Bringing an authentic Nepalese food offering to Dublin way back in 1997 – the year Mary McAleese became President, and Ireland hosted the Eurovision – was a risky enough prospect for husband and wife Shiva and Lina Gautam. However, 28 years later Monty’s of Kathmandu on Eustace Street in Dublin 2 is still going strong and has a loyal following of locals and visitors alike that travel from near and far to experience Lina and her Nepalese team’s dishes.

One of Dublin’s premium ethnic restaurants, Monty’s has always offered freshly cooked Nepalese (not to be mistaken as Indian dishes) created by Lina including the infamous Momos – steamed Nepalese dumplings with a choice of chicken, goat, corn or mixed vegetables.

Monty’s source quality raw ingredients and prepare all dishes in house, taking no short cuts including using the traditional charcoal tandoor to bring the authentic smoky taste to their barbecued dishes and to their famous selection of Naan breads.

Goat, not something that appears on many Irish menus, is a highlight of Monty’s,  with Lina’s traditional Nepali goat curry cooked and served on the bone and exclusively supplied to the restaurant by Oldcourt Hill Farm in Firhouse, Dublin.

Lina is also a familiar face on RTE and Virgin Media cooking Nepalese dishes as well as running her Cookery Classes at the restaurant teaching the love of fresh healthy Nepali food, from blending your spices to creating a full traditional Nepalese meal.

Monty’s is as much renowned for its wine list as it is its food, and aside from being able to offer perfectly paired wines with its dishes, it has its own dedicated wine cellar which can also be used for private dining for up to 6 people.

Having received many wine awards over the years Monty’s wine accolades include Wine Spectator Excellence Awards since 2018 as well as recent accolades including Star Wine list 2023 and 2024 for Best Champagne and Sparkling Wines and Best Austrian, Best Californian wines.

Monty’s has just launched its new Set Menu which is served from Monday to Saturday for lunch (12pm-1.45pm) and every evening for dinner (5.30pm-10.30pm).

Starters include Lina’s De-constructed Chat, a mixed vegetable dish with flaky pastry, pomegranate and salsa mix with Lina’s tamarind refreshing chutney and yoghurt dressing; Tareko Jhinga Maccha, a deep-fried king prawn, served on a bed of salad; Khukura Ko Chuso Masu, a deliciously succulent barbecued-on -he-charcoal-tandoor chicken wings; Masu Ko Bari, minced lamb, herbs and spices with garlic and ginger, served in a tomato-based sauce; and Poleko Squid, barbecued squid cooked in the Tandoor and served in a sizzler.

Main Courses include Vegetable Masala; Lina’s Acari Chicken Curry with Lina’s five spice mix; Jhinga Amilo Piro, a hot sweet and sour prawn curry; Chicken Tika Masala Nepalese-style, and at an extra supplement of €5 the Goat Curry on the Bone as well as the Khasi Ko Karang, medium-spiced lamb chops at a supplement of €10, marinated in spices cooked in the Tandoor and served with Nepalese style potato salad.

The two course set menu is priced at €32, with three courses at €37 which includes a choice of two desserts including Gulab Jamon, a traditional Nepalese milk dessert served with Greek yoghurt.

Monty’s A la Carte menu which is also available features a wider listing of traditional Nepalese starters and main courses as well as the popular Momo menu including Momo with Achar, steamed momos, served with barbecued tomato and coriander chutney; Chilli Momo, steamed momos, served in a tomato, onions, pepper and chilli sauce; Jhol Momo,steamed momos served in a warm tomato broth and Choila Momo pan-fried momos served with chilli, ginger, garlic and coriander.

Monty’s of Kathmandu www.montys.ie

Tel: (01) 670 4911
Email: info@montys.ie