Suryashi

If you can’t settle on just one curry, dal bhat offers another way to choose. At Suryashi, the plate brings together 2 curries, dal, achar, sautéed greens and papad, among other accompaniments. Mix them with rice to suit your taste. The menu lists chicken, mutton, vegetable and keema curries to choose from, so you can shape each mouthful with the dal and sides. One diner’s review praised the dal bhat, making it an appealing choice for anyone keen to try a Nepalese one-plate meal rather than order curry alone.

For a meal centred on curry, the lunch set comes with a choice of one or two varieties. It includes naan or half naan, mini rice, salad and papad, among other sides; with the two-curry set, you can pick from the blackboard menu. One reviewer reported that the beef tendon curry was mild, while the bone-in chicken curry was a little spicier. Another diner enjoyed the tenderness of the beef tendon and the sweetness of the butter chicken. Consider the curry options and your preferred level of heat when choosing between naan and rice.

For a few small plates between courses, try momo—steamed dumplings—or soup momo, served in a broth with spices, tamarind, sesame and herbs. To finish, there’s chai with cardamom, cinnamon and ginger, served hot or iced, as well as lassi, a homemade yoghurt drink.