Yak and Yeti Gurkha Restaurant in York

Came here after being let down by a nearby restaurant. It was nearly 9pm and the place was getting quiet, the setting is nice though a little basic. Some of the TA photos show tables with place mats and glasses with coloued knapkins, this would have brightened it up a bit rather than the bare tables. However this is not a negative comment just an observation. We were here to eat... the food was excellent, prawn starter and spring rolls were very tasty. They did ask if we wanted the mains when they cleared the starters or did we want a short break between, that's always nice especially as in some establishments we've been presented with the mains while still eating the starters. The mains were excellent, there didn't look a lot but belive me it was more than enough. The staff were very friendly, the meal was good value for money, and we would return next time in York

Absolutely Fantastic! Fresh tasty well cooked food. The flavours were wonderful . Highly recommend this place, it was our favourite dinner of the weekend. Very good value for money and the service was very good indeed. If you visit York this place us a must.

Really wonderful place - we wanted to sample loads of Nepalese food and they recommended everything we could want. Completely delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Thank you so much!

We shared the starters - Gurkhali Achar and Tareko Macha, which were both delicious. Then we had Daal Baat Masu and Daal Baat Macha, which give a chance to taste the variety of Gurkha cooking. Deliciously spiced, not too hot but full of flavour. Lovely service, and great value.

We had the chilli vegetable momos, the Nepali Tarkari and the Annapurna Chicken. All were delicious. One of us is vegetarian and had quite a few options to choose from. The waiters were friendly and helpful. Would visit again.

Food was amazing. Between 2 of us we had 4 starters and 2 mains and every dish exceeded expectations. And at a great price.

Lovely. Really tasty food, and a lovely staff who looked after us. Steps to get in note. Loads of gluten free options for those who are Coeliac.

Amazing! Can’t wait to go back. Super tasty food.

Taste of home 🤤 very delicious food.

Liked the meat only in Dal Bhat

The food is brilliant no doubt about that but the costumers not satisfied like this type of service 0 out of 0

Lovely authentic restaurants. Good food and service.

All round a great little eatery.

Wonderful place! The staff were friendly & the food was amazing. Even on a Tuesday evening, the place was busy, but we never felt rushed. We will definitely come back when we're in York again!

Fabulous, authentic food served by a welcoming family restaurant! A must visit when you’re exploring York!! The authentic Nepalese food was stunning, the ‘thali’ was perfect for exploring different aspects of the cuisine.

We found this gem of a restaurant yesterday hidden on one of York’s streets. The staff were amazing and the food was first class. We will definitely be coming back! Thank you, thank you.

The service is attentive and discreet. There's a lovely atmosphere and the food is incredible. Try the Ghurka beer too.

Wow! We loved it here! The chicken stir fry, potato starter and the lamb curry were cooked to absolute perfection. Our 2-year-old gobbled loads of it up too, so children who handle bold flavours well will enjoy their experience too. A quiet restaurant, quick service and friendly staff made our evening even better.

First meal out in the UK. Great vegan options. Tasty food and friendly service. Greta spot by the window overlooking the quirky street below. Thank you!!

I've been to Yak and Yeti a few times now, and the food never fails to deliver. After travelling around Nepal and missing the food the Yak and Yeti provide you with an authentic Nepalese food experience. The food is great with the steamed momos being my personal favourite. In addition to this restaurant provides a great selection of vegetarian/vegan options also! Our server was prompt and took drinks and food orders quickly. The only negative comment I had is that the decor is dated and looks in need of an update. But for food experience, I would highly recommend Yaki and Yeti, and I'll be returning myself!

Always satisfied with my fav combo of Pork steamed Momo and Chowmein 🤤 . With fresh ingredients, right spices and chef Abin’s amazing culinary skills, Yak and Yeti never fails to serve dishes of authentic Nepalese taste and flavours right here in York…. always a delightful visit!!

Nepalese Gurkha Restaurant in York. Extensive varied menu particularly good choice for vegetarians but with specialties like buffalo meat. We chose to share Mo Mo pork dumplings and veggie pakoras which were completely delicious. For the main course we had Yak and Yeti special chow mien with chicken and prawns. As well as the excellent food this place is outstanding for its courteous attentive service. Would thoroughly recommend.

Fantastic service, delicious food.... highly recommend visiting when in York.

Our favourite meal ever. Just amazing every time. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The food here is super tasty and affordable, so good in fact that we are there two nights in a row. Superb options for vegans. Lovely staff and pleasant atmosphere.

Nice restaurant. Friendly young waiter. Helpful. Food nice. My dish not spicy, as I asked which were hot dishes. We had eaten there about six years ago, when in York. Place was quite busy.

Very kind staff and tasty food, especially recommend the chilli momos!

Deserves a 5 star review everything was perfect from service to food and drink will definitely be back on our next trip to York

The Nepali dhal bhat here is absolutely the best I have found in the UK. The flavors are authentic, rich, and perfectly balanced, making each bite a delightful journey back to Nepal.

It was a delicious meal. We went next door and acquired a bottle of wine, as they do not sell alcohol. The restaurant was quiet and inviting, and the staff was attentive.

Fantastic food warm and friendly staff , I would definitely go back highly recommended.

Courteous and polite service. Restaurant is up on the first floor via a flight of steps. Quite spacious room. Gluten free and vegan options available on menu. I tried the Gurkhali spiced tea and was a bit surprised it came in a glass mug and not in a teapot as shown on the menu photograph. It was mighty tasty though. I had the vegetable pakora starter and they were delicious (four on a plate). For mains I had the vegan Daal Bhat Tarkari with a choice of black or yellow lentil daal. Never having had black lentils before I tried them. The meal was good, tasty and filling. I would revisit.

Did go a few years ago food was good decided as back in York take a friend..absolutely disappointing bland and tea likes Nat p never to return..actually had micro meals same taste sorry but true

The food was delicious. The mo mo dumplings were amazing. We had a portion of steamed pork and chilli buffalo. Both were delicious, I could have happily eaten plate after plate of those. Yummy For mains I had the thali style plate with a portion of salmon curry with rice, popadum, chutney, dhal and chickpea & potato curry and steamed veg. The veg was gorgeous and the salmon curry was some of the tastiest food I’ve eaten. My husband had the beef stir fry and special rice and he said it was delicious. Would highly recommend and definitely return. We tried to get in a few weeks ago but it was full (should have booked) so decided to go on a Saturday at 12.30pm as soon as they opened. Also had the homemade lemonade which was lovely. Prices were very good for food and drinks.

Fantastic restaurant, with an amazing ambience and interesting menu. Great food, served by very friendly staff, a great experience. Thanks Ram for your great service, you made it a fun memorable evening.

Summary: Authentic, tasty, homely and YOU NEED TO GO! I came here because I am absolutely in love with Nepali food and wanted to have a try of a variety of dishes. This included stuff like momo, chow mein, thupka, and choila. However, I came away with the BEST meal: DAL BHAT TARKARI. After having this, I think about how much I want to go back to Yak and Yeti and have it again. The staff are lovely, attentive and welcoming, and the atmosphere is comfortable and cosy - exactly what you need with a lovely meal. I recommend finishing with a cup of chiya.

Great atmosphere, really friendly staff, amazing food.

An outstanding meal in every way. This is true Nepalese food - absolutely authentic. The flavours were delicate and distinctive and the preparation and presentation exquisite. And the Ghurka aspect is real! the family served with the Ghurkas and it is a central part of their lives even now they have settled in York. The ties are very strong. I dined with a former Ghurka officer from many years ago. They were so welcoming to him and chatted eagerly about service life - it was so touching and kind of them. I will always be grateful to them for a memorable evening.

Amazing place. Food was incredible and great service. Highly recommend

Fantastic food, extremely fresh and tasty. A first experience of Nepalese food and it was absolutely brilliant. The MoMo and Chicken Wings to start were beautiful and the Everest Lamb for main were stunning. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend this place.

The decor and ambience is authentically Nepalese. We made a day out to York planning an evening meal in the restaurant. Friendly staff, every body spoke to us. We knew all the dishes, and the ones that we ate or packed were worthy. Momo was good as expected, buff sukuti was good too. The chowmein was Nepali flavoured and the chick pea curry in the Daal Bhaat set was pleasing. Our toddler son enjoyed the Chowmein while my daughter gave top marks for momo. We also tasted a few other things, and were all good. The restaurant was full, the service was prompt by that standard.

Absolutely lovely food, and very friendly service. This place felt very real. Although I have never been to Nepal, I would imagine that any inauthenticity in a Nepalese restaurant in northern England would lead to the food, ambience or service taking on a northern flavour, but that did not appear to be the case here. I had that wonderfully exciting feeling of being on holiday in a place where things are delightfully different. Definitely a place to try.

Lovely Nepaless food, I love my traditional food and the foods are to die for. I took two of my friends who never tried Nepaless food before, I recommended some chilli momos, chilli chips, rice and vegetables curry, chicken curry and my veggie friend had fish curry for her main. They all loved it especially momos! Would definitely recommend ❤️

Brilliant. Wide selection of really tasty fresh food served quickly by welcoming always-friendly staff. Whether you're looking for something different or pining for Nepal 🇳🇵this place is reliably excellent. I love it. Thanks to all concerned.

What a great find!! The food was delicious! So much flavour 😋 The staff were so friendly and helpful.! Lovely atmosphere! Highly recommend this place, absolutely amazing. And will definitely return next time we visit York ☺️

We had a gorgeous dinner here, we ordered a dry buffalo starter that was delicious as well as the lemonade and pork curry. Lovely mix of flavours and great service.

Been to yak and yeti twice. Both times absolutely delicious. Get the chilli momo and Everest lamb 🔥🔥🔥. Atmosphere is rlly nice and the service is even better (the waiter even ran down the street after me when I left because I forgot my headphones. GIVE THAT MAN A RAISE). Defo one of the best hidden spots in York.

Had reserved a table, and arrived on time to find the restaurant completely full, no explanation and menus thrusted into our hands while we waited (nearly 15 minutes for people to leave and for others in front of us, who hadn’t pre-booked to be seated first) Menu is limited but we were aware of this, but on top of the limited menu we were told there were no lamb dishes available. Very disappointed as booked this for a birthday based on the reviews here, staff didn’t seem very customer focused given the circumstances.

The food is amazing, well worth it to pop in.

Really excellent Nepalese food, especially recommend the choila!

It was very very lovely food! Buffalo momo was so delicious!! We ordered it 2 time! We love it! Thank you for very tasty food in York! The buffalo gyoza is so delicious that I ordered it twice! ! The Lamb curry was also delicious and I was very satisfied! If you have a chance to go, I definitely want you to order the buffalo gyoza! ! It was the most delicious restaurant on our one night and two day trip to York! !

Went as a family to experience the cuisine of Nepal. This is the real deal and is the best Nepali food in the North of England. Definitely recommend. The momo are the highlight of the menu. Portions are smaller than you’d get in an average restaurant but is more than made up for in quality. You get what you pay for which is authentic quality food. 10/10

We visited having read the good reviews, but left quite disappointed. Portion sizes were really small, and overall, we felt that the prices were high for what we had and didn't represent good value for money. The quality of ingredients was good, however with main dishes alone between £13 and £15 we expected much more food on our plates.

My husband has been to Nepal and loved the cuisine, so we wanted to go somewhere authentic. This Nepalese 🇳🇵 family run venue is authentic, the food is delicious (we had the daal) and the staff were lovely. Will return when we next visit York.

100% perfect place with Nepalies vibes Very delicious Mo Mo and Thakali Khana Set.

Lovely place, really calming, wonderful interior with great thangkas. Momos, nepali tarkari and especially the homemade lemonade was wonderful.

My first time of eating in a Nepalese restaurant in York and it was so so worth it, I’ll recommend if you love spice food.

I have visited this restaurant before, this is my fourth time and again the food was exceptional. I was with a friend who had never tried Nepalese food before, he couldn't get over how the food tasted. He and I loved the chilli Mo Mo' s . The chicken meals we had were also lovely. Thankyou to the staff who were very professional and very welcoming. I obviously will visit again. I actually live 50 miles away and can't wait to go again. Thankyou R Emerson.

I really enjoyed my first visit to the Yak and Yeti. It was surprisingly quiet for a Friday evening with less than half the tables occupied, it was nice to have something similar but distinctly different to the usual "Indian". It was approximately £55 for 2 starters, 2 mains and beer. Really friendly staff and prompt service, we thought it could do with a bit of background music but overall a great place. I suspect the small doorway makes it a little hidden from those walking past.

Food was delicious, lovely choice - can’t wait to go back and try other things. The chilli momo were incredible and would highly recommend. Staff were all super friendly and it had a great atmosphere.

Love this place for something different. Cross between Indian and Chinese food and fast service

Great food every time we have been 😁

Our company were carrying out some work in the restaurant during the day. I was approached by the chef who asked if I had ever tried Nepalese food. I replied “no, however I’d love to..” The polite chef said ok let me make u something.. After 15 mins or so he came out of the kitchen with 2 plates. Myself & one of our apprentices (Callum) sat at a table and he presented us with a starter to try. We had the Steamed Mo:Mo, which was absolutely fantastic. The chef was not only a lovely chatty guy but to offer us something to eat / try whilst working onsite was a kind offer. Thankyou very much for treating us. It’s much appreciated & we would definitely recommend not only the food but also the kind & pleasant service. Matt & Callum

Very tasty food and kind waitress.

Amazing restaurant, good service, great value for money and lovely staff

We had a great meal here. The curry was one of the best I’ve had. The main portions are on the small side, but with a starter you won’t leave hungry. If we visit York again, we’ll definitely visit again.

I really enjoyed it. The waiters were lovely. The food was some of the best, definitely recommend.

Mine and my partner's favourite restaurant in York!

What an amazing restaurant the service was spot on and the menu was really good , Food was really tasty and great portion size , the whole evening was so lovely in there , Thank you all who took care of us .

Amazing! Couldn’t recommend more! The momo’s are incredible!

Delicious! Great options for gluten free, well-marked menu

Locale veramente carino e personale molto gentile . Consiglio vivamente

This place feels like home to me. The people that run it are warm, welcoming and offer yummy, home cooked meals that remind me of my mum’s dishes. And they’re reasonably priced. (A box of egg fried rice costs 3.75£). I’d recommend it to anyone from India/Nepal feeling homesick and looking for a casual dining experience.

I can not accurately describe the meals I just consumed. However divinity on a plate is a good start, I have never had a reaction to food more than the food I have had today. It has definitely caused me to happy dance while eating my food.

This is the first time I have ever eaten Gurkha food and its is totally different to any other national cuisine I’ve ever eaten, it was absolutely delicious loads of different flavours and plenty of meat within their dishes… Had a bottle of Gurkha beer also which was standalone also! The staff in this place are so friendly and tentative nothing is too much trouble. I would highly recommend booking before going as this restaurant was packed, plenty of room I’m not complaining at all. Will definitely be visiting again the next time we are in York…

This restaurant is amazing! The quality of the food is fantastic and it's so flavoursome. I've had the platter of dishes for £17.99 many times and it is delicious and filling. The service is great too - highly recommend this place!

I wanted to write another review for Yak and Yeti, having eaten there many times by now. It's still my favourite restaurant in York, but now I know where complaints about portion size were coming from. On one occasion I ordered a main dish and even with the sides and starter left feeling hungry, which was really confusing. However, their thali-like set meals are large in size and a feast both for the senses and the eyes. So unfortunately, depending on what you order you can leave with very different experiences. The noodle soups (which contain a full-sized portion of momo dumplings, I think) are also well-sized and otherwise delicious. Finally, I'd like to put in a good word for their homemade lemonade and lassi, both of which I love.

Authentic beautiful flavours.... Great location amazing choices

Food was top notch - so tasty and packed full of flavour. The buffalo was amazing - I’d also recommend the crushed rice (it’s not how it sounds but adds great texture). As some of the other reviews have mentioned the portions are a little small but provided you have a starter and main you won’t walk away hungry. The desserts look great too although I didn’t have one. The Gurkha beer is lovely - goes really well with any of the spicy dishes and great size bottle (660ml) The front of house staff are all lovely and very accommodating - the atmosphere is also really nice, can get a little loud due to the small size of venue. All in all one of my favourite places to eat in York.

Went without reservation and whilst small , busy restaurant got a table. Staff were great and explained ingredients in dishes and food better than described as tastes were superb. Couldn’t recommend enough

Authentic Nepalese food. Lovely decor.

Visited Yak and Yeti recently and can not fault any aspect of the dining experience. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, great service and the food was delicious, especially the Everest Lamb (curry) that has a fusion of flavours that has to be tried to be believed! Keep up the great work - highly recommended!!!

Overhyped! Ridiculously small portions, they were more like starters rather than mains. Spent £60 and left the place HUNGRY. Felt scammed. No value for money!! Wouldn't recommend and I won't be coming back! Service was below average. Some people came after us but received food faster.

The ribs we're poor quality, very fatty & chewy. Lamb curry was tasty but way overpriced for the amount. A lot of restaurants/food establishments are doing this now their prices are going up & portions are going down. It's very cheeky & annoying. If I pay £25 for a meal I expect to be full, a young child could of easily eaten it

Very nice food, friendly Staff Gr8 treat

Menu was a bit limited compared with other similar restaurants. Had Ghurkali Pork which was pleasant but lacking in definition. I think the other dishes were similar. Chilli mo mo were tasty. Service was good, as expected. If you want a variety of dishes there are better options but this place is very popular.

I really like the environmental settings in Gurkha Restaurant. It’s like an old traditional place where we get the unite with our friends and enjoy the delicious meals. I highly recommend to those who wishes to explore the old Asia Nepal and Bhutan culture to visit there.

Totally worth giving a try . We really enjoyed their noodles and dumplings 🥟 . Going to visit them again

Amazing food. Very friendly atmosphere with great service 👍🏻

Food was perfect. One of the best curries I’ve had in years. Staff were fine, we were served quickly and our orders were mostly correct. Unfortunately, the middle table in the room was incredibly noisy. Our table of five literally couldn’t talk to each other. My advice, ring and ask, and avoid large parties - there’s only one room so no getting away from it.

Family run business, friendly service and delicious food!

I really enjoyed my experience here. The food was delicious!

I had never tried Nepalese food before but it is my new favourite! The buffalo mo:mo & daal bhat masu were delicious. My son had vegetable pakoras & beef stir fry and he was equally impressed! It was very filling too…we didn’t have room for desserts, even though they looked very tempting! The staff were friendly and helpful, and the food presentation and decor was so good that it made us feel like we were in Nepal! We will definitely come again if we get the chance!

Best nepalese food i’ve ever had. Service was great and the food was very affordable. Definitely recommend trying the veg dinner plate.

My first visit to a Gurkha restaurant and I wasn’t disappointed. The food was delicious as was the service. My two friends and I shared a starter of pork steamed MoMo and Kukhura Ko Pakhetta. For main we all ate Daal Bhat Masu with Lamb that melted in your mouth. I washed it down with a refreshing bottle of Gurkha beer.

We were in York for our wedding anniversary, I'm a trekker and Nepal is my dream place to visit but, alas present circumstance dictates I can't, I'd seen this place on previous visits mad promised to try it. Very friendly and pleasant ambience, the food was very good. We both went for the platter Daal Bhat Musa, I had mine with lamb curry which was superb. Very light compared to the richness of Kashmir curries I usually eat, very tasty. My wife had coconut ice-cream and I went for the Mustang Coffee, a small warm coffee made with honey, brandy and toasted rice, lovely winter warmer that coats the ribs. Very understated and relaxed place with lovely food

Świetne miejsce! Super klimat i jedzenie. Nie czekaliśmy długo, choć był problem z doborem stolika, bo dużo było rezerwacji (weszliśmy bez rezerwacji)

Such a pity that this little gem was almost empty Saturday lunchtime whilst there was a queue on the pavement at a bland chain restaurant down the street. The dumplings were excellent and the mains were very good, really well spiced, tasty and different from the normal Banglish fare. Service was friendly and efficient. Prices were reasonable and certainly competitive to anything on the high street.

We have been there with my family for dinner It was a really good experienced Highly recommended🙏🙏🙏

Why go to the Yak and Yeti? 1. The food is excellent! It has the spicy flavour you would expect from Indian food, but it's light on the stomach. 2. The service is excellent with the natural politeness and kindness of the Nepalese. 3. The owner is a veteran of the British Army's Gurkha regiment. He came thousands of miles from his home to serve our country. Now he is sharing the best of his culture with us. His family are excellent ambassadors for the Nepalese culture cooking for and serving diners with politeness and friendliness.