Nepal, the home of the Gurkhas is also known as The Himalayan Kingdom as it. surrounded by snow-capped cold peaks, mountains, fertile emerald green forests, valleys and thousands of classic beautiful lakes.
The brave land where the Gurkhas hailed from has its own way of leading life, culture, tradition and custom. In the north, they harvest each grain and spices are worth their weight in gold as they include saffron, the most exquisite of spices. It portrays the serenity of the people, which is reflected by its delicate and highly fragrant cuisine with a unique blend of aromatic herbs and moist flavours.
The Gurkhas are the most highly praised soldiers and the most famous fighting force in the British Army. Probably the most renowned fighting knife in the world is the khukuri of the Gurkhas which is inseparable from and synonymous with the Gurkha solider. It is believed that the Gurkha must draw blood every time before he may return the khukuri to its sheath. The Gurkhas are known all over the world for their valour and loyalty and make their own way of living by cultivating grain and rearing domestic animals each bound by their rich tradition.
However, the common factor of the Nepali meal came from the unique blending herbs and spices available in different regions of Nepal.
The staple foods in a Nepalese diet are - Dal, Bhat and Achar, along with various mouth watering side dishes. These combine to achieve the ultimate meal.
Ilfracombe's Gurkha restaurant is run by Ex-British Gurkhas who bears lots of commitment, hard work and devotion and also shares the more than 200 years of the Gurkha history.
Our commitment on "Value for Money and Customer Satisfaction" undergoes with the the fully qualified staff and well accommodated restaurant. Our head chef has worked for the Tai Palace and the Grand Hotel Europe in russia. With only the highest quality ingredients being used and relaxed surroundings,Ilfracombe gurkha assures you a great dining experience.
The restaurant is AIR Conditioned and sits more than 110 people. It is close to public parking at the Landmark and buses from Barnstaple and Combe Martin have stops within a few yards.
