Wanowa Café

A mutton curry is all about the generous pieces of meat and the layers of spice. Diners at Wanowa Café have described finding several large chunks of mutton in their curry, praising its savoury flavour and lack of gaminess. Some who chose their preferred level of heat also remarked on the spices’ pronounced presence. Rice choices have included Japanese rice, basmati rice and a mix of the two, making the pairing part of the pleasure.

For a meal arranged more like a Nepalese home-style spread, consider the dal bhat set. The menu describes it as bean curry and basmati rice served with sides such as sautéed greens, vegetable dishes, achar and a lentil crisp. Diners ordering these dishes separately have singled out the gentle flavour of the dal and the pleasure of eating beans with naan. Sets that let you choose a curry offer another flavour alongside the bean curry.

For something other than curry and naan, try thukpa, Nepalese soup noodles. One diner who ordered the chicken version described a generous helping of vegetables and chicken, a soup fragrant with herbs and coriander, and soft noodles. The menu lists vegetable, chicken, mutton and prawn versions. A diner who tried mutton thukpa with coriander also praised the combination of flavourful meat-infused broth, vegetables and noodles.

For a leisurely finish, try chiya, Nepalese spiced milk tea simmered with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and other spices. There is also a cake set pairing a drink with a homemade cake of the day, making the café an option for tea as well as a curry meal.