Signature Dishes: Norwegian Grilled Salmon, Nasi Goreng, Chicken Wrap
Opening Hours: 6:30 am to 10:30 pm
Budget: Rs. 3000 for two
Parking: Complementary
Call: 01- 4650251/ 4650351
Located
in Bansbari near Narayan Gopal Chowk and in close proximity to major tourist
attractions, INGOs and embassies, lies Hotel Shambala. Entering Hotel Shambala
feels like entering an exotic contemporary themed boutique hotel inspired by
Tibetan art and architecture; creating an ambiance that is traditional yet
modern.
Just
a six month old and targeted for high-end
customers and tourists, their two special restaurants are open to all
guests. Among them is the Erma
Restaurant. A Tibetan contemporary styled
ambiance, an outdoor spacious lounge with serene waterfall, fully equipped
authentic wine & signature cocktails bar, cloud painted walls with a mild
lighting and with fresh flowers in the entrance door, this is how Erma
Restaurant welcomes you.
Erma
restaurant, located on the ground floor of the hotel offers a range of
Continental and Asian cuisines prepared by their experienced chefs. One can
also enjoy freshly made espresso beverages with fresh bread and pastries baked
in-house. The cafe offers both indoor and outdoor dining options by the garden
and the bar accommodating total of 80 people. 
The
word “Erma” means culture in Tibetan language and we here focus on providing
the cuisines all over the world with personalized Nepalese and Tibetan
hospitality” says the executive chef, Mr. Gyanendra Poudel who also look after
the restaurant as manager and F&D executive. Mr. Poudel greeted us with the first signature
dish of Erma, Nasi Goreng, where ‘Nasi’ stands for fried and ‘Goreng’ stands
for rice. This Thai/Indonesian influenced fried rice, cooked with shrimps and
chicken, served with prawn crackers, poached egg , bbq chicken and peanut
butter sauce will fulfil your cravings for Thai culinary delight.
Their
Chef special chicken wrap, a chicken roasted in clay oven and wrapped in French
bread served with green chutney and onions is well presented and is mild in
taste. Another dish that will mesmerize your taste buds is Norwegian Grilled
Salmon. This delicious continental dish consists of grilled salmon fillet, mash
potatoes, sauted green vegetables and one can have choices of sauce ranging
from pepper, tomato salsa, apple and or cream sauce.
Make
sure you save a little space for their Mango Yogurt Cake which is an art itself
treating your eyes and taste buds at the same time. Their desserts can assure every
bite melting in mouth with an irresistible look. The restaurant also organizes
corporate brunches and musical events on special request of guests. “We try to
give our personal touch so that customers feel closer to us” added Mr. Poudel. It
is one of the best looking restaurants in the town which offers a value meal
worth for every penny you spend.
