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  • 5/5 Jack S. 2 years ago on Google
    Always delicious, and with a huge menu so I can try something new with each visit. Yak is a real treasure if you want to experience Nepalese cuisine...there's really nothing else quite like it!
    13 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saya M. 1 year ago on Google
    Their curries and naans are so good. We felt that they cook with love. You can enjoy so much variety of vegetables and beans here. Their Chai and rice pudding are also recommended.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susan C. 2 years ago on Google
    We live about an hour from here and we don’t really have Indian food options closer to us. Tried this place out based on reviews and we were NOT disappointed. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious and they give great portions. Staff was great, super friendly, and helped us use the kiosk to order our food.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maksim B. 1 year ago on Google
    I have to say this is an amazing Indian food, I would say it stands up very well to others I’ve had in Europe and throughout the US. The samosas were perfectly cooked and had an excellent balance of flavor. The Chicken Vindaloo had the perfect level of spice. It was so good I had to force myself to stop eating. The Chicken Tikka Masala was also amazing. The favor was perfect. They can hit the spice levels exactly to what you order! The garlic naan was outstanding too. I would highly recommend this place. It’s worth the drive from Pensacola any-day!!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rosalie P. 2 years ago on Google
    This was my first time trying at this restaurant and I’ve always have high hope. As I went in there the first time after covid and it was disappointing. Me and my bf went in and we had to wait, there wasn’t enough people to come out help us. My boyfriend he is from Nepal and also had been eaten at this place before, and he told me that this place used to be so much people and the food was good. But what we had there was a bummer… We had the momos was good, but other than that it was alright. The coconut chicken I ordered was salty and I don’t taste any coconut, and the lamb curry my boyfriend got also kinda salty. It’s just wasn’t as good as the other Indian restaurants that I’ve had. We also try to get some Buffalo momos or any Buffalo meats but they didn’t have that. The chow main to me it was good but he doesn’t like it. Chicken choila I didn’t like it because it was dry and they used chicken breast was kind of a bad idea. And the desert I had at the end, I think it was the mango ice cream but it’s very small and all I tasted was ice no cream… I hope they can do better next time so I can try the best food over there, but for now was disappointing…
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Katherine R. 2 years ago on Google
    Hit or miss… sometimes it’s great, other times it’s not. Tonight I ordered spicy matar paneer. As you can see on the left, I received cream and peas and paneer. No flavor or spice whatsoever- I don’t even know that I would be able to tell what it was supposed to be if I was doing a blind taste test.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy M. 2 years ago on Google
    After checking into our hotel we were searching for a restaurant via Uber eats to deliver to us. We like trying cuisine styles we have never experienced so we chose the restaurant being we had never had Nepalese food before. We were blown away by everything we ate. The curry chicken and goat dish were the perfect temperature and the flavors were beyond our expectations. The salad that came with my dinner was not available and we received a note from the kitchen expressing they were sorry but offering a substitution which turned out to be my favorite part of the meal. I would order it over the salad any day. I wish I knew what it was so we could order it the next time we are in the area and eating a meal. My husband even asked if we could open a chain of this restaurant in New Orleans where we live. I wish someone would, we would eat there regularly. We will be thinking of and telling our family and friends of this restaurant and looking forward to our return.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Xx_Oraphona135_xX X. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute place and the food was amazing! They have cute things to buy too! I would go their again! Not a good place to go on a date or a romantic dinner but for lunch or a birthday! Great prices and lots of food! I wad full and their appetizers don't fill you up! They had so many healthy but delicious choices!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 R S. 10 months ago on Google
    Such a shame that a good restaurant has become a horrible place . Used to go to this restaurant a few years ago. Went tonight and almost walked out as soon as we entered (wish we had!!!). Stayed and had absolutely terrible service and food. Suprised how shabby and falling apart the furniture is. All the menus were different. Some people had options and descriptions that were completely different. Waitress disappeared and had to order using phone even though we had questions. Food started arriving haphazardly, 1 or 2 items, then several minutes later another 1 or 2 items. Delivered by kitchen staff not server that seated us . After some of the entrees started arriving, we looked up and noticed the AC vents completely black with mold and dust. Suprised the Health Department rated this place 85. Could not believe how FILTHY these vents are and no one has done anything to clean them. We left and had to go to the counter to get the ticket and pay. No one brought us the bill nor did anyone ever check if everything was alright or if any one needed a refill on drinks. Will NEVER return to this restaurant. Horrible experience along with non existence service and below par Food. Was completely embarrassed to have brought friends to this place. BTW , this is the first time I have ever posted a review ,just wanted to let everyone know that I am not posting negative comments routinely, Will add another comment because they say wheelchair accessible, what a joke no tables other than on a section that have 2 steps to climb. Had handicap person with us and asked if they could set a table so that there would be no stairs to navigate they refused.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marshall C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food! So few choices for Indian food in the area. Glad they are still hanging in there. Last time I dined in it was basically take out you eat there but understandable considering limited staff. Wish I lived closer so I could eat there more often.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erik S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has the best Indian and Nepalese food in the area, hands down, no competitors. Their curries are rich and creamy, the meat is tender, their Momos are addictive, and they even make an incredible traditional Chai. They seem to stay pretty busy so if you order ahead just keep that in mind but they are friendly and as accommodating as they can be. I have never been disappointed with any choice that I’ve made here. I refer it to everyone and I eat here often.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lissa B. 4 years ago on Google
    This was our first experience with Yak the Kathmandu. We definitely plan to return. The prices were modest. The food had tons of flavor. I'm in love with their chia masala tea. Thankful to our friend for the recommendation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William K. 2 years ago on Google
    A very good business with nice people who work there they sell pickup truck beds full of their products for $25 so instead of buying 8 or 10 bags of sand or topsoil or potting soil at Lowe's or home Depot you can go to here and get three times as much for half the price they sell several types of topsoil several types of sand including washed concrete sand they're open all the time and they have some small haulers who can bring like a ton of sand or topsoil to your house for a small amount

  • 5/5 Brandy E. 2 years ago on Google
    Probably my favorite restaurant in Mobile. Before moving back to Mobile, my husband and I always made a point of stopping here when we were in town visiting family. Now that we live in Mobile once again, we try to order from Yak at least once a month. Besides the food and service being wonderful, we also keep coming back because of their willingness to work around my husband's tree nut allergy. We've had several bad experiences from other restaurants who cross-contaminated his food with tree nuts, but not Yak! Love them so much.

  • 1/5 surendraraj s. 2 years ago on Google
    I used to be regular costumer. I got really disappointed in my recent visit to this resturant . A) quality of food served downgraded strait from 8 to 1 in 10 point scale B) food serving time was really long . Last time we ordered goat curry, chicken tikka and masala papad and rice it was worst food ever entered in my belly. Really really disappointed : masala papad was served as boiled chick pea and potato with no nothing, no masala spices and papad was wierdly served in almunium foil. " IT is Just Waste of Money and time"

  • 5/5 Megan H. 1 year ago on Google
    My go-to place for take out & Nepalese food. I’ve been coming here for years & have never had a bad experience. They have the best chicken tikka masala and tandoori chicken! I don’t know if they still have their lunch buffet, but that was always a hit. Forever will recommend.

  • 3/5 Malcolm E. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting place that I'm curious about and will be back. Very much a locals place and low brow but not a fault. Service seems to be a constant issue, hence the signs?! Honestly it's more of a concept issue and the fact there was only kitchen staff and one front end person for a fairly large and busy dining area. It was divided into two sides. On the right appeared to have smaller tables and booths with dividing walls for a more intimate setting. But make no mistake, this is not date night atmosphere. On the left where we ended up were larger tables and booths. In the back is pick-up orders and a small shop with food items etc I didn't get a chance to browse. They do have physical menus but you order through a QR code, which isn't new but is kind of confusing and can be off putting to some. They also have a kiosk for ordering if your interwebs aren't cooperating. Just order everything dine-in to your table number, but it doesn't communicate wait times. Also couldn't find alcoholic drinks, but maybe we should've used the tablet? The food isn't strictly Indian, but honestly I don't know what is anyway. If you're here I'm assuming you have a open mind, especially given the lack of anything similar in the area. I traveled from Mississippi. So nothing was really 'familiar' and I'm good with that. For apps we had the papdi chat and bhatmas chura, the former of which was the star for me. I would describe them as 'Nepolease' spiced captain crunch berries (served cold) and trail mix respectively. I don't understand it myself but would come back for the chat alone. The bullet and garlic naan were standard but good. The momo vegetables were this mix of a samosa and a fried Chinese dumpling. The saag while good, was a disappointment. This may have been due to expectations as I palak paneer is a favorite. It also may be due to me ordering the mild version. I've never ordered Tikka masala, but the medium spice version, which was similar to previous dishes but levels above in terms of flavor. Long story short, you may need to up the spice level to maximize flavor. You may also need to double check your order before you press send, as I had to order the Tikka separate togo after the meal. If you've had a better initial experience, or have had the patience to enjoy it for what it is, I see the loyalty. But I also understand the low reviews given our service and the fact that using an impersonal website to order dine-in isn't a popular choice given the unfamiliarity most people would have with the cuisine. Given all that, I want to come for buffet hours to try a bunch of dishes at once. I also later talked to a local at oyster city that raved about it, so it definitely deserves a return trip.

  • 3/5 Yvonne O. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered the lamb kadai, roti, and samosas. The samosas was okay albeit drenched in oil. The lamb kadai, unfortunately, lacked flavor and had a very thin/runny soup detracting from the quintessential kadai richness. I would love to try other dishes from this location, however.

  • 5/5 Polina B. 1 year ago on Google
    Northern style Indian food that tastes good. We stopped here to eat lunch. We were seated promptly. We placed order by using QR code. We ordered samosas as an appetizer, tikka Marsala, garlic nun and mango lassi as a drink. The food was good. I really liked samosas and mango lassi. Tikki masala had a bit too much tomato sauce for my liking. None the less, extensive menu, prompt service and good food. I’d eat here again.

  • 5/5 Jordan W. 10 months ago on Google
    Chicken Biryani was delicious and service was nice, I’m definitely a regular now.

  • 5/5 Amit B. 11 months ago on Google
    Excellent place for authentic Nepali cuisine and Indian dishes. We all together tried Goat Curry in Nepali Style and standard spicy level and steamed rice! It was an awesome combination. We tried chicken momo both steamed and fried.

  • 5/5 Olivia M. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favorite restaurants. Wonderful food. I always order far too much because it’s so good. Absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a good, hole in the wall.

  • 1/5 Sabin K. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the worst nepali restaurant I’ve ever been. Food, service, everything is bad.

  • 1/5 Misty R. 7 months ago on Google
    Idk about how they serve food in dine in but to go was horrible. This was what I got a cup of gravy and a few pieces of chicken with the whole spices still intact. Not worth what I paid for at all.

  • 3/5 Alexandra T. 9 months ago on Google
    I used to love this restaurant. It was my go to Indian in Mobile. However, I recently ordered lamb curry with garlic naan through door dash and was extremely dissatisfied. My naan was practically burnt and the curry was so, so watery. I felt like I was eating soup. So disappointed.

  • 1/5 Paulina A. 5 months ago on Google
    This is the second time I have gotten watered down saag from this establishment. When it's good, it's great, but when they want to cut corners, they offer you flavorless, watered down saag and it is honestly infuriating. I placed an order over $70 and got water with spinach and paneer. I really hate that this has happened more than once because it just solidifies I will have to order from else where. They used to be the best, now it just seems they give up a bit near the end of the day. Mind you I placed my order at 5:30pm so it's not even that late. Huge Disappointment and we won't be returning


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    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
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    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
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    • ✓️ Healthy options
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  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
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    • ✓️ Identifies as Asian-owned

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