Yak & Yeti

Downtown Kyoto


This tiny joint serves more than just the dal bhaat (rice and lentil curry) that most people associate with Nepalese cuisine. In fact, the fare (good curries and tasty nan bread) is probably closer to Indian. There is counter seating, otherwise opt to sit on the comfortable cushions.


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