Three to try... Himalayan peaks

THREE MONKS

4 Upper Clanbrassil Street, Dublin 8 Tel: (01) 537-5060 threemonks.ie Three Monks serve food to go, including “tongue-smacking hot and spicy food from the Himalayas”. From momo to bhuteko jhinga (tiger prawns with sesame seeds and spring onion), their repertoire also includes a comprehensive range of Indian, Thai and Japanese specials, from tempura to katsu curries to ramen dishes. Daily bento boxes also. Price: €3.50-€9.50 Try: Tibetan noodle broth with shrimps, tomato, bok choy and timbur (Himalayan pepper), €6.99 Drinks: Soft drinks, lassi

KATHMANDU KITCHEN

18 Dame Street, Dublin 2 Tel: (01) 611-1706 kathmandukitchen.ie Raj Koirala has created an authentic reflection of his native Nepal with his rustic, colourful Kathmandu Kitchen. Indian menu also. From momos to seafood sizzlers to ledo bedo curry. Check out their Saturday/Sunday Feast from 1-7pm, €19.99; and their great-value weekday 2-course lunch, €9.99. Price: Mains, €11.95-€20.95 Try: Bhedako Karang — clay-oven-cooked rack of lamb with Himalayan spices, on a sizzling hot plate, €20.95 Drinks: Wine

MT EVEREST OF KATHMANDU

51 Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: (01) 272-3331 mteverestofkathmandu.com Mt Everest, which has proved popular with locals, specialises in Nepalese and Tibetan food as well as Indian, so there’s something for everyone from that region. Learn the lingo: suruwat, starters; mukhya khana, mains. From momo to chow chow (noodles with mixed veg). Price: €4.45-€21.95 Try: Monkfish tareko — barbecued spicy monkfish with onions, capsicum and soy sauce, €21.95 Drinks: Wine, beer