Lumanti of Nepal

Starters

• Sabji

  Mild deep-fried vegetables in a light batter with crushed cashew nuts and jwano [lovage] seeds.

  • For one 3 pieces$4.95
  • To share 6 pieces$9.50

• Bhyanta Ko Bharta$7.00

  Medium-spiced barbecued aubergine paté, served with plain Nan.

• Chat Pat$5.00

  Spicy potatoes and peas with fresh chillies, spring onions, ginger and coriander, served in a spicy papad bowl.

• Jhinga Macha

  Deep-fried prawn in a slightly spiced batter, served on a bed of salad.

  • For one 5 Tiger Prawns$6.75
  • To share 10 Tiger Prawns$12.95

• Poleko Squid$8.95

  Medium-spiced baby squid, barbecued in a Tandoor and served on a sizzler.

• Chuso Masu

  Medium-spiced barbecued chicken wings.

  • For one 7 pieces$6.50
  • To share 14 pieces$12.50

• Lollypop Chicken

  Medium-spiced barbecued chicken wings, tossed in a sweet and spicy tomato-based sauce.

  • For one 7 pieces$7.00
  • To share 14 pieces$13.50

• Choila$8.95

  Spicy dish of Tandoori-barbecued chicken or lamb with fresh chillies, ginger, onions and coriander (served cool).

• Masu Ko Bari$8.50

  Cubes of medium-spiced minced lamb with garlic, ginger, spices and fresh herbs, served in a tomato-based sauce.

• Momo

  Handmade steamed Nepalese dumplings, filled with chicken, blended with a handful of spices and served with Lumanti special Momo chutney. These special dumplings requires significant preparation time so it is recommended to pre-order this dish with 24 hours notice. However, don't hesitate to ask our staff if they are available during your visit.

  • per person$8.95

Assorted Starter Platter to Share

• Assorted Starter Platter to Share

  Why not try a selection of our favourite starters, specially chosen by our Nepalese chefs? It is a great way of tasting different things and getting to know our starter menu. Also available in a vegetarian starter platter option. Ask staff for details.

  • For two$17.50
  • For four$34.50

Dal Bhat

• Dal Bhat

  Served on traditional Nepalese bronze plates and bowls, this is our most requested dish by customers who have visited Nepal. Your Dal Bhat includes Chicken Sekuwa, Lamb Jhol, Dal, Tarkari, Rice and home-made chutney.

  • Per person$22.50

Main Courses

• Chicken Nanglo$16.50

  Spicy deep-fried chicken in a light batter with chillies, onions, capsicum and fresh herbs. Nepalese speciality from Kathmandu.

• Lamb Chilli$16.95

  Delicately pan-fried slices of lamb, served with onions, capsicum, fresh chillies, coriander and ginger.

• Bhutuwa

  Medium-spiced dish with fresh scallions, onions, capsicum, ginger, garlic and coriander. Covered in a light tomato-based sauce.

  • Chicken$15.95
  • Lamb$16.95
  • King Prawns$19.95

• Chicken / Bandel (Pork) Tareko*$17.50

  Barbecued pork or chicken strips, gently tossed in a pan with crunchy onions, capsicum, ginger, garlic, chillies, soy sauce and fresh herbs. Served medium to spicy.

• Jhol

  Traditional Nepalese Curry, made from a tomato and onion based sauce. Can be served mild, medium or hot.

  • Chicken$15.95
  • Lamb$16.95
  • King Prawns$19.95

• Gorkhali

  Spicy Nepalese dish, served with yogurt, fresh chillies, coriander, ginger and a touch of garlic.

  • Chicken$15.95
  • Lamb$16.95
  • King Prawns$19.95

• Dhansak

  Hot sweet and sour dish, cooked with chickpea lentils, onions and Himalayan spices with garlic and ginger.

  • Chicken$15.95
  • Lamb$16.95
  • King Prawns$19.95

• Meat Masala

  Tender boneless chicken or lamb, cooked in a mild and creamy Masala sauce.

  • Chicken$15.95
  • Lamb$16.95

• Masu Ra Sag

  Tender pieces of chicken or lamb [medium] cooked with spinach and fresh herbs, with a touch of fenugreek.

  • Chicken$15.95
  • Lamb$16.95

• Tandoori Butter Chicken$16.50

  Tandoori chicken on or off the bone, cooked in a rich, thick and creamy Masala sauce.

• Chicken Babari$15.95

  Boneless chicken cooked in a Tandoor and served in a rich, creamy Masala sauce with fresh mint.

• Monkfish Tareko$25.50

  Barbecued spicy fillet of monkfish, lightly pan-fried with crunchy vegetables and soy sauce.

• Jyogi Bhat (Sages' Rice)

  Nepalese version of the Indian Biriyani. Cooked with spinach and coconut. Served with a side of vegetable curry

  • Vegetable$17.50
  • Chicken$19.50
  • Lamb$20.50
  • King Prawns$21.95

Tandoori Dishes

Tandoori dishes are marinated with Himalayan spices and cooked in a Tandoor. Served in fine strips of onion on sizzler plates, with a choice of side sauce of Masala, Jhol or Gorkhali. We use a charcoal Tandoor, not gas!

• Sashlick

  Sizzling boneless chicken or the finest lamb, marinated in home-made yoghurt with herbs and spices. A dry dish, cooked with onions, capsicum and tomatoes, we call this Sekuwa in Nepal!

  • Chicken$17.95
  • Lamb$18.95

• Karang$21.95

  Medium-spiced lamb chops marinated in spices cooked in a Tandoor and served on a sizzler.

• Lumanti Ko Parikar$22.50

  Tandoori mixed grill consisting of Sekuwas [chicken and pork], lamb chops, jumbo prawn and poleko chara.

• Jumbo Prawns$22.00

  Medium-spiced jumbo prawns marinated in spices and Greek-style home-made yoghurt

• Tandoori Monkfish$24.95

  Medium-spiced fillet of monkfish with tomatoes, onions, capsicum and fresh herbs.

Vegetarian Dishes

• Pancha Jhol$12.00

  Traditional Nepalese mixed-vegetable curry. Served mild, medium or hot.

• Kerau Paneer$12.00

  Home-made cheese with peas and onions, ginger and capsicum, medium-spiced, served fairly dry

• Saag Sabji$12.00

  Medium-spiced mixed vegetables including cauliflower, potato, aubergine and paneer in a spinach sauce.

• Vegetable Masala$12.00

  Mixed vegetables in a rich, creamy Masala sauce.

• Paneer Masala$12.00

  Home-made cow's milk cheese in a rich, creamy Masala sauce.

Side Dishes

• Aloo Jeera$5.00

  Spicy shallow-fried potatoes with cumin seeds and fresh ginger.

• Bhyanta Tarkari

  Medium-spiced aubergine, with ginger, garlic, scallions, capsicum and coriander.

  • Side$6.00
  • Main$12.00

• Dal$6.00

  Chickpea lentils with garlic, ginger, coriander and fried cumin seeds.

• Chana Masala

  Medium-spiced chick peas with ginger and Chat Masala.

  • Side$6.00
  • Main$12.00

• Salad$5.00

  Fresh leafy lettuce mixed with carrots, cucumbers and a slice of lemon.

Rice

• Sada Bha$2.95

  Boiled rice.

• Pilao Bhat$3.25

  Multicoloured rice, cooked with ghee and whole spices

• Chiao Bhat$5.00

  Mushroom rice. Fried rice with mushroom, soy sauce and black pepper.

• Kerau Pilao$5.50

  Peas. Fried rice with egg, peas, soy sauce and black pepper.

Breads

We are proud of our homemade Nan which are freshly cooked on order. We add milk to add lightness and egg to add richness and depth, then we cook them in a charcoal Tandoor to give them a distinctive smokey flavour.

• Plain Nan$2.95

• Coriander Nan$3.50

  Bread covered with fresh coriander leaves.

• Garlic Nan$3.50

  Bread covered with fresh garlic.

• Peshwari Nan$3.75

  Sweet bread with vegetable stuffing, sprinkled with ground nuts and raisins.

• Cheese Nan$3.50

  Bread covered in cheddar cheese.

• Kulcha$3.50

  Bread stuffed with vegetables, onions and fresh chillies.

• Paratha$3.00

  Crispy layered wholemeal bread.

• Roti$2.00

  Handmade bread made with wholemeal flour.

Little Nepalese Extras

• Side Sauce$3.00

  Choice of side sauce of Masala, Jhol or Gorkhali.

• Raita$3.00

  A cooling yogurt dip with grated cucumber.