Kathmandu Inn

Went on a Saturday night and it was full. To their word they called us in a nearby pub when a table was ready. We had prawn puri to start which was perfectly fine. Mains were chicken tikka masala and a chicken chilli dish described as «extremely hot». My companions thought that description spot on but having asbestos taste buds I disagreed. Each dish tasted fresh and different rather than coming from a base gravy. The masala was creamy and unctuous, properly made with chicken tikka pieces. The Bombay aloo was also nice.
Now the downside. Though friendly the service was very sloooow. It took 20 plus minutes for the starter to arrive. The mains took even longer. They were busy yes, but it still took too long. So 3 not 4 stars from Mr hard-​to-​please.

Kathmandu falls very neatly between two stools.
It has the look and feel of the local curry house. But it has the food of a very good Indian restaurant.
Nestled in the middle of a number of very well renowned local Indian restaurants, this one could well lay claim to the ‘best all-​rounder’ title. Not quite as posh as Zing, not quite as fiercely resolute as Sagar, not quite as welcoming as Potli. But maybe when you balance out the food, the service and the surroundings Kathmandu has the edge. It’s up for argument and I’ll happily go on a fact finding mission with anyone who wants to see for themselves!
Anyway, it’s not a competition. If you live around here you can employ the old rotation policy and do a different one each week.
What you get at Kathmandu is a menu of Nepalese food which is delicately spiced and cooked with much more care than a normal curry house. Read through the literature on the menu to see how proud they are of their region, its people and its food. It’s interesting stuff and sets the scene nicely. When a restaurant has a pride and a purpose you’re on your way.
All the usual good curry house fare is there. The dhansaks, the kormas, the bhunas etc. But it’s when you swerve over to the Nepalese special dishes that the real fun starts.
We’ve had plenty of everything and it’s all been fab. Lots of cream, lots of spice, a fair bit of egg. Comfort food if you need comforting. Or lively as hell if your mouth needs a dance.
What has struck us most has been when we’ve ordered a take away from there. You pay maybe a fiver more than you would at an ordinary take away, but the food is so much more subtly flavoured. Each dish tastes very different, which is something that can’t be said of normal local curry house fare. Worth the little extra you pay without a doubt.
Eating at the restaurant is a pleasant experience. It’s small but comfy and there’s always somebody there scoffing away.
Kathmandu is everything you’d want from a local curry house. And everything you’d want from very decent Indian restaurant.
In fact it’s just everything you’d want.
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Matthew Norman, renowned food critic, raves about the place, so if you aren’t convinced by my ramblings have a butcher’s at his, he’s much better at this than me.

In my view this is the best Indian or Nepalese restaurant in West London. The quality of the food is excellent well spiced and tasty. The sauces are excellent good flavours and can be as spicy as you want or enjoy.
The service is friendly and good, the waiters are happy to discuss and explain the dishes and it is clean and tidy restaurant.
They do a take away service but we have not used it as we enjoy going out for a meal. Great place but busy in the evenings, not surprising as the food is so good.

I am convinced that the best Indian food is… Nepalese food. It appears to me that it’s less fatty, a bit drier and more spicy. London has a few great restaurants operated by ex-​Gurkhas: special force units from Nepal in the Indian and British army. Yes sir. Remember Gulf-​War nr 1? The first ‘boots on the ground’ to cross into Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi territory were not Americans, it were Gurkhas. Anyhow; lots of Gurkha guys stay in the UK after their military duties. And some open restaurants. Being military people they care a bit more of healthy food it seems, while keeping it supa tasty! The Kathmandu Inn is one of these hidden gems. Yes it’s worth the drive /​commute. Just notice the symbol of the two crossed Kukri knives when you enter. Prices are very affordable and the locals probably look at it as yet another local curry restaurant. However, pay attention and you’ll see it’s a bit more special than just that.

tasty reasonable nepalese indian food in the middle of nowhere bar across the street to wash it down.

I ordered food for delivery from Katmandu Inn and I must say, I was impressed. Momo, Katmandu Chili Chicken and Prawn Bhuna were all delicious and didn’t disappoint. Delivery time of 45 mins at 8:30p on a Sunday night wasn’t too bad but could’ve been better. However the food was worth the wait. I will definitely be ordering from them again and soon.

Even though I live in the East End which is known for its Indian restaurants, I don’t think I have ever had a better curry than in this restaurant located all the way West. The food served here is authentic and exquisite. I have ever only heard good things about it. The restaurant itself is quite nice and the service is very friendly, but since my friend used to live really close by we usually settled for takeaway.
The curries are all very tasty and perfectly spiced. Kathmandu is not only an Indian restaurant but also serves Nepalese, as its name suggests. The best dish on the menu is a mild Nepalese curry served with mangos called ‘Lamb Nepal’. I think I could live on this dish everyday if I had half the chance. Next time you venture out West, make sure to stop by this amazing restaurant.