Gurkhas Chinatown traces its roots to 1995, when founder Chandra Yonzon opened Gurkhas Brasserie on Chapel Street with a clear purpose: bringing an authentic taste of Nepal to Melbourne diners. That original restaurant became one of the city's first Nepalese venues, and the Cohen Place location in Chinatown has carried the name and cooking approach forward, currently run by Sukuman Tamang and his son. The kitchen draws on traditional Nepali cooking methods, with Himalayan cuisine shaped by its neighbours India, Tibet and China. Signature dishes include thali sets offering a broad taste of the menu in one sitting, alongside steamed and chili-fried momos that have become a particular drawcard for regulars. The approach favours authenticity over adaptation, keeping recipes close to how they'd be cooked in Nepal itself. Seating includes the option to sit on the floor in parts of the restaurant, adding a point of cultural difference to the dining experience beyond the food alone. The venue also welcomes group bookings, suited to those wanting to share a range of dishes across the table. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Gurkhas Chinatown suits diners after genuine Nepalese cooking in the heart of Melbourne's Chinatown precinct, with three decades of the Gurkhas name behind its approach to Himalayan hospitality.
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