The Gurkha Kitchen – Indian
The Gurkha Kitchen transports diners to the vibrant streets of Kathmandu, where the air is thick with the enticing aroma of toasted spices and sizzling meats. Crispy pani poori and zesty samosa chat offer a playful explosion of textures and tang, while the traditional Thakali Thali provides a soulful, balanced journey through the heart of Himalayan comfort food. It is a lively gathering spot where bold, smoky flavors like chicken choila and spiced sekuwa celebrate a rich culinary heritage in every bite.
1342, South Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087 +14082124660 https://thegurkhaskitchen.com0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at The Gurkha Kitchen
Dairy-Free at The Gurkha Kitchen
The Gurkha Kitchen in Sunnyvale has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ajoine Fish, Dal Tadka and Gobi Manchurian. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Gurkha Kitchen
The Gurkha Kitchen in Sunnyvale has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ajoine Fish, Gurkha Chicken and Kashmiri Lamb. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Gurkha Kitchen
The Gurkha Kitchen in Sunnyvale has 32 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ajoine Fish, Thakali Thali Set (Veg) and Gulab Jamun. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Gurkha Kitchen
The Gurkha Kitchen in Sunnyvale has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Buff Chilli and Chilli Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Gurkha Kitchen
The Gurkha Kitchen in Sunnyvale has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Buff Chilli and Wine (Bottle). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Gurkha Kitchen
The Gurkha Kitchen in Sunnyvale has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Buff Chilli, Wine (Bottle) and Wine (Glass). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Gurkha Kitchen
The Gurkha Kitchen in Sunnyvale has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dal Tadka, Gobi Manchurian and Chana Chatpatay. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Gurkha Kitchen
The Gurkha Kitchen in Sunnyvale has 30 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Thakali Thali Set (Veg), Gulab Jamun and Dal Tadka. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Gurkha Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chana Chatpatay | 130.5 g | 36.5 g |
| Shrimp Curry | 69.2 g | 35.8 g |
| Thakali Thali Chicken | 84.3 g | 34.2 g |
| Goat Curry | 60.5 g | 33.7 g |
| Thakali Thali Set (Veg) | 122.2 g | 32.1 g |
| Thakali Thali Goat | 83.2 g | 27.6 g |
| Chilli Chicken | 0 g | 19.2 g |
| Fried Rice (Chicken) | 47.6 g | 16 g |
| Wine (Glass) | 10.7 g | 15.6 g |
| Buff Chilli | 1.8 g | 14.3 g |
| Pani Poori | 25.1 g | 13.2 g |
| Chow Mein (Veg) | 1.7 g | 12.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Appetizers
- Samosa - $6.99: Homemade potato-stuffed patty, deep-fried and served with mint and tamarind chutney. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa Chat - $9.99: Served with garbanzo masala yogurt mint and tamarin chutney. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tikki Chat (Aloo Chup) - $9.99: Fried potato patty served with Chana masala, dreasale with yogurt, mint and tamarin. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pani Poori - $9.99: Crispy fried pastry stuffed with flavored water. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Pakora - $9.99: Mix vegetables coated with gram flour and deep-fried. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Pakora - $11.99: Batter-fried fish. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Nepali Khaja Set
- Chicken Choila - $17.99: Nepali-style BBQ chicken salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buff Chilli - $20.99: Stir-fried buffalo with bell peppers and chilli sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khasi ko Sekuwa - $20.99: Country-style BBQ goat with Himalayan spices. Available at: dinner, lunch
Thakali Thali
- Thakali Thali Set (Veg) - $18.99: Served with raayo ko saag, kalo dal, vegetable, rice, and achar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thakali Thali Chicken - $19.99: Local bone-in chicken curry, raayo ko saag, kalo dal, vegetable, rice, and achar. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thakali Thali Goat - $20.99: Goat curry, raayo ko saag, kalo dal, vegetable, rice, and achar. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Touch of Nepal
- Veg Momo (Jhol / Regular) - $11.99: Mix vegetables dumpling served with chutney. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veg C Momo - $12.99: Fried dumpling tossed with mixed peppers in a spicy garlic sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Momo (Jhol / Regular) - $12.99: Chicken dumpling with momo chutney. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken C Momo - $13.99: Fried chicken dumpling toss in spicy garlic sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buff Momo (Jhol / Regular) - $15.99: Buff dumplings with momo chutney. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buff C Momo - $16.99: Fried buffalo dumplings tossed with mixed peppers in a spicy garlic sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Machha Tareko - $12.99: Batter-fried fish (bone-in) serve with tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chana Chatpatay - $10.99: A mixture of potato, garbanzo beans, green peas, puffed rice, tomato, onion, chilli, and Nepali spices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wai Wai Sadeko - $10.99: Wai wai mixed with onion, tomato, and Nepali spices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
From the Tandoor
- Tandoori Chicken Leg (2 Pieces) - $16.99: Punjabi-style marinated chicken cooked in a clay oven. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pahadi Chicken Tikka Kabab - $17.99: Boneless chicken marinated. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ajoine Fish - $17.99: Ajoin-flavored fish along with Indian spices. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Tikka - $16.99: Marinated paneer. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Naan & Roti - $3.99: Indian bread cooked in clay pot oven. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Entree
- Chana Masala - $14.99: Garbanzo beans cooked in a tangy onion-tomato sauce flavor with Indian spicy. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chole Bhature - $17.99: Punjabi-style chole served with fried Indian bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Makhani - $15.99: Mixed lentils cook in a tomato sauce flavored with Indian spices. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Tadka - $14.99: Tempered yellow lentil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Bodi Tama - $14.99: Nepali-style potato, bamboo shoot, and black-eye bean curry. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Simla Mirch - $16.99: Cottage cheese cooked in a rich tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Mass Tarkari - $14.99: Nepali-style seasonal mixed vegetable curry. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saag Paneer - $16.99: Cottage cheese and spinach curry. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Non Veg Entree
- Pahadi Chicken Curry - $17.99: Boneless chicken cooked in a onion-tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kashmiri Lamb - $19.99: Lamb cooked in a onion-tomato sauce along with Indian spices. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maccha Ko Johl - $17.99: Nepali-style fish curry. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Chicken - $18.99: Oven-roasted chicken blended in a rich tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pahadi Chicken Tikka Masala - $18.99: Marinated chicken cooked in a tandoor and blended in a rich onion tomato sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Curry - $19.99: Goat meat cooked in a onion tomato sauce flavored with Nepali spices. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gurkha Chicken - $17.99: Roaster chicken curry (bone-in). Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Curry - $17.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Indo - Chinese
- Vegetable Spring Roll - $9.99: Seasonal vegetables wrapped crepe and deep-fried, served with spicy tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilli Chicken - $14.99: Batter-fried Chicken tossed in a soy-garlic sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Manchurian - $14.99: Batter-fried Chicken tossed in a soy-garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobi Manchurian - $11.99: Batter-fried cauliflower tossed in a soy-garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice (Veg) - $15.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice (Chicken) - $16.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice (Shrimp) - $16.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chow Mein (Veg) - $15.99: Stir-fried noodles with seasonal vegetables. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chow Mein (Chicken) - $16.99: Stir-fried chicken and noodles with seasonal vegetables. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chow Mein (Shrimp) - $16.99: Stir-fried shrimp and noodles with seasonal vegetables. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Chilli - $14.99: Crisp batter fried paneer is tossed in slightly sweet, spicy, hot, and tangy chilli sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice & Biryani
- Plain Rice - $3.5 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, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Biryani - $17.99: Vegetable and rice cooked with Indian spices. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Biryani - $19.99: Boneless chicken and rice cooked along with Indian spices. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Biryani - $20.99: Lamb and rice cooked along with Indian spices. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Biryani - $20.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Gulab Jamun - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rasmalai - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Mango Lassie - $3.99: Mixture of yogurt and mango pulp. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Soda - $3.5
- Chai Tea - $2.5
- Nepali Beer - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Indian Beer - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Wine (Glass) - $5.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Wine (Bottle) - $20.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Gurkha Kitchen
- Is The Gurkha Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Gurkha Kitchen has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ajoine Fish, Dal Tadka and Gobi Manchurian.
- What can I eat at The Gurkha Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- Ajoine Fish, Dal Tadka and Gobi Manchurian carry the dairy-free tag, out of 15 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Gurkha Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Dal Tadka and Gobi Manchurian.
- Is The Gurkha Kitchen gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Gurkha Kitchen?
- Chana Chatpatay, at roughly 36.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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