Yak Yeti Yak

Long before Nepalese food became part of Britain’s dining conversation, Sarah and Sera Gurung were introducing Bath diners to the cuisine they had grown up with.

The couple, who were formerly Himalayan guides, opened what is reputedly the UK’s first dedicated Nepalese restaurant in 2004. Their inspiration came from family recipes, mountain tea houses and the generous hospitality they encountered on their travels.

More than two decades later, the philosophy remains unchanged. Every dish is cooked to order, allowing guests to choose their preferred level of spice, while handmade momos, chutneys and marinades are all prepared in-house. Around half the menu is vegetarian or vegan, reflecting the balance of traditional Nepalese cooking.

Enduring classics include delicately spiced momos served with fresh tomato chutney, Yak Yeti Yak chicken marinated with garlic, fenugreek and aromatic spices, and aloo tamar, a deeply flavoured combination of fermented bamboo shoots, black-eyed peas and new potatoes.

The restaurant itself is full of stories. Spot artefacts collected on the Gurungs’ travels, or eat in traditional style on floor cushions in the Nepalese dining room.