Here in our part of North Carolina, it’s a foodie’s
paradise. Every day, a new ethnic restaurant seems to pop up – so many that we
cannot keep up with them. Lately, we have been on a quest to find the best
Indian food in the area. I say “Indian” food, knowing that there are many
different regions in
India,
each with its own special dishes.
This week we discovered Himalaya Nepali Cuisine, a new
restaurant in
Cary, NC. They bill themselves as “a place to
enjoy your favorite Nepali and Indian food.” It’s a relatively small space with
little ambiance beyond some prayer flags and a picture or two but it was
packed. Large families, maybe Indian, maybe Nepali, maybe from elsewhere,
celebrating, laughing, having a great time. And the food was terrific.
Many of the dishes on the menu are standards on Indian menus
but there were subtle differences and some not so subtle: the lamb saag was
