POTALA RESTAURANT

Traditional buckwheat crepe, dark in color and with a nutty flavor. Slightly crispy edges. Usually eaten plain or with toppings.

Indian whole wheat flatbread stuffed with a spiced potato mixture. Pan-fried to a golden brown. Flavorful and hearty, often served with yogurt or pickles.

Puffed and light fried bread (Puri) served with a vegetable curry (Tarkari). The bread is crispy and soft. A hearty traditional breakfast.

Crushed samosas served with chickpeas, yogurt, and chutneys. Mix of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. A very popular street snack.

Vegetable samosas served with a vegetable curry in sauce. Combination of crispy fried pastry and spicy stew.

Simple unleavened flatbread made from whole wheat flour. Cooked on a griddle. Essential to accompany saucy dishes.

Fried triangular fritters stuffed with spicy vegetables (potatoes, peas). Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served in threes.

Fried ring-shaped rice bread, slightly sweet and crispy (Sel Roti), served with a vegetable curry. A unique Nepalese specialty.

Spicy mix of chicken and puffed rice with fresh vegetables and spices. Tangy flavor and crunchy texture. A stimulating Nepalese salad.

Popular street snack made from puffed rice, instant noodles, chopped vegetables, and spicy chutneys. Tangy and spicy taste.

Salad prepared with raw Wai Wai instant noodles, vegetables, and spices. Very crunchy texture and spicy taste.

Cold noodle dish made from mung bean starch, served with a vinaigrette soy sauce and plenty of garlic and chili. Gelatinous and slippery texture, very spicy flavor.

Small, hollow, fried dough shells filled with tamarind and mint-flavored water. Eaten in one bite for an explosion of cool, spicy liquid.

A variation of Panipuri topped with sweet yogurt (Dahi) and chutneys instead of spicy water. Milder, creamy, and refreshing flavor.

Tibetan dumplings filled with minced chicken and spices, steamed. Soft dough and juicy filling. Served with a spicy sauce.

Fried version of chicken momos. The dough becomes golden and very crispy. Ideal for those who love crunchiness.

Chilli Momo: dumplings fried then sautéed in a sweet and sour chili sauce with bell peppers and onions. A rich, saucy, and very flavorful dish.

Momos half-fried, half-steamed. They are pan-seared on one side for crispiness while remaining soft elsewhere. Interesting texture.

Steamed dumplings filled with seasoned minced beef. Rich meat flavor in a tender dough wrapper.

Beef dumplings fried until golden and crispy. Served with dipping sauce.

Likely a sauced or special version of beef momos. Flavorful and spicy.

Pan-fried beef momos, seared on one side. Offers a mix of crispy and tender textures with a beef filling.

Vegetarian dumplings filled with finely chopped cabbage, carrots, and other vegetables. Light and flavorful.

Fried Tibetan bread stuffed with meat and cabbage. Resembles a large turnover or a crispy empanada. Served hot.

Wok-fried noodles with chicken pieces and vegetables. Seasoned with soy sauce and mild spices.

Stir-fried noodles with thinly sliced beef and crunchy vegetables. A complete and flavorful dish.

Stir-fried noodles with shrimp. Light seafood flavor mixed with stir-fried vegetables.

Stir-fried noodles with an assortment of meats (chicken, beef) and possibly shrimp. Rich and hearty.

Traditional Himalayan noodle soup with vegetables. Fragrant and comforting broth, ideal for cold weather.

Noodle soup topped with tender beef pieces. The broth is rich and slightly spicy.

Chicken noodle soup. A Tibetan classic, both light and nourishing.

Hearty noodle soup with a mix of different meats. Very filling.

Traditional Tibetan noodle soup containing hand-pulled flat pasta (instead of long noodles) and vegetables/meat. Rustic pasta texture and flavorful broth.

Wok-fried rice with diced chicken, eggs, and small vegetables. Separate and fragrant grains of rice.

Beef fried rice. Simple and effective dish with soy sauce and garlic flavors.

Vegetarian fried rice with a variety of crunchy vegetables. Light and colorful.

Fried rice combining several meats for a richer meal.

Kid-friendly menu including chicken nuggets, fries, and a Capri-Sun drink.

Warm glutinous rice balls sprinkled with grated coconut, with a sweet center (often yellow soy cream or peanuts). Chewy and sweet.

Japanese dessert consisting of a scoop of ice cream wrapped in a thin layer of glutinous rice dough (mochi). Elastic texture on the outside and frozen on the inside.

Fried milk powder balls, soaked in a sugar syrup flavored with rose water and cardamom. Very sweet and melt-in-your-mouth.

Classic ice cream scoop. Simple and refreshing.

Rich milkshake made with vanilla ice cream and milk blended. Sweet and creamy.

Rich chocolate-flavored milkshake. Served cold.

Sweet, fruity milkshake made with strawberry ice cream.

Classic Cuban cocktail made with rum, fresh mint, lime, sugar, and soda water. Refreshing and tangy.

'Virgin' version of the Mojito, with all the flavor of mint and lime, but without rum.

Ginger, lemon, and honey tea. Comforting, soothing for the throat, and immune-boosting.

Black tea with milk infused with aromatic spices (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves). Warm, sweet, and fragrant.

Green tea flavored with jasmine flowers. Delicate floral aroma.

Infusion of unfermented green tea leaves. Vegetal and light flavor.

Traditional Tibetan tea with yak butter (or regular butter) and salt. Salty, rich, and very unique taste, similar to a light broth.

Classic black tea served plain.

Coffee served with hot milk.

A standard espresso coffee.

Italian vermouth, served chilled as an aperitif. Available in red (sweet) or white (drier) versions.

Pastis from Marseille, anise liqueur. Usually drunk diluted with fresh water.

Traditional French cocktail made with white wine and fruit cream (cassis or blackberry). Sweet and fruity.

American whiskey (Tennessee whiskey). Woody and caramelized flavor.

Classic mix of whisky and cola.

Sparkling cola soda.

French orange soda with pulp, slightly fizzy.

Sparkling orange-flavored soda.

Sparkling lemon-lime soda, transparent.

Sweet iced tea, usually peach flavored.

Still fruit and spring water drink.

Assorted fruit juices by the glass.

Italian naturally sparkling mineral water.

French still natural mineral water.

Classic Chinese lager blonde beer. Light and malty taste.

Japanese 'Super Dry' beer. Very refreshing with a clean finish.

Japanese lager beer with a pure malt taste.

Classic Dutch lager blonde beer.

Creamy Indian drink made from churned yogurt and mango pulp. Sweet, smooth, and refreshing, ideal for soothing the heat of spices.

Creamy lassi prepared with avocado and yogurt. Rich and velvety texture.

Yogurt drink blended with banana. Sweet and energizing.