatively scarce as it is more expensive than mutton or beef. ・ Nepali Tari set This is the standard "Dal Bhat & Tarkari". Basically, those who see the photo will understand, but this is also authentic. Proper basmati rice, Dal is carefully cooked with Jimbu (dried garlic herb). Fresh Dhaniya (coriander) is generously used, and the fresh garlic and ginger aroma is amazing, and above all, the strong scent of fresh garlic and ginger is the essence of Nepalese cuisine. In Indian cuisine, garlic and ginger are added first to make the masala, but in Nepal, they are used last. In Nepal, spices were expensive, so they were not readily available to ordinary households for a long time, so garlic and ginger, which were easy to obtain, became the main seasoning. That's why the seasoning that achieves this is great. This Golbera Ko Achar is like a masterpiece made by a particularly skilled Nepalese mother in the home! When I asked the friendly older brother on the floor, he said it was made by a Nepalese housewife (the main chef's wife). Eat it heartily!! When I peeked into the kitchen, a cool Nepalese man was cooking. This person may be quite a skilled veteran. The name of this store, "Gorka Bar," is named after the Gurkha, the Nepalese mercenary force itself, and it seems that the owner's father was a Gurkha soldier. This store has In Nepa, but the charm lies in the authentic Nepalese cuisine, so I would like everyone in that circle to come and eat. However, the Kukra Ko Mas (Nepalese-style chicken curry) is Ga.

I had been wanting to visit this restaurant for a while and finally got to go. The lunch menu is definitely a better deal, so I ordered the lunch set C1000. I had the daily curry with mango juice, chicken curry with level 2 spiciness, and my friend had the seafood curry with level 1 spiciness. The curry was delicious, the staff was friendly, and it's a great place. I might come back for dinner sometime. The naan was a big size and I wasn't sure if I could finish it, but it was surprisingly easy to eat (lol). The curry was really tasty, and I want to try more dishes next time, but the portions are big, so I'll have to come with a group next time.

I knew about this restaurant because it was recommended in a group LINE chat, and I was curious. It was my first time trying authentic Nepalese cuisine, and I had a somewhat disrespectful perception of it being just a "spicy curry place." However, the menu included not only curry dishes but also Tandoori chicken, Samosas, and other meat and vegetable dishes. Since it was lunchtime, I ordered a set menu with chicken for 1,000 yen. I chose the Keema curry and asked for it to be slightly spicy. First, I was served a salad, followed by a large Naan bread and the curry. The curry had a spicy heat with a rich flavor. The Naan had different textures in different parts, allowing me to enjoy its chewy and crispy textures. The slightly sweet dough paired well with the spicy curry. The Tandoori chicken, though small in size, was very delicious. The owner mentioned that they opened during the COVID-19 pandemic and it has been 7 months since then. Since I live nearby, I want to support them. I was satisfied with the weekday lunch. Thank you for the meal.

This is my first time visiting this place! The interior is clean and has a sense of cleanliness. The staff are polite and have a nice smile. I ordered the following: - Set A for 750 yen: Keema, Naan, Iced Coffee - Set D for 1250 yen: Spinach Chicken, Cheese Naan, Lassi It says you can get free refills for Plain Naan or Rice, but actually it costs an additional 300 yen. The menu mentioned a daily curry and Set A, but when I asked, they clarified that only the daily curry and Set A are eligible for free refills. The taste was okay, the Naan was delicious. However, the Keema curry was extremely salty, making me sweat in a different way. Once the Naan ran out, I couldn't eat the Keema curry anymore. The spinach in my husband's dish was also too salty. The Cheese Naan had very little cheese and lacked volume. Thank you for the meal.