Nepali Food A Sure Bet In Reynoldsburg Arguably, Dal Bhat is Nepal’s national dish. There are endless variations of Dal Bhat, which is often served in brass dishes in many restaurants. Centered around a pile of rice, this popular restaurant meal features savory, soupy, spicy lentils along with a constellation of side dishes (dal means lentils, and bhat means rice). Also likely to make an appearance are pickled vegetables, yogurt, chutney and curries made from vegetables, fish, buffalo, chicken or wild boar. Census, the country’s Asian population is one of the fastest growing in the United States. In Franklin County, that translates to a bounty of Bhutanese and Nepali businesses as families settle into many local communities. Here in Reynoldsburg, the surge According to the most recent U.S. of immigrants has resulted in a number of Bhutanese and Nepali restaurants throughout the city, where the smell of simmering, spicy sauces and warn naan brings back memories of Nepal. Whether it’s a sit-down dinner or just a quick bite to eat, there’s a little something for everyone. Established in 2022, Darshan Restaurant and Bar, 7524 E. Main Street, brings a unique blend of Western and Himalayan cuisine and offers dine-in, take-out, and catering with a full menu that is bound to please. From chef’s favorites like Chicken Choila, Bhatamas Chiura, and Lamb Curry, to customer favorites like Vegetable Samosa, 16 Pani Puri, and Pork Momo, Darshan’s extensive menu offers a wide variety of flavors. And if you don’t have time for lunch, just call and order ahead of time, and they will “pack” one for you in 15 to 30 minutes. Their “pack your lunch” tab on their website offers an easy and flavorful way to bring some pizzaz to your noon-time meal. Dolpa Chatpate, 7770 E. Main Street, serves exceptional food with attention to detail, offering flavorful Nepali and American dishes like the Classic Chatpate and Chicken Pizza, made to order with customizable spiciness. Regular Pani Puri and Jhalmury are available for dine-in or take-out. Dolpa specializes in a fusion of Italian and Nepali flavors in their pizza, a must for the adventurous looking for a new and innovative dish. Doste Indian Cuisine, 6563 E. Livingston and Chicken Biryani are just a few of the traditional dishes they offer. Durbar Nepali and Indian Cuisine, 7621 E. Main Street, offers a traditional take on many time-honored favorites like Biryani, Chicken Chili Momo, Paneer Tikka Masala, and Samosa Chaat. Pork Sekuwa is so flavorful that it leaves one’s mouth watering for more. Both dine-in and takeout are available. Jayaho Indian and Nepali Restaurant, 6758 E. Main Street, boasts a large menu including appetizers, soups, a variety of dumplings, chowmein noodles, tandoori, traditional entrees, salads, and desserts. The naan basket is a highlight, offering a variety of fresh and flavorful breads. Chef Prem Pokhrel is an expert in Indian and Nepali dishes with a decade of experience in the kitchen. Some 58 Reynoldsburg businesses are Avenue boasts, “We don't just make food. We make people's experience. Doste Indian Cuisine is built on the belief that food should be special, and we carry that belief into everything we do.” Samosa, Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Naan, www.reynoldsburgmagazine.com owned and operated by members of the Bhutanese and Nepali communities. Estimated at 50,000, Central Ohio has the largest concentration of Bhutanese Americans outside of Bhutan, second only to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Reynoldsburg Magazine • Fall/Winter, 2024
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