Yes. We,re Eating Again.
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Upon arrival downtown about midday, we sought out Tibetan Kitchen as it was featured on "You Gotta Eat Here" but more importantly as Tibetan food is not found on every corner. We were warmly welcomed by a member of the family who run this restaurant and who indeed are from Tibet. We started with Momo which are dumplings common to Tibet, Nepal and generally the Himalayan region. These were deep-fried and filled with tasty pork but there is a vegetarian option and you could have them steamed also. They were accompanied by a spicy sauce. Very nice! I was impressed with the number of vegetarian options here and asked if that was a Tibetan thing. The answer is not really. Tibet is a generally cold country and their diet is more meat-centric because of the limited growing season. They are, however, catering to Victoria's evidently extensive vegetarian community. Good thinking. We tried one of TB's several lunch specials, Pork Curry with mustard greens, served with rice, pooris and lentil soup which was frankly delicious! At $14 this is a very good deal. We loved the curry. Finally, we had Chicken Shepta. This was basically a stir fry on rice but Tibetan style (with a generous addition of veggies as previously discussed). Ginger, garlic, tomato paste, soy sauce and mild curry formed the sauce for this tasty and healthy dish.Colorful and busy is how I would describe the decor, with a distinctive nod to Tibet and the Dalai Lama. His words are posted here and there for our edification which is a good thing. Comfy enough and with friendly folks, we recommend this place. Expand your horizons and try something a little different.
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I passed by this place several times always thinking how amazing Tibetan food must taste. The occasion came last Thursday during lunch time, that blackboard displaying "lamb curry" just pulled me in.
The place looks inviting, yeah it's a bit cozy but at least you can snoop into other ppl dishes while having second handed delicious smell (I was salivating the whole time).
I liked the decoration; the Dalai's Lama altar gives good energy. I noticed lots of ppl go eat there by themselves, loner power.
Food speaking: I'm a fan!
I had the lamb curry lunch that was accompanied with brown rice, a cup of lentil's soup, and those delicious breads. I burnt my tongue in desperation to eat that curry... It was worth! The dish was so aromatic. The flavours were terrific, there were plenty of lamb crumbs, the colour was beautiful, perfectly seasoned. All my senses got feed.
After that great meal, my hangover brain was tempting me last Saturday to go try one of the soups. I ordered a Thukpa with beef and egg noodles. Not only did I resuscitate, I was also happy and satisfied all day long. Ok, I also had pork momos. Both things met my high expectations and made me regret not eating there before.
I'm sure I'll go or order from them pretty soon (they are in SkipTheDishes).
I had the special one evening (chicken curry with sampler appetizers and dessert) and my wife had the pork curry with basaltic rice. It was excellent and not expensive. Server was very attentive and understanding of Celiac concerns. Would heartily recommend this delightful Cafe.
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