Great food — I got extra spicy Chicken Tikka Masala and it was spicy indeed. I typically order a 6 or 7 at authentic places or a 9 of 10 at places that are more Americanized. This spice was legit. Be warned. Food was very flavorful and the Naan I ordered was pretty good. They have a tandoori. I went during early evening and was the only guy there. Service was great.
Marybeth P.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Boulder, CO
A few nights ago it was cold as hell, so we thought it would be a good night to try this place out. We ordered garlic naan, vegetable pakora, aloo Gobi, and palak paneer. Our 6mo and 7yo were along, so we asked for the paneer mild and the aloo gobi medium. The mild was VERY mild– less spice than trader joe’s frozen Indian dishes even, which made it a bland dish overall. I would definitely order it at least medium next time, even to share with our kids. They do have a kids menu as well if your kids can’t handle any spicyness, but we did not try it out. For dessert, we had honey naan, which was also good with the last bits of aloo gobi on our plates. Overall the place was clean, simple, quiet, a bit overpriced for the serving sizes, and I kept feeling like everything was lacking salt. We will probably go back at some point.
Marcus H.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Longmont, CO
Great food. Service isn’t bad, but not sure I enjoy the waiter sticking around to chit chat and push for a good review. I get the grass roots effort to get their name out there, but being consistent with the fundamentals will get that.
Robin B.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Castle Pines, CO
We decided to try this restaurant after a stop at Avery Brewery nearby. Very casual décor with authentic Indian and Nepalese food. We ordered our dishes with medium spice and it was almost too hot for our taste buds. The waiter told us afterwards that he should have mentioned they spice authentically, had we known that we would have ordered mild and probably been ok. Tried the samosa chaat appetizer and kabuli naan, both were very good as well as the chai tea. Worth a stop if you’re in the area.
Don W.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Boulder, CO
It’s not unusual for a restaurant to extend its menu. What’s unusual is when one restaurant becomes two, which is what has effectively happened with Gurkhas in Gunbarrel. Already established as a reliable source for good Nepalese and Indian fare, Gurkhas has added what they call Brunch, which is a radical departure from the usual menu. Featuring various egg dishes, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, soups, salads, a kids’ menus and«other stuff,» it’s virtually a restaurant within a restaurant. Being a regular visitor to their lunch buffet, I was curious enough to try a couple of the dishes from this new Brunch menu: the pesto omelette and the steak tacos. I have to admit that I hadn’t encountered a pesto omelette before, but it sounded promising. Gurkhas’ take on it features red onions, sautéed mushrooms, pesto of course, spinach, red pepper and oozy mozzarella. It’s like a pizza wrapped in fluffy egg.(If they don’t put a bit of their spicy red sauce they call salsa, plate side I’d request it.) It was more than a meal, very tasty and I’ll have it again.(Why haven’t I thought of this combo sooner?) My second trip for their Brunch was to try the steak tacos. I was overwhelmed by the full plate of four fully-loaded piles of goodness. Probably enough for two normal humans, I couldn’t help myself and slowly devoured the entire dish. I’ll be having these again too. All in all, for the maiden voyage of a brave departure from their proven norm — which remains fully available — Gurkhas is to be applauded for this bold move.
Vincent P.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Rochester, NY
I went recently for the lunch buffet and was very unimpressed with the food at this restaurant. Hardly any of the dishes were palatable and the paltry buffet was stocked with tasteless, thin renditions of American favorites(chicken tikka masala, chana masala, palak paneer). For a table of two we were given half of a whole naan to share; which was not replenished. Please don’t take this food to be worth the $ 12 I paid for the buffet!
Laura B.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Sterling, VA
This is the best Indian food I have had in a long while, especially since moving to Colorado. The chef came to our table personally to greet us, gave a free appetizer, and the food was truly amazing, in taste and presentation. An added treat were the chocolate samosas… truly creative and I totally indulged myself. Extremely happy with the experience that we had. Creative, perfectly spiced, truly great food…
Lane C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Denver, CO
The food is simply amazing. Best Indian food I’ve had in Boulder. Server was the bomb and hooked me and the family up even let us in before they were even supposed to be open. Definitely going back!
Cate L.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Arvada, CO
Manny is the man! This place exceeded expectations and then some. The service was awesome, food was amazing, and the whole experience really wowed our group. We wandered in after visiting Avery brewery, so we’re hungry! The vegetable korma, veggie coconut curry, and tofu dorma(spinach) were to die, perfectly spiced. Definitely worthy of a second visit when we’re in the area again(we live in Arvada).
Dave M.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Denver, CO
This was our first time here and we were very pleased. Our waiter Rogers was excellent. Very helpful, friendly, and gave great recommendations. Food was delicious! We look forward to returning.
Camille T.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Denver, CO
Pros Great atmosphere created by colorful décor and many smaller dining areas. We had a decorative fireplace next to our table to keep us cozy. Desserts were on point: rice pudding, carrot pudding, panna cotta, lemon bars, and chocolate cake. All delectable. An unprecedented 3 homemade soups were offered — great winter touch to the buffet. Giant pan of tandoori chicken. This was the main protein offering on the buffet and there was plenty. Traditional salad dressings like ranch to make a real tasty salad, a good standby for picky eaters. Cons Some food pans were cold. They were experiencing difficulties with their chaffing system. $ 11.39 with tax makes this buffet more expensive than Jaipur. There was a lack of meat in the dishes on the buffet. No classic chicken curry or pork vindaloo. Good news if you’re vegetarian. No brown rice.
MJ B.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Pueblo, CO
Excellent. Both the friendly, warm wait staff and the food are outstanding. Flavorful and plentiful, our dinners were superb. I highly recommend this restaurant. I will definitely revisit here on future trips to Boulder.
Laura S.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Boulder, CO
Already very good, lately this restaurant had been getting even better. I highly recommend the chicken tikka, vindaloo, saag, samosas, and garlic naan.
Nick N.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Oklahoma City, OK
Food: 5⁄5 Service: 5⁄5 Cleanliness: 3⁄5 Décor & Style: 2⁄5 Buffet here is VERY good! I was pretty sick that day but classmates went out so I went with them and with no taste buds, the food here definitely was very tasty! I probably would like it more if I wasn’t sick. The selection is small compared to other’s i’ve been to but the great taste makes up for it. My server/cashier was hilarious. He was talking about how hungover he was from Halloween and the one day he was hungover it got busy. He was honest but his service was great, nonetheless. The place does not look too great and it is only semi-clean. Bathroom was a little on the ‘ehh’ side. I’d come back if I was on that side of Boulder, CO someday!
Lauren K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Boulder, CO
My favorite Indian restaurant in Boulder! How perfect that it’s so close to home! The head chef, Manny, is very friendly and helpful, in addition to being a great chef! I eat here pretty regularly– I love the malai kofta, the paneer makhani, the chicken masala, and the tandoori chicken and I usually switch between these 4 entrees when I come. The samosa chat is fantastic as an appetizer or as a light meal– the best samosa chat I’ve had anywhere! I don’t usually like lunch buffets very much because the food never seems to be as good after sitting there for a few hours. Gurkha’s, however, has a delicious lunch buffet with lots of options and the food always tastes fresh! Come eat here!
Sara H.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Santa Clara, CA
Absolutely fantastic food and service! The head chef, Manny, is very accommodating and talented. I had the coconut curry with shrimp and garlic naan — very tasty. The only thing I regret is having a total brain fart when calculating the tip and giving about half the amount I meant to… Y por eso lo siento mucho mi amigo Manny!
Michael R.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Los Alamos, NM
I was walking by and nothing was open, I stumbled upon this place and I’m glad I did. It truly surprised by the quality and the service. Every dish I had was immaculately prepared and the taste was second to none. Definitely a diamond in the rough. It’s one of the few times I’ve finished a meal far in excess and still wanted more, I’m not sure what the put in the food but it’s definitely addictive. I’ll definitely be back here as soon as possible.
Christie V.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Boulder, CO
Boo — we have continued to order several times a month. Last night we ordered and the staff member who usually takes our order answered the phone and recognized me, jokingly saying, «Let me guess your order!» He did know my order, which always includes Chana Masala. He, however, failed to tell me that they had changed their chickpea supply and/or cooking procedure. When I received my chana masala I took three bites and realized that absolutely none of the chickpeas were cooked thoroughly. I know this is a first world problem, but they were crunchy. So I called and instead of immediately offering to make it right they had me chat with him, and two other people, including the chef, to try and convince me what I had was ok. As a paying customer and one that has ben loyally ordering for years, I didn’t appreciate that I called to nicely report an issue and the response was somehow to try and convince me I was wrong. They finally agreed to send me another order and to make sure the chickpeas were cooked through. However, they made that order in a rush and didn’t spice it as chana masala should be spiced. It was a lot of cumin taste and no ginger taste. Basically, they twice sent me chana that wasn’t right. I had a turkey sandwich for dinner So, sadly, after many years, I think we’re done with Gurkhas. Siiiiiiiigghh.
Max C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Longmont, CO
I wandered in shortly after the facelift they gave the place, and I have to say that the change was more than just cosmetic. The quality of the food, the cleanliness of the buffet bar, and the amazing diversity of menu items has really gone around the corner. The Tikka Marsala is straight-up delicious, the chai is wonderful, and the service — both at lunch and at dinner — are top flight, personal and personable. Whenever I’m out in the Gunbarrel area, this is the place I’ll go.
Jay E.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Boulder, CO
It saddens me to downgrade Gurkhas in Gunbarrel. For several years(2006 – 2012) Gurkhas was consistently the best nepalese food I’ve ever had(esp. the saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, and daal soup). And while the service was consistently slow, the servers were usually nice. Over the past two years, things have gone downhill. The original owners moved to the Baseline location, and now the service has become unprofessional in addition to slow. Just a couple service examples: 1) Last time we were there, we waited to pay our bill while the cashier was chatting with somebody. I told him we were ready to leave, and he said«yes, I know» and then went on talking. 2) Two times ago it took an hour to get our food, and then we waited 30 minutes to get our bill, and the server made several jokes about how marijuana was now legal and invited one of us to go out back and smoke with him. Yes, now I know what you are doing while we are waiting for our food. To make matters worse, the taste and quality of the food isn’t as good anymore. The daal soup doesn’t have the perfect balance of garlic, spice, lentil and cilantro anymore — the cilantro is overpowering. The chicken tikka masala is too creamy and doesn’t have enough other flavors. I gave it about 4 attempts, and now I’ve given up. Just go to the Baseline location(or to Gurkhas on the Hill).