Kathmandu Restaurant

7229 Apple Valley, Windsor Heights
(515) 255-1270

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Aloo Gobi Served with Basmati Rice
Chicken Korma and Chicken Curry
Lamb Curry Rice and Cheese Naan
Kathmandu Special Biryani
Chill Vegetable Momo
Chicken Tikka Masala
Mixed Vegtable Curry
Chilli Chicken Momo
Steamed Chicken Momo
Paneer Tikka Masala

Menu

Vegetarian Appetizers
Vegetable Samosa
Deep-fried crisp flour patties filled with a delicious blend of spiced potatoes and peas.
Gobi Manchurian
An Indo-Chinese dish of cauliflower coated in spices and sauteed with spring onions.
Onion Bajji
Chopped onions coated in spiced chickpea flour batter and deep-fried.
Aloo Tikki
Mashed potato patties marinated in chickpea flour batter and fried to perfection.
Samosa Chaat
Crushed samosas served with a mixture of yogurt and spiced chickpea salad.
Chilli Paneer
Grilled Indian cheese sauteed with green chilies and spring onions.
Mushroom Manchurian
An Indo-Chinese dish of mushroom coated in spices and sauteed with spring onions.
Paneer Manchurian
An Indo-Chinese dish of Indian cheese coated in spices and sauteed with spring onions.

Non-Vegetarian Appetizers
chicken 65
Chicken Chow Mein
Chicken Chili
Boneless chicken sauteed with green chilies and spring onions.

Soups
Mango Corn Soup
A mildly spiced soup made from the cream of mango and corn.
lentil soup

Chicken Specials (Served with Basmati rice )
Chicken Tikka Masala (Served with Basmati rice )
Chicken cubes baked in a tandoor and then cooked in a buttery and spicy tomato sauce.
Chicken Korma (Served with Basmati rice )
Juicy chicken pieces cooked in a flavorful, creamy and spicy curry.
Chicken Makhni (Served with Basmati rice )
Tender pieces of chicken sauteed in a creamy sauce of onions and spices.
Chicken Vindaloo (Served with Basmati rice )
Chunks of chicken cooked in a hot and spicy gravy.
Chicken Curry (Served with Basmati rice )
Delicately spiced boneless chicken with herbs cooked in a spicy curry.
Coconut Chicken Curry (Served with Basmati rice )
Chicken chunks cooked in a mildly spicy curry made of coconut milk.
Garlic Chicken (Served with Basmati rice )
Traditional dry Nepali style chicken cooked with tomato, onion, garlic and spices.
Chicken Saag (Served with Basmati rice )
Chicken and fresh ground spinach leaves cooked with a base of ginger, garlic, tomatoes, onions, and spices.
chicken fried rice
Kadai Chicken (Served with Basmati rice )
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a traditional wok with fried onions, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes.

Lamb and Goat Specials
Lamb Curry (Served with Basmati rice )
Boneless lamb meat cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, megnut, and spices.
Khashi Ko Mashu (Goat Curry) (Served with Basmati rice )
Bone-in goat curry cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, tomato, and spices.
Methi Goat (Served with Basmati rice )
Bone-in goat cooked with tomato, onion, spices, and fenugreek leaves.
Garlic Lamb (Served with Basmati rice )
Traditional boneless Nepali style lamb cooked with tomato, onion, garlic, and spices.
Methi Lamb (Served with Basmati rice )
Boneless lamb meat cooked with tomato, onion, spices, and fenugreek leaves.

Seafood Specials
Shrimp Masala (Served with Basmati rice )
Shrimp cooked in an exotic garlic curry.
Shrimp Coconut Curry (Served with Basmati rice )
Shrimp cooked in coconut milk and mild spices.

Vegetarian Specials
Paneer Tikka Masala (Served with Basmati rice )
Indian cheese cubes simmered in a creamy sauce made from tomatoes, onions, and spices.
Malai Kofta (Served with Basmati rice )
Homemade vegetable and cheese dumpling balls cooked in a spicy and creamy curry.
Palak Paneer (Served with Basmati rice )
Indian cheese cubes cooked in a gravy made of fresh spinach and spices.
Matar Paneer (Served with Basmati rice )
Indian cheese cubes and peas cooked in a special blend of spicy curry.
Mixed Vegetable Curry (Served with Basmati rice )
A steaming hot curry made from seasonal vegetables such as cauliflower, carrots, and green beans.
Aloo Gobi (Served with Basmati rice )
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with a base of ginger, garlic, onions, and spices.
Chana Saag (Served with Basmati rice )
Garbanzo beans and fresh ground spinach leaves cooked with a base of ginger, garlic, tomatoes, onions, and spices.
Chana Masala (Served with Basmati rice )
Chickpeas cooked in a sharp gravy made of onion, garlic, spices, and herbs.
Kadai Paneer (Served with Basmati rice )
Mildly spiced cheese cubes tossed and sauteed with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
Aloo Saag (Served with Basmati rice )
Fresh ground spinach cooked with potato, cilantro, onion, tomato, and spices.
Navratan Korma (Served with Basmati rice )
Choice of vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce and exotic blend of spices and nuts.
Aloo Matar (Served with Basmati rice )
Potatoes and peas curry cooked in a blend of Indian herbs and spices.
Mushroom Masala (Served with Basmati rice )
Fresh mushrooms cooked in a spicy tomato based gravy.
Mushroom Matar (Served with Basmati rice )
Fresh mushrooms and green peas sauteed with brown onions, tomatoes, and spices.

Tandoor Dishes
tandoori chicken
Lamb Tikka
Boneless lamb pieces marinated in a special mixture of yogurt and spices and baked in a traditional tandoor oven.
Chef Special Grill Platter
An assorted platter of chicken tandoori, shrimp, paneer, chicken, and lamb tikkas.
chicken tikka
Paneer Tikka
Chunks of home-made Indian cottage cheese marinated in Indian spices and baked to perfection in a traditional tandoor oven.

Kathmandu Specials
Steamed Chicken Momo
Steamed dumplings stuffed with minced chicken.
Fried Vegetable Momo
Fried vegetable dumplings stuffed with cabbage, cilantro, and red onions.
Steamed Vegetable Momo
Steamed vegetable dumplings stuffed with cabbage, cilantro, and red onions.
Lamb Sekuwa
Boneless lamb marinated in a mixture of ginger, garlic, blended spices, and barbequed in a traditional tandoor oven.
Fried Chicken Momo
Fried dumplings stuffed with minced chicken.
Soup Vegetable Momo
Steamed vegetable dumplings served in spicy sesame and tomato-based gravy.
Vegetable Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodles cooked with cabbage, bell peppers, onions, and carrots in a spicy and savory sauce.
Chicken Thukpa Soup
Traditional Nepali style chicken noodle soup.
Vegetable Thukpa Soup
Traditional Nepali style vegetable noodle soup.
Shrimp Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodles cooked with shrimp and spiced vegetables in a spicy and savory sauce.
Soup Chicken Momo
Steamed chicken dumplings served in spicy sesame and tomato-based gravy.

Biryanis
Chicken Biryani
Saffron flavored rice cooked with chicken and a touch of curry sauce with nuts.
Lamb Biryani
Saffron flavored rice cooked with lamb and a touch of curry sauce with nuts Kathmandu special biryani.
Goat Biryani
Saffron flavored rice cooked with goat and a touch of curry sauce with nuts.
Shrimp Biryani
Large shrimps cooked in an aromatic flavor of basmati rice and garnished with nuts.

Rice Specials
Egg Fried Rice
Steamed basmati rice fried with eggs, chilies, and traditional spices.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Steamed basmati rice fried with shrimp and traditional spices.

Roti and Parathas
Tandoori Roti
Traditional soft and crispy whole wheat flat bread.
Aloo Paratha
Layered and flaky skillet cooked bread stuffed with potatoes.

Naans
Garlic Naan
Traditional leavened, tandoor oven-baked flatbread glazed with garlic butter.
Plain Naan
Traditional leavened, tandoor oven-baked flatbread.
Cheese Naan
Traditional leavened flatbread made from four and cheese in a tandoori clay oven.
Kashmiri Naan
Traditional Indian leavened flatbread stuffed with coconut, nuts, and sweet dry fruits.
Keema Naan
Traditional leavened, tandoor oven-baked flatbread stuffed with mildly spiced ground lamb.

Kulchas
Onion Kulcha
Thick, layered and leavened bread stuffed with onions.
Paneer Kulcha
Thick, layered and leavened bread stuffed with cheese, onions, nuts, raisins, and potatoes.

Beverages
Assortment of Coke Products
Mango Lassi
A refreshing yogurt based milkshake or smoothie made with fresh mangoes.
Ice Tea
Nepali style ice tea can be served sweetened or unsweetened.
Masala Chai
Flavored black tea brewed with a mixture of aromatic spices and herbs.

Desserts
Gulab Jamun
A succulent treat from the north made of specially fried dough and soaked in sugar syrup.
Rasmalai
A rich and spongy cheesecake served on a base of sweetened milk syrup and nuts.
Rice Pudding (Kheer)
A cold pudding made from basmati rice cooked in milk with sugar, coconut, and cashews.

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Recent Reviews

My family loves this place. Seriously the best spot for Indian/Nepalese food in the DSM area. If I could give it 10/10 stars I would. The food is always consistent and everything is made fresh to order.
October 2025
Kathmandu is hands down my favorite restaurant in Des Moines. Authentic Nepali food that tastes amazing every time I order. Vegetable samosas with the tamarind sauce are a must have! 🤤
October 2025
Absolute BEST Indian & Nepalese food in the state of Iowa. We had the Chicken Makhni, Chicken Saag, & Garlic Naan. This combination of flavors is one of the best meals I’ve had in my life. We also had the Kashmiri Naan for dessert. The portions are huge and the service is top-notch. Eat here, you won’t regret it!
August 2025

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Kathmandu Restaurant

7229 Apple Valley, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 255-1270