While In Kathmandu Menu (Update 2025)

While In Kathmandu in Ridgewood offers a diverse menu of Himalayan/Nepalese cuisine with a range of options for different dietary preferences. From traditional Nepali breakfast items like Fapar Ko Roti and Egg in Breakfast to flavorful starters such as Masala Fries and Chicken Choila, the restaurant provides a unique culinary experience. With rave reviews praising the momos, spicy sauces, and generous portion sizes, While In Kathmandu stands out for its authentic flavors and friendly service. The cozy and rustic decor adds to the dining experience, making it a must-visit spot for those looking to explore Nepalese cuisine in a vibrant setting. Whether you're a fan of traditional dishes or looking to try something new like the Not a Taco, While In Kathmandu offers a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more.

Nepali Breakfast

Fapar Ko Roti Breakfast

Buckwheat pancake, a traditional salted Nepali style bread.

$8.50

Kodo Ko Roti Breakfast

Millet based pancake, a traditional sweet Nepali style bread.

$8.50

Bara Breakfast

Lentil based patties, a traditional salted Newari style lentil bread.

$8.50

Sel Roti

Traditional crispy rice donut ring and typical Nepali. Served with aachar.

$8.50

Egg in Breakfast

Does not come with cumin sauteed light potato curry.

$2.00

Bacon Egg and Cheese Fusion

Served with any choice of bread with a side of cumin sauteed potatoes and light potato curry.

$12.00

Masala Fries

$6.99

Dry Masala Wings

Crispy fried wings tossed in a homemade spice blend.

$7.99

Sauteed Masala Wings

Crispy fried wings sauteed in a 3 blend spicy sauce.

$8.99

Cheese Naan

Baked to order clay oven naan bread stuffed with cheese. Served with mint sauce.

$7.50

Garlic Naan with Hummus

$6.99

Malekhu ko Macha

Deep fried whiting, inspired from a popular fish food destination in Nepal. Served with side of tomato sauce.

$10.00

7.Sekuwa

Skewered grilled in open flames, staple of Nepali food culture. Served with flat beaten crispy rice and sauce.

$11.00

Sadeko Aalo

I'mBoiled potatoes tossed in herbs, spice and hint of lemon with chutney.

$8.00

Kathmandu Poppers

Large green chili peppers stuffed with potatoes and cheese. Served with chutney.

$9.00

Duck Choila

Jerky style grilled duck marinated in raw spices. Served chilled, bone in and with aachar.

$15.00

Chicken Choila

Jerky style grilled chicken marinated in raw spices. Served chilled and with aachar.

$10.00

Fish and Chips

Crispy fried tapalia fillet with masala fries. Served with tartar sauce and Kathmandu coleslaw.

$13.99

Starters

Jhol Momo

Chicken Jhol Momo

$11.50

Pork Jhol Momo

$12.00

Veg Jhol Momo

(Vegan)

$11.00

Plantain Jhol (Vegan)

Kera ko momo.

$11.50

Shrimp Momo Jhol

$13.50

Panner Jhol Mo Mo

$12.00

Mushroom Jhol Momo (Vegan)

$11.00

Kathmandu Alfredo and Garlic Naan

Classic Alfredo fettuccine cooked with hint of spicy Nepali tomato sauce base. Served with garlic naan.

$19.00

Whole Grill Macha

Whole rainbow trout marinated with Nepali spices grilled and served with quinoa meal and grilled veggies.

$25.00

Chitwan ko Tass

A classic goat dish dish from Chitwan region in Nepal. Served in a platter with pieces of tender and juicy grilled goat meat served with puffy rice, tomato and radish salsa, crunchy soybean seeds and pieces of cucumbers and radish.

$18.00

Chicken Platter

Khaja set. Served in a platter with pieces of juicy grilled chicken, chicken choila,crispy flat beaten rice, tomato and radish salsa, crunchy soybean seeds, grilled egg and pieces of cucumbers and radish.

$19.00

Grilled Pork Chops

Served sizzling with grilled veggies and mashed potatoes.

$21.99

Grilled Pork Ribs

Served sizzling with grilled veggies and mashed potatoes.

$19.99

Grilled Salmon

Served sizzling with grilled veggies and mashed potatoes.

$22.99

Grilled Lamb

Served sizzling with grilled veggies and mashed potatoes.

$22.99

Sizzling Grilled Vegetables

Assorted grilled veggies marinated in spices and coconut milk.

$20.00

Grilled Shrimp

Served with mash potatoes, salad and sauteed corns.

$20.99

Khana Set

2 choice of roti (pancake) served with black bean curry, cumin sauteed potatoes, aachar, mango chutney, Kathmandu coleslaw and egg.

$18.00

Chicken Roti with Cheese

Served with black bean curry, cumin sauteed potatoes, aachar, mango chutney and Kathmandu coleslaw.

$19.00

Lamb Chops

Grilled Lamb chops served with mashed potatoes, coleslaw and chutney

$20.99

Entrees

New York X Kathmandu Fusions

Dry Masala Wings Fusion

Crispy fried wings tossed in homemade spice blend.

$7.99

Sauteed Masala Wing Fusion

Crispy fried wings sauteed in 3 blend spicy sauce.

$8.99

Masala Fries Fusion

$6.99

Not a Taco Fusion (Choila Roti)

Choila roti. Whole wheat roti with jerky style chicken choila.

$5.50

Himalayan Chiya

Milk tea.

$3.50

Himalayan Drip Coffee

$2.00

Iced Chiya

$3.50

Mango Lassi

$4.99

Iced Coffee

$3.50

Drinks

Espresso Bar

Latte

A coffee-based drink made primarily from espresso and steamed milk

$4.25

Cappuccino

A coffee-based drink made primarily from espresso and milk

$4.00

Americano

An Americano is an espresso-based drink designed to resemble coffee brewed in a drip filter

$3.00

Flat White

A flat white is a coffee drink consisting of espresso with microfoam

$4.25