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UTSE Restaurant
Utse was an Idea that was born more than 40 years ago.
It was to serve Delicious yet simple food at standard prices in a great ambience.
Our chefs from the Himalayan regions use original recipes handed down from generations. We source most of our spices locally and our vegetables, fruits and meats are sourced from local farmers and vendors.
Our ambience is inspired mainly by Tibetan tradition and culture. It provides an escape from the bustling streets of Thamel.
Our Cuisine
Signature Dish
Our Signature dish is the ‘Gyakok’
Gyakok is family food. It is meant to be shared between 2 or more people. It brings about bonding and comfort while eating it.
It is served in a cooper pot with a chimney opening on top and fire below for constant flame. It is a simmering broth with mixed vegetables, Tofu, Glass noodles, eggs and meat can also be added to it. It is served with sides such as noodles and momos making it a very wholesome meal.
We recommend you bring your appetite for Gyakok.
Our Range of Delicacies
We offer a range of Tibetan and Nepalese cuisines.
Our specials include
Tibetan Set – A set meal with an assortment of items that tingle your taste buds and give a preview of Tibetan Cuisine
Nepali Set – ‘Dal Bhat Power 24 Hours’ – Our take on the simple Nepali meal giving a wholesome experience
We also offer many other dishes such as Gyuma (Tibetan Sausages), Shaptas (Fried meat Tibetan Style) among others.
A unique drink we offer is Tongba – This is Traditional Hot Millet Beer. Tongba means Emptiness in Tibetan and it is said that this drink has a very calming effect.
It is also unique in the fact that it is bottom less as you can add hot water and thus it can last at least 3 refills.
Utse Kitchen cookbook
The ‘Utse Kitchen’ cookbook containing over 50 years of history about Tibetan Utse restaurant food is a treasure trove of traditional family recipes.
These recipes have been passed down through generations and are now available for anyone to enjoy. From flavorful curries to hearty stews, this cookbook offers a glimpse into the rich culinary heritage of Tibet.
We hope you enjoy reading and cooking from this book as much as we enjoyed creating it!
