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It’s a wonder Nepalese food hasn’t already caught on here in San Francisco, a city that so loves its ethnic cuisine. With flavors reminiscent of Chinese and Indian food and a focus on hearty grains and subtle spicing, it’s poised for popularity. At Metro Kathmandu, Nepal-born co-owner Roshan KC has redone the space (formerly home to French bistro Le Metro) and reinvented the menu, banishing steak frites in favor of goat curries, superlative saag paneer and gossamer momos—subtly seasoned dumplings filled with crab, chicken or vegetables—all prepared by a Nepalese chef from Colorado (the state boasts a sizable Nepalese population because, says Roshan, “the mountains remind them of home.” The only remaining vestige of Le Metro? The American brunch, all pancakes and poached eggs, served each weekend on one of the most gorgeous, plant-filled patios in town.
Metro Kathmandu 311 Divisadero St., 415-552-0903
It’s a wonder Nepalese food hasn’t already caught on here in San Francisco, a city that so loves its ethnic cuisine. With flavors reminiscent of Chinese and Indian food and a focus on hearty grains and subtle spicing, it’s poised for popularity. At Metro Kathmandu, Nepal-born co-owner Roshan KC has redone the space (formerly home to French bistro Le Metro) and reinvented the menu, banishing steak frites in favor of goat curries, superlative saag paneer and gossamer momos—subtly seasoned dumplings filled with crab, chicken or vegetables—all prepared by a Nepalese chef from Colorado (the state boasts a sizable Nepalese population because, says Roshan, “the mountains remind them of home.” The only remaining vestige of Le Metro? The American brunch, all pancakes and poached eggs, served each weekend on one of the most gorgeous, plant-filled patios in town.
Metro Kathmandu 311 Divisadero St., 415-552-0903
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