Arthur DeVitalis, Nederland. Despite Covid-19 shutdowns, Nepalese and Indian cuisine is back for takeout in both Nederland and Boulder for Kathmandu. The Nederland location has been in business since 1999, though a new location recently opened for pickup. Resham Gurung, who spoke on behalf of the family-run business, was excited about reopening the doors.
“I think we’re looking at the first few weeks in June,” she said, referring to the new location about two weeks ago.
Since then, the venue has been certified and opened at 95 E. First Street. The full menu is available online, with ordering options available. Takeout can be picked up in Nederland by calling 303-258-1169. The Boulder location is open for pickup and outdoor dining at 303-442-6868.
Though the locations in different areas have different menus, both serve the same adult beverages, now in take-out fashion. Wine, beer and house specialties can be enjoyed in-person or at home. Even Saki is offered, with domestic brews and ales straight from India. The cocktails keep the patrons coming back.
For rave review from past and present customers, visit kathmandurestaurant.us/about. In addition, those looking to taste delicious eastern fare can order online before in-person pickup. Delivery is also available through various services in Boulder.
The website offers geographical and historical features on the dishes served there, in addition to news of accolades that the food has earned.
Some of the most popular items include the shrimp, Saag, homemade naan, and nearly every entrée. Customers can’t go wrong with a samosa or, with suggested wine carefully paired for each meal.
“Everybody loves the shrimp,” laughed Gurung. Vegetarian options are also available for those that prefer to skip the red or white meat. Korma, curry, vindaloo, chili, tika masala of course, and much more is available to those for some home-comfort food. A few American menu items are offered, in addition to a kids menu with accompanying beverages. Desserts are enough to top off any meal. Kheer, or pudding, Gulab Jamun, a milk-based sweet, the traditional sweet drink Lassi, or ice cream are still on the menu.
Customers have noted that the cuisine is both “authentic” and “affordable,” with many eyeing the dinner menu.
She estimates that the regular location on East Jefferson Street could reopen in two or three months, though nothing is set in stone. Presently, the owners are excited about availability to serve the area again.
In Nederland, Kathmandu is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Extended hours are offered Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Kathmandu Restaurant offers catering services for private parties, weddings, business meetings, family gatherings, and reunions. Meals can be delivered and served on site, or you can pick-up in-house.
The daily lunch buffet is available in Boulder from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and in Nederland from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Only takeout and outdoor dining is available until current capacities allow. The dinner buffet bell calls many every night in Boulder from 5-9 p.m. The Nederland buffet is set from 5-9 p.m. each Friday for dinner buffet, dine-out style.
The restaurants brought an authentic taste of Himalayan cuisine to Nederland first in 1999. Resham Gurung opened the Nederland location, with the Boulder venue opening in 2015 by her husband Lok Malla. Both provided a family-friendly atmosphere. The restaurant uses no MSG, while gluten-free and vegan offerings are available upon request.
“Thank you, and stay safe,” said the family.
(Originally published in the June 18, 2020, print edition of The Mountain-Ear.)
