Nepali restaurants in the Northern Territory
Darwin's handful of Nepali kitchens bring momo and dal bhat to the Top End. A small scene, but a welcome one when the heat calls for something warming and spiced.
Start with the momo and see where the menu takes you.
We have mapped 7 Nepali spots across the Northern Territory, with the biggest clusters in Darwin City, Stuart Park and Larrakeyah.
What to order
Momo
Nepal's famous dumplings, steamed or fried and served with a fiery tomato achaar. The gateway dish. Find momo near you.
Thakali dal bhat
The full plate: black dal, rice, gundruk, a curry and pickles, with refills until you tap out. Thakali spots.
Newari choila
Smoky grilled meat tossed with mustard oil and spices, made for sharing. Newari food.
Sel roti
A sweet, ring-shaped rice bread, crisp outside and soft within. Finish with sikarni if it is on.
Yogi's Way
4.4(414)
Nepa kitchen
4.0(287)
FÜDA : GLOBAL STREET BITES
4.5(106)
YAK & YETI Cullen Bay
4.3(53)DADA DI ( CITY KEBAB)
3.3(29)
Timmur Symphony
5.0(4)Gill&Glow Nepali food
5.0(1)Frequently asked
Where is the best Nepali food in Darwin?
The densest clusters are in Darwin City, Stuart Park and Larrakeyah. Sort any list by rating to see local favourites, or open the map to find your closest plate.
Do Nepali restaurants in the Northern Territory serve momo?
Nearly all of them. Momo is the dish almost every Nepali kitchen does, steamed, fried, jhol or C-momo. See the momo page for the spots known for it.
Is there vegetarian Nepali food in the Northern Territory?
Plenty. Veg momo, dal bhat and gundruk are on most menus. Browse the veg-friendly spots.