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SE Wisconsin Best New Restaurants 2014 . Journal Sentinel . SE Wisconsin Reviewed by Dining Critic Carol Deptolla . Journal Sentinel . 3 Stars out of 4 Best New Restaurant 2014 . OnMilwaukee.com . SE Wisconsin, Top 5 Best Romantic Restaurant 2014 . WISN A-List . SE Wisconsin, Top 3 Best Small Plates/Tapas 2014 . WISN A-List . SE Wisconsin, Top 5 [ Best Trendy Bar 2014 . WISN A-List . SE Wisconsin, Top 5 ] flavor altitude from the aachar Our house-made dipping sauce, pickle or relish made from a variety of in- gredients. Dishes served with aachar come with your choice of any two (2) aachar. classic: roasted tomatoes, cilantro, Nepalese szechuan pepper creamy: sour cream, roasted tomatoes, peppers, cilantro sesame: toasted brown sesame, roasted tomatoes, cilantro kenema: garlic, ginger, tomatoes simmered with fermented soybean sinche: crispy garlic, hot red pepper flakes, olive oil balachow: crispy garlic, crispy shrimp, hot red pepper flakes, olive oil tangy tamarind: tamarind, himalayan 5-spice, garlic, brown sugar 5-spice bbq: cocoa, lemon, tomatoes, vinegar, Himalayan 5-spice mango: chopped fresh mangoes, onion, peppers, cilantro aago: try it at your own risk (0.50 each additional aachar) vg-vegetarian I v–vegan I gf– gluten free Tidbits momo vg (lamb 11/veggie 8) Savory dumplings with ginger, red onion, and fresh herbs, wrapped in a delicate flour dough. Choose to have them steamed, baked, or fried. Served with classic aachar. *five per order. eggplant bharta vg/v/gf (9) Our grilled eggplant, smashed then simmered with onion, tomatoes, garlic, & ginger. Topped with crispy flattened rice, & cilantro. Served with house chips. *gf chips available upon request. samosa vg (duck 13/veggie 10) Light pastry filled with duck or seasoned vegetables topped with parmesan cheese. Served with tangy tamarind aachar & creamy aachar respectively. *four per order. choyla vg/v/gf (chicken 10/bhatmas 10) Grilled chicken or soybean, tossed with onion, ginger, cilantro, & lime juice served with crispy flattened rice. Traditionally served cold, can be ordered warm. Besan gyaw vg/v/gf (7) Burmese chickpea gyaw is crispy on the outside & creamy on the inside. Served with tangy tamarind aachar. endive boats vg/v/gf (duck 12/tofu 9) Braised duck or Burmese tofu served with endive spears, goat cheese, lentil fritters & tangy tamarind aachar. petite lamb bites (11) Tender, juicy lamb meatballs with onion & garlic rolled in a crispy layer of peanuts, panko, & parmesan cheese. Served with tangy tamarind aachar. *five per order. drumettes gf (five for 7/ten for 13/fifteen for 18) Nepali-style chicken drumettes marinated in garlic & ginger, fried then baked. Served with creamy aachar. *naked/5-spice bbq/buffalo/aago himalayas to the rockies bigbits # Nepali thali vg/v/gf (30) Traditional Nepali dinner including a selection of various dishes: bandel roganjosh, kukhura tarkari, saffron basmati rice, choice of dal, seasonal vegetables, ghew, kenema, & classic aachar. *vegetarian/vegan thali available upon request # bheda shank gf (28) Strauss lamb shank braised with garlic, ginger, onion, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, cumin, & coriander. Served with rice & seasonal vegetable. bandel roganjosh gf (21) Wild boar shoulder braised then simmered with warm Himalayan spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, & black cardamom. Served over saffron basmati rice with yellow dal. paneer tarkari vg/gf (17) House-made paneer (Nepali cheese) simmered with green peas, potatoes, garlic, ginger, onion, tomatoes, freshly ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, bay leaves, & green cardamom. Served with saffron basmati rice & choice of dal. # kukhura tarkari gf (19) Garlic & ginger marinated chicken simmered with onion, tomatoes, toasted anise, freshly ground coriander, & cumin. Served with saffron basmati rice & choice of dal. grilled macha gf (21) Tamarind-glazed grilled fresh salmon served with saffron basmati rice, mango aachar, & seasonal vegetables. shan noodles vg/v/gf (17) Burmese dish with sautéed soft bean noodles, green & red peppers, mushrooms, onion, ginger, eggs, & Burmese tofu in sesame oil. *vegan option available upon request khow shew gf (15) Burmese lentil & chicken soup over brown rice noodles with lemon grass essence. Served with an array of garnishes & sinche aachar. # Himalayan 5-spice sungur ribs gf (19) Half rack of baby-back pork ribs glazed with 5-spice bbq. Served with saffron basmati rice & seasonal veggies. # filet mignon gf (uni butter 39/cracked peppercorn 35) USDA choice or higher grass-fed beef filet mignon marinated in garlic, rosemary, thyme and tarragon. Served with saffron basmati risotto & seasonal vegetables. signature sandwich (pineapple gastrique 15/pork 13/chicken 12) Topped with sautéed shitake mushrooms, variety of bell peppers, red pepper flakes, onion, bleu cheese & 5-spice mayo served on toasted bun with your choice of sidebit. Items with ‘#’ will take longer to prepare during lunch. flavor altitude from the bigbits bheda burger (13) Handmade lamb patty with garlic, onion, cinnamon, black caraway, 5 spice mayo, lettuce & tomato. Served with your choice of sidebit. rajma burger vg (13) Our house veggie burger with kidney beans, black beans, goat cheese, szechuan pepper, & other fresh ingredients. Topped with avocado aioli, fresh grilled pineapple, lettuce, heirloom tomato, & onion. Served on a yogurt wheat bun with your choice of sidebit. Besan gyaw sandwich vg (12) Crispy Burmese tofu tossed in sesame oil & soy sauce, topped with gouda, spring mix, raw onion, Himalayan 5-spice mayo & sesame aachar on parmesan panini bread. Served with your choice of sidebit. jogi hoagie (13) Handmade lamb meatballs fried and baked and topped with a tomato & onion sauce, bacon, gouda cheese, & Himalayan 5-spice mayo. Served with your choice of sidebit. mount blt (10) American classic served with thick bacon, lettuce, heirloom tomato, & Himalayan 5-spice mayo on toasted panini bread with your choice of sidebit. Soups and Salads thenthuk (9) Traditional Tibetan soup - made from scratch beef stock with daikon, ginger, onion, vegetables, hand pulled noodles, & steak garnished with fresh spinach, leeks, & cilantro. cheeli vg/gf (wild boar 11/chicken 9/veggie 7) Traditional Nepali savory dish served over layers of saffron basmati rice & black dal. Topped with onion, cilantro, & creamy aachar. seafood chowder (9) Creamy and light chowder made with a variety of seasonal fish, bacon, potatoes, & Himalayan spices such as bay leaves, turmeric, mustard seed, anise, fennel, paprika, & more. fing vg/v/gf (duck 12/veggie 7) Soft bean noodles marinated in olive oil with ginger, garlic, & fresh herbs, topped with egg crepe slices & toasted peanuts. cheel salad vg/v/gf (salmon 18/ pork 14/chicken 14/veggie 12) Classic salad with mixed greens, cucumber, radish, heirloom tomatoes, Burmese soy-free tofu, eggs, & crumbled bleu cheese; tossed with rice wine vinaigrette. Topped with shredded parmesan. sidebits saffron basmati risotto vg/gf (8) seasonal vegetable vg/v/gf (6) dal vg/v/gf (6) *black/yellow/mixed house salad vg/v/gf (6) chips & aachar vg/v/gf (6) aloo fries & aachar vg/v/gf (6) himalayas to the rockies beverages strawberry lassi, iced tea, hot tea, chia(chai), coffee coca-cola, diet coke, sprite, sprite zero, sprecher root beer san pellegrino, red bull, sugar-free red bull fever tree ginger beer, lemonade cranberry, grapefruit, orange, pineapple, tomato juice daily features Lunch half sandwich & soup combo momo Monday featured momo and momo dinner Taco Tuesday technically called Puri Tarkari in Nepali; served in many varieties Wine Wednesday $5 glasses of select wine travel Thursday join us on an international libation journey Fish Fry-day award-winning fresh fish fry in a gluten-free chickpea flour batter Seafood Saturday fresh seafood selections from all over the world Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. giving back - hope for Nepal Life without culture would look a lot like a canvas with no paint; it’d sound like a song with no melody, taste like a meal with no spices. We get the clothes on our backs from our culture, just as we get the language in our mouths from our culture. In the many societies we see today, there are structures and customs that have survived the sands of time and seas of space in order to be here now and give us our ways of life. Imagine your culture disappearing completely. My husband and I are proud to be active participants in building a strong Mequon-Thiensville community. The team at the cheel has also joined us in the many opportunities we all have to be a part of the local positive change like KidShare, MDA Black-N-Blue Ball, Education Foundations, Thiensville Village Market, area schools and more. We understand that cultivating a positive company culture and giving back to our community go hand-in-hand. In April of last year, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal in an area between the capital, Kathmandu, and the city of Pokhara. Schools destroyed, towns left in ruin, families fatally estranged—a tragic impact on one of the world’s richest cultures.