Nepali Bhanchha Ghar – Indian
Stepping into this vibrant sanctuary feels like entering a bustling family kitchen, where the air is thick with the intoxicating perfume of toasted cumin and slow-simmered spices. Velvety curries and charred, tandoor-kissed breads arrive at the table in a celebration of bold Indian flavors, each dish crafted with a soulful touch that honors traditional hearth-side cooking. The intimate space hums with a welcoming energy, inviting diners to linger over steaming plates that bridge the gap between rustic comfort and refined culinary artistry.
74-15 Roosevelt Avenue, Jackson Heights +1-917-745-0533 https://www.bhanchhagharny.com/Rating: 3.9/5 (1031 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
What to order at Nepali Bhanchha Ghar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Chowmein | 54.6 g | 49.4 g |
| Chili Vegetarian | 33.4 g | 34 g |
| Chicken momo | 4.1 g | 28.9 g |
| Sekuwa - Chicken | 12.4 g | 26.7 g |
| Sekuwa - Duck | 12.4 g | 26.7 g |
| Sekuwa - Goat | 12.4 g | 26.7 g |
| Goat momo | 48.9 g | 19.7 g |
| Roti Chicken Thali - Dhindo | 0 g | 17.1 g |
| Chicken pangra | 7.7 g | 12.9 g |
| Chicken Thenthuk | 42 g | 12.8 g |
| Vegetarian or Egg Chowmein | 1.7 g | 12.3 g |
| Sukuti Thali - Dhindo | 1.5 g | 10.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
What diners are saying
Celebrated as a "hidden gem" and past Momo Crawl winner, diners rave about the authentic Nepali cuisine at this Jackson Heights spot. The standout favorite is undoubtedly the chicken jhol momo, praised for its rich, aromatic broth, though the steamed goat momo and fried potato varieties also receive high marks. Guests appreciate the clean, relaxed atmosphere filled with charming Nepali music, noting that while service can sometimes be slow or less attentive, the cash discounts and unbeatable flavors make it a must-visit destination.
Menu
Momos
Nepali dumplings, made in-house every day. Available steamed, fried, or in jhol, a lightly spiced broth.
- Vegetable momo - $8: Vegetable filling Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Potato momo - $8: Potato filling
- Chicken momo - $8: Chicken filling Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol
- Beef momo - $9: Beef filling
- Goat momo - $10: Goat filling Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Paneer momo - $9: Paneer cheese filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Shrimp momo - $10: Shrimp filling Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
Nepali Barbecue
Traditional grilled and dried meat dishes.
- Sekuwa - Chicken - $14: Marinated in Nepali spices, skewered, and grilled over flame Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sekuwa - Duck - $14: Marinated in Nepali spices, skewered, and grilled over flame Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Sekuwa - Goat - $18: Marinated in Nepali spices, skewered, and grilled over flame Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sukuti - Beef - $15: Homemade jerky made from lean meat slowly dried to lock in flavor
- Sukuti - Goat - $18: Homemade jerky made from lean meat slowly dried to lock in flavor
- Chicken choila - $14: Grilled chicken marinated in mustard oil and spices. Served cold. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Chicken pangra - $14: Crispy fried chicken gizzards Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Goat hyakula - $18: Marinated goat ribs, grilled over flame Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
Snacks
- Sel roti - $1.5: Nepali rice doughnut with spicy dipping sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Samosa - $5.99: Spiced potato filling, 3 per order Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Vegetable Pakora - $8: 8 per order Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Fried chiura - $2.99: Crispy beaten rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Bara (Wo) - Plain - $2.99: Spiced rice and lentil patty Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Bara (Wo) - With Egg - $3.99: Spiced rice and lentil patty with egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Kalo Chana - $6: Mildly spiced black chickpeas Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Aloo Dum - $7: Tender potatoes with red chili Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Tarkari - $7: Mild potato curry served with your choice of puri or roti
- Bhatmas Sadeko - $6: Marinated soybean salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Wai Wai Sadeko - $6: Spicy crispy noodle salad
Specialties
Traditional Nepali dishes and stir-fries.
- Beef Tongue - $18: Stir fried with Nepali spices
- Fried Fish - $12.99: With bones Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics
- Chili Chicken - $14: Chicken and wok-seared vegetables in a sweet and spicy chili glaze Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Chili Vegetarian - $12: Potato, mushroom, paneer, or tofu Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Goat Bhutan - $15: Stomach and liver stir fried with Nepali spices
- Chicken Fry - $14: With bones Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Thukpa - Veg - $11: Rich beef broth with thick hand-torn noodles
- Thukpa - Chicken - $12: Rich beef broth with thick hand-torn noodles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Thukpa - Sukuti - $10.5: Rich beef broth with thick hand-torn noodles
- Fried Rice - $10: Vegetable, egg, chicken, beef, or mixed protein Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
Thali
Nepali set meals. Curry of your choice with individual portions of soup, lentils, traditional vegetables, chutney, and pickles. Choose steamed rice or dhindo (buckwheat flour mash).
- Vegetarian Thali - Rice - $11: Vegetarian curry set with rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Vegetarian Thali - Dhindo - $12.99: Vegetarian curry set with dhindo Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Chicken Thali - Rice - $13: Chicken curry set with rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Chicken Thali - Dhindo - $15: Chicken curry set with dhindo Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Goat Thali - Rice - $15: Goat curry set with rice
- Goat Thali - Dhindo - $17: Goat curry set with dhindo Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free
- Sukuti Thali - Rice - $15: Homemade beef jerky set with rice Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy Free
- Sukuti Thali - Dhindo - $18: Homemade beef jerky set with dhindo Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb
- Fish Thali - Rice - $13.99: Fish curry set with rice Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Soy Free
- Fish Thali - Dhindo - $17: Fish curry set with dhindo Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Roti Chicken Thali - Rice - $15: Roti chicken set with rice Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Roti Chicken Thali - Dhindo - $16.99: Roti chicken set with dhindo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Noodles
Chowmein is a stir fried noodle. Thentuk is a noodle soup featuring thick, chewy hand-torn noodles.
- Vegetarian or Egg Chowmein - $10: Stir fried noodles with vegetables or egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Vegetarian or Egg Thenthuk - $11: Hand-torn noodle soup with vegetables or egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Chicken Chowmein - $11: Stir fried noodles with chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Chicken Thenthuk - $12: Hand-torn noodle soup with chicken Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Beef Chowmein - $12: Stir fried noodles with beef Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Beef Thenthuk - $13: Hand-torn noodle soup with beef Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Mixed Chowmein - $13: Stir fried noodles with mixed protein Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Mixed Thenthuk - $13: Hand-torn noodle soup with mixed protein Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Goat Thenthuk - $13: Hand-torn noodle soup with goat Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Samay Baji
Nepali bento box. Your choice of protein with marinated soybeans, beaten rice, pickle, and spicy chili sauce.
- Vegetarian Samay Baji - $13: Vegetarian protein option Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Chicken Samay Baji - $14: Chicken protein option Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Sukuti Samay Baji - $15: Homemade beef or goat jerky Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Goat Bhutan Samay Baji - $18: Liver and stomach Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Nepali Bhanchha Ghar
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- The standout favorite is the chicken jhol momo, followed by popular options like steamed goat momo and fried potato varieties.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers good value for money, featuring cash discounts and an average rating of 3.9/5.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests appreciate the clean, relaxed atmosphere filled with charming Nepali music and a welcoming energy that invites lingering.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Nepali Bhanchha Ghar is operational, featuring an active website and reviews describing its authentic cuisine and clean, relaxed atmosphere.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners love this "hidden gem" for its authentic Nepali cuisine, specifically the chicken jhol momo, steamed goat momo, and relaxed musical atmosphere.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Authentic Nepali and Indian cuisine featuring chicken jhol momo, sekuwa, and traditional Himalayan dishes like sukuti and choila.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking authentic Nepali cuisine, budget-friendly prices, and a relaxed atmosphere with traditional music would most enjoy this hidden gem.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features seven momo varieties, diverse sekuwa and sukuti meats, fish thali, and international options like steak frites.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Rated 3.9/5, diners rave about the authentic Nepali cuisine and chicken jhol momo, though service can be slow or inattentive.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This budget-friendly ($) hidden gem offers an intimate, relaxed atmosphere with charming music, though service can sometimes be slow.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Nepali Bhanchha Ghar?
- Chicken Chowmein, at roughly 49.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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