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A Guide to Nepalese Food: Momo, Sekuwa and Himalayan Curries
First time with Nepalese food? Here's what momo, sekuwa and Himalayan curries actually are, the spices behind them, and how a Nepalese pub kitchen differs from a curry house.
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What is Nepalese food?
Nepalese cooking sits between the food of the Himalayas and the kitchens of South Asia. It leans on fresh herbs, house-ground spice blends and slow-cooked meat on the bone — generally gentler and more aromatic than a heavy curry house, and built around sharing. At The Queen Elizabeth it's cooked by a Nepalese-led kitchen and served alongside British pub classics, so a mixed table never has to choose.
The flavour comes from our Himalayan House Blend — house-ground timur (Nepalese pepper), akabare chilli, jimbu and mustard — and every curry is Spice-to-Order, so you set the heat from gentle to akabare-hot.
The words on the menu
A short Nepalese food glossary
The dishes and ingredients worth knowing before you order.
- Momo
- Steamed or fried Nepalese dumplings filled with spiced vegetables or meat, served with a dipping sauce. Nepal's best-loved street food.
- Sekuwa
- Marinated meat char-grilled over flame — a Himalayan barbecue style that carries smoke and spice.
- Khasi Ko Masu
- A traditional Nepalese goat curry, slow-cooked on the bone for a deep, savoury gravy.
- Tarkari
- A Nepalese vegetable curry — the everyday side that anchors a Nepalese plate.
- Timur
- Nepalese pepper, related to Sichuan pepper, with a citrusy, tongue-tingling note you won't find in standard curry powder.
- Jimbu
- A dried Himalayan herb used to season daal and curries, with a mild onion-and-garlic character.
- Akabare
- A small, fiery round Nepalese chilli — the source of the proper heat in our hotter dishes.
How it differs
A Nepalese pub kitchen vs a typical curry house
Both are delicious — they're just built differently. Here's the honest at-a-glance.
| Our Nepalese kitchen | A typical curry house | |
|---|---|---|
| Spice base | Timur, jimbu, akabare and mustard, ground in-house | Often a shared, pre-blended curry-powder base |
| Signature dishes | Momo, sekuwa and Himalayan curries | Balti, madras, korma and similar |
| Cooking | Fresh herbs, slow-cooked meat on the bone | Faster service from prepared base gravies |
| Heat | Spice-to-Order — set to your taste | Fixed per named dish |
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do you serve Nepalese food and pub classics?
Yes — we serve a Nepalese-led kitchen alongside British pub classics, plus kids' options.
Do you offer vegetarian, gluten-free or kids' options?
Our menu includes vegetarian and gluten-free–labelled dishes, kids' choices, and spice levels can be adjusted. Please tell the team about any allergies or dietary needs before ordering.
Do you offer takeaway?
Yes — choose from our takeaway menu for collection. 10% OFF collection orders. Order by phone or at the bar. Call 01553 824083 to order, and we will let you know roughly how long it will be.
Ready to try it
Come and taste the difference
Momo, sekuwa and Himalayan curries on Gayton Road in Gaywood, King's Lynn. Book a table or call 01553 824083.
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