I tried momo and chow mein from this place for the first time today and OMG, it took me right back to Nepal!!!
Momo filling was super flavorful, the tomato pickle was perfectly tangy and spicy, and the chow mein tasted just like what I used to have back home. I’ll definitely be ordering again!
It's so amazing to find a great Nepali restaurant nearby.
Highly recommend !!
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Kristin Knittle
Sep 29, 2026
Not my first time at this amazing spot and not my last. Everything I've tried on the menu has been phenomenal. The gentleman who runs the front is very kind. I always get take out and it's packaged impeccably. I love this place!
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Stella Thornberg
Sep 27, 2026
Just visiting Iowa and this is by far the best food I have ever had in the state, the chilli chicken momo(we got it hot) was probably the best Nepali dish I have had in my life, I cannot recommend this restaurant more
I love their food and they have good options. I'm just disappointed that they discontinued their weekend buffets, they need to update that information because I remember going there a couple of times since I thought they were still doing it but after a while I figured they probably just didn't do it anymore. I wonder why they stopped, it was my favorite part of this restaurant and totally worth the money. I do hope they bring it back at some point (hopefully soon).
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Henry Romain
Aug 27, 2026
I love this place. Have been going here for dinner occasionally for a few years, it is one of the most flavorful restaurants in Des Moines. I get a thali platter every time -- this is what I'd recommend, you get three different entrees, rice, naan, papadum, a samosa, and a nice little dessert. The flavors and spice are outstanding every time. It's funny to see some reviewers complaining about the chow mein... Obviously you should stick to ordering the actual traditional dishes of the culture of the restaurant you're eating at. What makes Kathmandu legendary in my eyes is the pickled condiments that are served with the thali platter. I'm not even sure exactly what to call them... An apple chutney, an herbal sauce, an olive/vegetable chutney (?), and a sweet sauce. These condiments are unlike anything else you can find in Des Moines. What I think about when I'm eating is that if you get the thali, which, including the samosa, is four main flavors, you have four to the power of four (256) flavor combinations when combining the thali flavors with the condiments. There is no other place in Des Moines where you can create that amount of different individual flavor-bites in a meal. Also, the main guy there (I think he is the owner) is always in a good mood and pleasant to talk to and the service is fast.