Nepali restaurants in South Australia
Adelaide keeps its Nepali food close to the city and the inner suburbs. It is a smaller scene than the eastern capitals, but the momo is honest and the Thakali sets are the real thing.
A short list worth working through if you love this food.
We have mapped 18 Nepali spots across South Australia, with the biggest clusters in Adelaide, Brighton and Salisbury.
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.
Khukuri Restaurant Adelaide
4.2(929)
Taste of Nepal
4.5(697)
BHOYE CHHEN
4.5(553)
Taste of the Himalayas
4.3(401)
Namaste Nepalese Restaurant
4.4(384)
Crimson and Blue
4.9(351)
Fresh Chulo
3.8(313)Sunrise Indian and Nepalese Restaurant
3.7(266)
Deurali Restaurant
3.9(247)Malaysia House Restaurant
4.1(238)
Nepal House Restaurant
4.3(196)
Sekuwa Sansar
4.9(138)
Everest Tea House
4.7(137)
Galli Bites
4.4(126)
MOMO MATES CITY
4.1(97)KUTUMBA LOUNGE
4.6(66)Whyalla MoMo House
5.0(4)Authentic Nepalese Cuisine
Frequently asked
Where is the best Nepali food in Adelaide?
The densest clusters are in Adelaide, Brighton and Salisbury. Sort any list by rating to see local favourites, or open the map to find your closest plate.
Do Nepali restaurants in South Australia 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 South Australia?
Plenty. Veg momo, dal bhat and gundruk are on most menus. Browse the veg-friendly spots.