Comments on: Lumbini – Baltimore, Maryland http://imonlyhereforthefood.com/2009/01/lumbini-baltimore-maryland/ Random thoughts of restaurants and food in Vancouver, BC! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:43:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: KimHo http://imonlyhereforthefood.com/2009/01/lumbini-baltimore-maryland/comment-page-1/#comment-711 KimHo Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:29:13 +0000 http://imonlyhereforthefood.com/?p=586#comment-711 Vox, thanks a lot for your feedback! I tend to be more in East Vancouver but, given your recommendation, will try to drop by one of these days. Vox, thanks a lot for your feedback! I tend to be more in East Vancouver but, given your recommendation, will try to drop by one of these days.

]]> By: Vox http://imonlyhereforthefood.com/2009/01/lumbini-baltimore-maryland/comment-page-1/#comment-706 Vox Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:05:28 +0000 http://imonlyhereforthefood.com/?p=586#comment-706 I have to say, having been to both India and Nepal, the food is quite similar. Nepal is famous for their "momo" or steamed dumplings (though I normally prefer standard Chinese or HK style dumplings...and they are much easier to find in Vancouver!) But basically, Nepalese food seems to me basically Northern Indian style food with a splash of Chinese elements. I'm not sure most folks without quite a knowledge of food from the region would notice a big difference between the two. Southern Indian is my favorite anyway, and quite different in taste! As for the mango lassi, I've had bunches (generally going for plain instead of fruit flavored, unless I've been assured they are made with fresh fruit and not syrup). Good places mix them with fresh yogurt on the spot. They are amazing that way. Most northern Indian sweets are REALLY sweet. They don't tend to be favored by the Western-seasoned palate for anyone without a serious sugar addiction. I think the intention is to cut the hotness of the meal and sweeten the mouth after dining on heavily spiced food. I recommend trying Chutney Villa (at Broadway and Main) for some great South Indian eats... See how that compares to your other dining experiences :) I have to say, having been to both India and Nepal, the food is quite similar. Nepal is famous for their “momo” or steamed dumplings (though I normally prefer standard Chinese or HK style dumplings…and they are much easier to find in Vancouver!) But basically, Nepalese food seems to me basically Northern Indian style food with a splash of Chinese elements. I’m not sure most folks without quite a knowledge of food from the region would notice a big difference between the two. Southern Indian is my favorite anyway, and quite different in taste!
As for the mango lassi, I’ve had bunches (generally going for plain instead of fruit flavored, unless I’ve been assured they are made with fresh fruit and not syrup). Good places mix them with fresh yogurt on the spot. They are amazing that way.

Most northern Indian sweets are REALLY sweet. They don’t tend to be favored by the Western-seasoned palate for anyone without a serious sugar addiction. I think the intention is to cut the hotness of the meal and sweeten the mouth after dining on heavily spiced food.

I recommend trying Chutney Villa (at Broadway and Main) for some great South Indian eats… See how that compares to your other dining experiences :)

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