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Yak Yeti Yak

Somerset, Bath - Nepalese - Restaurant - £

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

To reach this cheery townhouse basement not far from Bath Abbey, clatter down a steep staircase from the street. Once inside, you'll discover several interconnecting rooms done out in authentic Nepalese style – a glorious clutter of native carvings, sculptures, utensils, paintings, prints and floor cushions. The decorative screens put up between tables during the pandemic have also become a permanent feature of the restaurant – by popular request. The kitchen specialises in genuine Nepalese home cooking, and it’s the real deal with subtle spicing, lots of fresh herbs and a strong emphasis on vegetables. Eat without meat by ordering a handful of dishes such as crispy kale pakoras with piquant tomato chutney, butternut squash with braised chickpeas and turmeric, or aloo tamar (fermented bamboo shoots braised with black-eyed peas, new potatoes and tomato). If flesh is your craving, look to the pork momo (steamed dumplings), peppery chicken bhutuwa or the signature Y...

To reach this cheery townhouse basement not far from Bath Abbey, clatter down a steep staircase from the street. Once inside, you'll discover several interconnecting rooms done out in authentic Nepalese style – a glorious clutter of native carvings, sculptures, utensils, paintings, prints and floor cushions. The decorative screens put up between tables during the pandemic have also become a permanent feature of the restaurant – by popular request. The kitchen specialises in genuine Nepalese home cooking, and it’s the real deal with subtle spicing, lots of fresh herbs and a strong emphasis on vegetables. Eat without meat by ordering a handful of dishes such as crispy kale pakoras with piquant tomato chutney, butternut squash with braised chickpeas and turmeric, or aloo tamar (fermented bamboo shoots braised with black-eyed peas, new potatoes and tomato). If flesh is your craving, look to the pork momo (steamed dumplings), peppery chicken bhutuwa or the signature Yak Yeti Yak stir-fried beef. To drink, order a bottle of Nepalese Kuwa beer flavoured with citrussy timur (a wild Himalayan spice) or go for the boozy kick of a rum and banana lassi.

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VENUE DETAILS

12 Pierrepont Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 1LAGB

01225 442299

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OTHER INFORMATION

Separate bar, Family friendly, Dog friendly, Credit card required

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